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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 , 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 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 ‘‘.’’ 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 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 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

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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. today to honor Dan Ohl of Malta for going dents of Central Illinois. In 1996, Art accepted a position with the above and beyond to answer the call of duty f Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern and personally fly blood platelets to his local Pennsylvania as a wish granting director/vol- hospital in a time of need. CERTOL INTERNATIONAL LLC unteer supervisor. He continued to make wish- Dan loves to fly. He says there’s nothing es come true for critically ill children, advanc- like seeing Montana’s stunning landscape HON. ED PERLMUTTER ing to the position of program services director from a different perspective. OF COLORADO and then vice president of program services. As a Montana Highway Patrolman, Dan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He worked to secure over $100,000 in dona- spends a lot of time on the ground, lending a tions by building relationships with local busi- Thursday, March 12, 2020 hand to fellow Montanans. It wasn’t until this nesses and organizations across Northeastern past December that his love of flying and help- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Pennsylvania. He recruited, hired, trained, and ing others came together. today to recognize and applaud Certol Inter- coordinated volunteers in wish granting and In December 2019, Phillips County Hospital national LLC for receiving Commerce City’s development during his time with the founda- contacted Montana Highway Patrol for assist- Business Appreciation 2020 Business on the tion. ance delivering blood from Great Falls to their Move Award. In 2006, Art transitioned to the Luzerne In- clinic in Malta. The troopers came up with a The Business on the Move Award recog- termediate Unit No. 18, assisting children in plan to use a series of relays to transport the nizes businesses bringing new employment, the Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Serv- blood to Malta but ran into a problem when growth in sales or new capital investment to ices Department. He currently provides serv- there wasn’t enough staff to execute it. That’s the city in the last year. Founded in 1979, and ices to children who attend the Greater Nan- when Dan stepped up. located in Commerce City since 2003, Certol ticoke Area School District. Dan jumped into action and using his own International was an early pioneer in the man- In addition to the Greater Pittston Friendly Beach Craft Bonanza 6-seater, started the ufacturing of infection prevention products for Sons of Saint Patrick, Art is a member of the over 200-mile flight to Great Falls to meet the the medical and dental markets. Creating in- Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 353, and cur- Red Cross at the local airport. He says it was novative products in these markets remains a rently serves on the Scholarship Committee to the most precious cargo, aside from his family, core competency today. The company works help raise funds for local students to assist he has had on his plane. When he touched with distribution partners to ship to customers with college expenses. down in Malta, he met with hospital staff who in national and international destinations. It is an honor to join the Greater Pittston transferred the blood to the hospital. His quick Certol International operates out of a 46,000 Friendly Sons of St. Patrick as they recognize delivery of blood saved a life. square-foot building in Commerce City with a Art Owens as the recipient of the Francis For Dan, this is why he went into serving in staff of 38. In 2019, they hired two more em- Swingle Award. He has had a successful ca- the Montana Highway Patrol: he wanted to ployees and contributed over a million dollars reer in service to his community, and I wish help Montanans. Whether he’s on or off duty, in capital investment. him all the best on this St. Patrick’s Day. as a patrolman, he’s called to step up in times I extend my deepest congratulations to f of need and that’s exactly what he did. Certol International LLC for this well-deserved Madam Speaker, for selflessly helping his recognition from Commerce City. PERSONAL EXPLANATION fellow Montanans, from the air and on the f ground, I recognize Dan Ohl for his Spirit of HON. PRAMILA JAYAPAL Montana. IN RECOGNITION OF ART OWENS, OF WASHINGTON RECIPIENT OF THE GREATER f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PITTSTON FRIENDLY SONS’ Thursday, March 12, 2020 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- SWINGLE AWARD VERSARY OF SOUTHERN ILLI- Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today NOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT to include in the RECORD how I would have MEDICINE voted for the following votes had I not been OF PENNSYLVANIA necessarily absent. Had I been present, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 87; HON. DARIN LaHOOD Thursday, March 12, 2020 YEA on Roll Call No. 88; NAY on Roll Call No. OF ILLINOIS 89; and YEA on Roll Call No. 90. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Art Owens, who will receive the f Thursday, March 12, 2020 Francis Swingle Award from the Greater HONORING ZACHARY DAVID Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He will be GRADINGER to recognize Southern Illinois University (SIU) honored at the group’s 106th annual gathering School of Medicine for celebrating their 50th on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. HON. SAM GRAVES anniversary. Art was born January 12, 1959 to Sheldon OF MISSOURI SIU School of Medicine was established in and Eleanor Owens in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1970 after the Illinois General Assembly vania. He attended grade school in Wilkes- passed a bill calling for a second state med- Barre and graduated from E.L. Meyers High Thursday, March 12, 2020 ical school to be established in downstate Illi- School in 1979. He earned an associate de- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, nois and achieved full accreditation in 1972. gree in social science from Luzerne County I proudly pause to recognize Zachary David Today, SIU School of Medicine admits 72 of Community College and a bachelor’s degree Gradinger. Zachary is a very special young the best medical students from around the in liberal studies in social services, along with man who has exemplified the finest qualities world each year. a certificate in gerontology from College of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- The medical education curriculum offered at Misericordia. tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop SIU School of Medicine has brought the Art’s career serving others began in 1975 in 495, and earning the most prestigious award school national attention. The school’s con- the dietary department at Mercy Hospital in of Eagle Scout.

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