August 10, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1141 Mr. Speaker, the circumstances in which we In addition to providing meals, Crystal also being a profoundly influential figure in revital- find ourselves today do not call for pettiness. provides students with healthy recipes that izing Santo Domingo pottery, Helen sought to Nor do they call for politics and spec- they can prepare for themselves. elevate it to an exquisite art form. tacle. I am proud to represent her and all of the Helen’s designs come from her Santo Do- They call for leadership; a recognition that a teachers of central Arkansas who are making mingo heritage. Her elegant pieces are well respect for the rule of law and holding our a difference in the lives of our young people. known for their signature bird designs from leaders accountable for their misdeeds is a f pottery found in the Bandelier National Monu- fundamental democratic responsibility. ment. In August 1974, the vigilant and tireless ef- SUGAR LAND RECEIVES DISTIN- forts by law enforcement, journalists, and our GUISHED BUDGET PRESEN- Mr. Speaker, I applaud Helen Bird for being nation’s leaders led President Nixon to yield to TATION AWARD a part of the Pueblo Pottery Mug project. This the rule of law. project has given the community, as well as The saving grace of Richard Nixon is that, HON. PETE OLSON visitors to New Mexico, an opportunity to ap- at the end, he put the interests of the nation preciate usable pieces of art that. are inspired OF by Native culture and traditions. I look forward ahead of himself by resigning his office. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arthur Schlesinger’s 1973 essay appears to seeing this project continue to flourish and prescient in its prediction that ‘‘corruption ap- Friday, August 10, 2018 support talented Native artists from Pueblos pears to visit the White House in fifty-year cy- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to throughout New Mexico. cles.’’ recognize my hometown, the city of Sugar As Professor Schlesinger wrote, ‘‘If the trails Land, TX for receiving its 22nd consecutive f are followed to their end, many, many years Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for CELEBRATING THE BIRTH ANNI- will pass before another White House staff its Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget. VERSARY OF THE 52ND DAI AL dares take the liberties with the Constitution Sugar Land was recognized for strong finan- MUTLAQ, HIS HOLINESS DR. and the laws the Nixon White House has cial leadership, transparency initiatives, contin- SYEDNA MOHAMMED taken,’’ which ‘‘suggests that exposure and ued financial resiliency, including fiscally con- BURHANUDDIN RA, AND THE retribution inoculate the presidency against its servative budgeting and proactive planning. BIRTHDAY OF THE 53RD AND latent criminal impulses for about half a cen- The city has also maintained one of the state’s PRESENT DAI AL MUTLAQ, HIS tury.’’ lowest tax rates while still providing quality city HOLINESS DR. SYEDNA Professor Schlesinger also offered a warn- services. To obtain this award, Sugar Land TUS ing that ‘‘corruption appears to visit the White met national guidelines for effective budget House in fifty-year cycles.’’ presentations assessing how well the city’s Mr. Speaker, on this historic day, let us re- budget serves as a financial plan, an oper- HON. PETER J. ROSKAM member that Congress is a co-equal branch of ations guide and a communication device. government and has a duty to hold the execu- Independent judges measured Sugar Land’s OF ILLINOIS tive accountable for misconduct, abuse of standing in these four categories and said the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power, and ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors.’ budget was ‘‘proficient’’ in all and met or ex- Friday, August 10, 2018 As Congresswoman Barbara de- ceeded 14 mandatory criteria. clared: ‘‘My faith in the Constitution is whole; On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to it is complete; it is total. And I am not going sional District of Texas, congratulations again celebrate the birth anniversary of the 52nd Dai to sit here and be an idle spectator to the dim- to the city of Sugar Land, TX on receiving its Al Mutlaq, his holiness Dr. Syedna Moham- inution, the subversion, the destruction, of the 22nd consecutive Distinguished Budget Award med Burhanuddin RA, and the birthday of the Constitution.’’ for its Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Budget. Thank 53rd and present Dai Al Mutlaq, his Holiness And today, Mr. Speaker, let me affirm that you for your commitment to making Sugar Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. The Dawoodi my faith in the Constitution is whole, complete, Land an amazing place to live, work and raise Bohras’ patriotism and commitment to the and total. a family. and their recognition of Inter- Our nation is founded on the principle that national Women’s Day should serve as an ex- all are equal under the law, and that one can f ample for all. only delay—never escape—the swift sword of TRIBUTE TO HELEN BIRD justice. The Dawoodi Bohras mostly reside in , We must always be faithful to the duties im- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM , , Europe, USA, South East posed upon us by the Constitution. and Australia. Their name, ‘Bohra’ comes OF NEW MEXICO f from the Gujarati word ‘vehru’ which means IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trader; as the community has always main- CONWAY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER Friday, August 10, 2018 tained a strong and robust business commu- CRYSTAL CERTAIN nity. The late Dr. Syedna Burhanuddin RA had Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New a profound impact on this as he unceasingly Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- encouraged his adherents to start their own HON. J. FRENCH HILL late Helen Bird of Santo Domingo Pueblo in OF ARKANSAS business. New Mexico for her role in the Pueblo Pottery IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mug project and her success as a Native art- In addition to fostering a robust business Friday, August 10, 2018 ist. community, the Bohras are loyal and law-abid- ing citizens throughout the world. They have Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- The Pueblo Pottery Mug project started as maintained cordial relations with all levels of nize the efforts of Crystal Certain, an art a collaboration between five Pueblo artists and government with an aim to foster harmony and teacher at Conway High School, who is com- the first Pueblo-owned Starbucks in New Mex- goodwill. They embrace technology and equal mitted to making a difference in central Arkan- ico. The mugs were first sold in 2016 at the opportunities, and consider patriotism a reli- sas. Starbucks store in Albuquerque. Each mug Crystal partnered with the Community Ac- was hand-crafted by a different Pueblo artist gious obligation. The Dawoodi Bohras are a tion Program of Central Arkansas to provide to celebrate the opening of the new store and sect within Shia and follow the seven food to hungry children in our community. to symbolize the collaboration between New pillars of Islamism: guardianship of the faith, She started by funding the project out of her Mexico Pueblos and Starbucks. After quickly purity, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgrimage own pocket and the practice grew into a class- selling out of the unique mugs—selling over to and struggle. room food-pantry project. Her students named 6,000 mugs—the Shumakolowa gift shop col- Mr. Speaker, and distinguished colleagues, it the ‘‘Certain Little Free Class Pantry’’. laborated with the artists to sell mugs at their please join me in celebrating the birth anniver- Nearly 400 children at her school get nour- location in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. sary of the 52nd Dai Al Mutlaq, his Holiness ishing food from her pantry project. Growing up in the Pueblo of Santo Do- Dr. Syedna RA and The Community Action Program of Central mingo, Helen learned traditional pottery tech- the birthday of the 53rd and present Dai Al Arkansas is providing meals during the sum- niques from her great-aunt at a very young Mutlaq, his Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal mer months and is operating the project from age and has been making pottery profes- Saifuddin TUS and wishing the Dawoodi inside the agency’s pantry. sionally for nearly 30 years. Widely credited as Bohras a year of peace and prosperity.

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Friday, August 10, 2018 dedicated employees of the Pecos County Together they arrested the suspects and se- State Bank for their service to the community cured the scene. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, Thanks to the brave actions of these offi- I rise today to congratulate Chris Jeffers, a and look forward to continuing my work with them moving forward. cers, all seven suspects were taken into cus- true public servant, on his retirement after a tody, and no one was harmed and no shots remarkable 38 years serving in local govern- f were fired. Though off-duty, these officers re- ment. HONORING TERRY HADLEY OF mained committed to the safety and well-being For the past 29 years, Chris has served as ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY of our community. I would be remiss to not City Manager of two San Gabriel Valley cities thank McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez in my district, Monterey Park and Glendora, for his leadership at the helm of the police de- where his leadership and dedication have HON. JAMES COMER partment for now more than 17 years. His vi- made him a pillar in our communities. As City OF KENTUCKY sion, tenacity, and approach to guiding the Manager of my hometown of Monterey Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than 400 people under his command at for 16 years, Chris led an expansion of our li- Friday, August 10, 2018 McAllen Police is admirable and second to brary, added hundreds of new housing units none. for seniors and new residents, and expanded Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to the city’s business and retail space. He recognize Magistrate Terry M. Hadley of Adair represent and recognize these courageous of- chaired the American Communities for Clean- County in the First District of Kentucky upon ficers from South Texas. These heroes de- up Equity, a nationwide coalition of local gov- his retirement from Duo County Telecom. serve our utmost respect and gratitude for a ernments working with the Environmental Pro- Over the past 37 years, Terry has devel- job extremely well done. oped a well-deserved reputation as an expert tection Agency (EPA), and coordinated devel- f opment of the Greater San Gabriel Valley technician and loyal employee throughout mul- Community Development Corporation, a part- tiple changes in his company’s ownership. He TRIBUTE TO FREDERICA ANTONIO nership of local cities and banks created to in- is known throughout his community of Colum- vest in small business startups. bia, Kentucky for having an excellent rapport HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM In 2007, Chris accepted the role of City with customers and colleagues alike, and his OF NEW MEXICO Manager in nearby Glendora. During his ten- knowledge and experience made him the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ure, the city was named the choice for customers in need of assistance Friday, August 10, 2018 area’s most business-friendly city under with their phone, cable, or internet service. 65,000 residents in 2014 and was twice recog- After retirement, Terry Hadley plans to con- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New nized by the Public Technology Institute for its tinue serving his community as a magistrate Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- adoption of new technologies to streamline the for Adair County, Kentucky. He also looks for- late Frederica Antonio of Acoma Pueblo in way that the government interacts with citizens ward to spending time with his wife, Rita Had- New Mexico for her role in the Pueblo Pottery and businesses. Glendora has even been ley, and their children and grandchildren and Mug project and her success as a Native art- awarded best downtown and friendliest city by pursuing his interest in collecting antiques, ist. the San Gabriel Newspaper Group for four particularly antique cars. The Pueblo Pottery Mug project started as years running, and a survey of local small I join with Terry’s family and friends, as well a collaboration between five Pueblo artists and business owners showed that over 80% found as all those he has helped during his career, the first Pueblo-owned Starbucks in New Mex- the city to be an excellent place to have a to express our appreciation for his years of ico. The mugs were first sold in 2016 at the business. service to his community. I am honored to rep- Starbucks store in Albuquerque. Each mug Chris’s record speaks for itself, and he is resent him and wish him well in his retirement. was hand-crafted by a different Pueblo artist to celebrate the opening of the new store and proof of the tremendous impact that one can f make through dedication to public service. I to symbolize the collaboration between New thank him for his 38 years of contributions to HONORING THE BRAVERY OF Mexico Pueblos and Starbucks. After quickly our communities and wish him nothing but the SOUTH TEXAS LAW ENFORCE- selling out of the unique mugs—selling over best in retirement. MENT OFFICERS 6,000 mugs—the Shumakolowa gift shop col- laborated with the artists to sell mugs at their f HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ location in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNI- Growing up in the Pueblo of Acoma, Fred- OF TEXAS VERSARY OF THE PECOS COUN- erica’s intricately designed work is a continu- TY STATE BANK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation of her long family tradition of hand- Friday, August 10, 2018 coiling and painting pottery. Much of the sym- bolism found on her pottery is connected to HON. WILL HURD Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Mother Earth and prayers for rain. OF TEXAS rise today to honor the bravery of fellow South Frederica’s work heavily relies on the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texans: Lieutenant Phillip Foley, Officer sources of the land. She hand-paints her ves- Lucino Cabrera, Officer Ulysses Guerrero, Of- Friday, August 10, 2018 sels with fine-tipped brushes she fashions ficer Alberto Rios-Cantu, and Officer Osiel from the stems of yucca plants. She uses Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Reyes of the City of McAllen Police Depart- these traditional methods, taught to her by her ognize Pecos County State Bank on their 90th ment. These five law enforcement officers en- mother-in-law, Mildred Antonio, to create her Anniversary. gaged and prevented the Deutsch and contemporary pieces. Pecos County State Bank was first founded Deutsch Jewelry store robbery on Saturday, Mr. Speaker, I applaud Frederica Antonio by farmers and ranchers on July 3, 1928. July 28, 2018, at La Plaza Mall in McAllen, for being a part of the Pueblo Pottery Mug From its beginnings in pre-Depression-era Texas. They apprehended seven male sus- project. This project has given the community, America, to its current range of locations, pects who were attempting to rob this jewelry as well as visitors to New Mexico, an oppor- services and clientele, the Pecos County State store midday during an otherwise calm week- tunity to appreciate usable pieces of art that Bank has truly become an example of innova- end in South Texas. are inspired by Native culture and traditions. I tion and growth in Texas’s 23rd Congressional After entering the store with what appeared look forward to seeing this project continue to District. Since its opening day, the Pecos to be firearms, the suspects intimidated and flourish and support talented Native artists County State Bank has maintained strong cus- threatened store staff while smashing glass from Pueblos throughout New Mexico.

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