January 5, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E23 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING CLAYTON BENTCH Torchia. Christian is a very special young man Current law, under the Congressional Re- who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- view Act (CRA), already allows Congress to HON. SAM GRAVES zenship and leadership by taking an active invalidate rules adopted in the final 60 legisla- OF MISSOURI part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop tive days of an outgoing Administration on a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1351, and earning the most prestigious award case-by-case basis, preventing agencies from Thursday, January 5, 2017 of Eagle Scout. promulgating that rule or any substantially Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Christian has been very active with his similar rule. proudly pause to recognize Clayton Bentch. troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Christian has been in- Today’s bill, however, would allow Repub- Clayton is a very special young man who has licans to invalidate important regulations pro- exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship volved with scouting, he has not only earned tecting public health, consumer rights, and the and leadership by taking an active part in the numerous merit badges, but also the respect Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1376, and earn- of his family, peers, and community. Most no- environment en bloc, without debating each ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. tably, Christian contributed to his community rule individually or providing the transparency Clayton has been very active with his troop, through his Eagle Scout project. Christian re- and accountability that would come from a participating in many scout activities. Over the stored a section of hiking trail in Green Hills of rule-by-rule vote. many years Clayton has been involved with Platte Wildlife Preserve in Parkville, Missouri. This means that rules finalized after the Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in scouting, he has not only earned numerous thorough and public process set forth by law— commending Christian Charles Torchia for his merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- or extended by lawsuits—that agencies must accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Clay- follow are invalidated, even if the underlying ton has led his troop as the Patrol Leader, be- America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- problems remain, and with no plan to fix those come a Brotherhood member of the Order of ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. the Arrow, and holds the rank of Firebuilder in f underlying problems. For instance, rules lim- iting horse soring or strengthening consumer the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Clayton has also con- BAY AREA REGIONAL MEDICAL tributed to his community through his Eagle protections regarding organic food could be CENTER ACHIEVES CHEST PAIN blocked under this rule. Scout project. CENTER ACCREDITATION Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in The voters elected President Obama to a commending Clayton Bentch for his accom- HON. PETE OLSON second, full four-year term. This deeply anti- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America democratic effort by the Republican majority and for his efforts put forth in achieving the OF TEXAS not only undermines the President, it also highest distinction of Eagle Scout. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaves Americans and our environment hold- f Thursday, January 5, 2017 ing the bag. H.R. 21 is perhaps more detri- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CHIEF DANIEL KEVIN BAUM COM- mental than the Senate’s refusal to fill the Su- PLETES FIRE OFFICER PROGRAM congratulate Bay Area Regional Medical Cen- ter in Houston, TX for achieving Chest Pain preme Court vacancy because this bill would Center Accreditation with PCI and Resuscita- allow Congress to invalidate an entire year of HON. PETE OLSON an entire administration’s work. OF TEXAS tion from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Thursday, January 5, 2017 Bay Area Regional is the first and only hos- pital in Houston and only the fifth in Texas to HONORING JOEL MADDEN Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achieve this outstanding recognition. This ac- congratulate Chief Daniel Kevin Baum of creditation is achieved by hospitals proven to Pearland, TX, for successfully completing the have a higher level of expertise regarding pa- HON. SAM GRAVES Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). tients with heart attack symptoms. Bay Area Completion of this program provides senior OF MISSOURI fire officers with the skills and expertise that Regional has stacked its staff with a dedicated are needed to combat today’s challenging en- and expert cardiology team that ensures its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patients receive the best care and treatment, vironment. Daniel previously served as chief of Thursday, January 5, 2017 the Pearland EMS agency, has a Masters in while also promoting community awareness to prepare and prevent heart attacks. Their hard Emergency and Disaster Management, and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I has over 10 years of experience in fire admin- work and success keeps Houstonians healthy. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- proudly pause to recognize Joel Madden. Joel istration. Our community is safer thanks to his is a very special young man who has exempli- commitment to fire safety awareness and pro- sional District of Texas, congratulations again to Bay Area Regional Medical Center for fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- tection. ership by taking an active part in the Boy On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- achieving Chest Pain Center Accreditation. sional District of Texas, congratulations and We are very proud and happy to have such an Scouts of America, Troop 1099, and earning thank you to Chief Daniel Baum for completing exceptional hospital so close to home. Thank the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. the Executive Fire Officer Program. We appre- you for all your hard work. Joel has been very active with his troop, ciate his hard work, dedication and service for f participating in many scout activities. Over the Pearland. OPPOSITION TO H.R. 21 many years Joel has been involved with f scouting, he has not only earned numerous HONORING CHRISTIAN CHARLES HON. EARL BLUMENAUER merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- TORCHIA OF OREGON ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Joel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributed to his community through his HON. SAM GRAVES Thursday, January 5, 2017 Eagle Scout project. OF MISSOURI Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today, I Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted against H.R. 21, a bill that would allow commending Joel Madden for his accomplish- Thursday, January 5, 2017 Congress to summarily reject any regulation fi- ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I nalized during the final year of a President’s his efforts put forth in achieving the highest proudly pause to recognize Christian Charles administration. distinction of Eagle Scout.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:10 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05JA8.001 E05JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 5, 2017 IN RECOGNITION OF THOMAS WIL- HONORING RAYMOND PROBST, JR. chee County for a remarkable 43 years. He LIAMS, STATE DIRECTOR OF has earned the distinction of being the sec- USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT— HON. SAM GRAVES ond-longest-serving Sheriff in the state of PENNSYLVANIA OF MISSOURI Georgia. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sheriff Cooper is also actively involved in the community. He previously served on the HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Thursday, January 5, 2017 school board and City Council. He also volun- OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I teered his time and efforts to serving on nu- proudly pause to recognize Raymond Probst, merous civic organizations. Raised in a Chris- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jr. Raymond is a very special young man who tian home, he joined Louvale Missionary Bap- Thursday, January 5, 2017 has exemplified the finest qualities of citizen- tist Church at a young age. Today, he is a ship and leadership by taking an active part in faithful member of Cusseta Baptist Church. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1099, and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays often said: ‘‘You today to honor Thomas Williams, State Direc- earning the most prestigious award of Eagle make your living by what you get; you make tor of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Scout. your life by what you give.’’ Not only has Sher- Development for Pennsylvania. Appointed to Raymond has been very active with his iff Cooper made his living by keeping watch the USDA by President Obama in July 2009, troop, participating in many scout activities. over the citizens of Chattahoochee County, Mr. Williams will retire from federal service on Over the many years Raymond has been in- but he has also made his life by giving back January 7, 2017. volved with scouting, he has not only earned to the County in so many ways. We are all As State Director for Pennsylvania, Mr. Wil- numerous merit badges, but also the respect very grateful for his tireless advocacy in keep- liams was responsible for securing loans, of his family, peers, and community. Most no- ing our community safe. A man of great integ- grants, loan guarantees and technical assist- tably, Raymond contributed to his community rity, his efforts, his dedication, and his work ance offered through 40 Rural Development through his Eagle Scout project. ethic are unparalleled, but his heart for helping housing, utility and business programs. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in others utilizing these qualities has made his Williams managed 106 employees and 9 re- commending Raymond Probst, Jr., for his ac- life’s work truly special. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join gional offices across Pennsylvania, as well as complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- me, my wife Vivian, and the more than the state office in Harrisburg. During his seven ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the 730,000 residents of Georgia’s Second Con- years with the USDA, Rural Development in- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. gressional District in honoring Sheriff Glynn vested over $5 billion in Pennsylvania infra- f Cooper for his dedicated service to the people structure. IN RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF of Chattahoochee County as he retires from Prior to his tenure with the USDA, Mr. Wil- GLYNN COOPER his position as Sheriff. liams served as a congressional aide to f former U.S. Congressman Paul Kanjorski. Mr. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Williams also worked with several commu- OF GEORGIA INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITU- TIONAL AMENDMENT TO ELIMI- nities in Pennsylvania and New York to assist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local development and economic development NATE THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE efforts. Mr. Williams is a graduate of Wilkes Thursday, January 5, 2017 AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECT University and received his Master’s degree Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT from Bloomsburg University. He currently re- my honor and pleasure to extend my personal AND VICE PRESIDENT sides in Mountain Top with his wife, Nancy. congratulations and best wishes to an out- It is an honor to recognize Thomas Williams standing leader and exceptional public serv- HON. STEVE COHEN for his service to our country, and I wish him ant, Chattahoochee County Sheriff Glynn Coo- OF TENNESSEE all the best in his retirement. per. Sheriff Cooper will be retiring from his po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sition as Sheriff and a surprise celebration will Thursday, January 5, 2017 f be held for him on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roscoe Robinson Recre- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in KATIE HYDE EARNS GIRL SCOUT ation Center in Cusseta, Georgia. support of a constitutional amendment I intro- GOLD AWARD Glynn Cooper was born in Schley County, duced today to eliminate the electoral college Georgia on April 15, 1934 to Wesley and and provide for the direct election of our na- Mozelle Cooper. He, along with his brothers, tion’s President and Vice President. HON. PETE OLSON Fred, Leonard, and Drane, worked on farms in As Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said, Stewart and Webster counties in Georgia. ‘‘I am not an advocate for frequent changes in OF TEXAS He met the love of his life, Estelle, at a laws and constitutions, but laws and institu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dance and they married on December 11, tions must go hand in hand with the progress 1954. As a newlywed couple, they lived with of the human mind. As that becomes more de- Thursday, January 5, 2017 his parents until Sheriff Cooper could secure a veloped, more enlightened, as new discov- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to home in Cusseta, Georgia, where he still lives eries are made, new truths discovered and congratulate Katie Hyde of Sugar Land, TX, today. They welcomed a daughter, Glynda, on manners and opinions change, with the for earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. October 12, 1957. Estelle was Sheriff Coo- change of circumstances, institutions must ad- per’s partner, supporter, and best friend until vance also to keep pace with the times. We The Gold Award is the highest achievement she passed away in 1998. might well as require a man to wear still the a Girl Scout can earn. To earn this distin- Growing up on a farm taught Sheriff Cooper coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized guished award, Katie had to spend at least 80 to be a jack of all trades. He worked at Pres- society to remain ever under the regimen of hours developing and executing a project that ton’s Garage in Columbus, Georgia until he their barbarous ancestors.’’ would benefit the community and have a long- opened Cooper’s Garage in Cusseta. He and For the second time in recent memory, and term impact on girls as well. Her Gold project Estelle, who was Senior Clerk at the Post Of- for the fifth time in our history, the national included building sets of horse jumps for the fice, began purchasing and building Cooper popular vote winner will not become President therapeutic riding program at Southern Eques- Rental Properties, a business which remains because of the electoral college. This has trian Center, which will make it easier for in the family to this day. happened twice to candidates from Ten- those with physical or mental disabilities to He had set his sights on being elected nessee: Al Gore and Andrew Jackson. ride horses. Sheriff of Chattahoochee County but initially The reason is because the electoral college, On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- suffered a loss. Never a quitter, he was elect- established to prevent an uninformed citizenry sional District of Texas, congratulations again ed Sheriff in 1973 and maintained a one-man from directly electing our nation’s President, to Katie Hyde for earning her Girl Scout Gold office with the radio call number 651. He soon no longer fits our nation’s needs. Award. We are confident she will have contin- dubbed Estelle as 6511⁄2 on the radio. With When the Founders established the elec- ued success in her future endeavors. We are his family’s support, Sheriff Cooper has been toral college it was in an era of limited nation- very proud. a faithful servant to the people of Chattahoo- wide communication. The electoral structure

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:10 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05JA8.004 E05JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 5, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E25 was premised on a theory that citizens would HONORING AARON JACOB TRIBUTE TO SAIPAN SHIPPING, have a better chance of knowing about elec- STOCKMAN INC. tors from their home states than about presi- dential candidates from out-of-state. Electors HON. SAM GRAVES HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO were supposed to be people of good judgment SABLAN OF MISSOURI who were trusted with picking a qualified OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN President and Vice President on behalf of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARIANA ISLANDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people. They held the responsibility of choos- Thursday, January 5, 2017 ing a President because it was believed that Thursday, January 5, 2017 the general public could not be properly in- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, August 11, 1956 formed of the candidates and the values each proudly pause to recognize Aaron Jacob marks a watershed moment in the history of held. Stockman. Aaron is a very special young man the Northern Mariana Islands. That was the who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- day that Saipan Shipping, Incorporated, was That notion—that citizens should be pre- zenship and leadership by taking an active vented from directly electing the President—is established, setting the Marianas on a course part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop for economic resiliency and self-sufficiency antithetical to our understanding of democracy 1394, and earning the most prestigious award that endures today. today, and our electoral process has not of Eagle Scout. Seven years before the founding of Saipan evolved to match our abilities to communicate, Aaron has been very active with his troop, Shipping, in the aftermath of World War II, collect information, and make informed deci- participating in many scout activities. Over the Jose C. ‘‘Joeten’’ Tenorio started a small gro- sions about candidates. The development of many years Aaron has been involved with cery story in Chalan Kanoa, Saipan. What mass media and the internet has made infor- scouting, he has not only earned numerous started out as a way to help deliver goods to mation about presidential candidates easily merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- local customers eventually developed into one accessible to U.S. citizens across the country ily, peers, and community. Most notably, of the largest businesses in the Marianas. and around the world. The people no longer Aaron contributed to his community through However, as Joeten’s business grew, he ran need the buffer of the electoral college to be his Eagle Scout project. into a major obstacle: In 1956, regular Japa- nese liners from the war were gone, the Trust knowledgeable about and decide who will be Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Territory government ships did not run regu- president. Today, citizens have a far better commending Aaron Jacob Stockman for his larly, and cargo bound for Saipan often sat in chance of knowing about out-of-state presi- accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- port on Guam for days or even weeks. The dential candidates than knowing about presi- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. lack of reliable and affordable shipping service dential electors from their home states. Most to Saipan increased the costs of goods people do not even know who their electors f shipped to a small and struggling island econ- are. omy. While our ability to communicate has IN MEMORY OF MR. A. WARREN Not content to accept the status quo, Joeten evolved so has the electoral college, but not in KULP, JR. decided to do something about it. He reached out to family and friends to buy 100 shares in a positive way. Electors are now little more a start-up shipping company, and, on August than rubber stamps who are chosen based on HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY 11, 1956, they formed Saipan Shipping Com- their political parties and who represent the in- OF FLORIDA pany, Incorporated. terests of those political parties, rather than The company began with its first vessel, the representing the people. Most states legally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES M/V Hope, which was purchased for $50,000 bind their electors to vote for whomever wins Thursday, January 5, 2017 from Kenneth T. Jones Jr., President of Jones that state’s popular vote, so electors can no and Guerrero Company, Incorporated, on longer exercise individual judgment when se- Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Guam. The converted minesweeper with twin lecting a candidate. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of A. screws and a wooden hull made weekly runs Warren Kulp, Jr., better known as Sonny, of between Guam and Saipan, as well as occa- In our country, ‘‘We the People,’’ are sup- Riviera Beach, Florida, who passed away on sional trips to the Northern Islands to pick up posed to determine who represents us in elec- December 31st in West Palm Beach, Florida copra, which was sold to Japanese pur- tive office. Yet, we use an anachronistic proc- at the age of 81. chasers at the time. The boat also collected ess for choosing who will hold the highest of- Sonny’s life was the American Dream per- brass, copper, and other metals left from the fices in the land. sonified; after graduating from Hilltown High war on the islands. Often these goods were It is time for us to fix this, and that is why School in Pennsylvania in 1953, he worked as delivered to Japan directly by the M/V Hope I have introduced this amendment today. a self-employed dairy farmer for his entire life. when it sailed there each year to dry-dock. He also earned his real estate license and In May 1962, Saipan Shipping purchased Since our nation first adopted our Constitu- worked as the head of the real estate depart- the M/V Four Winds, also a former military tion, ‘‘We the People,’’ have amended it re- ment for eight years in Bucks County, Penn- and CIA vessel, from Bruan Shipping in Dela- peatedly to expand the opportunity for citizens sylvania. After moving to Florida with his wife ware. The Four Winds traveled a regular route to directly elect our leaders: Judith, he worked at the Palm Beach Kennel between Saipan and Japan. The 15th Amendment guarantees the right Club until his retirement in 2007. However, soon after the acquisition of the of all citizens to vote, regardless of race. Outside of work, Sonny pursued many dif- M/V Four Winds, Saipan Shipping would be challenged by two catastrophes. In November The 19th Amendment guarantees the right ferent interests. He was a loyal, lifelong Re- publican and served as an officer and com- of 1962, just months after the acquisition of of all citizens to vote, regardless of gender. mittee chairman for the Pennridge Republican the Four Winds, the M/V Hope was struck by The 26th Amendment guarantees the right Club. Sonny was a member of Trinity United another vessel, the Guam Bear, which ren- of all citizens 18 years of age and older to Methodist Church in West Palm Beach and he dered the Hope unseaworthy. Days later, on vote, regardless of age. was also an avid Steelers fan. We are deeply November 11, Super Typhoon Karen hit Guam, sinking the Hope while it was in dry And the 17th Amendment empowers citi- saddened by the loss of such a prominent and active member of our community. dock on Guam. zens to directly elect U.S. Senators. Despite these twin calamities, Saipan Ship- Sonny is survived by his loving wife Judith, We need to amend our Constitution to em- ping bounced back by taking the M/V Four his two sons Steven and Richard, his daugh- Winds out of the Japan run to handle the local power citizens to directly elect the President ter, Patricia, and six grandchildren: Kiamesha, and the Vice President of the United States. service run between Guam and Saipan, as Brianna, Mary, Frances, Patrick III and An- well as quarterly trips to the Northern Islands. Working together, I know we can make our thony. Saipan Shipping continued to evolve in the electoral college fit the world we live in today, Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and prayers are years that followed. In 1965, the company and make our Constitution better reflect the with Mr. Kulp’s family and loved ones as they began chartering the M/V Ran Annim from the ‘‘more perfect Union’’ to which it aspires. mourn his passing. He will be greatly missed. Trust Territory government. In 1966, after the

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CELEBRATES 25TH BIRTHDAY V Normar for local service and chartered the In the early 21st century, major policy shifts M/V Mas Mauleg to Micronesian Interocean at the national and international levels altered HON. PETE OLSON Lines, Incorporated, a shipping company serv- the economic landscape in the Marianas and OF TEXAS ing all the Micronesian islands. When profoundly impacted the shipping industry. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interocean Lines went bankrupt in 1974, end of international quota restrictions in the Thursday, January 5, 2017 Saipan Shipping saw an opportunity. The global garment trade made it cost prohibitive company started a joint shipping venture with for the garment industry to remain on Saipan, Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Kyowa Shipping Company Limited, which which led to all 31 garment factories closing wish the Honor Roll School in Sugar Land, marked the beginning of over 15 years of shop in the early 2000s. TX, a happy 25th birthday. Saipan Shipping service to Micronesia and a As a testament to its resiliency, however, The Honor Roll School is a private school partnership that endures to this day. The char- Saipan Shipping endured while other shipping with a focus of developing well-rounded, life- ters, however, were terminated in the late companies closed. Moreover, the company ex- long learners, with the social, emotional and 1970s due to high costs caused by the global panded. In 2001, Saipan Shipping ended 21 academic skills to excel in the future. The fuel crisis. Despite that termination, Saipan years of chartering boats with the purchase of school is made up of students from over 50 Shipping maintained service to Micronesia and Marianas Tug & Barge. The purchase included countries and every continent in the world. To the South Pacific by facilitating voyage space all of MarTug’s equipment, most importantly celebrate their 25th year, the Honor Roll charters on the Kyowa vessels sailing these the tugs Sea Husky and Don Juan Tenorio, School held an international themed birthday routes. and barges Francisca III and Francisca IV. All party, which included special guests and As the 1980s economic boom on Saipan operations of MarTug were thus assumed, in- speakers, along with booths and tables show- dawned, Saipan Shipping flourished as it cluding the subsidiary Mid-Pacific Salvage, ef- casing various countries. adapted to the changing needs of the island fectively adding marine salvaging to Saipan On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- economy. In 1979, the company sold the M/V Shipping’s portfolio of services. sional District of Texas, congratulations to the Normar, ending 23 years of almost continuous Then the terrorist attacks of September 11 Honor Roll School for teaching and preparing vessel ownership. The company then signed a rocked our nation, and the world. The global our children for a successful future these past charter contract with Transpac Marine in 1980 economy reeled in the aftermath of the at- 25 years. We truly appreciate all they have for weekly tug and barge service to Guam, tacks, and new challenges arose for the ship- done and look forward to the next generation Saipan, and Tinian. After Transpac Marine’s ping industry as more stringent regulations of Texans to complete the program. barge #S–2009 ran aground on Guam in were adopted to increase national security. f Undeterred, Saipan Shipping demonstrated its 1986, Marianas Tug & Barge became the IN RECOGNITION OF JACQUELINE adaptability once again by upgrading its infor- charter company for Saipan Shipping. NOONAN In 1982, Saipan Shipping also negotiated a mation technology to increase efficiency and connecting carrier and agency agreement with profitability. The company automated many American President Lines—a major U.S. ship- aspects of its business, which helped stream- HON. SANDER M. LEVIN ping company, which supplemented the com- line customs and quarantine processing, cus- OF MICHIGAN pany’s existing relationship with SeaLand tomer clearance processing, and physical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services. clearance of cargo. Thursday, January 5, 2017 These relationships resulted in Saipan Ship- Still standing as the lone local shipping Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ping becoming the primary carrier for Amer- company in the Marianas, Saipan Shipping ognize Jacqueline Noonan, who recently re- ican President Lines cargo loading and off- moved confidently into the new millennium. In tired as Mayor after 29 years of service and loading on Saipan. Combined with the com- 2005, the company entered into an agency dedication to the city of Utica. On January 8th, pany’s existing relationship with Kyowa, agreement with Marianas-based vessel oper- friends and family will gather to celebrate her Saipan Shipping was poised to profit from the ator, Seabridge, Incorporated, serving inter- retirement and pay tribute to her many accom- 1980s economic boom brought on by the island trade between Saipan and Guam. plishments. growth of tourism and the garment industry. Tragedy struck again in 2015 with Super Ty- Jackie graduated from Oakland University In 1983, the first shipment of garments—all phoon Soudelor, which wreaked more havoc sweaters—was delivered from Saipan to New on Saipan’s port than many previous storms. with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Edu- York. Saipan Shipping took the first containers But Saipan Shipping stood strong, rebounding cation. She found great joy in working with to Guam. At the time, only three garment and reaching out into the community to deliver kids as a teacher and later as a volunteer in manufacturers were on Saipan. But, over time, much needed relief supplies. the Utica Community Schools where her chil- the industry grew to eleven in 1987, then 23 Today, with construction booming and a dren attended school. In fact, if there was a in 1990. By 1997, there were more than 30 budding gaming industry on Saipan, Saipan way to get involved in her community, Jackie clothing factories on Saipan. By 1999, the Shipping is adjusting as it always has to meet found it. A committed and prolific volunteer, value of clothing produced on Saipan had hit the demands of the local economy. And while Jackie served as a member of the Utica Com- $1 billion, which translated into large profits for competition has emerged, yet again, Saipan munity Schools Enrollment Advisory Board, Saipan Shipping. Shipping has adapted, yet again, to work with volunteered with the Girl Scouts and Boy However, the expansion of the garment in- competitors to help the island economy pros- Scouts, was active in St. Lawrence Catholic dustry on Saipan also led to more competition per, yet again. Church, and helped new mothers with La in the shipping industry as shipping companies Jose C. ‘‘Joeten’’ Tenorio probably could not Leche League International. While serving as emerged to rival Saipan Shipping’s foothold. have imagined the remarkable evolution and Mayor, she continued to work closely with stu- Over time, though, Saipan Shipping pulled many iterations of Saipan Shipping Company, dents as a spokesperson and advocate for the ahead. In 1996, American President Lines was Incorporated after its inception in 1956. But he Macomb County Traffic Safety Association’s purchased by Matson Navigation Company, a would not have been surprised by Saipan ‘‘Don’t Drink and Drive’’ alcohol education pro- change that Saipan Shipping leveraged to Shipping’s ability to adapt and thrive. Nor gram. In 1991, she returned to the classroom transform its business once more. From being would Joeten have been surprised by the vital teaching at Marlow Junior High and later at Ei- simply a carrier’s principal agent, the company role that Saipan Shipping has played and con- senhower High School. transitioned into more of a local partnership, tinues to play in the local and regional econ- Jackie and her husband Jerry loved being a with Saipan Shipping employees regularly par- omy. part of Utica’s small town life where they ran ticipating in Matson’s training programs at the After all, that is exactly why he helped start a family business for 21 years. Jerry went to turn of the century and working hand-in-hand the company, to achieve the one purpose work for the Fire Department and later retired to meet the shipping demands of the garment spelled out in its Articles of Incorporation in as the Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. industry. 1956 and to this day: Jackie was a founding member of the Friends In that same year, Saipan Shipping pushed ‘‘The purpose of this Corporation is to en- of Utica Public Library and served on numer- ahead with transforming its business, gage in trade and commerce in and between ous committees throughout the community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:10 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05JA8.007 E05JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 5, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E27 She was elected to City Council in 1981 and KATE FOGLEMAN EARNS SPOT ON in Washington D.C., where he focused on ap- was elected Mayor in 1987. KIDS SWEETS SHOWDOWN propriations, water and land management, and As Mayor, Jackie understood that in addition higher education issues. A beloved Arizona to serving its residents, the City of Utica also HON. PETE OLSON Wildcat fan, Pat was a member of the UA plays a vital role in strengthening the region Bobcat Senior Honorary Society and served OF TEXAS as a whole. She led the efforts to improve es- on the university’s alumni board. He was also sential city services and responsiveness to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deeply involved with the Yuma community and constituents and businesses. Jackie spear- Thursday, January 5, 2017 in supporting Yuma’s Catholic High School. headed efforts to improve local roads including Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pat cherished his family and he is pre- the widening of important roadways like M–59 congratulate Kate Fogleman of Sugar Land, deceased by his parents, Henry and Helen and Van Dyke Avenue. Working closely with TX, for earning a spot on the Food Network (Curry) Mitchell of Yuma, and is survived by her on this project, I saw firsthand her dogged show, Kids Sweets Showdown. his brother Bryan Mitchell, sister Kathleen determination. Jackie also saw the value in Kate is a 10-year-old girl who just loves to Dyer, nephews Ian and Dan Mitchell, and establishing strong working relationships with bake. She fell in love with watching kids bak- grandnieces Erin and Emily Mitchell. He often her neighboring communities of Sterling ing competitions on the Food Network and spoke of his father’s military service to the na- Heights and Shelby Township as they shared was inspired to apply herself. After being tion. services and resources. They even held their turned down for the Kids Baking Champion- Pat worked hard to ensure that the working annual State of the City addresses together. ship show, she persevered and succeeded in families of Arizona had a voice when it came I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- earning a spot on the Food Network’s new to national policy and debates, whether related lating Jackie and wishing her and her husband show, Kids Sweets Showdown. The show fea- to access to higher education or the natural Jerry, and all their children and grandchildren tures talented kids preparing ‘‘merry sweet beauty of the Nation. Pat was among those the very best as they begin this next chapter. treats’’ in hopes of staying on the judges’ that rose to the challenge in a Republic that I am grateful to Jackie for her many years of ‘‘nice list.’’ Kate was featured on two episodes needs the best to engage in these national dedicated public service, as well as for her of the show, Santa Express and Snow Day discussions. Few in this world loved their state friendship, and I am so pleased to join with Doughnuts. When she’s not baking, Kate and its people more. the entire community in paying tribute to her, spends her time on her schools yearbook which is so deeply deserved. committee and dancing competitively for f f Dance Works in Missouri City, TX. BOND COUNTY BICENTENNIAL On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- IN RECOGNITION OF GENEVIEVE sional District of Texas, congratulations again M. KUZIA to Kate Fogleman for earning a spot on Kids HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Sweets Showdown. We are extremely proud OF ILLINOIS of her and look forward to her future success HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a baker. OF MASSACHUSETTS Thursday, January 5, 2017 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN HONOR OF PATRICK J. Thursday, January 5, 2017 acknowledge the bicentennial anniversary of MITCHELL Bond County in my home state of Illinois. Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Bond County was created on January 4th, ´ recognition of Genevieve M. Kuzia, who is 1817 by an act of the Illinois Territorial Legis- HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA turning 100 years old on January 5, 2017. lature. This event occurred nearly two years OF ARIZONA Gerry, as she is known to all, was one of before Illinois was admitted into the Union as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seven daughters born to Stephanie and An- the 21st state. Thursday, January 5, 2017 thony Kazmierezyk in Boston, Massachusetts. The initial dimensions of Bond County were As a child Gerry moved with her family down quite unique, as it was only 24 miles wide, but Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to Delaware for three years so her father stretched over 600 miles north to include a recognize the loss of a great Arizonan and could work on the railroad. In 1923, they portion of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The American, Patrick J. Mitchell, 61, from Yuma, moved back to the Commonwealth and settled county gets its name from Shadrach Bond, Arizona, who worked in Washington for many in Hyde Park. After finishing at Hyde Park who had been an army colonel in the War of years, on November 27, 2016. Pat was a High School in 1935, Gerry worked for a law 1812, and, given the county’s initial layout, trusted advisor and advocate for many in Con- firm in Boston for several years. had farmed well north of present-day Bond gress and he will be missed as a powerful ad- It was at the wedding of a family friend that County. Shadrach Bond also served as the vocate (with an Arizona perspective) for edu- Gerry met Francis A. Kuzia, who had just first governor of Illinois. cation, environment and natural resources, been honorably discharged from the Marine Over time Bond County gave birth to numer- and labor issues in Washington DC councils. Corps. Francis, or Frank as he was known, ous other counties in the state, and ceded Born in Yuma, AZ, on April 13, 1955, Pat and Gerry fell in love and were married on some of its land to Wisconsin and Michigan as was an accomplished athlete at Yuma High July 13, 1942 and settled in Hyde Park to well, so that today Bond County is one of the School where he was elected student body have three children—Paul, Susan and Robert. smaller counties in Illinois. Yet its rich history, president. He went on to his beloved Univer- After raising three wonderful children and along with the spirit and pride of its people, sity of Arizona where he was elected student spending her time as a fulltime caring and lov- has outlasted all of these changes. body president and from which he graduated ing mother, Gerry went back to work for the This year Bond County has planned a grand in 1977. He received his Juris Doctorate from Hyde Park branch of the Boston Public Library celebration in recognition of its bicentennial. Arizona State University in 1981. Pat spent where she worked for 16 years till her retire- This celebration began on January 5th with a the next 35 years in politics and government ment in 1982. commemorative program and a special procla- fighting to improve the lives of others. He mation by the County Board. Later this year, served as a congressional aide to Arizona After losing the love of her life, Frank, in on July 2nd, the main celebration will occur Senator Dennis DeConcini, chief of staff to 1993, Gerry moved to Braintree, Massachu- with tours, a parade, food and many other ac- Representative Louise Slaughter from New setts before moving to the Cape Cod Senior tivities, climaxing with a fireworks show. York, political advisor to Arizona Governor Residences in 2009 due to failing eyesight. Al- I ask that we all join in that celebration as Janet Napolitano and the late Representative ways armed with a smile and a kind word, we pay tribute to the history and the people Mo Udall from Arizona, and senior advisor to Gerry is beloved at Cape Cod Senior Resi- that made Bond County, and to the pioneering two presidential campaigns, including serving dences. spirit that lives today in all of its citizens. with the Simon campaign in Iowa. Pat also Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Gerry on I stand today to salute Bond County on its was a special assistant attorney general for this joyous occasion. I ask that my colleagues 200th anniversary and to wish it the very best the State of Arizona. He went on to start his join me in wishing her many more years of in the future. own government affairs firm, Strategic Impact good health and continued happiness.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:10 Jan 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05JA8.009 E05JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 5, 2017 IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. ERICA Field Representative in Fresno County. Mrs. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital SARGENT Sargent was known for her hard work and ex- prides itself on the dedication of its physicians, cellent community outreach. She was re- nurses, technicians and staff to keep patients HON. DAVID G. VALADAO spected by her peers and was able to create as healthy and safe as possible. Twice a year OF CALIFORNIA and foster connections with constituents, busi- the Hospital Safety Score, part of The Leap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness leaders, and public officials, all of which frog Group, grades hospitals based on how are integral skills of congressional staffers. well they protect patients from errors, injuries, Thursday, January 5, 2017 Outside of work, Erica enjoys spending time accidents and infections while in the hospital. Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with her family, especially her husband, sister, Houston Methodist Sugar Land was one of thank Mrs. Erica Sargent for her service to my and niece, Sofia. She is currently pursuing a 844 hospitals across the nation to earn an ‘‘A’’ office and the people of California’s 21st Con- Master’s Degree from National University and grade in the fall 2016 survey. gressional District. hopes to become a school counselor. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Mrs. Sargent was born on May 30, 1990 in Mrs. Sargent’s time with my office will come sional District of Texas, congratulations again Los Banos, California, where she grew up on to a close today, January 5, 2017, when she to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for her family’s dairy farm with her parents, Joey leaves to begin an internship in Laton, Cali- earning an ‘‘A’’ for patient safety. We all ben- and Charlotte Mello, her sister Trisha, and her fornia, as a school counselor. Knowing Mrs. efit from their commitment to quality brother Michael. As a child, Erica took part in Sargent, her character, and her work ethic, I healthcare and we thank them for their hard Future Farmers of America, where she have no doubt that she will achieve many work to keep Houstonians healthy. showed dairy cows, Holsteins, Jerseys, and great things in her future. swine. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the f After graduating from Los Banos High U.S. House of Representatives to join me in School, Mrs. Sargent went on to receive her commending Mrs. Erica Sargent for her public PERSONAL EXPLANATION Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business at service to the people of the Central Valley and California State University, Fresno in 2013. wishing her well as she embarks on the next HON. LYNN JENKINS While in college, Erica was a member of Delta chapter of her life. OF KANSAS Gamma Sorority and worked as a nanny part- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time. On September 3, 2016, Erica married her husband Brandon Sargent. HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR Thursday, January 5, 2017 Mrs. Sargent has held several positions with LAND HOSPITAL EARNS AN ‘‘A’’ Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I my office, in both Washington, D.C. and Cali- was absent on Roll Call Votes 12 through 23 fornia over the past 4 years. She first joined HON. PETE OLSON on the evening of January 5, 2017. my team as Staff Assistant in my Washington, OF TEXAS I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 26, the D.C. office in July 2013. As Staff Assistant, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017. she was instrumental in supporting others in I would have voted against all amendments daily tasks and helping the office run smooth- Thursday, January 5, 2017 that would weaken the underlying legislation, ly. In December 2013, she was promoted to Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to would have voted in favor of amendments that Scheduler. Mrs. Sargent relocated from Wash- congratulate Houston Methodist Sugar Land strengthen the underlying legislation, and ington, D.C. back to California’s Central Val- Hospital for earning an ‘‘A’’ for patient safety would have voted in favor of final passage of ley, where she remained on my team as a for the sixth year in a row. this important legislation.

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