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October 21, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8283 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DIS- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Cody moved on from our south Jer- ABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARE- er, I rise to commemorate the extraor- sey district to St. John’s University in NESS MONTH dinary life of Congressman Elijah Cum- New York where he continued to excel (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan asked and mings. He was a trailblazer for civil in his sport. Now Cody has moved to was given permission to address the rights, a fierce advocate for equal jus- the major leagues. Cody was drafted to House for 1 minute and to revise and tice, a defender of good government, the Minnesota Twins in 2015 where he extend his remarks.) and a friend and mentor to countless was mainly used as a relief pitcher. Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam people, especially to members of the This year Cody made his major Speaker, I rise today to recognize Na- Congressional Black Caucus. league debut in a recent game against Congressman Cummings was born the tional Disability Employment Aware- the New York Yankees where he al- son of sharecroppers and rose to incred- ness Month and to celebrate the enor- lowed only four hits and he struck out ible heights, but he never forgot his mous contributions people with disabil- three. Cody, your talent and dedication roots. Elijah Cummings never stopped are admirable, and we are so impressed ities have made and will continue to striving to ensure every American make throughout the American work- with how far you have come. could reach his or her potential the Cody might be in Minnesota now, but force. way he did. He understood that we are I especially want to highlight the we know that he is south Jersey all in this together, that as a Nation through and through and his south Jer- work being done in Michigan’s Ninth we rise and fall as one. District by the Commission on Disabil- sey community is rooting for him. I am I will never forget those values which happy to say that I have known Cody’s ities to promote inclusion in Warren, he taught and lived through his own Michigan. On October 23 the commis- father and his grandfather through the example each and every day. We will years, and I know how proud they are sion is cohosting a Disability Aware- always treasure the time we spent to- ness Fair to commemorate this month and how proud south Jersey is of its gether and the lessons he taught all of star. and connect workers with disabilities us. When Congressman Cummings to important resources. spoke, we listened. He helped so many f America is strongest when we har- of us. But Congressman Cummings’ CONGRATULATING JILL STAFFORD ness the talents and creativity of all of work is far from done. It is up to us to (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given our people. I ask my colleagues to join keep marching on his behalf and carry permission to address the House for 1 me in celebrating National Disability on the iconic legacy he has entrusted minute and to revise and extend his re- Employment Awareness Month and the in us to carry us forward. marks.) indisputable contributions of Amer- f ica’s workers with disabilities. Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, today I RECOGNIZING DOMESTIC rise to congratulate Principal Jill Staf- f VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH ford for being named the Principal of RECOGNIZING THE VETERANS (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- the Year for Region 10 by the Texas As- HISTORY PROJECT mission to address the House for 1 sociation of Secondary School Prin- (Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee minute.) cipals. asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Having dedicated 27 years of her pro- dress the House for 1 minute.) bring attention to October being Do- fessional career to her students, Ms. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. mestic Violence Awareness Month. Do- Stafford has displayed her passion for Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring mestic violence is a terrible reality for education and commitment to her attention to an important veterans’ far too many women, men, and chil- community. For the last 7 years Ms. initiative that I am proud to lead with dren. By the time I finish this speech, Stafford has served as the principal of Lowery Freshman Center in Allen, Chairman TAKANO. It is essential that roughly 20 people will fall victim to we recognize and commend the selfless abuse at the hands of an intimate part- Texas. sacrifice veterans have made to protect ner. Ms. Stafford goes above and beyond our most precious freedoms. This is Ashley Hall, a mother of two each and every day for both her stu- young girls from my district. She was dents and her colleagues. As students That is why Chairman TAKANO and I a dance instructor, a teacher’s aide, have challenged all Members of Con- face the daunting transition into high and she had a heart for those who gress to participate in the Library of school, it is critical that they have the struggled. Ashley was also a victim of Congress’ Veterans History Project by unmatched support of strong leaders domestic violence. She lost her life at submitting at least one of their vet- like Principal Stafford to keep them the hands of her husband, a tragedy eran constituents’ stories to the motivated and on track. I ask my col- that will impact her daughters for the project prior to Veteran’s Day. leagues and the House of Representa- rest of their lives. The Veterans History Project gives tives to join me in thanking Principal This month let the stories like Ash- Jill Stafford for her hard work and con- our Nation’s heroes a platform to share ley’s be shared as a way to help others. and preserve their personal stories gratulate her on this well-earned rec- Take time to reach out to those you ognition. about their time in uniform to help think may be in need. Get involved by f Americans understand military service supporting local shelters and speak out and its importance to our country’s against this tragic issue. Resources are b 1930 history. We can think of no better way available for those in need. The Na- to honor the men and women who HONORING CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH tional Domestic Violence Hotline can CUMMINGS fought for our freedoms in the weeks be reached at 1–800–799–7233. leading up to Veteran’s Day than by (Mr. SARBANES asked and was given f ensuring that their unique stories of permission to address the House for 1 service are forever memorialized for fu- HONORING CODY STASHAK minute and to revise and extend his re- ture generations of Americans. (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given marks.) Madam Speaker, I would also like to permission to address the House for 1 Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise associate my remarks with those about minute and to revise and extend his re- to remember a great American patriot, Elijah Cummings and wish his family marks.) Elijah Cummings. God’s blessings. Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, Cody On behalf of the people of Baltimore, f Stashak grew up in Mays Landing in I want to thank him for his incredible south Jersey. He graduated from leadership, for his friendship to so HONORING CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH Oakcrest High School in 2012 where he many, for his mentorship of so many in CUMMINGS played baseball for the Falcons and the community and to me. (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and went on to attend Cumberland County I had the privilege for almost 12 was given permission to address the College for 2 years where he played years, the last 12 years of Elijah’s life, House for 1 minute.) baseball, as well. to sit a few feet away from him in the VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:53 Oct 22, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21OC7.036 H21OCPT1.