March 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E305 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CELEBRATING AMERICA’S NEWEST of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the CITIZENS test should they choose to do so. Arrow and holds the rank of Firebuilder in the Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask you and tribe of Mic-O-Say. Dillon has also contributed HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY my other distinguished colleagues to join me to his community through his Eagle Scout OF INDIANA in congratulating these individuals who will be- project. Dillon constructed a butterfly garden, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come citizens of the United States of America bird feeder, and bird bath outside of Life Un- on March 13, 2020. They, too, will be Amer- limited in Liberty, Missouri. Thursday, March 12, 2020 ican citizens, guaranteed the inalienable rights Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. me in commending Dillon J. Carr for his ac- great pleasure and sincerity that I take this We, as a free and democratic nation, con- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- time to congratulate fifty individuals who will gratulate them and welcome them. ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the take their oaths of citizenship on March 13, f highest distinction of Eagle Scout. 2020. This memorable occasion will be held at f the United States Courthouse and Federal BIMBO BAKERIES USA ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF Building in Hammond, Indiana. America is a country founded by immi- HON. ED PERLMUTTER SHAIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN grants. From its beginning, settlers have come OF COLORADO HON. ANDY LEVIN from countries around the world to the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States in search of better lives for their fami- OF MICHIGAN lies. Oath ceremonies are a shining example Thursday, March 12, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of what is so great about the United States of Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Thursday, March 12, 2020 America—that people from all over the world today to recognize and applaud Bimbo Bak- Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I can come together and unite as members of eries USA for receiving Commerce City’s Busi- rise today to recognize the anniversary of the a free, democratic nation. These individuals ness Appreciation 2020 Business of the Year birth of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, recognized realize that nowhere else in the world offers a Award. as the ‘‘Founding Father’’ of the nation of Ban- better opportunity for success than here in The Business of the Year Award is given to gladesh. America. a Commerce City company with a pioneering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, called ‘‘Mujib,’’ is On March 13, 2020, the following people, spirit that has shown a history of leadership also known as ‘‘Bangha Bandu,’’ a title that representing many nations throughout the within its industry and the community. A staple means ‘‘Friend of the Bengal.’’ In recognition world, will take their oaths of citizenship in of Commerce City since 1958, Bimbo Bakeries of the 100th year since the birth of Sheikh Hammond, Indiana: Esmeralda Vega, Ghada USA has demonstrated longevity and sus- Mujib, the government of Bangladesh is cele- Ramadan, Paulette Doreen Shaw, Sara tained growth within the community. They are brating March 17, 2020 through March 17, Padilla, Javier Garcia, Markus Jaewon Lee, the corporate arm of the Mexican multinational 2021 as ‘‘Mujib Borsho,’’ or the ‘‘Mujib Year.’’ Antonia Martinez, Consuelo Murguia de Her- baked goods manufacturer, Grupo Bimbo. Sheikh Mujib was born on March 17, 1920, nandez, Rocelle Clavero Grabarek, Abier This facility now employs 132 employees, ten in the province of Bengal, in what was then Abdulhak, Ana Gligorov, Jovelyn Socobos of which were hired in 2019. The company re- British India. Just over half a century later, on Manilag, Noemy Alejandra Cotrez Pavon, cently made a $3,500,000 capital investment March 7, 1971, he would call for East Pakistan Maggie L. Dobrodt, Ayad Shakir Mahmood Al to its facility, upgrading critical equipment such to become the independent nation of Ban- Mahdawi, Natasha Lynn Rizzotti, Zurizadai as the hamburger bun line. gladesh. He was subsequently arrested, but Luna Williams, Milan Zubic, Rosa Elvira In addition to their growing business, Bimbo his vision for Bengalis would soon become a Chacon Guerrero, Araceli Flores Santillan, Bakeries also gives back to the Commerce reality. Following a brutal war for independ- Maha F. Abdulqader, Zainab Usman Sheikh, City community, donating to local organiza- ence, during which an estimated 300,000 to Alexandru Colta, Maria R. Palacios, Chandan tions and projects such as a greenhouse at 3,000,000 people lost their lives, the nation of Sevanti Sharma, Marlen del Rosario Carmona Lester Arnold High School and Thanksgiving Bangladesh was born on December 16, 1971. Villodas, Maria Guadalupe Hernandez, Wissel dinner at Adams High School. Sheikh Mujib was released from prison and Joseph, Martin Diaz, Maria Gonzalez I extend my deepest congratulations to became the first President of Bangladesh, Herrejon, Mauricio Hinojosa, Liliana Patricia Bimbo Bakeries USA for this well-deserved serving in that office from April 17, 1971 to Ruiz Tenorio, Naila Tauseef Khan, Reyna recognition from Commerce City. January 12, 1972. In January of 1972, he was Canlas Roldan, Oyata Monono Mwanza, f elected Prime Minister of the first Parliament Kayode S. Shittu, Lorenzo Aleman Escobedo, of Bangladesh. Hongping Ren, Panteleimon Maillis, Martin Mi- HONORING DILLON J. CARR In 1975, Sheikh Mujib and most of his family randa, Susana Maria Fernandez, Chante were assassinated. Just two of his daughters, Sarah Latrice Rizzotti, Rosa Fernandez, Edgar HON. SAM GRAVES current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Maciel, Harry Vasilopoulos, Imran Khan, Elsa OF MISSOURI Sheikh Rehana, were spared, as they were Patricia Mota, Mika Francine Estacio, Nika IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES living in what was West Germany at the time. Markos, and Morella Rivas. The centennial of the birth of the ‘‘Founding Thursday, March 12, 2020 Although each individual has sought to be- Father’’ of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujib, is deep- come a citizen of the United States for his or Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, ly meaningful to the people of Bangladesh and her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- I proudly pause to recognize Dillon J. Carr. to those throughout the world with personal tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, Dillon is a very special young man who has connections to the country. Events are being each is inspired by the fact that the United exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship organized in the United States and around the States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- and leadership by taking an active part in the world to commemorate this historical event. I scribed it, a country ‘‘. .of the people, by the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1376, and earn- encourage my colleagues to join me in recog- people, and for the people.’’ They realize that ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. nizing those working to honor Bangladesh’s the United States is truly a free nation. By Dillon has been very active with his troop, history and commemorate this event, including seeking American citizenship, they have made participating in many scout activities. Over the Dr. MD. Rabbi Alam, Convener of the decision that they want to live in a place many years Dillon has been involved with Bangabandhu Parishad USA and a resident of where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment scouting, he has not only earned numerous my home state of Michigan. of the Constitution, they can practice religion merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- I urge my colleagues to join me in standing as they choose, speak their minds without fear ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Dillon with the people of Bangladesh, and those in ∑ 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 03:31 Mar 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12MR8.001 E12MRPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 12, 2020 the Bangladeshi American community, as they tinuing medical education program provides an Wilkes-Barre. As the volunteer director, Art celebrate the centennial of the birth of Sheikh extensive schedule of accredited conferences was integral to the management of the volun- Mujib. and symposia for physicians and other health- teer department, developing therapies and f care professionals in central and southern Illi- projects like the Angel/Golden Tree Project. nois. During his 20-year career at the hospital, he RECOGNIZING DAN OHL OF MALTA I applaud the efforts of SIU School of Medi- successfully built professional relationships cine, its faculty, and students. They continue with area social service organizations, and HON. GREG GIANFORTE to provide quality medical education com- served on the Policy and Procedure Com- OF MONTANA mitted to improving local healthcare. I extend mittee. Art was also vice president of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my sincere congratulations to SIU School of Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. For his efforts, he re- Thursday, March 12, 2020 Medicine for a successful 50 years, and I wish ceived the Mercy Leadership Award and the them continued success going forward pro- Mercy Community/Professional Involvement Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise viding quality healthcare services to the resi- Award.