DOCSLIB.ORG

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E143 HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN HON. JOE COURTNEY HON

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E143 HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN HON. JOE COURTNEY HON February 18, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E143 IN RECOGNITION OF HONORABLE HONORING THE LIFE OF DREW taught not only with energy and positivity, but JANE HARMAN COUNTY DEPUTY, SGT. AC SIMP- with care and kindness. Eventually, Florence SON JR. and her husband, who served in the U.S. NAVY, moved to Connecticut where he was HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN stationed at the Subase New London. After the untimely passing of her husband, Florence OF MARYLAND OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chose to remain in Connecticut. Shifting her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career focus, Florence took a position with Thursday, February 18, 2021 General Dynamics-Electric Boat—contributing Thursday, February 18, 2021 Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to building our nation’s dominant fleet of sub- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I today to celebrate the life of Sgt. AC Simpson marines. Florence, now a true Nutmegger, stayed at Electric Boat for more than 25 years rise before you today to recognize the Honor- Jr., a committed servant of the Drew County, before retiring to return to her passion of able Jane Hannan on the occasion of her re- Arkansas Sheriffs Department for over 35 years. Sgt. Simpson passed away on Sunday, teaching. She joined the East Lyme, Water- tirement from her role as President and CEO January 31, leaving behind a legacy of joyful ford, Montville and New London school sys- of the Wilson Center after nearly a decade in service to his beloved home. tems as a substitute teacher and became leadership. The Wilson Center is the nation’s Having first started his career as an auxil- such a renowned figure in the eastern Con- leading non-partisan policy forum tackling iary deputy in 1985, Sgt. Simpson worked full- necticut school system that in 2002 she was global issues through independent research time for the Drew County Sheriffs office since selected as the commencement speaker for and open dialogue. 2001. Noted as an avid bowler and fisherman, Waterford High School’s graduating class. As the Wilson Center’s first female Director, he was also an invested family man with three However, Florence’s service to the commu- President and CEO, Ms. Hannan leveraged grandsons and one granddaughter. His legacy nity went far beyond confines of our schools. her deep connections across the political of law enforcement continued in his grandson, The church was another vessel for which she inspired the action of others. In 1975, guided spectrum—including lawmakers, global lead- Xavier, who became an auxiliary deputy in by a deep-rooted mission to serve, Florence ers and foreign dignitaries—to ensure the Wil- Drew County in 2020. Remembered most for became an active member of Walls Temple son Center is poised for continued success his ability to brighten anyone’s day, Sgt. Simp- son’s service made him a friend to all in his A.M.E. Zion Church in New London. Her in- and growth. Under her leadership, the Wilson volvement with the church continued to grow Center was named the ‘‘number one’’ regional community. I take this time today to honor the life of and took a pivotal tum in 1997 when she be- studies think tank in the world. service exemplified by Sgt. AC Simpson Jr. I came an ordained pastor and organized Ms. Harman created the Global Women’s thank him and his family for their dedication to Clarke Memorial A.M.E Zion—at that time the Leadership Initiative, which works to accel- our fellow citizens and our beloved Fourth Dis- first new congregation admitted in the annual erate global progress towards equal participa- trict. conference in twenty years. Her journey within the ministry came full circle in 2014 when the tion in policy and political leadership among f women. She revamped the Center and suc- congregations of Walls Temple and Clarke cessfully oversaw the transition of the Wilson WISHING FLORENCE CLARKE A Memorial merged to become Walls Clarke HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY Quarterly from a print-only publication to an Temple A.M.E. Zion. With a humble spirit, Florence celebrated 40 years of service in all-digital, award-winning interactive publication Christian ministry in 2015 and retired from 20 reaching thousands of listeners and viewers HON. JOE COURTNEY OF CONNECTICUT years of pastoral ministry in June 2017. during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Florence is unabated in her fight against ra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native of Los Angeles and a product of cial oppression and strives to empower those local public schools, Ms. Harman graduated Thursday, February 18, 2021 within her community. I am honored to have from Smith College and began her long and Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, it is with marched on State Street with Florence in cele- remarkable career in public service as a staff- great distinction that I rise today to observe bration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, witnessed er for U.S. Senator John V. Tunney until she and celebrate the 80th birthday of Reverend her advocacy for children through the estab- transitioned to President Jimmy Carter’s Ad- Florence Dorothy Jeffries Gilliard Clarke. Flor- lishment of National Children’s Day, and stood ministration as Special Counsel to the Depart- ence is the epitome of an altruistic American. in solidarity with her as we tried to reconcile ment of Defense and as Deputy Secretary of A teacher, devout pastor, and community ad- the tragic acts of June 17, 2015, at Emanuel the Cabinet. vocate who has dedicated her life to enriching African Methodist Episcopal Church. Flor- the lives of those within our eastern Con- ence’s legacy will forever be ingrained in the In 1992, Ms. Harman was elected to rep- necticut community. fabric of Eastern Connecticut—influencing resent the constituents of California’s 36th Florence’s life began down south in generation after generation. Congressional District as a member of the Charleston, SC on February 21, 1941. Guided Madam Speaker, Fellow Colleagues—I ask U.S. House of Representatives where she be- by a strong spirit and support from loved ones, you to please join me in wishing Florence a came a pillar of bipartisanship and an inter- Florence overcame the tragic loss of her par- happy 80th birthday and aid me in showing nationally recognized authority on U.S. and ents at a young age. An astute student, Flor- appreciation to this outstanding citizen. Flor- global security issues. She served on all major ence won a scholarship to attend SC State ence, we wish you a joyous celebration on security committees, including six years on the College to pursue a degree in Business Ad- your special day and many more years of hap- Armed Services Committee and eight years on ministration. It was during her time at SC piness. both the House Intelligence Committee and State that Florence began to lend her voice to f the House Committee on Homeland Security. decry mass injustices across our nation IN RECOGNITION OF NED CRAFTS I became good friends with Ms. Harman when marching alongside our colleague U.S. House she was the ranking member of the Intel- Representative JIM CLYBURN to desegregate American public schools. Sixty years ago, HON. JOHN JOYCE ligence Committee and experienced first-hand OF PENNSYLVANIA Florence and JIM and 185 others were ar- her excellent leadership and mentorship as we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traveled to some of the world’s most dan- rested at a peaceful protest in front of the Thursday, February 18, 2021 gerous places. Representative Hannan re- state house in Columbia, South Carolina. De- ceived awards and accolades too numerous to spite its peaceful nature, they were convicted Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- mention in their entirety. of breach of peace and locked up for three er, I rise to congratulate Ned Crafts on his ap- days. They appealed this injustice all the way pointment to Huntingdon Borough’s newly- I am honored to call Ms. Harman a personal to the U.S. Supreme Court and the court ruled formed human relations commission. friend and proud of what the Wilson Center in their favor in a landmark first amendment The goal of the commission is to ensure has accomplished under her leadership. On case, Edwards V. South Carolina. equal access to employment, housing, and behalf of my constituents and all American citi- Florence remained in South Carolina after other public services to all people, regardless zens, I thank her for her service to our nation college and began her career as a teacher. of race, sex, ethnicity, and other protected cat- and I wish her the best of luck in all future en- Drawing from her life experiences, Florence egories. Local governments have a responsi- deavors. was a beacon of wisdom for her students and bility to ensure the constitutional and legal VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Feb 19, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18FE8.029 E18FEPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Ibew Local Union 26 2020 Election Endorsements
    IBEW LOCAL UNION 26 2020 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS The Local 26 staff and the many activist members of our Union have met, interviewed, and questioned nu- merous candidates on both sides of the ballot. We have offered an olive branch to all candidates, in all parties. In some election races, neither candidate received our support. Our endorsements went only to those candidates who best served the members of Local 26, our families, and our future. Please use this endorsement list as a guide when casting your ballot. If you have any questions about registering, voting, ballot initiatives, or candi- dates please contact Tom Clark at 301-459-2900 Ext. 8804 or [email protected] US President/Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Maryland US House District 2: Dutch Ruppersberger US House District 3: John Sarbanes US House District 4: Anthony Brown US House District 5: Steny Hoyer US House District 6: David Trone US House District 7: Kweisi Mfume US House District 8: Jamie Raskin Question 1: YES Montgomery County Question A: For Question B: Against District of Columbia US House: Eleanor Holmes Norton DC Council at-large: Ed Lazere DC Council at-large: Robert White DC Council Ward 2: Brooke Pinto DC Council Ward 4: Janeese Lewis George DC Council Ward 7: Vincent Gray DC Council Ward 8: Trayon “Ward Eight” White Virginia US House District 1: Qasim Rashid US House District 2: Elaine Luria US House District 3: Bobby Scott US House District 4: Donald McEachin US House District 5: Dr. Cameron Webb US House District 7: Abigail Spanberger US House District 8: Don Beyer US House District 10: Jennifer Wexton US House District 11: Gerald Connolly Arlington Co Board Supervisors: Libby Garvey House of Delegates District 29: Irina Khanin Frederick County Board of Supervisors, Shawnee District: Richard Kennedy Luray Town Council: Leah Pence.
    [Show full text]
  • Congressional Directory MARYLAND
    124 Congressional Directory MARYLAND Office Listings—Continued Chief of Staff.—Karen Robb. Legislative Director.—Sarah Schenning. Communications Director.—Bridgett Frey. State Director.—Joan Kleinman (301) 545–1500 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 960, Rockville, MD 20850 .............................................................. (301) 545–1500 32 West Washington Street, Suite 203, Hagerstown, MD 21740 ............................................. (301) 797–2826 REPRESENTATIVES FIRST DISTRICT ANDY HARRIS, Republican, of Cockeysville, MD; born in Brooklyn, NY, January 25, 1957; education: B.S., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1977; M.D., Johns Hopkins Univer- sity, Baltimore, 1980; M.H.S., Johns Hopkins University, 1995; professional: anesthesiologist, as an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine; member of the Maryland State Senate, 1998–2010; Minority Whip, Maryland State Senate; military: Commander, Johns Hopkins Medical Naval Reserve Primus Unit P0605C; religion: Catholic; widowed; five chil- dren; four grandchildren; committees: Appropriations; elected to the 112th Congress on Novem- ber 2, 2010; reelected to each succeeding Congress. Office Listings http://harris.house.gov 1533 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 ........................................... (202) 225–5311 Chief of Staff.—John Dutton. FAX: 225–0254 Legislative Director.—Tim Daniels. Press Secretary.—Jacque Clark. Scheduler.—Charlotte Heyworth. 100 Olde Point Village, Suite 101, Chester, MD 21619 ..........................................................
    [Show full text]
  • August 10, 2021 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi the Honorable Steny
    August 10, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Steny Hoyer Speaker Majority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer, As we advance legislation to rebuild and renew America’s infrastructure, we encourage you to continue your commitment to combating the climate crisis by including critical clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives in the upcoming infrastructure package. These incentives will play a critical role in America’s economic recovery, alleviate some of the pollution impacts that have been borne by disadvantaged communities, and help the country build back better and cleaner. The clean energy sector was projected to add 175,000 jobs in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic upended the industry and roughly 300,000 clean energy workers were still out of work in the beginning of 2021.1 Clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation tax incentives are an important part of bringing these workers back. It is critical that these policies support strong labor standards and domestic manufacturing. The importance of clean energy tax policy is made even more apparent and urgent with record- high temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, unprecedented drought across the West, and the impacts of tropical storms felt up and down the East Coast. We ask that the infrastructure package prioritize inclusion of a stable, predictable, and long-term tax platform that: Provides long-term extensions and expansions to the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit to meet President Biden’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035; Extends and modernizes tax incentives for commercial and residential energy efficiency improvements and residential electrification; Extends and modifies incentives for clean transportation options and alternative fuel infrastructure; and Supports domestic clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation manufacturing.
    [Show full text]
  • JOIN the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus
    JOIN the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus The 116th Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC) is a bipartisan forum for the exchange of ideas and information on dietary supplements in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Educational briefings are held throughout the year, with nationally recognized authors, speakers and authorities on nutrition, health and wellness brought in to expound on health models and provide tips and insights for better health and wellness, including the use of dietary supplements. With more than 170 million Americans taking dietary supplements annually, these briefings are designed to educate and provide more information to members of Congress and their staff about legislative and regulatory issues associated with dietary supplements. Dietary Supplement Caucus Members U.S. Senate: Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01) Sen. John Boozman, Arkansas Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02) Sen. Tom Cotton, Arkansas Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) Sen. Martin Heinrich, New Mexico Rep. Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) Sen. Mike Lee, Utah Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02) Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Arizona Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33) Rep. Ben Ray Luján (NM-03) U.S. House of Representatives: Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-04) Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) Rep. Alex Mooney (WV-02) Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ-06) Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26) Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • A Bipartisan Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi And
    May 28, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: Thank you for your swift action and continuing efforts as we grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (PL 116-136) provided our physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists with much-needed and meaningful aid to continue patient care operations during this pandemic, the effects of which could be felt for years. However, while Congress is diligently working to protect these important medical practices, they are being targeted for a sizeable cut that is slated to be finalized within the next few weeks. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final CY2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule published in November 2019 proposed increased rates for the office-based evaluation and management (E/M) code set in CY2021. Due to the requirement for budget neutrality, this would result in a projected eight percent cut for therapy services beginning on January 1, 2021. If these cuts are allowed to go into effect, they will be devasting and will limit access to care for patients, including seniors, who rely on these services. Ultimately, these cuts will force physical and occupational clinics to close, resulting in thousands of qualified professional clinicians, especially those in rural and urban areas in our districts, to lose their jobs.
    [Show full text]
  • 5442 Hon. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Hon
    5442 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 17, 2005 TRIBUTE TO PETTY OFFICER Rowland of Montross, Va., who died on March STATEMENT IN HONOR OF JUDI ANDREA BISIGNANI 6th at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in KANTER Roanoke at the age of 87. John’s daughter, HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Michelle served on my staff and Michelle often HON. ZOE LOFGREN OF MARYLAND spoke of her father and his commitment to his OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 17, 2005 Sgt. Rowland was born September 1, 1917 Thursday, March 17, 2005 Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Fayette, Alabama and spent most of his today to pay tribute to Petty Officer (FSO) An- childhood in Westbrook, Texas. After grad- Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. drea Bisignani. uating from Westbrook High School in 1934, Speaker, on behalf of the women of the Cali- FS2 Andrea Bisignani, a Food Service Spe- he worked the oil fields of Western Texas for fornia Democratic Congressional Delegation, I cialist on the Coast Guard Cutter James Standard Oil. am proud to pay tribute to our friend Judi Kanter on her retirement from EMILY’s List. It Rankin, is being honored as the 2005 Balti- John Rowland enlisted in the Army in 1940 more Area Coast Guard Person of the Year. is a pleasure and an honor to recognize Judi and served with the 36th ID, 142nd Infantry, FS2 Bisignani has consistently dem- Kanter for fifteen years of outstanding work Antitank Company (the T-Patchers) until June onstrated a high level of performance through- with EMILY’s List, where she has been a lead- 1945.
    [Show full text]
  • Congress of the United States Washington D.C
    Congress of the United States Washington D.C. 20515 April 29, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House Minority Leader United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives H-232, U.S. Capitol H-204, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: As Congress continues to work on economic relief legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you address the challenges faced by the U.S. scientific research workforce during this crisis. While COVID-19 related-research is now in overdrive, most other research has been slowed down or stopped due to pandemic-induced closures of campuses and laboratories. We are deeply concerned that the people who comprise the research workforce – graduate students, postdocs, principal investigators, and technical support staff – are at risk. While Federal rules have allowed researchers to continue to receive their salaries from federal grant funding, their work has been stopped due to shuttered laboratories and facilities and many researchers are currently unable to make progress on their grants. Additionally, researchers will need supplemental funding to support an additional four months’ salary, as many campuses will remain shuttered until the fall, at the earliest. Many core research facilities – typically funded by user fees – sit idle. Still, others have incurred significant costs for shutting down their labs, donating the personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health care workers, and cancelling planned experiments. Congress must act to preserve our current scientific workforce and ensure that the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Answer These Calls to Action! Answer These Calls to Action!
    Join the Fight Against Hunger – Join the Fight Against Hunger – Answer These Calls to Action! Answer These Calls to Action! Immediate Action Immediate Action Tell your Congressional Senators and Representatives to protect SNAP Tell your Congressional Senators and Representatives to protect SNAP in the Farm Bill (numbers on reverse) in the Farm Bill (numbers on reverse) Tell your Congressional Senators and Representatives to protect WIC in Tell your Congressional Senators and Representatives to protect WIC in the federal budget (numbers on reverse) the federal budget (numbers on reverse) Call Governor O’Malley and Superintendent Lowery and tell them you Call Governor O’Malley and Superintendent Lowery and tell them you support increased funding for Maryland Meals for Achievement, an in- support increased funding for Maryland Meals for Achievement, an in- classroom breakfast program (numbers on reverse) classroom breakfast program (numbers on reverse) Short-Term Action Short-Term Action Help your clients or community members with SNAP applications using Help your clients or community members with SNAP applications using www.marylandsail.org www.marylandsail.org Get the word out about free summer meals and afterschool meals for Get the word out about free summer meals and afterschool meals for kids in your communities and with your out-of-school programming kids in your communities and with your out-of-school programming providers providers Find out how the school day just got healthier as a result of the Healthy, Find out how
    [Show full text]
  • Hearing National Defense Authorization Act For
    i [H.A.S.C. No. 112–106] HEARING ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION FULL COMMITTEE HEARING ON BUDGET REQUESTS FROM U.S. EUROPEAN COMMAND AND U.S. AFRICA COMMAND HEARING HELD FEBRUARY 29, 2012 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 73–432 WASHINGTON : 2012 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, http://bookstore.gpo.gov. For more information, contact the GPO Customer Contact Center, U.S. Government Printing Office. Phone 202–512–1800, or 866–512–1800 (toll-free). E-mail, [email protected]. HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON, California, Chairman ROSCOE G. BARTLETT, Maryland ADAM SMITH, Washington MAC THORNBERRY, Texas SILVESTRE REYES, Texas WALTER B. JONES, North Carolina LORETTA SANCHEZ, California W. TODD AKIN, Missouri MIKE MCINTYRE, North Carolina J. RANDY FORBES, Virginia ROBERT A. BRADY, Pennsylvania JEFF MILLER, Florida ROBERT ANDREWS, New Jersey JOE WILSON, South Carolina SUSAN A. DAVIS, California FRANK A. LOBIONDO, New Jersey JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Rhode Island MICHAEL TURNER, Ohio RICK LARSEN, Washington JOHN KLINE, Minnesota JIM COOPER, Tennessee MIKE ROGERS, Alabama MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO, Guam TRENT FRANKS, Arizona JOE COURTNEY, Connecticut BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania DAVE LOEBSACK, Iowa K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Texas NIKI TSONGAS, Massachusetts DOUG LAMBORN, Colorado CHELLIE PINGREE, Maine ROB WITTMAN, Virginia LARRY KISSELL, North Carolina DUNCAN HUNTER, California MARTIN HEINRICH, New Mexico JOHN C. FLEMING, M.D., Louisiana BILL OWENS, New York MIKE COFFMAN, Colorado JOHN R.
    [Show full text]
  • CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E2542 HON
    E2542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 15, 2005 years, both as a candidate or as an attorney mately benefits the community at large. Ms. HONORING LORI CORNELL FOR at the law firm, Burgett and Robbins, his ef- Wagner’s dedication to improving the lives of HER CAMPAIGN TO BECOME forts to better Chautauqua County have left a seniors in her community is commendable and CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY CLERK lasting impression not only on the county itself is a true testament to her character. but on its residents. His face, voice, opinions Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise before you HON. BRIAN HIGGINS and successes were and still are a staple in today to recognize the good deeds of Ms. OF NEW YORK Chautauqua County. Our county and our resi- Olga Wagner. Her contribution to seniors in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents are better for the undying work and the Overlea-Fullerton community is greatly ap- Thursday, December 15, 2005 issues that Mr. Lasker uncovered during his preciated and worthy of great praise. campaign. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to A true testimony to Ken can be found in f honor Lori Cornell, a resident of Chautauqua County for her quest to become the Chau- many areas of the county and in many people HONORING SCOTT TUCKER whose lives he touched. One doesn’t have to tauqua County Clerk. look far to see what a strong work ethic can The campaign trail is a difficult path to take. do. His campaign was full of energy and en- HON.
    [Show full text]
  • May 11, 2020 the Honorable Nancy Pelosi the Honorable Kevin
    May 11, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy, We are writing in support of the calls for a $49.95 billion infusion of federal funding to state departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the next COVID-19 response legislation. Our transportation system is essential to America’s economic recovery, but it is facing an immediate need as the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts states’ transportation revenues. With negotiations for the next COVID-19 relief package underway, we write to convey our strong support that future legislation includes a provision to address the needs of highway and bridge projects. With millions of Americans following “stay-at-home” orders, many state governments are facing losses in revenues across the board. These State DOTs are not exempt from these losses but operate with unique funding circumstances by having their own revenue shortfalls. Projections are showing decreases in state motor fuel tax and toll receipts as vehicle traffic declines by 50 percent in most parts of the country due to work and travel restrictions. An estimated 30 percent average decline in state DOTs’ revenue is forecasted over the next 18 months. Some state DOTs could experience losses as high as 45 percent. Due to these grim realities, some states are unable to make contract commitments for basic operations such as salt and sand purchases for winter operations. Both short-term and long-term transportation projects that were previously set to move forward are being delayed, putting construction jobs at risk.
    [Show full text]
  • Dingell Led a Group
    June 23, 2021 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 301 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20528 The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 RE: Request for 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS for Yemen Dear Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Blinken: By July 5, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security must decide the fate of nearly 1,400 Yemeni nationals in the United States with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is set to expire September 3, 2021. We strongly urge you to both extend and redesigate Yemen for TPS, safeguarding the lives of both current TPS holders and Yemenis who have arrived in the United States since 2017. We call for a decision, publication of a Federal Register Notice, a minimum 180-day registration period, and a public education campaign to inform the impacted community by July 5, 2021. The United Nations has deemed the conditions in Yemen “the largest humanitarian crisis in the world,” with approximately 24.1 million people, or 80 percent of its population, in need of humanitarian aid and protection.[1] Yemen was first designated for TPS in 2015 in response to escalating violence that sparked a brutal civil war.[2] Today Yemen is in its sixth year of violence, and conditions for Yemeni civilians continues to deteriorate. Such deterioration has prompted the extension of TPS for Yemen in both 2018 and 2020.[3] Despite peace efforts, Yemen has now fractured into multiple pieces, each
    [Show full text]