S4306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2015 Finally, in 2014, Keny acquired a new visa operational. He worries war will come again Whereas for the first time in 77 years, the and was able to raise enough money for the to the village. Blackhawks fans saw their heroes win the costly trip, which required a stopover in Eu- ‘‘I see myself living in two worlds, here and Stanley Cup on home ice; rope. South Sudan,’’ he said. ‘‘I want to help my Whereas the Blackhawks began the play- RETURN TO SOUTH SUDAN people in any form they need. If I ever get offs with a double-overtime victory against the Nashville Predators; Even after dusk in December, the air was married, maybe I would bring my wife over.’’ Keny talks to his uncles regularly. A con- Whereas a goal scored by Brent Seabrook still humid. Keny’s driver returned around 7 sequence of war, inflation has made staple in triple-overtime of Game 4 helped the p.m. with tools, but couldn’t fix the car. goods too expensive for many villagers. A Blackhawks defeat the Predators in 6 games; Keny planned to spend the night on the side drought has raised the prospect of crop fail- Whereas a sweep of the Minnesota Wild fol- of the road and at dawn walk back to Juba. ure. lowed in the second round of the playoffs, He lay down in the brush, careful not to ‘‘This month they are supposed to cul- setting up a showdown with the Anaheim wrinkle the dress shirt and slacks he had put tivate, but there is no rain,’’ he said, refer- Ducks in the Western Conference Finals; on for the reunion. ring to May. Whereas the Blackhawks earned triple and Keny was comforted that he at least had Keny wants to help his countrymen and double-overtime victories against the Ana- company: Some of his cousins, who met him -women in Vermont. More than 150 Sudanese heim Ducks in Games 2 and 4 on their way to at the bus station in Juba, agreed to wait have resettled in Burlington since the late winning the series in 7 games and clinching until another ride could be arranged. 1990s, and many have started families here. Around midnight, Keny’s fortunes turned. a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals; Keny said the small community rents out A Somali trader came upon him and agreed Whereas the Blackhawks followed a famil- local halls and churches to meet and cele- to drive him to Kalthok. As he braced him- iar pattern in dropping Games 2 and 3 of the brate holidays such as South Sudan’s Inde- self for potholes that shook the vehicle, Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay pendence Day. Keny tried to piece together fragmented Lightning, but took a 3-2 series lead into Keny hopes to help lease or purchase a per- memories of his youth. Game 6 on home ice on the night of Monday, ‘‘Will I remember anyone in the village? manent home to aid local Sudanese in pre- June 15, 2015; Will I remember the places I used to know? serving their culture. He said parents are Whereas in another close contest, Patrick Is life still the same as when I left? All those concerned children will forget tribal lan- Kane scored a goal during Game 6 that questions were on my mind,’’ Keny said. guages when they speak English outside the marked the first time either team led by Although the trip was only 55 miles, the home. more than 1 goal in the series; roads were in such poor condition that Keny Keny reflects on what his life would have Whereas it was a great night for fans of the arrived in Kalthok at 5 a.m. It was Christ- been like if he never had the opportunity to Blackhawks and the culmination of a tre- mas morning. He was exhausted and hoped to immigrate to the United States. If he stayed mendous team effort; find somewhere to sleep, but he found the en- in South Sudan, Keny believes he likely Whereas Antoine Vermette, acquired at tire village had stayed up waiting for him in would have been killed in the war or con- the trade deadline, scored 2 game-winning the church. scripted into the army. He said he feels goals in the Stanley Cup Finals; ‘‘They were singing and dancing and pray- blessed to have been given the chance to Whereas Goaltender Scott Darling, when ing for us, because they heard we had car start a new life here, because so many Suda- called upon in relief of Corey Crawford, stood trouble,’’ Keny said. nese never had that option. tall in net when his team needed him the At 8 a.m., Kalthok’s villagers held a wel- ‘‘It gave me the chance to look at the most against the Predators; come ceremony. Keny said he recognized world differently,’’ he said. ‘‘I have people Whereas Duncan Keith was an ‘‘ironman’’, only a few faces, his maternal and paternal who support me, and even though I do not earning the Conn Smythe Trophy for Most uncles. But all the village elders remembered yet have a college degree, I feel I’ve learned Valuable Player in the playoffs while logging him. enough to help myself and help my people.’’ more than 700 minutes of ice time in 23 ‘‘They said, ‘You look just like you did Keny often thinks of his brothers and par- games; when you left,’ ’’ he recalled. ‘‘There was a ents. In their memory, he wants to make the Whereas Niklas Hjalmarsson blocked shots lot of emotional reaction. They talked about most of opportunities he now has. left and right and seemed to be in the right my family, my mom and my dad.’’ ‘‘You have this feeling that for the rest of place at all times; Keny stood at the front of the sanctuary to your life, you’re going to be living knowing Whereas General Manager Stan Bowman, greet the hundreds of villagers who came to that you don’t have someone you’d be taking Head Coach Joel Quenneville, President John see him. After daybreak they took him care of,’’ he said. ‘‘I just want to make sure F. McDonough, and owner Rocky Wirtz have around Kalthok, but Keny couldn’t pick out I live a better life, and live it in a peaceful put together and led one of the greatest dy- any landmarks. way.’’ nasties in NHL history; He asked his cousins to take him to a lake f Whereas the Stanley Cup returns to the City of Chicago and gives Blackhawks fans with a waterfall he remembered from child- SENATE RESOLUTION 205—CON- hood. From there he looked back toward the across the State of Illinois a chance to cele- village, and memories came back to him. He GRATULATING THE CHICAGO brate championship hockey; was able to point out his uncles’ houses. BLACKHAWKS ON WINNING THE Whereas the Nashville Predators, Min- ‘‘They said, ‘Yes, you now know. You rec- 2015 STANLEY CUP nesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks, and Tampa ognize this place,’ ’’ Keny said. Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. Bay Lightning proved to be worthy and hon- Instead of having Keny stay in one of his orable adversaries and also deserve recogni- uncles’ homes, villagers arranged for him to KIRK) submitted the following resolu- tion: Now, therefore, be it sleep in the church. Each evening for the tion; which was considered and agreed Resolved, That the Senate— three weeks he was in Kalthok, villagers set to: (1) congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks up tents and slept outside the church to be S. RES. 205 on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup; (2) commends the fans, players, and man- closer to their returned son. Keny said many Whereas, on June 15, 2015, the Chicago agement of the Tampa Bay Lightning for an were surprised he came back after settling Blackhawks Hockey Team won the Stanley outstanding series; and into a prosperous life in the U.S. Cup; (3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the ‘‘They thought I would never go back, be- Whereas the 2015 Stanley Cup title is the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this cause I don’t have a living parent anymore,’’ third Stanley Cup title for the Blackhawks resolution to the 2015 Chicago Blackhawks Keny said. ‘‘But they still believe I belong to in 6 years; hockey organization and Blackhawks owner the village.’’ Whereas Blackhawks fans at the ‘‘Mad- Rocky Wirtz. Keny had another reason to return to house on Madison’’ witnessed Duncan Keith Kalthok, beside visiting relatives. He wanted and Patrick Kane score show-stopping goals f to ensure success of the local clinic the while goaltender Corey Crawford seemed to Sudan Development Foundation, a Bur- SENATE RESOLUTION 206—CON- stand on his head at times, stopping all 25 GRATULATING THE GOLDEN lington nonprofit, helped fund. The clinic is shots he faced; vital to Kalthok, Keny said. In South Sudan, Whereas the Blackhawks won their sixth STATE WARRIORS FOR WINNING some villages are more than 100 miles from a Stanley Cup, tying the Boston Bruins for THE 2015 NATIONAL hospital. South Sudan’s infrastructure is so fourth on the franchise list of most titles ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP poor this can mean several days of traveling won; Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. on foot. Whereas the Blackhawks joined the Na- Keny returned to Vermont in mid-January. FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- tional Hockey League (referred to in this olution; which was considered and He said leaving his uncles and cousins was preamble as ‘‘NHL’’) in 1926 and have a rich difficult, but his visa expired after 30 days. history in the NHL; agreed to: STRADDLING TWO WORLDS Whereas the Blackhawks were 1 of the 6 S. RES. 206 The son of Kalthok said he is unsure if he original teams in the NHL; Whereas, on June 16, 2015, the Golden State will ever move back to South Sudan. Keny Whereas the Blackhawks won the Stanley Warriors won their second National Basket- wants to help Kalthok and keep the clinic Cup in 1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, and 2013; ball Association (referred to in this preamble

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SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Whereas during the playoffs, the Golden TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as State Warriors twice overcame 2-1 series the ‘‘Trade Preferences Extension Act of SA 2060. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed 2015’’. deficits and, in both series, responded with 3 an amendment to the bill H.R. 2146, to straight victories to win the series; (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Whereas in the regular season, the War- amend the Internal Revenue Code of tents for this Act is as follows: riors won a league-best 67 games; 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Whereas all 15 players on the 2014-2015 War- officers, firefighters, and air traffic TITLE I—EXTENSION OF AFRICAN riors roster should be congratulated, includ- controllers to make penalty-free with- GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT ing NBA Finals MVP , the drawals from governmental plans after Sec. 101. Short title. NBA regular season MVP , as age 50, and for other purposes; as fol- Sec. 102. Findings. well as, , , lows: Sec. 103. Extension of African Growth and , , Draymond Opportunity Act. At the end add the following. Green, Justin Holiday, Ognjen Kuzmic, Sec. 104. Modifications of rules of origin for ‘‘This Act shall take effect 1 day after the , , James Michael duty-free treatment for articles date of enactment.’’ McAdoo, , Marreesse Speights, of beneficiary sub-Saharan Af- and ; rican countries under General- Mr. MCCONNELL proposed Whereas first-year coach, , did a SA 2061. ized System of Preferences. tremendous job leading the Warriors to the an amendment to amendment SA 2060 Sec. 105. Monitoring and review of eligi- NBA Title and, through his coaching, built a proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill bility under Generalized Sys- team that is the best in the NBA; and H.R. 2146, to amend the Internal Rev- tem of Preferences. Sec. 106. Promotion of the role of women in Whereas the fans of the Warriors have been enue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law social and economic develop- ever-loyal in their support of the team, wait- enforcement officers, firefighters, and ment in sub-Saharan Africa. ing 40 years for their second NBA title, but air traffic controllers to make penalty- Sec. 107. Biennial AGOA utilization strate- can now again call their team a champion: free withdrawals from governmental gies. Now, therefore, be it plans after age 50, and for other pur- Sec. 108. Deepening and expanding trade and Resolved, That the Senate— poses; as follows: investment ties between sub- (1) congratulates the Golden State War- Saharan Africa and the United In the amendment riors for winning the 2015 National Basket- States. ball Association Championship because of Strike ‘‘1 day’’ and insert ‘‘2 days’’ Sec. 109. Agricultural technical assistance their selfless teamwork; for sub-Saharan Africa. (2) recognizes the achievements of all the SA 2062. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed Sec. 110. Reports. players, coaches, and staff who contributed an amendment to the bill H.R. 2146, to Sec. 111. Technical amendments. to the 2014-2015 season; and amend the Internal Revenue Code of Sec. 112. Definitions. (3) celebrates the unique contributions of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement TITLE II—EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED the Warriors fan base, who, through its officers, firefighters, and air traffic SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES unremitting and vocal support of the War- controllers to make penalty-free with- Sec. 201. Extension of Generalized System of riors came to be known as ‘‘Dub Nation’’. drawals from governmental plans after Preferences. f Sec. 202. Authority to designate certain cot- age 50, and for other purposes; as fol- ton articles as eligible articles AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND lows: only for least-developed bene- PROPOSED At the end add the following. ficiary developing countries ‘‘This Act shall take effect 3 days after the SA 2060. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an under Generalized System of amendment to the bill H.R. 2146, to amend date of enactment’’ Preferences. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Sec. 203. Application of competitive need Federal law enforcement officers, fire- SA 2063. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed limitation and waiver under fighters, and air traffic controllers to make an amendment to amendment SA 2062 Generalized System of Pref- penalty-free withdrawals from governmental proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill erences with respect to articles plans after age 50, and for other purposes. H.R. 2146, to amend the Internal Rev- of beneficiary developing coun- tries exported to the United SA 2061. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an enue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law States during calendar year amendment to amendment SA 2060 proposed enforcement officers, firefighters, and by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill H.R. 2146, 2014. air traffic controllers to make penalty- Sec. 204. Eligibility of certain luggage and supra. free withdrawals from governmental travel articles for duty-free SA 2062. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 2146, supra. plans after age 50, and for other pur- treatment under the General- ized System of Preferences. SA 2063. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an poses; as follows: amendment to amendment SA 2062 proposed In the instructions TITLE III—EXTENSION OF PREF- by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill H.R. 2146, Strike ‘‘3 days’’ and insert ‘‘4 days’’ ERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PRO- supra. GRAM FOR HAITI SA 2064. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an SA 2064. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed Sec. 301. Extension of preferential duty amendment to amendment SA 2063 proposed an amendment to amendment SA 2063 treatment program for Haiti. by Mr. MCCONNELL to the amendment SA proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the TITLE IV—EXTENSION OF TRADE 2062 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the bill amendment SA 2062 proposed by Mr. ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE H.R. 2146, supra. MCCONNELL to the bill H.R. 2146, to Sec. 401. Short title. SA 2065. Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself and Sec. 402. Application of provisions relating Mr. HATCH) proposed an amendment to the amend the Internal Revenue Code of to trade adjustment assistance. bill H.R. 1295, to extend the African Growth 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement Sec. 403. Extension of trade adjustment as- and Opportunity Act, the Generalized Sys- officers, firefighters, and air traffic sistance program. tem of Preferences, the preferential duty controllers to make penalty-free with- Sec. 404. Performance measurement and re- treatment program for Haiti, and for other drawals from governmental plans after porting. purposes. age 50, and for other purposes; as fol- Sec. 405. Applicability of trade adjustment assistance provisions. SA 2066. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an lows: amendment to amendment SA 2065 proposed Sec. 406. Sunset provisions. by Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself and Mr. In the amendment Sec. 407. Extension and modification of HATCH) to the bill H.R. 1295, supra. Strike ‘‘4 days’’ and insert ‘‘5 days’’ Health Coverage Tax Credit. SA 2067. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an TITLE V—IMPROVEMENTS TO ANTI- amendment to the bill H.R. 1295, supra. SA 2065. Mr. MCCONNELL (for him- DUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY SA 2068. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an self and Mr. HATCH) proposed an LAWS amendment to amendment SA 2067 proposed amendment to the bill H.R. 1295, to ex- Sec. 501. Short title.

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