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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2018 CON- participation in this year’s program should di- family make ends meet, and never lost his af- GRESS-BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT rect them to submit a resume and cover letter fection for Hodgenville, his grandparents’ farm, EXCHANGE in which they state their qualifications, the and the people who always knew him as ‘‘Billy contributions they can make to a successful Cole.’’ The values of thrift, work and self-reli- HON. PAUL D. RYAN program and some assurances of their ability ance he developed there defined him through- OF WISCONSIN to participate during the time stated. out his life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Applications should be sent to the Office of Capt. Dotson had a long, distinguished naval career, holding command positions both Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Interparliamentary Affairs, HC–4, the Capitol, by 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018. at-sea and ashore. He enlisted during World Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, since f War II, served in 1944 and 1945 and then was 1983, the U.S. Congress and the German selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Bundestag and Bundesrat have conducted an FOOTHILLS INTEGRATED HEALTH where he graduated in 1949. annual exchange program for staff members Bill served on the USS Fred T. Berry (DDE– from both countries. The program gives pro- HON. ED PERLMUTTER 858) from 1949 to 1951 where he was de- fessional staff the opportunity to observe and ployed to Korea. From 1951 to 1952 he was OF COLORADO learn about each other’s political institutions assigned to the USS Ingersol (DD–652). In and interact on issues of mutual interest. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1952 he completed submarine training and A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 1953 to 1955 was aboard the USS will be selected to visit Germany for nine days Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tirante (SS–420). from Saturday, June 30–Sunday, July 8, 2018. today to recognize and applaud Foothills Inte- From 1955 to 1957, he taught NROTC at During this nine-day exchange, the delegation grated Health for receiving the 2017 West the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ken- will attend meetings with Bundestag/Bundesrat Chamber of Commerce Woman-Owned Busi- tucky, while concurrently earning a Masters Members, Bundestag and Bundesrat party ness of the Year Award. Degree in Business Administration. He met his staff members, and representatives of numer- Raised by entrepreneurial parents, Dr. wife Katherine there in 1955. They were mar- ried the following year and became lifelong ous political, business, academic, and media Darcy Koehn has always had a strong entre- companions, having four sons and traveling agencies. preneurial spirit and drive to succeed. Working A comparable delegation of German staff the world with the Navy. in the healthcare industry for the last 15 years members will visit the United States for nine From 1957 to 1958, he was an Engineering has afforded her the opportunity to collaborate days from Saturday, September 29–Sunday, Officer on the USS Trumpetfish (SS–425) and with many different people and a variety of or- October 7, 2018. They will attend similar from 1958 to 1960 he was the Executive Offi- ganizations with diverse practices and philoso- meetings here in Washington. cer of the USS Sennet (SS–408). In 1962 he The Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Ex- phies. Dr. Darcy started Foothills Integrated completed the U.S. Naval Postgraduate change is highly regarded in Germany and the Health as a chiropractor 11 years ago with a School in Monterey, California, and then United States, and is one of several exchange focus on a holistic approach to pain manage- began service as Commanding Officer of the programs sponsored by public and private in- ment and whole-body wellness. submarine USS Medregal (SS–480). From stitutions in the United States and Germany to After recognizing a need to diversify her 1964 to 1967 he was the Head of the Plans foster better understanding of the politics and practice, Dr. Darcy became a Family Nurse and Programs Section of the Fleet Ballistic policies of both countries. This exchange is Practitioner with a focus on functional and re- Missile Project Office in Washington, D.C. funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bu- generative medicine to provide the best care From 1967 to 1969, he was the Readiness Of- reau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. for patients. She currently holds a Doctorate in ficer for COMSUBFLOTSIX. The U.S. delegation should consist of expe- Chiropractic, Master of Science in Nursing, From 1969 to 1971, he was the Com- rienced and accomplished Hill staff who can Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of manding Officer of the USS Observation Is- contribute to the success of the exchange on Science in Biomedical Science, Bachelor of land (AG–154) which successfully conducted both sides of the Atlantic. The Bundestag re- Science in Anatomy and a Bachelor of operational testing of the Poseidon missile. ciprocates by sending senior staff profes- Science in Health and Wellness. Dr. Darcy’s For his outstanding performance and inspiring sionals to the United States. training and education has allowed her prac- devotion to duty as Commanding Officer, he Applicants should have a demonstrable in- tice to flourish and provide care to those in was awarded the Meritorious Service Award. terest in events in Europe. Applicants need need. From 1971 to 1973, he was the Torpedo not be working in the field of foreign affairs, al- I extend my deepest congratulations to Systems Division Head at the Naval Ordnance though such a background can be helpful. The Foothills Integrated Health for this well-de- Systems Command. composite U.S. delegation should exhibit a served recognition by the West Chamber of From 1974 to 1976, he was the Chief of range of expertise in issues of mutual concern Commerce. Staff at COMNAVMARIANAS in Guam. In this to the United States and Germany such as, f position he supervised the urgent Vietnamese but not limited to, trade, security, the environ- refugee program, involving the processing, IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM ment, economic development, health care, care, and onward routing of some 110,000 ref- COLE DOTSON, CAPTAIN, USN and other social policy issues. This year’ s ugees after the fall of Saigon in 1975. He was (RET.) delegation should be familiar with transatlantic awarded the Legion of Merit for his excep- relations within the context of recent world tional performance and leadership of the pro- events. HON. MARK WALKER gram. He was also awarded the Joint Service Please note that the U.S. participants are OF NORTH CAROLINA Commendation Medal for his meritorious work expected to plan and implement the meetings IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in planning, directing and coordinating all as- pects of the island’s preparation for Typhoon and program for the Bundestag/Bundesrat Tuesday, February 13, 2018 staff members when they visit the United Pamela and the ensuing recovery operations. States. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to That storm disabled Guam’s power, water, Participants are selected by a committee honor and remember William Cole Dotson, 92, and telephone systems and badly damaged composed of personnel from the Bureau of Captain, USN (Ret.). Bill Dotson peacefully thousands of homes. Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Depart- passed away on February 2, 2018, at his In 1976 he and his family returned to the ment of State and past participants of the ex- home in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Bill was mainland and he served as Commanding Offi- change. born and raised in Hodgenville, Kentucky, the cer at NAVSEACENLANT in Norfolk, Virginia Members of the House and Senate who oldest of three siblings. Growing up during the earning the Meritorious Service Medal. He would like a member of their staff to apply for Great Depression, he worked hard to help his served in this position until he retired in 1979.

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In his lei- On behalf of the Twenty-Second District of Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States sure time, he was an active Rotary Club mem- Texas, thank you again to Debbie Wilson for Congress, I am privileged to recognize and ber and bridge player and helped Katherine 28 years of outstanding work at the Alvin Sun. celebrate the Air Force Enlisted Village on with her participation in weekend art festivals. I wish her good luck in her retirement. their 50th Anniversary. Committed to the value of higher education, f Bill took deep satisfaction in supporting the RECOGNIZING THE AIR FORCE EN- f educational goals of his family and helped LISTED VILLAGE, CELEBRATING many earn undergraduate and graduate de- JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY grees. HEALTH In 2011, Bill and Katherine relocated to North Carolina to be near their family. Bill de- HON. MATT GAETZ lighted in the company of his children and six OF FLORIDA HON. ED PERLMUTTER grandchildren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO In addition to his wife, Katherine, he is sur- Tuesday, February 13, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vived by his sons, Mike, Jeff, Doug and Greg, Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Tuesday, February 13, 2018 their loving spouses, Patti, Maura, and Janine, recognize an organization of true American and his grandchildren, Marli, Reed, Dahlia, heroes and patriots. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Skyler, Julian and Bryce. Over fifty years ago, a survey by military or- today to recognize and applaud the Jefferson f ganizations found that over 50,000 widows of Center for Mental Health for receiving the retired military members were living in poverty. 2017 West Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit HONORING KELLI MAHER U.S. Air Force members found this news to be Business of the Year Award. a travesty and decided to do something about The Jefferson Center for Mental Health is a HON. JOHN KATKO it. On January 17, 1968, the Airmen’s Widows mental health and substance use organization OF NEW YORK and Dependents Home Foundation (now Air committed to making mental health care ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Force Enlisted Village) was incorporated with cessible to all. Each year, the Jefferson Cen- Tuesday, February 13, 2018 the mission to provide senior housing to wid- ter helps bring hope for a brighter future to ows of retired enlisted U.S. Air Force mem- thousands of community members who strug- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bers. gle with mental health and substance abuse recognize the selfless action of my constituent, The Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) is a disorders, individuals whose daily lives have Kelli Maher, of LaFayette. Kelli is an extraor- nonprofit organization whose core mission is been disrupted and whose mental health prob- dinary woman, who donated her kidney to to provide a safe, secure home for surviving lems contribute to difficulties at work or child in need. spouses of retired enlisted U.S. Airmen. The school, hospitalization, homelessness, or even After learning she was unable to donate a Air Force Enlisted Village is situated along the involvement with the juvenile or criminal jus- kidney to a friend in need, Kelli Maher decided beautiful Emerald Coast of northwest Florida tice system. to volunteer her kidney for someone else. For in Shalimar near Eglin Air Force Base and 8-year-old Cecilia Brown from Ilion, Kelli The Jefferson Center’s programs and serv- Hurlburt Field. ices serve people of all ages and foster the re- Maher’s transplant was the ultimate Christmas Air Force surviving spouses live at Bob covery and resiliency of clients throughout present. For her parents, it was a Christmas Hope Village or Hawthorn House among their treatment. Their services include out- miracle. Kelli’s compassion saved Cecilia’s peers, where they are able to share memories patient counseling, 24-hour emergency serv- life. of military life. All residents of AFEV are treat- ices, wellness classes, recovery-focused sup- Research shows that while most New York- ed with the highest level of love and respect. ers support organ donation, only 28 percent of The Air Force Enlisted Village is one of four port groups, vocational services, homeless New York’s eligible population is enrolled as official charities of the U.S. Air Force and is an prevention assistance and school-based coun- an organ donor. affiliate of the Air Force Assistance Fund cam- seling. I’m proud to honor Kelli today. Her act of paign that takes place February through May The Jefferson Center provides services at kindness made a real difference, and changed each year at all U.S. Air Force installations. 20 clinic locations and various places in the a young girl and her family’s lives forever. The Air Force Enlisted Village is also one of community such as schools, healthcare of- f seven worthy charities of the Air Force Ser- fices, nursing homes, community centers and geants Association. foster homes. Because the Jefferson Center CONGRATULATING DEBBIE WILSON Any service member will testify that the sup- offices are throughout our neighborhoods, the FOR 28 GREAT YEARS AT THE port of their spouse was one of the most im- Center staff members are intertwined in the ALVIN SUN portant contributions during their years of serv- community and provide personal care to the ice. Most military spouses are known for their people they treat. HON. PETE OLSON ability to adapt and find happiness wherever I extend my deepest congratulations to the OF TEXAS their spouses’ career took them and their fami- Jefferson Center for Mental Health for this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies. The journeys were not always easy or well-deserved recognition by the West Cham- short, but these spouses made a home wher- ber of Commerce. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 ever the military needed and sent them. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The United States Military family is stronger f recognize Debbie Wilson on her contribution because of these spouses and their dedication of 28 years of freelance photography for the and support. It is only fitting that when the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Alvin Sun and congratulate her on her retire- time comes, they are provided a loving and ment. worry-free place to call home. For the past fifty HON. DIANE BLACK Debbie is retiring after almost three decades years, the Air Force Enlisted Village has been of photographing sports for the Alvin Sun. Dur- committed to making sure that the widows of OF TENNESSEE ing her tenure, Debbie traveled around the service members always have that home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state to cover Alvin Yellowjacket teams and The mission of The Air Force Enlisted Vil- Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Manvel Mavericks state title appearances. Her lage is highly revered by our community, last assignment was the Mavericks’ state foot- which is full of partners who strive to fulfill that Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call No. ball championship game in December. Her mission daily. There is no greater gift than 69 for final passage of H.R. 1892, the Bipar- photos have earned awards from the Texas providing basic essentials that may be taken tisan Budget Act of 2018, which took place Community Newspaper and Texas Press As- for granted as one ages; a safe home, secu- Friday, February 9, 2018, I am not recorded sociations, and have played a role in helping rity, dignity, independence, and camaraderie. because I was unavoidably detained. Had I the newspaper win numerous awards for their The AFEV community gives residents the feel- been present, I would have voted NO on this sports coverage. She is a fantastic photog- ing of being cherished and not forgotten. bill.

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