January 25, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E97 am pleased that the State Department has School District 186 for more than 27 years. tivities of foreign terrorist fighters, includ- come out strongly against this unlawful action She was a beloved wife, mother and grand- ing information on the travel patterns and by the Chinese Government and I encourage mother. Liz was also actively involved in the countries of origin for such persons. The act would require DHS, within 180 days of enact- them to use their influence to bring China Springfield Bible Church and was a ‘‘Huddle ment, to report to the Congress on the re- back to the negotiating table. The relationship Leader’’ for the Fellowship of Christian Ath- sults of the assessment. Using information between China and Taiwan should be based letes for over 20 years. from DHS, CBO estimates that implementing on dignity and respect, not one side trying to As so many people in the community know, the act’s provisions would cost less than dominate the other. the entire Leonard family was devoted to foot- $500,000; such spending would be subject to f ball. Liz’s husband, Ken, and son, Derek, are the availability of appropriated funds. high school football coaches for two rival Enacting H.R. 4564 would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you- RECOGNIZING ASSISTANT CHIEF teams in Illinois. The ‘‘Leonard Bowl,’’ played JACK MULCAHY FOR 41 YEARS go procedures do not apply. between Ken’s Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 4564 AT THE GLENS FALLS FIRE DE- and Derek’s Rochester Rockets, has become would not increase net direct spending or on- PARTMENT one of the most uniting high school sports budget deficits in any of the four consecutive spectacles in the state. I can only imagine the 10–year periods beginning in 2028. dilemma Liz found herself in while attending H.R. 4564 contains no intergovernmental or HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK private-sector mandates as defined in the OF NEW YORK these games and deciding who to root for. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As someone who knows the Leonard family The CBO staff contact for this estimate is well, my thoughts and prayers are with them Mark Grabowicz. The estimate was approved Thursday, January 25, 2018 and all members of our local community as we by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Assistant Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the tremendous positive impact the Director for Budget Analysis. congratulate Assistant Chief Jack Mulcahy on Leonard family and Liz have had on so many f his retirement from the Glens Falls Fire De- of our school districts and communities. U.S. MARSHAL CLEVELAND partment after 41 years of service. I thank Liz for shaping young minds, sup- VAUGHN, JR. After serving in the Army and then the porting young athletes and Christians, and for Navy, Mulcahy intended to become a State being a shining light in all of our communities. HON. Police Trooper, but instead found himself with f a temporary job at the Glens Falls Fire De- OF NEBRASKA partment. This summer job turned into a four- PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decade career of helping those in his commu- Thursday, January 25, 2018 nity as a firefighter. Mulcahy served in his role HON. THOMAS A. GARRETT, JR. Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of assistant chief for ten years, and before OF VIRGINIA commemorate African-American History Month that, a lieutenant for 15 years. Not only did IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by posthumously honoring the federal service, Mulcahy risk his own life in fires to save oth- Thursday, January 25, 2018 accomplishments and communal contributions ers, but he also enjoyed assisting citizens in of U.S. Marshal Cleveland Vaughn, Jr. their everyday problems, like rescuing pets Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, let the record He was born on a farm in Earle, Arkansas, from trees. Mulcahy considers himself lucky to show that I was present for the vote skipped a grade in country school and grad- have been part of the Glens Falls firefighter 044. Had my vote registered properly, the Roll uated from high school at age 16. He went to ‘‘extended family,’’ and looks forward to keep- Call would have shown my ‘‘Yea’’ vote on Roll college at what is now known as the Univer- ing in touch but also having more time to Call No. 44. sity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and graduated spend with his wife, three children, and grand- f with a degree in agriculture education. As a son. young boy, he dreamed of becoming a game COST ESTIMATE ON H.R. 4564, THE On behalf of New York’s 21st district, I warden. POST-CALIPHATE THREAT AS- would like to thank Assistant Chief Mulcahy for He began his federal career as a special SESSMENT ACT OF 2017 his years of hard work and dedication to his agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service community, and wish him all the best in the in 1967, when he was accepted into a federal years ahead. HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL law enforcement training program. Mr. Vaughn f OF TEXAS wrote of the experience in an essay for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Omaha World Herald stating ‘‘I was the first PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, January 25, 2018 black. At the time, I didn’t realize what that meant, that it was a tremendous breakthrough. HON. BILL JOHNSON Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, the following To me, it was a job. Period.’’ It is a job he cost estimate H.R. 4564, the Post-Caliphate OF OHIO held for half of a 28-year career with the U.S. Threat Assessment Act of 2017, prepared by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department of the Interior. In 1993, Cleveland the Congressional Budget Office was not was the first African-American appointed to be Thursday, January 25, 2018 made available to the Committee at the time the U.S. Marshal for the State of Nebraska. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I was of filing of the legislative report. The U.S. Marshals Service describes the absent during roll call vote 44. I was tending CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, members of its ranks thusly, ‘‘hometown-men to my critically ill mother. Had I been present, U.S. CONGRESS, and women familiar with local feelings about , DC, January 18, 2018. I would have voted ‘yes.’ national issues. They are people comfortable Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, f Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, within their own neighborhoods.’’ This is a par- House of Representatives, Washington, DC. ticularly apt description of Mr. Vaughn accord- REMEMBERING ELIZABETH ‘‘LIZ’’ DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional ing to his friends, family and colleagues. LEONARD Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost Quoting Shirley Vaughn, his wife of nearly 49 estimate for H.R. 4564, the Post-Caliphate years, ‘‘He loved people. He loved his church. HON. RODNEY DAVIS Threat Assessment Act of 2017. He loved to help.’’ If you wish further details on this esti- OF ILLINOIS Cleveland Vaughn was active in his church, mate, we will be pleased to provide them. Zion Baptist, serving as a trustee. He was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The CBO staff contact is Mark Grabowicz. mentor and a confidant for the young and old. Thursday, January 25, 2018 Sincerely, KEITH HALL, Director. Cleveland shared his love of the outdoors and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Enclosure. nature with all. He utilized his passion to help er, I rise today to remember a valued member H.R. 4564—POST-CALIPHATE THREAT coordinate an annual wild game feed at Zion of the central Illinois community, Elizabeth ASSESSMENT ACT OF 2017 Baptist church, which emphasized fellowship ‘‘Liz’’ Leonard. Liz passed away on December As passed by the House of Representatives between young men and positive role models. 31, 2017 at just 64 years old, but her memory on January 9, 2018 The Douglas County Attorney described Mr. and legacy will continue to live on. H.R. 4564 would require the Department of Vaughn as a ‘‘public servant whose public Liz touched so many lives in the Springfield Homeland Security (DHS) to prepare a service didn’t stop.’’ He was known for his community where she taught in the Springfield threat assessment related to the current ac- generosity, openness and selflessness.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:21 Jan 26, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25JA8.005 E25JAPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 25, 2018 In addition to his wife, Shirley, and other rel- sumer Advisory Council, the Washington State in his 92 years of life. Fond memories of him atives, Vaughn is survived by son Derek Law and Justice Commission, and the State will forever remain with his wife of over 50 Vaughn, and daughters Monica Watson and Criminal Justice Training Commission. years, Annie Ruth Robinson, and his four chil- Janae Vaughn of Omaha. Senator Gorton is the proud father of Thom- dren: Regina, Rene, Renard (married to As we prepare to celebrate Black History as, Sarah, and Rebecca Gorton and grand- Michelle), and Rodney (married to Demetria), month, we recognize the immense contribu- father of seven. He was married to the late as well as his six grandchildren: Cameron, tions African-Americans have made to this Sally Clark Gorton for 55 years. Reagan, Samara, Morgan, Nathan, and Keon. country. Trailblazers and public servants like Senator Gorton will always be known for his He was truly a blessing to the Fort Lauderdale Cleveland Vaughn, Jr. deserve our gratitude values of principled leadership, scholarly pur- community. I am so pleased to honor his life and thanks. suit, bipartisanship and honesty. It is truly an and legacy. He will be dearly missed. f honor to recognize him for his 90th birthday, f and all of his great contributions to Wash- HONORING SENATOR SLADE ington state and our country. DACA = DEMS AGAINST COMMON GORTON f AMERICANS HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY HON. OF WASHINGTON OF MR. RALEIGH R. RAWLS OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, January 25, 2018 HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF Thursday, January 25, 2018 C Mrs. M MORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to honor the 90th birthday of Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to in- former Senator Slade Gorton. Thursday, January 25, 2018 clude in the RECORD an opinion editorial au- Senator Gorton has had an overwhelming Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thored by columnist Tom Joyce of the Mount impact on Washington state and has touched honor the life and legacy of Mr. Raleigh R. Airy News. In the piece, ‘‘DACA = Dems the lives of countless individuals. Rawls. Raleigh was a gentleman and scholar, against Common Americans,’’ Mr. Joyce cor- Senator Gorton graduated from Dartmouth and dear friend of mine. He was a very strong rectly asserts that during the Schumer Shut- College in 1950, and Columbia University Law family man, and a staple of our community for down, the Democratic Party put the interests School in 1953. He served in the United all of his professional life. of DACA participants above those of our mili- States Army, United States Air Force, and After completing his first semester of his tary personnel who suffer from shutdowns. I United States Air Force Reserve. In 1959, he senior year at Dillard High School in Fort Lau- commend Mr. Joyce on his acute under- was elected to the Washington State House of derdale, Raleigh was drafted into the United of the facts. Representatives and was elected majority States Navy where he was honorably dis- [From the Mount Airy News] leader in 1967. In 1969, he was appointed charged in 1946. After completing his service, DACA = DEMS AGAINST COMMON AMERICANS Washington state Attorney General. During his he applied and was accepted into Howard (By Tom Joyce) time as attorney general, he argued 14 cases University and graduated with a Bachelor of As I sit here on Friday, a stare-down is before the United States Supreme Court. Arts Degree in English. After graduating from continuing in Washington over a spending In 1980, he was elected to the United Howard University, Raleigh worked for the bill that was threatening to shut down the States Senate, a position he held for 18 years. Veterans Administration for three years as an federal government at midnight. During his time in the Senate, he was ap- insurance processor for veterans. First of all, it’s bad enough that members pointed to several powerful committee posi- In 1953, Raleigh returned to his alma mater of Congress—representing both parties—are so irresponsible they can’t handle a basic tions including Appropriations; Budget; Com- to attend law school, where he graduated in function such as adopting a budget, some- merce, Science, and Transportation; and En- 1956. It was at Howard University Law School thing state and local governments, busi- ergy and Natural Resources. He also proudly that Raleigh had the chance to engage with nesses and families routinely do. This is evi- served as counsel to the majority leader. notables such as Dr. James Nabrit and Dr. dent not just with the spending plan, but vir- Among the legislation he championed was S. George E.C. Hayes. Raleigh also witnessed tually any issue of consequence to address 1488, Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 1999. history being made when he observed Attor- our nation’s many woes. This legislation established programs to facili- ney Thurgood Marshall practice arguing the The problem is that members of both par- tate the placement of automatic external case of Brown v. the Board of Education. ties are more interested in pleasing their While many of his classmates remained in corporate donors and other special interests defibrillators in federal buildings. S. 1488 also than they are helping rank-and-file Ameri- protects individuals who voluntarily acquire or Washington, D.C. upon graduating, Raleigh cans. Senators and representatives largely use automatic external defibrillators to help made a conscious decision to return to the have become a privileged class who believe save victims of cardiac arrest. Additionally, he segregated south, so that he could influence they don’t have to play by the rules, ones sponsored S. 837, Washington State Wilder- young Black students. After passing the bar they themselves make. ness Act of 1984, which, designated almost exam in 1957, Raleigh became the first lawyer Although people like myself are paid to two dozen national forest lands in Washington to graduate from Dillard High School and the offer these kinds of observations in the dim state as components of the National Wilder- second Black lawyer to practice in Broward hope they might actually elicit change, I County. wholeheartedly believe change won’t occur ness Preservation System. unless some major overhaul in Washington After he retired from the Senate, Senator Raleigh served the South Florida community replaces most of the present leadership. Gorton served on the 9/11 Commission, argu- in many capacities that included: a founding While the fiscal irresponsibility sur- ably one of the most important commissions in member of the TJ Reddick Bar Association, a rounding the recent budget impasse has been American history. This commission produced founding member of the Broward County sickening in and of itself, the really dis- the 9/11 Commission report, which analyzed Urban League, a founding member of the gusting thing is how congressional Demo- the events surrounding the terrorist attacks on Sistrunk Festival, a board member of the Boys crats have tied their support for a spending September 11, 2001. and Girls Club of Broward County, a member bill to relief for DACA participants. In order to educate the next generation of of the Robert Bethel Post 220 of the American You know, the Deferred Action for Child- hood Arrivals (Dreamers) program that gives policy experts, Senator Gorton helped estab- Legion, a member of the Community Service special treatment to hundreds of thousands lish the Slade Gorton International Policy Cen- Council, a board member of the LA Lee (and maybe more) illegal immigrants ter. The Center facilitates fellowships, intern- Branch YMCA, a board member of the Old brought by their illegal immigrant parents ships, and a leadership development program Dillard Museum, and a member of Dillard High to this country as kids ‘‘through no fault of to conduct research in economics, trade, en- School’s Taskforce for Quality Education. Ra- their own.’’ ergy security, energy, and the environment. leigh was also a lifetime member of the Na- Now they are young adults who are all He also serves on the K&L Gates Council and tional Bar Association, the National Associa- military heroes, heart surgeons or Rhodes is often a guest speaker for the Jennifer Dunn tion for the Advancement of Colored People Scholars with spotless criminal records, and despite being such great and talented people Leadership Institute. His work today allows (NAACP), and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, aren’t depriving legal citizens of jobs. him to mentor aspiring young individuals, one Inc., which he joined while attending Howard Even if all that were true, it’s disgraceful of his favorite pursuits. University. to see how the Democratic Party has been Among his many other civic efforts, Senator Mr. Speaker, Mr. Raleigh R. Rawls will be putting the interests of DACA participants Gorton was a member of the President’s Con- remembered by the many people he touched above those of our military personnel who

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