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TRIBUTE TO KODI LEE smell of smoke. He looked out his bedroom Edward. He will live on in the hearts and door and saw fire. The flames in the hallway minds of all that knew him. HON. KEN CALVERT blocked his path to his parents’ bedroom. f OF CALIFORNIA Mason ran outside and started banging on his parents’ bedroom window. Mason’s father, Na- CELEBRATING THE 104TH BIRTH- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAY OF EMERCITY CHAPITAL Tuesday, November 19, 2019 than, and mother, Sabrina, woke up, broke the window, and safely climbed outside. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mason’s brother and sister, however, were HON. RASHIDA TLAIB to honor and pay tribute to an individual from still in their home. Mason and his parents ran OF MICHIGAN Riverside County and the 42nd Congressional to their bedroom window and got them out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District who has inspired people around the safely. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 country. On September 18, 2019, Kodi Lee Mason’s swift actions saved what is irre- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in from Lake Elsinore, California was named as placeable—family. His father said if it wasn’t honor of Ms. Emercity Chapital, a resident of the winner of the NBC talent show competition for Mason alerting them quickly to the danger, Detroit, Michigan, who will celebrate her one ‘‘America’s Got Talent.’’ the story would have had a tragic ending. hundred fourth birthday on November 29, Kodi’s voice is amazing. His life story is For someone to have the presence of mind 2019. even more extraordinary. Kodi was born le- to act calmly and swiftly in such a tense mo- Emercity Chapital is a caring individual who gally blind and diagnosed with autism when he ment is remarkable. For a ten-year-old to do is an active member of the community. The was four years old. Yet, when he was just two it, is amazing. His family calls him a hero, and matriarch of her family, Ms. Chapital treasures years old, Kodi’s musical talents began to I couldn’t agree more. her time spent with family. She is the proud shine after his father tapped out ‘‘Mary Had a Madam Speaker, for saving his family’s life parent to her grown children Leonard, Edith, Little Lamb’’ on a toy piano and he imme- through his bravery and quick thinking, I rec- and Deborah, and loves her many grand- diately played it back. At the age of three, ognize Mason Stimatze for his Spirit of Mon- children and great-grandchildren. Her compas- Kodi was already replicating tunes he heard tana. on a real piano. Throughout his childhood, sion and kindness towards others has had a f music became an essential form of therapy for lasting impact on those around her. Her strong Kodi and provided a unique form of treatment REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF family values are reflected in the life she for his autism. It was determined that Kodi has EDWARD CALLION, JR. leads. an audio photographic memory, in which he Ms. Chapital maintains an active life, which can recall music he hears after just one listen. HON. TIM RYAN can in part, be attributed for her longtime affin- Incredibly, Kodi started to perform publicly at ity for playing bridge. She began playing orga- OF OHIO the age of six and has sung and played the nized bridge when she retired in 1978. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES piano at over 200 charity events and in Korea, has especially fond memories of playing the China and Japan. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 game with early partners, co-worker Ann Sweeting, Walter Forbers, and Jimmy Irvin. As a contestant in the America’s Got Talent Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Ms. Chapital was an energetic and tireless competition, Kodi drew instant attention in May honor the life of Edward Callion, Jr., 96, who player, never pausing for rest or substitution at by singing the Donny Hathaway version of ‘‘A passed away on November 3, 2019. the local, sectional and national levels. Her Song For You.’’ Later in the competition, Kodi Mr. Callion was a lifelong resident of my dis- team achieved success winning seven con- earned a spot in the semi-finals with a memo- trict and owned and operated Callion’s Con- secutive Knock-Out Championships from 1983 rable rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s struction Company for 50 years before retiring to 1990. Each win propelled the team to a ‘‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’’ During the in 2004. He attended Warren G. Harding High higher level and the success continued as competition’s finale, Kodi earned the top prize School and went on to attend Youngstown they moved throughout the fields. thanks to an inspired performance of Freya College, Sharon Brick Laying School, and Ms. Chapital owes her longevity to her ac- Riding’s ‘‘Lost Without You,’’ that drew a A.T.E.S. School of Drafting. Mr. Callion was tive lifestyle and lively social life with keeping standing ovation from both the fans and also a member of the Community Church of her fit and healthy. She has always strived to judges. God in Christ and was inducted in the Africa uphold her values. She also credits her daddy It’s hard to think of anyone who has rep- American Achievers Hall of Fame. In his free with providing her wisdom for life. Sharing the resented our region as well as Kodi Lee has time Mr. Callion enjoyed boxing, traveling, and ritual with her dad from the age of ten onward, on an worldwide stage. To say Lake Elsinore watching sports. she has a teaspoon of bourbon to start the and Riverside County is proud of Kodi and all Mr. Callion served our country during World day. She feels blessed that she has never had that he has accomplished is a tremendous un- War II as a Technician 4th Grade, from the any major illness and enjoys command of her derstatement. To conclude, Madam Speaker I 3420th Quartermaster Trucking Company. faculties. want to thank Kodi for inspiring us and con- While serving proudly in both Normandy, Please join me in wishing Ms. Emercity gratulate him on winning the America’s Got France and Central Europe, he received the Chapital the happiest of birthdays. Talent competition. Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Amer- f ican Theatre Service Medal, and EAME Serv- f RECOGNIZING MASON STIMATZE ice Medal. In addition to these honors, Mr. INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO PRO- OF BOZEMAN Callion also received 5 Bronze stars for his HIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF DE- service. FENSE FROM DEPLOYING STRA- HON. GREG GIANFORTE He is survived by a full and loving family in- TEGIC ASSETS OF THE UNITED cluding his sons, Edward and Timothy Callion; STATES IN THE REPUBLIC OF OF MONTANA his daughter, Mrs. Edith Lindsay; his sisters, TURKEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Gladys Davenport and Ms. Leola Maxine Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Morgan Frazier, and 3 step-children, 7 grand- HON. GRACE MENG Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise children, and 12 great grandchildren. OF NEW YORK today to honor Mason Stimatze of Bozeman I admire his dedication to his work and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for his quick thinking and bravery that saved commitment to family, and I am proud to have his family. had Mr. Callion as a member of my district. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 In the early hours of a June morning, Mason My deepest condolences go out to the Callion Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to woke up to the sound of crackling and the family, and all whose lives were touched by announce the introduction of legislation that

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.001 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2019 would prohibit the Department of Defense was the Chairman of Spartan Health Science Countless successful businesses call Leb- from deploying strategic assets of the United University Saint Lucia, where he received a anon ‘‘home,’’ including the corporate head- States in the Republic of Turkey. doctorate in philosophy in 2016. quarters of Cracker Barrel, America’s ‘‘Old Since the 1960s, the North Atlantic Treaty Dr. Kalotee is the International Chairman of Country Store.’’ The city’s many local busi- Organization (NATO) has had a nuclear shar- Friends for Good Health, a charitable organi- nesses benefit from the unique opportunities ing policy whereby NATO members can host zation with a mission to bring healthcare pro- afforded through Lebanon’s own Municipal Air- U.S. nuclear weapons as part of a broader fessionals to places in need all over the world. port, which provides easy access for industry NATO nuclear posture. Enacted during the On a recent mission to El Salvador, he and and trade. Cold War, this nuclear sharing policy was in- the Friends for Good Health team served over Lebanon is the longtime home of Cum- tended to deter the posture of the Soviet 5,000 people in 4 different cities. For all his berland University, founded in 1842. The four- Union by involving non-nuclear NATO allies good work, Dr. Kalotee has been recognized year private institution has an enrollment over alongside the United States, the United King- or received awards from over 300 organiza- 2,500 students and 110 academic programs. dom, and France. tions. The city of Lebanon is also home to Cedars Turkey, a NATO ally, was once considered Dr. Kalotee is very active in politics in New of Lebanon State Park. The park boasts 1,139 a friend of the United States. In recent years, York. Dr. Kalotee was Chairman of Nassau beautiful acres and welcomes visitors from however, it has strengthened its alliances with County Independence Party, Vice-Chairman of across the country to enjoy its eight miles of Russia, Syria, and Iran. Notably, Turkey’s mili- New York State Independence Party and Na- hiking trails and 117 campsites. tary incursion into Syria that targeted U.S. tional Executive Director of Independence Tennessee’s largest fair, the nationally- Kurdish allies and its purchase of advanced Party of America. Dr. Kalotee was National known Wilson County Fair, is hosted in Leb- Russian antiaircraft missile systems under- Chairman of Reform Party from 2007 to 2010. anon at the James E. Ward Agriculture Cen- mine U.S. national security. President Dr. Kalotee’s commitment to serving others ter. Families from across Tennessee—and the Erdogan’s domestic policies have also be- is representative of the Indian-American com- entire country—journey to Lebanon to partici- come increasingly autocratic, as he has munity at large here in the United States. pate in the annual tradition. cracked down on freedom of speech and polit- Throughout my time in public office, I have The city is also the proud home of the Wil- ical freedoms. As Turkey develops stronger seen the Indian-American community in my son County Veterans Museum and Plaza, relations with geopolitical adversaries to district pull together to raise up everyone which forever memorializes those from Wilson NATO, it is time to reconsider any future de- around them. In discussions with fellow Mem- County who have served our great country. A ployment of strategic assets. bers of Congress, such as my friends Raja true treasure, the museum honors the service Madam Speaker, this bill would prohibit Krishnamoorthi from Illinois and Carolyn Malo- of our veterans and preserves countless arti- funds authorized to be appropriated or other- ney from New York, we have marveled at the facts dating back to World War I. I hope my House colleagues will join me in wise made available for fiscal year 2020 or true dedication of people like Dr. Kalotee to celebrating this bicentennial achievement of any fiscal year thereafter for the Department make our country a better place for all, and I Lebanon, Tennessee. The town and its resi- of Defense from being obligated or expended count myself lucky to have such a man call dents have continued to show the strong faith for the future deployment of any strategic as- my district home. sets of the United States in the Republic of Dr. Kalotee has been married to his wife for and values of Tennessee since the days when Turkey. over 30 years and has 5 children, all of whom its first public square was built over the Town I thank my colleague, Representative Gus inherited the patriotism of their father. Spring. I wish Lebanon and its citizens much Bilirakis, who is introducing this measure with I commend Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee for prosperity and happiness over the next 200 me, as well as my colleagues, Representa- everything he has accomplished and wish him years and beyond. tives JACKIE SPEIER and DARREN SOTO, who well in all his future endeavors. f are original cosponsors. I urge my colleagues f TRIBUTE FOR NELSON RODRIGUEZ in the House Armed Services Committee, and the rest of my colleagues in the House of COMMEMORATING THE CITY OF HON. KAY GRANGER Representatives, for their swift consideration LEBANON, TENNESSEE, ON ITS BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS and support of this urgent and bipartisan legis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 f HON. JOHN W. ROSE OF TENNESSEE Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to honor the legacy of a leading Fort OF BOBBY KUMAR KALOTEE Worth Hispanic leader, Mr. Nelson Rodriguez. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Mr. Rodriguez was the founder and owner of HON. THOMAS R. SUOZZI Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee. Madam The Nelrod Company of Fort Worth and a OF NEW YORK Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of steadfast leader in the development of His- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lebanon, Tennessee, in honor of its 200th an- panic chambers of commerce in Texas and niversary. Lebanon is the county seat of Wil- across the nation. He passed away last month Tuesday, November 19, 2019 son County, located just east of Nashville. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. SUOZZI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Lebanon was formed in 1802 and officially Mr. Rodriguez began his entrepreneurial ca- to recognize a constituent dedicated to a life incorporated on November 23, 1819. The reer as a 10-year-old shoe shiner in south of service, Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee. Dr. city’s name derives from the area’s countless Texas. He worked in the family grocery store Kalotee has, for decades, worked tirelessly to Eastern Red Cedar trees, reminiscent of throughout his youth and returned to manage serve people in his community, both locally Mount Lebanon’s famous cedar forests de- the family business after completing his bach- and abroad. scribed in the Bible. elor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dr. Kalotee has lived the American dream. With approximately 35,000 residents, Leb- Austin. He went on to run an award-winning Born to a poor family in India, Dr. Kalotee anon demonstrates what it means to be a newspaper, as well as organize other entre- came to America at the age of 21. After years tight-knit community. This town was built on a preneurs to form the United States Hispanic of hard work as a bus boy and shoe shiner, solid foundation of hard work and family val- Chamber of Commerce where he became the Dr. Kalotee was able to save enough money ues, and it has continued to show these un- first chair and president at the young age of to start his own business and truly embrace wavering attributes over the course of its 200- just 27. his entrepreneurial spirit. year history. The next year, Nelson moved to Wash- Though successful in business, Dr. Kalotee Lebanon is home to a number of sites listed ington, D.C. following his appointment to serve felt unfulfilled without performing service to in the National Register of Historic Places and in the Reagan administration. During his ten- support those around him. For decades, Dr. is a certified Tennessee Main Street program. ure in our government, he served as the Kalotee has promoted health and science on The Historic Public Square maintains its long- youngest Senior Executive at the Department Long Island and has served on the Board of standing charm with beloved sites like the of Commerce, won the Secretarial Achieve- Directors of the Nassau University Medical Capitol Theatre, while still serving as a hub for ment Award at the Department of Transpor- Center and the Board of the New York Insti- industry and business through the Lebanon- tation, and the Affordable Housing Award at tute of Technology, where he received an hon- Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, lo- the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban orary doctorate in science in 2001. He also cated in the heart of the Main Street District. Development.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.004 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1467 Nelson was a family man, a business man, from the Detroit College of Law in 1959. Ever gratitude for the life of Congressman Bob and a community man. He was a valuable pio- the public servant, he served in the U.S. Army Traxler of Bay City, Michigan, and to his family neer who helped pave the way for minority from 1953 to 1955. After his military service, and the people of Michigan he loved and businesses in Fort Worth and across our he began his law career as the assistant pros- treasured so dearly, for sharing him with our country. Nelson and his wife shared 45 years ecutor in Bay County from 1960 to 1962. He nation. of marriage together with their four sons, three demonstrated his skill and knowledge of the daughters, and four grandchildren. He will be law and soon thereafter was elected to the f sorely missed by our great city of Fort Worth. Michigan House ofRepresentatives, where he f served from 1962 to 1974. During this tenure, LONGEST-SERVING CALIFORNIA he served as the Majority Leader of the House ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK E. RECOGNIZING GREG WATSON from 1965 to 1966. It was during this time he DOTSON WILSON began to pursue a bill that helped establish HON. STEVE SCALISE the Michigan Lottery. And with this legislative OF LOUISIANA action, so came his nickname ‘‘Bingo Bob’’. HON. KAREN BASS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob was elected to the United States Con- OF CALIFORNIA gress after winning a special election in April Tuesday, November 19, 2019 of 1974. He arrived in Washington, D.C. in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today midst of the Watergate scandal that was shak- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 to recognize Greg Watson, one of my Con- ing the nation. I believe that as a witness to gressional staff members who will be depart- such a troubling time in our republic; it re- Ms. BASS. Madam Speaker, I would like to ing my office soon for a great opportunity to sulted in his development into a successful recognize Mr. E. Dotson Wilson, retiring after work in the White House. Congressman. He recognized that the purpose a 40-year career with the California State As- As one of my Legislative Assistants, Greg of Congress was to represent and help his fel- sembly, the longest-serving Chief Clerk in the has been a valuable member of Team Scalise, low constituents, to echo their voices so the history of that body. and I will miss his expertise and guidance on concerns of all were heard throughout the Over his long career, Mr. Wilson has proven the issues he so capably handled while in my halls of Congress. his passion for service and for improving gov- office. Not only has Greg been my lead tech- During his eighteen-year tenure in the ernance. We all know that the smooth func- nology and telecommunications staffer, and House of Representatives, Bob tirelessly tioning of the people’s elected representatives primary Energy and Commerce Committee ad- served the people in his district. He loved depends on a well-trained staff operating at a visor, he has also worked each and every day interacting with them whenever he was home leadership level within the Capitol. Mr. Wilson serving my constituents in Louisiana’s First to the point where it was not work for him. His made it his mission to assure that, whatever Congressional District. example is one from which all in Congress the political discussion, legislators had what I am grateful to Greg for his years of service could learn. He rose through the Committee they needed to do their jobs. The fact that he in my office, and I congratulate him on this ex- ranks, gaining respect from House Leadership has been unanimously affirmed as Chief Clerk citing new chapter of his career. and colleagues, and eventually served on the for every Assembly session since his selection exclusive House Appropriations Committee as f for the post in 1992 is a testament to the es- Chairman of the Subcommittee on Veterans’ teem in which he has been held by the 482 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and different legislators who have served during Independent Agencies. Through his work on his 27-year tenure. HON. AYANNA PRESSLEY the Committee, he was able to advance OF MASSACHUSETTS projects in his district such as the EPA re- The Chief Clerk serves as the chief parlia- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search vessel named the ‘‘Lake Guardian’’. mentarian of the 80-member California As- His wide ranging interests asserted that NASA sembly and is responsible for publishing the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 had a champion for the Hubble Telescope, official documents of the House; and keeping Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, due to a that veterans were cared for, that local com- all the bills, papers, and records of the pro- health appointment, I was unable to be munities received back from the federal gov- ceedings of the Assembly. Mr. Wilson not only present on the floor for votes on Monday, No- ernment their community development alloca- produced legislative materials to assist Mem- vember 18, 2019. tions, and that Michigan State agricultural in- bers and legislative staff, but he created train- Had I been present, I would have voted terests were defended in the Farm Bills. After ing videos, annotated guides and a book on YEA on Roll Call No. 625, YEA on Roll Call years of dutiful service, Bob retired in 1993. California’s Legislature. These materials are No. 626, and YEA on Roll Call No. 627. As his colleague for ten years, I learned a invaluable both to new legislators and to ev- f great deal from Bob. He took the time to illus- eryone wishing to understand how their gov- trate what the position entailed and how very ernment works. HONORING THE LIFE OF THE LATE important it was to remember who sent a Prior to serving as the Chief Clerk, Mr. Wil- CONGRESSMAN JEROME ‘‘BOB’’ Member to Congress. He often reflected on TRAXLER son served under Assembly Speaker Willie L. the power imbalance in U.S. society and Brown Jr., first as an Assembly Fellow from worked to give a greater voice for people of October 1979 to 1980, then as his Special As- HON. MARCY KAPTUR ordinary means. After retirement, Rep. Traxler sistant. Speaker Brown nominated Mr. Wilson OF OHIO went on to support his alma mater by serving to be Chief Clerk of the Assembly in 1992, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the Michigan State University Board of and he was reelected 14 times. Trustees and the Mackinac Island Park Com- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Mr. Wilson saw first-hand the impact of mission. Though Bob was an MSU Spartan housing discrimination and other injustices Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise in re- and I, a Wisconsin Badger and Michigan Wol- growing up in the Bay Area city of Albany, membrance of the late Representative Jerome verine, he and I were dear colleagues and California. The trials he saw his family endure ‘‘Bob’’ Traxler, who served honorably in this more importantly, dear friends. He tutored me propelled him to seek change, and resulted in House from 1974 to 1993. Bob was laid to in the intricacies of the appropriations process, a lifetime of public service. Mr. Wilson has rest this past week. A proud son and rep- for which I shall always be grateful. Particu- worked on a wide range of legislative issues resentative of the Thumb region of Michigan, larly because our region has a tougher lift over his long career, including housing, public including Saginaw, and his hometown of Bay when competing for federal attention. City, please let me extend my deepest sym- I hope it is of some comfort to his loved employees, retirement and labor. He took spe- pathies to his devoted wife, Jean, his daughter ones, and to the people that he represented, cial interest in supporting academic success Sarah and son-in-law Christopher, his two that his being and indefatigable spirit are now for California’s youth, including student ath- stepchildren Greg and Caroline, and to his freed from Earth’s binds; may his soul rise letes. nine grandchildren. high and shower our precious world with Mr. Wilson exemplifies what it means to be Bob was born and raised in 1931 in peace, justice, and good humor from sea to a public servant. I congratulate him on his Kawkawlin, Michigan. He earned his under- shining sea. long service and his well-deserved retirement. graduate degree from Michigan State Univer- With a heavy heart, golden memories, and It was an honor to serve alongside Mr. Wilson sity in 1953 and subsequently his law degree abiding appreciation, may I extend my deepest during my time in the Assembly.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19NO8.007 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2019 INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- HONORING LAURA CHAFFIN people of the Lehigh Valley, FCFCU has TECTING CONSUMERS FROM opened offices in Lehighton and Kutztown, MARKET MANIPULATION ACT HON. PETE OLSON now serving over 800 companies and their OF TEXAS employees as the largest credit union in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lehigh Valley. HON. JESU´ S G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCI´A On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 OF ILLINOIS tives and the citizens of Pennsylvania’s Ninth Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, the Holy Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bible, the book of Mark, Chapter 12, Verse 30 join me in congratulating First Commonwealth says, ‘‘Love your God with all your heart and Federal Credit Union on this great honor and Tuesday, November 19, 2019 with all your soul and with all your mind and thank them for their 60-years serving our com- Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I with all of your strength.’’ Those words sum up munity. am proud to introduce the Protecting Con- Laura Chaffin, her life. sumers from Market Manipulation Act, which An accident last year in Uganda took her f guards against market manipulation in a range voice and paralyzed her for a couple of trying weeks. She was there with her husband Bryan HONORING ALEXANDER C. of industries by strengthening the separation MARTIN, ESQ. of banking and commerce. trying to put their family together. The Chaffin family is beside me right now. There is Laura, For decades, federal banking regulation has there is Bryan, and their three sons, Elijah, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON established a separation between banking and David, and Jonah. OF MISSISSIPPI commerce. This longstanding doctrine—a fun- If you think Laura felt pity when she was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES damental underpinning of the Bank Holding hurt, you are dead wrong. With a team of ex- Company Act (BHCA)—is spurred by the be- perts at TIRR at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 lief that banks should not use their leverage and with the love of family and the love of Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam as financial actors to game economic out- Jesus Christ, she started talking and walking Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable comes. Under the doctrine, banks may facili- and teaching at Alvin ISD and cooking for her public servant, Mr. Alexander C. Martin, Esq. tate business through the extension and un- family. She became, again, a mom and a wife. A native of Pott Gibson, Mississippi, Mr. Mar- derwriting of loans, etc., but not through direct f tin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Polit- production or sale of goods. Commercial enti- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ical Science from Alcorn State University, in ties were purposefully walled off from the defi- 1979, and a Juris Doctorate degree from the nition of banking in order to avoid conflicts of University of Mississippi School of Law in interests between the actors and operators of HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ 1982. markets. OF TEXAS Since its establishment, in 1994, Mr. Martin Now is a crucial moment to strengthen the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has served as the District Attorney for the separation between banking and commerce, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 State of Mississippi’s 22nd Circuit Court Dis- with tech giants like Facebook, Google, and trict. He is the first African American to serve Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, as District Attorney for the state of Mississippi, Uber moving swiftly into financial services. We I was unable to cast my vote on November since Reconstruction. Prior to his position as know we can’t trust big monopolies with our fi- 18, 2019 for Roll Call Vote 625, Roll Call Vote District Attorney, Mr. Martin served as an at- nancial information. The potential for collusion 626, and Roll Call Vote 627. Had I been torney for Southwest and Central Mississippi and manipulation of outcomes is just too present, my vote would have been the fol- Legal Services. In addition, he spent six years great. This bill will keep tech companies and lowing: Yea on Roll Call Vote 625, Yea on as a prosecutor for Claiborne County as well other large non-financial companies from de- Roll Call Vote 626, and Yea on Roll Call Vote as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, riving more than 5 percent of their annual rev- 627. enue from banking activity. Alcorn State University. f This bill also shores up the banking/com- In 2006, Mr. Martin received the Legal Award from the Claiborne County Chapter of merce separation by limiting commodities CONGRATULATING FIRST COM- the NAACP. ownership by commercial banks. When the MONWEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT lines between banking and commerce are UNION ON RECEIPT OF THE Aside from his career, Mr. Martin has been blurred, monopolization and concentration are MILESTONE AWARD heavily involved in his community. He cur- usually the result. Working people suffer the rently serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Port Gibson. For seven years, he consequences, whether it’s Big Tech under- HON. DANIEL MEUSER was an assistant scout master for Troop 100 mining small businesses or big banks gouging OF PENNSYLVANIA of Boy Scouts of America, Andrew Jackson consumers by manipulating the price of oil, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Council. Since 2005, Mr. Martin has been the aluminum, and electricity. We must protect Tuesday, November 19, 2019 public address announcer for football and bas- consumers from big banks and big tech—and ketball games at Port Gibson High School. He separate banking and commerce. Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration that I rise today to congratu- is also a former mock trial coach for Mis- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- late First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union sissippi Bar Association and Magnolia Bar As- porting this bill. of Eastern Pennsylvania on receiving the Mile- sociation. stone Award from the Greater Lehigh Valley Mr. Martin is a member of several profes- f Chamber of Commerce. sional organizations, including the Mississippi The Milestone Award is presented to a Bar Association, Magnolia Bar Association, PERSONAL EXPLANATION member of the chamber that has reached a Mississippi Prosecutors Association, National significant landmark in business, a high point District Attorneys Association, Copiah County of superior commitment to the community and Bar Association and Claiborne County Bar As- HON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE brings a notable measure of pride to The sociation. He also serves on the Mississippi OF NEW YORK Chamber and the entire Lehigh Valley. First Prosecutors Association Board of Directors, chartered in 1959 to serve the employees of Mississippi Center for Legal Services Board of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Western Electric in Allentown, Pennsylvania Directors and the Claiborne County Preserva- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 as WeAllen Federal Credit Union, the First tion Commission. Commonwealth Federal Credit Union cele- Mr. Martin is married to Mrs. Karen Martin Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, I regret- brates 60 years of service to the people of and is the proud father of four children: tably missed the vote on H.R. 4634 Terrorism Eastern Pennsylvania this year. In the dec- Joecephus, Alexander C. Martin II, Jamila and Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization of ades since its founding, FCFCU has expanded Jaron Anthony and five grandchildren: Miles, 2019 on November 18, 2019. Had I been products and services, and opened member- Anna Rose, Alexander III, August, and Elijah. present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call ship to employees of several companies in the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join No. 626. Lehigh Valley. Expanding their service to the me in recognizing Alexander C. Martin, Esq.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.005 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1469 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH AN- Throughout the month, there are dozens of PERSONAL EXPLANATION NIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS events and activities all across our country OF PENELOPE that highlight the critical role of these mighty HON. TERRI A. SEWELL warships in the past, present, and future of OF ALABAMA HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. our national defense. I am proud to join in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY celebration of National U.S. Navy Aircraft Car- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 rier Month to honor the value, accomplish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Madam Speaker, ments, and contributions of U.S. Navy aircraft Tuesday, November 19, 2019 had I been present, I would have voted YEA carriers, their air wings, and most importantly on Roll Call No. 630. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today the men and women who serve aboard them. along with many other colleagues on the Con- f The designation of November as the month gressional Hellenic Caucus to recognize and PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor the many great deeds of the Daughters of the year for National U.S. Navy Aircraft Car- of Penelope on the organization’s 90th Anni- rier month is certainly no accident. In fact, No- versary. vember is full of historic milestones in the HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS The Daughters of Penelope is a preeminent technological development of the modern nu- OF INDIANA international women’s service association and clear-powered aircraft carrier and the contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES affiliate organization of the American Hellenic tions these ships have made to our country. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Educational Progressive Association. It was For example, naval aviation was born when Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, founded on November 16, 1929 in San Fran- Eugene Ely launched from the deck of a U.S. I was not present for the following roll call cisco, California. Today, it is a leading inter- votes. Had I been present for them, I would national organization of women of Hellenic de- Navy ship in a Curtiss Model D aircraft on No- vember 14, 1910, some 109 years ago this have voted as follows: scent and Philhellenes that works to improve On Roll Call 625, H.R. 3702—Reforming month. There are other examples of key naval the status and well-being of women and their Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 —YEA; families and to empower women to make sig- aviation events occurring during the month of On Roll Call 626, H.R. 4634—Terrorism nificant contributions to their communities and November as well, such as the commissioning Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act our country. of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (the of 2019—YEA; and The mission of the Daughters of Penelope USS Enterprise—CVN 65) in November 1961, On Roll Call 627, H.R. 4344—To amend the is to promote the ideals of ancient Greece, the christening of the USS Gerald R. Ford Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow the philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, (CVN 78) in November 2013, and the first ar- Securities and Exchange Commission to seek good citizenship, and family and individual ex- rested landing of the 5th Generation F–35C and Federal courts to grant disgorgement of cellence through community service and vol- Lightning II aboard the aircraft carrier USS unjust enrichment, and for other purposes— unteerism. Over its history, the Daughters of YEA. Penelope has achieved remarkable accom- Nimitz (CVN 68) in November 2014. f plishments. The group has strengthened the While not in the month of November, I am status of women in society, sheltered the el- nonetheless looking forward to the christening TRIBUTE TO OPERATION derly and victims of domestic violence, edu- of CVN 79 John F. Kennedy next month in RECOGNITION CLASS OF 2019 cated our youth, promoted Hellenic heritage, Virginia as the second ship of the Gerald R. and raised funds for medical research. Ford-class of aircraft carriers begins her HON. KEN CALVERT It is hard to ignore the positive impact the march toward commissioning. OF CALIFORNIA Daughters of Penelope has had in commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities throughout the United States—including Madam Speaker, naval aviation and our a strong presence in New Jersey’s 6th Con- fleet of aircraft carriers have a rich tradition of Tuesday, November 19, 2019 gressional District, where I am proud to rep- service to our nation. Like other components Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today resent two chapters, Aulis No. 195 in Asbury of our national defense enterprise, aircraft car- in proud recognition of the Operation Recogni- Park and Tethys No. 229 in New Brunswick. riers are produced by a nationwide team of tion Class of 2019. Operation Recognition is a The Daughters of Penelope promotes aware- more than 2,000 small, mid-sized and large program organized by the Riverside County ness and provides financial support for many businesses from 46 states, and 279 congres- Office of Education, with assistance from the medical research and charitable organizations Riverside County Department of Veteran’s sional districts which contribute parts, serv- such as the University of Miami Sylvester Services, that presents diplomas to residents Comprehensive Cancer Center (formerly the ices, and support to the construction and of Riverside County who missed completing Papanicolaou Cancer Center), cancer and maintenance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. In high school due to military service in World breast cancer research; Thalassemia fact, over the past five years, this supply chain War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, (Cooley’s Anemia), has performed more than $4.1 billion worth of or due to internment in WWII Japanese-Amer- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), Alz- work for the aircraft carrier program. ican relocation camps. Riverside County’s Operation Recognition is heimer’s Foundation, American Heart Associa- Missouri is certainly a key component of this tion, Muscular Dystrophy, and many others. modeled after programs implemented in other industrial base and I am proud to represent Once again, I offer my sincere congratula- states. Numerous county offices of education my constituents in Missouri who love our tions to the Daughters of Penelope for 90 and school districts throughout California oper- years of incredible service to our country and country and our Navy. ate similar programs. The programs are an im- its strong promotion of U.S.-Greek and U.S.- I am also proud that my state helps to portant way to express our appreciation and Cypriot relations. May its next 90 years be as produce the F/A–18 Super Hornet in St. gratitude for the significant contributions and prayerful, fulfilling, and successful as the last. Louis—an aircraft which our carrier air wings sacrifices made by our veterans. The Operation Recognition Class of 2019 are flying more than any other carrier-based f includes: Gilberto O. Allen, U.S. Army, Viet- aircraft on the flight decks of our nation’s 11 RECOGNIZING U.S. NAVY nam War; Vallie Lee Engelauf, U.S. Navy, aircraft carriers. The Super Hornet is an abso- AIRCRAFT CARRIER MONTH World War II (posthumously); George B. Flow- lutely integral component of today’s carrier air ers III, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; Raul Garcia, wing, and the combination of the air wings and U.S. Army, Vietnam War; Richard Leonard HON. VICKY HARTZLER aircraft carriers in our fleet is a bedrock of our Granados, U.S. Army, Vietnam War; John C. OF MISSOURI Navy’s ability to defend freedom, project Hudson, U.S. Coast Guard, World War II; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power, and protect our national security. Franklin M. Stevens, U.S. Navy, Vietnam War. On behalf of all Riverside County residents Tuesday, November 19, 2019 In closing, I am proud to support our Navy, and a grateful nation, I want to thank these Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I rise naval aviation, and the men and women that veterans for their service to our country and today to recognize the month of November as serve our nation tirelessly across the nation congratulate them on being part of the Oper- National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month. and around the world. ation Recognition Class of 2019.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.011 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E1470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2019 HONORING MR. CHAD SHIFFLET began his career with Golden West Foods in CONGRATUALATING BLUE MOUN- AND THE MOUNTAIN VIEW MID- Bedford, Virginia after earning his Animal TAIN RESORT ON RECEIPT OF DLE SCHOOL ANGEL CLOSET Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Insti- THE CHAMBER CHAMPION tute and State University. Before being named AWARD HON. SCOTT PERRY President and CEO of Wayne Farms, he OF PENNSYLVANIA served as Vice President and General Man- HON. DANIEL MEUSER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ager of the Fresh Business Unit and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Prior to OF PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, November 19, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those roles, Mr. Rivers spent 6 years as Presi- Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in dent of Foodservice and Supply Chain of Tuesday, November 19, 2019 heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Chad Shifflet for his Perdue Farms, and 21 years at Pilgrim’s Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with exemplary service to the Cumberland Valley Pride, where he held the titles of Chief Oper- great admiration that I rise today to congratu- School District as a Security Officer and as ating Officer, President, and Chief Executive late Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, Car- the creator of the Mountain View Middle Officer. bon County on receiving Greater Lehigh Val- School’s Angel Closet, which provides age After decades of commitment to the poultry ley Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Cham- and environmentally-appropriate clothing for industry and the National Chicken Council, Mr. pion Award. children in need. Rivers has been chosen to succeed former The Chamber Champion Award is pre- After a distinguished 23–year career in the Chairman Mark Kaminsky. He was installed as sented to a successful and esteemed busi- Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Mr. Shifflet Chairman during the NCC’s 65th Annual Con- ness or individual that operates with integrity became a Security Officer with the Cum- ference in Washington, D.C., just last month. and that has been a long-time member and berland Valley School District in August. Dur- On behalf of the Ninth District, I would like premier supporter of the Chamber, its mission, ing his orientation with the school district, he to congratulate Mr. Clint Rivers on his and its goals. Well known as a premier ski walked through all of its schools and learned achievement and thank him for his commit- and snowboard destination in Eastern Penn- that many children there did not have the ment to the poultry industry. I am confident the sylvania, Blue Mountain Resort began with a clothing items that they needed in order to National Chicken Council and the poultry in- vision and 300 acres of land purchased by learn and succeed. dustry as a whole will flourish under his lead- founder Ray Tuthill. Fifteen years later Blue When he took up his assignment to the ership. Mountain, first known as ‘‘Little Gap,’’ began Mountain View Middle School, he located a f welcoming visitors to enjoy its first five trails. twelve-foot by twelve-foot room that he could use to distribute clothes to students in need RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL RAISES OVER Today, Blue Mountain Resort boasts 40 ski 50 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR THE trails, 16 lifts, and 34 tubing lanes, a full-serv- and established an Angel Closet. Shifflet partnered with a local consignment shop, FOOD BANK NETWORK OF SOM- ice mountain top restaurant, and welcomes ERSET COUNTY, NJ over 500,000 visitors each year. For its incred- which donated clothing racks and hangers, ible growth, success and commitment to the and a local drycleaner, which agreed to d1y betterment ofLehigh Valley, Blue Mountain is clean all winter coats. Local donors keep the HON. TOM MALINOWSKI truly deserving of this great honor. Angel Closet well-stocked with a range of OF NEW JERSEY On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- comfortable and appropriate clothing items IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives and the citizens of Pennsylvania’s Ninth which are available for students who need Tuesday, November 19, 2019 them. This has ensured that all Mountain View Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to Mr. MALINOWSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise join me in congratulating Blue Mountain Re- Middle School students have access to clean, comfortable clothing so that they can thrive at today to recognize Ridge High School’s in- sort on this great honor and thank them for credible work on raising over 50 pounds of their commitment to of our community. school. Shifflet’s Angel Closet makes sure that no food for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County, NJ—part of the Trick or Treat so Kids f clothing donations go to waste, sending clothes that are too big for middle school stu- Can Eat program. RECOGNIZING TATUM DAVID dents to the high school, clothes that are too Despite being discontinued in 2018 by the small to the elementary school, and clothes Educational Theatre Association, the students HON. JOHN SHIMKUS that would not appeal to school-aged children and adults of the New Jersey Thespians State to the Salvation Army. He hopes to expand board continued to believe that they must re- OF ILLINOIS the operation so that every school in the dis- main committed to fight hunger. Thus, New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict has an Angel Closet and eve1y child has Jersey Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat was Tuesday, November 19, 2019 access to the clothes that they need to excel. born. Mr. Shifftlet’s remarkable, lifelong record New Jersey Thespians is nationally recog- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to ofservice to our Nation, the Commonwealth of nized as a Gold Honor Chapter of the Edu- recognize Tatum David, a freshman student Pennsylvania, and the Cumberland Valley cational Theatre Association and recognized from Olney High School, who won the Illinois community is an example to all. On behalf of as the state’s premier arts honor society. On Class 2A state cross country race on Novem- Pennsylvania’s Tenth Congressional District, I top of that, New Jersey has one of the fastest ber 9. Tatum covered the three-mile course in commend and thank Mr. Shifflet and wish him growing Junior Thespian chapters in the coun- 16 minutes and four seconds. Her blazingly continued success in his service to the chil- try, continuing to only double in size every fast first mile of 5:03 subdued the field as she dren of Cumberland Valley School District. year. I am proud to represent the remarkable established a sizeable lead. She ran the next f students at Ridge High School who are not two miles in 5:26 and 5:35, respectively, win- only Thespians, but are also staunch advo- ning the crown in convincing fashion. RECOGNIZING CHAIRMAN OF THE cates for fighting hunger in our local New Jer- The fast first mile reflected the way Tatum NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL sey communities. has run all season—go out fast, take a big CLINT RIVERS f lead, exhaust the field, and win. It makes for a very fast pace overall, and Tatum’ s time set HON. DOUG COLLINS RECOGNIZING MAJOR ENRIQUE a Class 2A record. ‘‘HENRY’’ DOCE FOR 30 YEARS OF OF GEORGIA What might be even more remarkable is SERVICE TO THE MIAMI BEACH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES how new Tatum is to the sport. A freshman POLICE DEPARTMENT with still untapped potential, she also placed Tuesday, November 19, 2019 fourth at the Nike Midwest Regional race on Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, HON. DONNA E. SHALALA November 16, running against 298 other ath- I rise today to recognize a fellow Northeast OF FLORIDA letes. Her next event will be on November 29 Georgian, Mr. Clint Rivers, for being installed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at the Foot Locker Cross Country Midwest Re- as 2019–2020 Chairman of the National gional. Chicken Council. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure I Mr. Rivers currently serves as President and Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I rise to stand to recognize Tatum David for her suc- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wayne thank Major Enrique ‘‘Henry’’ Doce for his 30 cess, and I would like to extend my best wish- Farms, but his commitment to the poultry in- years of service to the Miami Beach Police es to her for a bright future. dustry spans over three decades. He first Department.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:23 Feb 03, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD19\NOVEMBER\E19NO9.REC E19NO9 sradovich on DSKJLST7X2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE November 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1471 Born in Havana, Cuba, Major Doce spent Had I been present, I would have voted Madam Speaker, I am so very proud of the his childhood in Miami. He is a graduate of YEA on Roll Call No. 626. Keiser University Seahawks for their excep- Barry University. In 1984, he joined the Vir- f tional season. I wish the team and their entire ginia Gardens Police Department. Five years athletic program many more years of contin- later, he transitioned to the Miami Beach Po- RECOGNIZING THE KEISER UNI- ued success. VERSITY SEAHAWKS ON AN lice Department. f Major Doce has worked to serve and protect UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL SEA- the Miami Beach community in various capac- SON CONGRATULATING THE YURCONIC ities, including undercover work and work with AGENCY ON RECEIPT OF THE the Police K9 Unit. He has been instrumental HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS MILESTONE AWARD in supervising and training junior staff, and, for OF FLORIDA the past ten years, he has helped organize the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DANIEL MEUSER Department’s Memorial Weekend Planning. OF PENNSYLVANIA Major Doce has been named Officer of the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Month eight times during his 30 years with the Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, it is with Miami Beach Police Department. He won the great pride that I rise today to honor the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Award in October 2016 for Keiser University Seahawks on securing a 9– Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with his service as a Hispanic Public Safety Officer. 0 undefeated football season. great admiration that I rise today to congratu- I’m deeply grateful for Major Doce’s commit- Led by local seniors Seth Freeman, Ronnie late the Yurconic Agency of Allentown, Penn- ment to our community and for his outstanding Bennett, and Tremane Gabriel, the Seahawks sylvania on receiving the Milestone Award work over the past three decades. Miami won their regular season finale game, after from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Beach is stronger and safer because of his defeating Ava Maria University on Saturday, Commerce. service. November 16th. Under the leadership of Head The Milestone Award is presented to a f Coach Doug Socha, Keiser will now head into member of the chamber that has reached a the 2019 National Association of Intercolle- CONGRATULATING LINDA MILLER significant landmark in business, a high point giate Athletics (NAIA) postseason, beginning ON HER RETIREMENT of superior commitment to the community and with a home game against University of the brings a notable measure of pride to the Cumberlands in the first round of the 16-team Chamber and the entire Lehigh Valley. For 50 HON. DANIEL MEUSER playoffs. years, the Yurconic Agency has been an out- OF PENNSYLVANIA I would also like to take this opportunity to standing insurance agency, serving the Lehigh IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the entire Seahawks football team, Valley. From vehicle registration to driver’s li- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 which include: Traionn Jones, Sage Chen- cense services the Yurconic Agency has been Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with Young, Tyler Foster, Eli Mathews, Maurice providing a wide array of insurance options to great respect and appreciation that I rise today Murphy Jr., Ronnie Bennett, Kade Glenn, Alex the greater Lehigh Valley since 1969. The to honor Linda Miller of Tamaqua, who is retir- Taylor, Coby Golden, Logan Good, Da’Shawn high quality customer service the Yurconic ing after serving the good people of Pennsyl- Bostic, Tremane Gabriel, Seth Freeman, Cade Agency has offered has made it a cornerstone vania for 38 years in the House of Represent- Socha, Rodney Green Jr., Dylan Inman, Car- of communities throughout Eastern Pennsyl- atives. los Silencie´ux, Jamarquios Autry, Jaylen Ar- vania. Mrs. Miller has left her mark on our great nold, Asfunso Elam, Payton Burke, Lucas On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- Commonwealth as the longest-serving district Matias, Shawn O’Gorman, Shaw tives and the citizens of Pennsylvania’s Ninth office employee in the Pennsylvania House of Pomianowski, Trevor Phillips, Deandre Hen- Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to Representatives. Mrs. Miller began as a staffer derson, Caleb Walls, Luckaad Dorsainvil, join me in congratulating the Yurconic Agency in Rep. Klingaman’s office on January 16, Jamian Lovett, Marques Burgess, Schnider on this great honor and thank them for their 1981 and has since worked in other Rep- Louis, Troy Sloan, Cordell Wiley, Isaiah Ram- 50 year commitment to the betterment of our resentatives’ offices including Rep. Dave part, Jermaine Wilson, Osner Valmeus, Carl community. Argall, and most recently, Rep. Jerry Knowles. Barrow, Taeon Holte, Austin Cha, Austin Carr, f She is a pillar of her community and has com- Amari Hayes, Brendan Parr, Preston Hays, mitted nearly two decades to supporting and Wesley Scott, Marc Laurore, Jordan Grant, CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE serving her friends, neighbors, and fellow citi- Treykevian Gilbert, Victor Alvarez Jr., Mitchel RELEASE OF AUSTIN TICE zens. The fabric of our Pennsylvania commu- Desulme, Byron Fraley, Joseph Irlbeck, nities is strengthened by the selflessness, Davion Cross, Robenson Lafleur, Christopher HON. JAMIE RASKIN compassion, and integrity of our public serv- Hart, Tommy Richemond, Logan Wakefield, OF MARYLAND ants like Mrs. Miller. She will surely be missed Camron Allen, Edward Krajewski, Alessandro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the constituents she served and those who Cantillo, Jeremiah Guillaume, Cedrick Dervil, she served alongside. Zach Shahin, Okevious Hinds, Rashad Harris, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Although she is culminating an impressive William Bell, Mikhail Hanson, Juwan James, Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today and impactful career, I am confident that as Logan Robinson, Dalton Barbara, Donovan to join my colleagues in calling for the imme- she begins this new chapter, she will continue Hinds, Justin Thomas, Shelby Langen, Mike diate release of award-winning journalist and to be a positive influence and a dedicated Altenor, Austin Sherrill, Nicholas Sierra, veteran Austin Tice. I thank the gentlelady member of our great community. Jerson Jacques, Michael Robinson, Samuel from the District of Columbia, ELEANOR On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- Snell, Donavyn Martin, Thomas Waldron, Mo- HOLMES NORTON, and the gentleman from tives and the citizens of Pennsylvania’s Ninth hammad Shatara, Shavon Taylor, Luke Texas, AL GREEN, for their moving words and Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to Sharkey, Dante Trott, Markel Finney, Khalil their unflagging efforts to secure Austin Tice’s join me in congratulating Mrs. Miller on her re- Absolu, Joshua Norzea, Corey Lamy, Zacha- release. tirement and thank her for her many years of riah Istvan, Eddie Adams, Ruben Alexis, Mat- Austin has been held captive in Syria for dedicated service to the Commonwealth of thew Barber, Balitan Celestin, Alec Charland, over seven years. He traveled to Syria as a Pennsylvania. Claude Charles, Corey Cola, Owen Connell, freelance journalist to cover the war in May f Dakota Cox, Damon Daniel, Gabriel Dav- 2012. Few journalists were working in Syria at PERSONAL EXPLANATION enport, Akarri Davis, Amarri Davis, Cory Ham- this time, and his vital reporting and images ilton, Earnest Johnson, Adreal Johnson, appeared in major news sources, including the Trusteb Johnson, Angerlyns Julceus, Amari Washington Post, Agence France Presse, and HON. LUCY McBATH Kindred, Jamari Kindred, Judah Martin, Qwad McClatchy Newspapers. Three months later, OF GEORGIA Martin, Gage McNellis, T-Jay Mitchell, Ki-Mani he was detained at a check point south of Da- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olivacce, Alex Saint-Jean, Benjamin Serrano, mascus on his way to Lebanon. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Isaiah Silva, Tristan Simmons, Duane Simon, Austin has been missing ever since. Five Mrs. MCBATH. Madam Speaker, during the Ty Smith, Shea Spencer, Andy St. Hillaire, weeks after he was taken captive, a 43-sec- second vote on November 18, 2019, my vote George Swain, Garrison Swain, Joseph ond video titled ‘‘Austin Tice is Alive’’ was not recorded. Villano, Chris Webber, and Ian Willhoite. emerged, showing a group of unidentified

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The FBI is offering a one-million-dollar the American Muslim community and all com- she supervised audits on manufacturing, con- reward for information leading directly to his munities in Sacramento. As Imam Haazim struction, health care and insurance clients. safe location and return. His parents, Debra Faqueeh Rashed is being honored with the After serving in key management roles at a and Marc Tice, have been consistent beacons 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award by the variety of companies, Ms. Green began with of hope throughout Austin’s captivity, working Council on American-Islamic Relations, I ask Blue Mountain Resort in 1993 as she served passionately for his release, and never losing all my colleagues to join me in honoring his as Controller for 5 years, implementing an in- hope for their son’s safe return. Their love for contributions to Sacramento and beyond. novate new ticketing system for the ski area. their son has had the power to mobilize a f After the passing of her father and founder of large, bipartisan, bicameral group of Members Blue Mountain, Mr. Ray Tuthill, Ms. Green re- of Congress from all over the country. I was HONORING THE WATER REPLEN- turned to Blue Mountain in 2007 to serve in proud to join my colleagues this September in ISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTH- her current role as President, where she over- a letter to President Trump calling for him to ERN CALIFORNIA sees a full-year destination that attracts over use the full weight of his national security 500,000 visitors each year. The fabric of our team to bring Austin home, and I renew that HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ Pennsylvania communities is made stronger by the hard work and dedication that Ms. call now. OF CALIFORNIA Green has shown to our community through- Austin Tice has been separated from his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family, friends, and loved ones for far too long. out her career. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- He has spent too many birthdays in captivity. tives and the citizens of Pennsylvania’s Ninth I join my colleagues in calling upon those who Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor one great agency in my district. On No- Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to are keeping him in Syria to let Austin Tice go. join me in congratulating Barbara Green on Let him return safely to his family and his vember 17, 2019, the Water Replenishment District celebrated its 60th Anniversary. this great honor and thank her for her commit- country. ment to our community. f The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is a groundwater management agency that has f IN RECOGNITION OF IMAM HAAZIM developed innovative projects and programs WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAQUEEH RASHED for locally sourced, sustainable water to re- DAY 2019 plenish two of the most utilized urban ground- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI water basins in the United States. WRD was HON. GRACE MENG OF CALIFORNIA established in 1959 in response to unregu- OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lated and unmanaged over-pumping of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aquifers which caused many drinking water Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 wells to go dry. Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Located in Lakewood, California, WRD is Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to in honor of Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed, the largest groundwater agency in the State of speak in honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship as his family and the Sacramento community California. The district’s service area covers a Day which is celebrated around the world gather to remember him. Imam Rashed dedi- 420-square-mile region of southern Los Ange- each year on November 19th. cated his life to the advancement of all com- les County, the most populated county in the Women are leaders, innovators, and entre- munities, regardless of faith, in Sacramento. I United States. They provide half of the drink- preneurs that drive economic expansion and ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the ing water for 43 cities and over 4 million peo- advance communities around the world. Be- life and legacy of Imam Haazim Rashed. ple. Due to WRD’s hard work, that water is tween 2018 and 2019, U.S. women of all Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed graduated now completely locally sustainable. backgrounds started an average of 1,817 new from Stanford University and attended Yale These efforts include programs like Water businesses per day, representing 42 percent of all businesses. These businesses generate University Law School. His professional career Independence Now (WIN) and new facilities $1.9 trillion and employs 9.4 million workers. began with progressing economic develop- like the Albert Robles Center for Water Recy- 5.4 million businesses are owned by women ment as a Director for the National Develop- cling and Environmental Learning (ARC) in the of color and 99 percent of women-owned busi- ment Council. He dedicated himself to the City of Pico Rivera. WRD has shown a dedi- nesses are small businesses. I applaud these education of various economic development cation to sustainability and a commitment to professionals and initiated the revitalization of women entrepreneurs and their undeniable im- providing safe drinking water to residents in its pact. communities across the nation. service area, which includes the majority of I also applaud Wendy Diamond who has In 1972, Imam Haazim Faqueeh Rashed the 38th Congressional District of California. personally spearheaded the Women’s Entre- converted to Islam and dedicated his life to his I am honored to represent districts like WRD preneurship Day movement. Since her cam- faith and service. In 2003, Imam Rashed and look forward to what the next 60 years paign launched in 2013, her Women’s Entre- moved to Sacramento and played a have in store. preneurship Day organization has funded 500 foundational role in establishing Sacramento’s f Syrian refugee girls in Jordan so they could Masjid As-Sabur and soon became its Imam. attend high school, launched an initiative in CONGRATULATING BARBARA In addition to leading his congregation, he was Oman to empower women and girls to vote GREEN ON RECEIPT OF THE involved in numerous organizations and dedi- against arranged marriage, and partnered with CHAMBER CHAMPION AWARD cated much of his time to the Sacramento’s a Uruguayan university to offer scholarships to interfaith and community efforts through the young women. Women’s Entrepreneurship Council of Sacramento Valley Islamic Organi- HON. DANIEL MEUSER Day is now celebrated in 144 countries and zations (COSVIO), Sacramento Area Con- OF PENNSYLVANIA 110 universities and colleges internationally, gregations Together (Sac-ACT) and served on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with numerous global ambassadors. The the Board of CAIR-Sacramento Valley/Central Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day mission is to California. empower, celebrate, and support women in Imam Haazim Rashed worked tirelessly to Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with business worldwide to alleviate poverty. help those in need and was known for his jo- great admiration that I rise today to recognize On Friday, November 15th, Ms. Diamond vial uplifting character. He lifted the spirits of and congratulate Barbara Green of Lehighton, hosted a Women’s Entrepreneurship Day others and gave his life to helping community Carbon County for being named the recipient event in New York City at the United Nations members. Imam Rashed was a devout hus- of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of in order to empower, celebrate, and support band, loving father and doting grandfather. I Commerce’s Chamber Champion Award. women and girls globally to alleviate poverty. offer my deepest condolences to his wife of 46 The Chamber Champion Award is pre- During this event, Ms. Diamond and her or- years, Janice Davis Rashed, his children, ex- sented to a successful and esteemed busi- ganization honored the following individuals tended family, and his community as Imam ness or individual that is well-known to oper- with their respective awards:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:56 Nov 20, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.026 E19NOPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS November 19, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1473 Leah Solivan—General Partner Fuel Capital are well-documented, and breastfeeding moth- life, from his service in the United States Army & Founder TaskRabbit—Technology Pioneer ers should not be deterred from breastfeeding and Barstow Police Department to his civic Award; because of a jury summons. engagement across numerous boards of direc- Stephanie Newby—Founder Golden Seeds, Under the National Capital Revitalization tors and culminating in his service as a Bar- the premiere early-stage investment firm for and Self-Government Improvement Act of stow City Councilmember. I congratulate him women-led companies & Former CEO Crim- 1997 (Pub. L. 105–33), Congress took respon- on a very well-deserved retirement and will son Hexagon—Financial Pioneer Award; sibility for paying for the D.C. courts and other miss his presence in the City of Barstow. Patty Baker—Philanthropist, Broadway Pro- state-like functions previously provided by ducer, Founder Baker Scholars, Board Mem- D.C. The D.C. courts, however, have always f ber Hunter College Foundation (Baker Theater been under the control of Congress, even Building), New York Public Theater, Naples when they were funded by the District. The HONORING IRENE BLESSING Players, Baker Art Museum & Milwaukee Rep- Home Rule Act prohibits the District govern- ertory Theater—Philanthropy Pioneer Award; ment from enacting any law relating to Title 11 HON. LARRY BUCSHON Norma Kamali—International Fashion De- of the D.C. Code. Title 11 establishes the ex- OF INDIANA signer, Founder/CEO Normalife, Founder/CEO emptions from jury. Therefore, this bill is nec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wellness CAFE´ & STOP OBJECTIFICATION essary to provide this exclusion for both the CAMPAIGN—Fashion Pioneer Award; federal and D.C. courts. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Hannah Stocking—Global Entertainer with I urge my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I rise 25+ Million Followers—Influencer Pioneer f today to honor Irene Blessing, who will be Award; celebrating her 100th birthday on November BARSTOW CITY COUNCILMEMBER Missy Elliott—Grammy Award-Winning Mu- 23, 2019. Irene is the oldest living female vet- RICHARD HARPOLE RETIRES sical Artist—Music Pioneer Award; eran in Vanderburgh County, having served as Francine LeFrak—Founder/Visionary Same an Army nurse in World War II. Sky, Chair Harvard Kennedy School Women’s HON. PAUL COOK Born the daughter of a World War I Navy Leadership Board & Founder LeFrak Produc- OF CALIFORNIA veteran, Irene felt the call to serve her country tions—Accessory Pioneer Award; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after the United States was drawn into World Wendy Diamond—Social Entrepreneur, Im- Tuesday, November 19, 2019 War II. After enlisting on May 26, 1943, she pact Investor, Humanitarian, Animal Advocate, Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to made her way to the 228th Army Hospital in Best-Selling Author and CEO/Founder of Sherborne, England. Her most trying moments Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organiza- recognize the retirement of Barstow City Councilmember Richard Harpole, who de- in the hospital came in the wake of D-Day. tion—Humanitarian Pioneer Award. After being woken up by the deafening noise Madam Speaker, I urge the entire House to parted the dais on November 18, 2019. of airplane engines overhead, Irene and the recognize these remarkable role models, and Richard Harpole was born on October 8, rest of the hospital staff began receiving pa- to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 1958 in Illinois. He came to Barstow by way tients two days later. The incoming flow of pa- this year and every year moving forward. of the United States Army, where he served at nearby Fort Irwin as a military police investi- tients was so steady that the hospital hardly f gator. While stationed at Fort Irwin, he met his had time to do the laundry. Despite the stress- INTRODUCTION OF THE wife Donna, and married her in 1984. After his ful circumstances, Irene served with distinction BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS JURY marriage, he was honorably discharged from and honor, providing quality care for wounded DUTY EXCLUSION ACT OF 2019 the Army and joined the Barstow Police De- Allied soldiers. She and her fellow nurses also partment. During his time with the Barstow Po- graciously treated wounded German pris- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON lice Department, Richard focused heavily on oners-of-war. When asked retrospectively about the hospital’s treatment of German sol- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA combatting gangs and drug trafficking, and is diers, she said, ‘‘They were people, and we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES still a lifetime member of the California Nar- cotic Officers Association. He retired from the had to do it.’’ After two years of service, Irene Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Barstow Police Department in 2008 as a lieu- was honorably discharged. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today tenant. Irene’s dedicated service has inspired Hoo- to introduce the Breastfeeding Mothers Jury After his retirement, Councilmember Harpole siers and fellow Midwesterners throughout her Duty Exclusion Act of 2019. My bill would stayed involved in his community. He served life, especially her own family. Her two sons, allow breastfeeding mothers summoned for on the board of the Barstow Area Chamber of Arthur and Paul Midle, followed her footsteps jury service in federal court or in the Superior Commerce, the Boys & Girls Club of Barstow, into the armed forces, serving in the Marine Court of the District of Columbia to be ex- Mojave Valley Volunteer Hospice, and the Corps and the Air Force respectively. cused from service for the period they are Barstow Humane Society. Councilmember Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure breastfeeding an infant. This would be optional Harpole was elected to the Barstow City today to recognize Irene on her great mile- for the mothers. Breastfeeding mothers would Council in 2012 and won reelection in 2016. stone. On behalf of Indiana’s 8th District, I be allowed to serve if they do not wish to take Councilmember Richard Harpole has a his- wish her well and I thank her for her service the exemption. The benefits of breastfeeding tory of serving his community throughout his to our country.

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