December 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1805 set out for Portland. Although they didn’t know dential campaign in Jackson County, OR. Always service oriented, John will continue anyone in Portland and didn’t have jobs, they John stayed in touch with my office through to volunteer in his community and was re- knew where they were meant to be and trust- similar political and community volunteer ef- cently appointed to the board of the Jackson ed in their ability to make a new life in a place forts. Soon, when a member of my staff de- County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. In they loved. cided to return to school part time, I brought addition, he has been approached to serve on Cary worked at the Oregon State Hospital, John on to share the workload and the fol- the board of the United Way and the Jackson where she was employed as a Mental Health lowing year, John joined my team full time to County Veterans Advisory Committee. Specialist for almost 25 years. She was an handle veterans and military casework and Whether spending time with family, golfing outspoken advocate for her patients and fellow provide input on related policy matters. or volunteering it will always be easy to iden- workers. Cary championed patient rights and Bringing John onboard wasn’t without issue. tify John from afar in the University of Illinois fought to bring the option of alternative care to John Howard is a pretty common name for characteristic orange and blue, or overhear the hospital. She was instrumental in starting one and we already had a John on staff. The the words to the Songs of the Illini—from Illi- successful yoga and mindfulness meditation communication logistics could have been nois Loyalty to Hail to the Orange—which he programs at OHS. These programs were well- daunting, yet by chance House IT averted a loudly and proudly belt out with the slightest liked and well-attended. Many of Cary’s pa- crisis. John was bestowed with a non-standard provocation. tients sent her notes affirming how very helpful email address that had no ‘‘dot’’ between his Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me yoga and meditation are to their recovery. first and last name. Thereafter and forever- in honoring John’s 40 plus years of public One of Cary’s colleagues said, ‘‘Speaking more, John was referred to as NoDot amongst service and in wishing fair winds and following up for alternative care in the workplace can Team Walden. seas to a true gentleman, shipmate, and take courage. Cary treated her patients with During his ten years on staff, John has han- friend. Godspeed, NoDot! dled 4,144 cases for individual constituents compassion, dignity and respect, and they f loved her for it. She was fierce!’’ Cary’s family and veterans, almost 1/3 of all the cases han- PERSONAL EXPLANATION and friends will forever remember her for her dled in 16 years by my office. That doesn’t in- caring, compassionate, playful nature and for clude the countless other veterans and other the joy she brought to all their lives. Cary was constituents assisted on the side with informa- HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON loved by everyone who knew her and she is tion and guidance. OF NEW YORK Of course, it was hard for him to top the terribly missed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success of one of his first cases on staff Cary is survived by her husband Jim, and Thursday, December 11, 2014 where he showed an ability that surprised us mother, Eileen Zneimer of Portland; father, all, bringing veterans back to life. John was Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, on roll call no. Jack Zneimer of Sarasota, FL; son Aaron contacted by a veteran who had received a 555, I was unavoidably detained on official Luchene of Canby; daughter, Ann Klug of letter from the VA containing the shocking business. Merrillville, IN; brothers Peter Zneimer of Chi- news that he was deceased. Working with his Had I been present, I would have voted cago and John Zneimer of LaCrosse, WI; and contacts at the VA, John was able to get the ‘‘yea.’’ sister Maud of Mill Valley, CA. error corrected and brought the veteran back f We send our sincere condolences to her to life in the VA’s records. Over the years, HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN H. family, and join in the celebration of her life. John has had a couple other similar cases, all KREBS f of which he found fascinating to resolve. TRIBUTE TO JOHN HOWARD As my veterans caseworker, and later as Di- rector of Constituent Services, John worked HON. JIM COSTA with veterans organizations across the district OF CALIFORNIA HON. GREG WALDEN to make sure that I heard their concerns and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OREGON let them know I was available to assist. John Thursday, December 11, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a familiar face at veterans meetings and Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my col- events in southern Oregon. Further, he was Thursday, December 11, 2014 leagues, Congressman XAVIER BECERRA, Con- instrumental in developing a presentation for Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gressman AMI BERA, Congresswoman JULIA civic groups on what goes on in congressional honor John Howard, an indispensable member BROWNLEY, Congresswoman LOIS CAPPS, offices, making my services more known and of my staff and good friend who will soon re- Congressman TONY CA´RDENAS, Congress- available to constituents. tire after ten years of faithful service to me A good naval officer is always concerned woman JUDY CHU, Congresswoman ANNA and the people of Oregon’s Second District. about the morale of his sailors. John carried ESHOO, Congressman SAM FARR, Congress- John has had a long, dedicated career serv- that approach with him and became the de woman JANICE HAHN, Congressman JARED ing his country. In fact, this actually marks facto Morale Officer in my Southern Oregon HUFFMAN, Congresswoman ZOE LOFGREN, John’s second retirement. In 1994, John left District Office. Combining this with a firm belief Congressman ALAN LOWENTHAL, Congress- his beloved United States Navy after a thirty in the importance of quality community out- woman DORIS MATSUI, Congresswoman GLO- year career, rising from enlisted seaman to reach in politics, John founded ‘‘Rope Yarn/ RIA NEGRETE MCLEOD, Congressman JERRY Commander. A passionate Fighting Illini alum- Veterans Outreach Wednesdays’’ which are MCNERNEY, Congressman GEORGE MILLER, nus, John received his commission in 1970 as weekly after hours gathering for staff and local Congressman RICK NOLAN, Congresswoman a graduate of the Navy ROTC program at the veterans to discuss local veteran’s issues and GRACE NAPOLITANO, Congresswoman NANCY University of Illinois. John served on five partake in the occasional fermented bev- PELOSI, Congressman SCOTT PETERS, Con- ships, including command of the USS Sagi- erage—as any good sailor would! gresswoman LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Con- naw (LST–1188) and several shore assign- During his tenure, John took the reins of my gressman RAUL RUIZ, Congresswoman LORET- ments, including two tours in Washington D.C. service academy selection process, changing TA SANCHEZ, Congressman ADAM SCHIFF, After a few years of retirement—and a brief and building it into the strong program it is Congressman BRAD SHERMAN, Congress- stint as a dotcom millionaire gone bust with an today. He constructed a board of retired mili- woman JACKIE SPEIER, Congressman ERIC independent software development com- tary officers to interview all candidates that SWALWELL, Congressman MIKE THOMPSON and pany—John and his wife Cathy relocated from was decidedly ‘‘Purple,’’ ensuring all service Congressman HENRY WAXMAN to pay tribute to Virginia Beach, Virginia to Medford, Oregon in components were fully represented. This sys- the life of former Congressman, John H. September 2001. In fact, the closing on his tem has proven to be highly successful. In Krebs. home was delayed because of 9/11. He per- fact, nine of the 18 students I nominated last John Krebs was an honorable man, and a severed through and settled in to the Rogue year received an appointment to the class of community leader whose unwavering service Valley getting involved in his community 2018. will be greatly missed. In addition to his two through the United Way and several military As John heads into retirement, he is looking terms in the United States Congress from organizations. I first met John when he was forward to some increased time with his exten- 1975–1979, Mr. Krebs was a civic and Demo- the president of the Rogue Valley Council of sive family, which includes his wife Cathy, his cratic Party leader in Fresno, California. Addi- the Navy League where he presented me with son, five daughters; soon-to-be 13 grand- tionally, he worked as an attorney for over 30 an honorary Navy League membership. children—including two newborn fraternal twin years, he was an apprentice diamond cutter A lifelong Republican, John stepped up to granddaughters—along with 2 foster grand- during his youth in Tel Aviv, and he served in volunteer with the 2004 Bush/Cheney presi- children. the U.S. Army.

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DOC HASTINGS Obama recognized John for his efforts, and ment of Labor and certain Education pro- OF WASHINGTON signed legislation establishing the John Krebs grams. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilderness Area which covers 40,000 acres It has recently been brought to my attention, Thursday, December 11, 2014 within the Mineral King Valley. how the moneyball approach to government John Krebs was born on December 17, could help in our spending decisions. We all Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Speak- 1926, in Berlin. His parents fled Germany a have heard about Billy Bean and how he used er, I rise today in recognition of the Pacific few months after Hitler came to power, and he evidence and data to assemble his winning Northwest National Laboratory, which is cele- was raised in Tel Aviv. During his adoles- team. brating a half-century of innovation and cence, John embarked on a career as a dia- achievement in American research and devel- We in Congress can use this same model mond cutter and joined the Haganah, a Jewish opment. underground organization opposing the British by examining best practices and evaluating Federal programs. For 50 years, the men and women at PNNL rule, while also preparing to attend college. have worked diligently to make the Lab a ‘‘Investing in What Works’’ is not a partisan In 1946, John moved to the United States to leader among the scientific foundations of the issue. This practice dates back to Presidents attend the University of California, Berkeley. United States, evolving from a laboratory sup- Clinton and Bush and continues today with He graduated in 1950 and became a U.S. cit- porting a nuclear materials development mis- President Obama. izen in 1952. Following his two years in the sion to a multi program national laboratory Army, he attended the University of California Many of you have heard me speak about with significant portfolios in science, energy, Hastings College of Law and passed the Cali- my disdain for these austere budget times and and nonproliferation. fornia Bar in 1957. For the next three dec- how we are forced to look at every available When America went to the moon in 1969, ades, he practiced law with the Parichan law avenue to do more with less. Conducting pro- NASA chose the lab (then called the Pacific firm, specializing in civil defense litigation. gram evaluations and investing in what works Northwest Laboratory, or PNL) as the only John wanted to make a positive difference can help improve outcomes for children, fami- Northwest organization to analyze the lunar in the community, and he quickly became an lies and communities across this nation. material from the Apollo program, and their activist and leader for Fresno’s Democratic work became critical to understanding the ori- Party, playing a key role in local and statewide f gin and history of the moon. Additionally, their campaigns. In March 1970, he was elected to research had many applications outside of the the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, a RECOGNIZING DISTINGUISHED laboratory. In 1974, they developed a data position he held until his election to Congress EAGLE SCOUT BERNARD QUENEAU storage technique called optical digital record- in 1974. He was the first foreign-born con- ing, and became the pioneer of a technology gressman from California. John fulfilled the still popular with consumers today—CDs and American Dream, and he serves as an inspira- HON. CHRIS COLLINS DVDs. tion for all of us. OF NEW YORK Their commitment to the environment has John returned to Fresno after his tenure in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress, and practiced law until his retire- consistently been a driving force in work they ment. He served on numerous boards and Thursday, December 11, 2014 do. When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, PNL was ready. Because of their expertise in envi- commissions, and was foreman of the Fresno Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, as County Grand Jury for two years. John and ronmental sampling and monitoring, research- the Chairman of the Congressional Scouting ers were able to collect samples of the ash his wife, Hanna enjoyed traveling, and loved Caucus, I rise today to honor Bernard spending time with their children and grand- and assess potential threats to health and the Queneau, the oldest Eagle Scout in America, environment. After the 1986 disaster at children. who passed away earlier this week. John’s strong values, work ethic, and com- Chernobyl, they were assigned the lead role in passion for others were evident to all of those Born in Liege, Belgium in 1912, Bernard collecting air samples of the fallout using spe- who were fortunate to know him. His loving moved with his family to America and joined cial research aircraft. They also helped to guidance as a husband, father, grandfather, Boy Scout Troop 3B in New Rochelle, New monitor the radiation levels in the plume after and friend will be forever cherished. York. He received his Eagle Scout award on it arrived in America. And, in the early 1990s, John will be greatly missed by Hanna, his March 5, 1928 and was subsequently selected PNL helped create the Global Change As- son, Daniel Krebs, his daughter, Karen, as one of four scouts selected to travel the sessment Model (GCAM). This model is now daughter-in-law, Susan, son-in-law, John, and Lincoln Highway from New York to San Fran- widely used around the world, and dem- grandchildren, Elizabeth, Caroline, Jack, Clay, cisco on a 34-day Lincoln Highway Safety onstrates the true impact of the laboratory’s and Peter as well as his 90 year old brother, Tour. During this journey, Bernard and his fel- work on an international scale. Shlomo. low scouts gave scouting skills demonstrations In 1995, they changed their name to the Pa- Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that we and set the stage for 3,400 concrete Lincoln cific Northwest National Laboratory—a suitable ask the entire House of Representatives to Highway markers to be erected by scouts from switch, since they had always been a national join us in paying tribute to the life of John H. coast to coast, cementing the memory of lab making national impacts. Two years later, Krebs. We all have an extraordinary role President Lincoln onto this national roadway. they opened the Environmental Molecular model to look up to, and his presence will be At 102 years old, Bernard was the last living Science Laboratory (EMSL), a national sci- greatly missed, but his legacy will surely live member of the 1928 Boy Scout Lincoln High- entific user facility, which narrows the gap be- on. way Safety Tour. Bernard recently received tween theoretical molecular modelling and f the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, the Na- practical physical experimentation. Since its tional Eagle Scout Association’s highest opening, EMSL has welcomed scientific users EMPHASIZING IMPORTANCE OF IN- honor. He was the 2098th recipient of the 45 from every state, and nearly 30 countries. VESTING IN EVIDENCE-BASED year old award, which honors Eagle Scouts PROGRAMS In the early 2000s, PNNL began to focus on with at least 25 years of service and excep- updating the infrastructure of the United tional career achievement or recognition. States’ century-old electric grid, and incor- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Bernard was a lifelong scout and true be- porating it into the information age. They con- OF CONNECTICUT liever in the values of preparedness and doing tinue to be a leader in testing and developing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES your best. He lived his life by the scout oath new technology to manage and protect the Thursday, December 11, 2014 and law and I am honored to recognize such grid, especially from new cybersecurity Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an exemplary man today. I know Bernard’s threats. Some of their most recent scientific highlight the importance of investing in evi- memory will live on through this family and missions include increasing U.S. energy ca- dence-based programs with proven track friends, as well as the myriad of scouts of all pacity, and reducing dependence on imported records. ages his life touched. oil; preventing and countering terrorism and

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