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April 11, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E393 Mr. Speaker, this Act has spurred a move- Relations Program, The National Americanism HONORING SARAH TURNER ment by President Obama to help every Amer- Award, The National Children and Youth ican achieve the dream of being able to attend Award, and The National Veterans Affairs & HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL college no matter their financial background. Rehabilitation Award. OF NEW YORK f In Janet’s current capacity as New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Legion Auxiliary President, she PERSONAL EXPLANATION Monday, April 11, 2016 oversees multiple programs aimed at assisting Veterans as well as the communities of New Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BARBARA LEE York. One of her main priorities as President honor a woman who is tenderly known as OF CALIFORNIA is raising money to support Vietnam Veterans ‘‘Mama Sarah’’ within her community: Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impacted by Agent Orange. Sarah Pauline Turner. Sarah turned 100 years Monday, April 11, 2016 Janet is leading a statewide campaign, cov- old on April 2nd, 2016, and I am so grateful ering all 62 counties across New York, and to be able to help celebrate her reaching that Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I was not present for remarkable milestone by honoring her in the roll call votes 130 through 135 due to official has a goal to raise over $75,000.00. All funds raised in support of ‘‘Changing the Legacy of hallowed halls of Congress. travel. Had I been present, I would have voted Sarah is a treasured member of her com- yes on Number 130, no on Number 131, no Agent Orange’’ will support Veterans with doc- umented Agent Orange related medical needs. munity whose love for people became self-evi- on Number 132, yes on Number 133, yes on dent early on in her life when, after completing Number 134, and yes on Number 135. Funds will also support these Veteran’s chil- dren with documented Agent Orange related her education, she worked for the Veteran Ad- f medical needs. mission in Washington, D.C. She later moved to New York City and became a friend to ev- H.R. 4891, THE ‘‘TECHNICAL Mr. Speaker, Janet Mahoney has distin- eryone she has met in the Bronx. Sarah’s list CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2016’’ guished herself throughout her remarkable of community service accomplishments is long twenty plus year career in the New York and distinguished. She has received an im- American Legion Auxiliary where she has HON. KEVIN BRADY pressive amount of awards and recognition been an unwavering advocate for our Vet- OF TEXAS from her community, including for some of her erans, their families, and our communities. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most important work with RAIN Eastchester ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Senior Center and Eastchester Housing. Monday, April 11, 2016 her on her countless achievements during a As involved as she is with her community, Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the pro- remarkable career. Sarah is just as involved with her church. She visions of H.R. 4891, the ‘‘Technical Correc- has offered spiritual guidance to the members tions Act of 2016,’’ introduced on April 11, f of Burke Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 2016 makes tax technical and clerical correc- years, and has also served as part of the Pas- tions. Ways and Means Committee Chairman TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT tor’s Aide Ministry, Gospel Chorus, Senior BRADY and Ranking Member LEVIN have JEFFREY WALTON Usher Board, and is currently President of asked the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Willing Workers Ministry. Sarah’s unwavering Taxation to make available to the public a dedication to her church community has not technical explanation of the bill (JCX–16–16). HON. DAVID YOUNG gone unnoticed. She gained a lifetime mem- The technical explanation expresses the Com- OF IOWA bership of the Eastern Stars Organization, mittee’s understanding and legislative intent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where she serves as Worthy Matron. behind this important legislation. It is available There is no doubt that Sarah is an out- on the Joint Committee’s Web site at Monday, April 11, 2016 standing citizen of the Bronx Borough. She www.jct.gov. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise has been a pillar of her community, who has f today to recognize and congratulate Jeffrey gracefully bestowed joy and happiness upon HONORING JANET MAHONEY Walton of Boy Scout Troop 104 in Corning, everyone she has met. I want to congratulate Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Sarah on reaching this remarkable milestone, The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- and as Congressman for the northeast Bronx, HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON vancement rank in scouting. Only about five thank her for all she has done in the commu- OF NEW YORK percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout nity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award. The award is a performance-based Monday, April 11, 2016 achievement with high standards that have f Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor been well-maintained for more than a century. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Janet Mahoney for her accomplishments in To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout over twenty years of service to The American is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- HON. ED PERLMUTTER ganized by requirements and merit badges, as Legion Auxiliary, Montgomery Unit No. 429 in OF COLORADO well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit Rhinebeck, NY. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Janet is a recently retired dental hygienist, the community. Jeffrey’s Eagle Scout project proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and involved constructing a large sign to be placed Monday, April 11, 2016 also the widow of a Vietnam Veteran. She has in the yard at Country Haven, a residential Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on March always been passionate about Veterans, their care facility, making it easier for people to lo- 21 and March 22, 2016 I was not present to families, and their communities. cate the facility. The work ethic Jeffrey has vote on H.R. 4314 (Counterterrorism Screen- Throughout her selfless and tireless service shown in his Eagle Project and every other ing and Assistance Act), H.R. 4742 (Promoting in the American Legion Auxiliary, Janet has project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank Women in Entrepreneurship Act), H.R. 4755 served on multiple committees and in many speaks volumes of his commitment to serving (Inspiring the Next Space Innovators, Re- leadership positions at the local and state lev- a cause greater than himself and assisting his searchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE) Women els. Some of her positions include: three terms community. Act) and H.R. 4336 (Women Airforce Service as Unit President, three terms as County Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act). I President, and two terms each as District Vice man and his supportive family demonstrates wish to reflect my intentions had I been President and District President. the rewards of hard work, dedication and per- present to vote. Janet has served at the State level since severance. I am honored to represent Jeffrey Had I been present for roll call No. 130, I 2007 as the Education Chairman, Public Rela- and his family in the United States Congress. would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ tions Chairman, Americanism Chairman, Vice- I ask that all of my colleagues in the United Had I been present for roll call No. 133, I President and President. During her tenure of States House of Representatives join me in would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ outstanding service at the State level, she was congratulating him on reaching the rank of Had I been present for roll call No. 134, I instrumental in the organization winning na- Eagle Scout and in wishing him nothing but would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ tional awards for Department of New York continued success in his future education and Had I been present for roll call No. 135, I Press Book, Best Overall Department Public career. would have voted ‘‘YEA.’’ VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:56 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP8.030 E11APPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 11, 2016 PATTY DUKE ‘‘QUEEN OF TV MOV- Worker, in which she portrayed Anne Sullivan, ment of their President and CEO, and my dear IES AND TIRELESS ADVOCATE a role that won her third Emmy. friend, Sydney Alderman Perry. FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH In the mid-1980s, she became president of Sydney began her career with the Jewish MENTAL ILLNESSES’’ the Screen Actors Guild. Federation and JCC nearly 30 years ago in Her 1987 autobiography, Call Me Anna, was the Department of Jewish Education. Edu- made into a TV movie in 1990 in which she HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE cation was her passion and over the course of portrayed herself and served as co-producer. OF TEXAS her seventeen years in that department she Following in 1992 second book, A Brilliant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only worked to improve the synagogue Madness: Living With Manic Depression Ill- Monday, April 11, 2016 supplementary schools, she also developed ness, was published. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to With the help of family and friends Patty and implemented a number of innovative edu- pay tribute to Patty Duke, an American icon Duke was able to quiet her personal demons, cation programs for both adults and teens.