E460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 2019 Solberg Company, Inc, for being honored as NICOLE MARTINEZ RECOGNIZING MRS. SHELLY an independent grocer that has demonstrated SMITH superior entrepreneurial skills in his commu- HON. nity. Just a few weeks ago, Trig was pre- OF COLORADO HON. sented with the National Grocers Association’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS prestigious ‘‘Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neurial Excellence Award.’’ Since Trig’s gro- Friday, April 12, 2019 cery career began with a small single grocery Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Friday, April 12, 2019 store 1971 in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, he today to recognize and applaud Nicole Mar- Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to has had an incredible reputation for focusing tinez for receiving the Adams County Mayors recognize Mrs. Shelly Smith of Marissa, Illi- on families, customer service, and supporting and Commissioners Youth Award. nois, who has been presented the prestigious the surrounding community. Today, Trig has The Youth Award focuses on teenagers who Teacher of the Year Award by the Veterans of grown the family company to include eight su- have overcome personal adversity and cre- Foreign Wars organization, the nation’s largest permarket locations and dozens of other busi- ated positive changes in their lives and their and oldest war veterans service organization. ness establishments employing more than community. The program provides businesses, As an elementary school special education 1,200 people. I recently toured one of his gro- the community and civic leaders an oppor- teacher, Mrs. Smith serves her community as cery stores and I can attest that Trig is ad- tunity to support young people in their commu- a mentor as well as a model citizen. She orga- mired by staff, colleagues, and industry peers nities and recognize their accomplishments. nized numerous projects to help her commu- for his dedication to his community and com- Nicole is the perfect recipient for this award nity’s first responders and veterans, such as mitment to excellence. Congratulations again because despite adversities and challenges, her school’s Patriot’s Day Breakfast. In addi- to Trig Solberg for receiving this award hon- she has become an inspiration and role model tion to running her school’s booster club, she oring his entrepreneurship and dedication to for her peers. provides her students opportunities to engage his community. The dedication and leadership demonstrated and spend time with local veterans and emer- by Nicole is exemplary of the type of achieve- gency personnel. f ment that can be attained with hard work and Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring perseverance. It is essential students at all Mrs. Smith and commend her for her patriot- HONORING ANN WEAVER NORTON levels strive to make the most of their edu- ism and service to her community. AND THE ANN NORTON SCULP- cation and develop a work ethic which will f TURE GARDEN guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Ni- CONGRATULATING THE BAYTOWN cole Martinez for this well-deserved recogni- CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BULLDOGS HON. tion. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same FOR THEIR STATE CHAMPION- SHIP VICTORIES OF FLORIDA dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HON. Friday, April 12, 2019 OF TEXAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. FRANKEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Ann Weaver Norton and on HON. A. DONALD McEACHIN Friday, April 12, 2019 behalf of the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in OF Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to West Palm Beach, Florida. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate the Baytown Christian Academy Bulldogs on winning both the Texas Associa- Ann Norton was an inspirational artist. She Friday, April 12, 2019 found her passion at age 8, when she re- tion of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) ceived her first sculpting tools. She eventually Mr. MCEACHIN. Madam Speaker, I was un- football and boys basketball state champion- moved to New York where she studied at the avoidably detained on April 4, 2019 during roll ships for the 2018-2019 school year. National Academy of Design, the Arts Student call no. 151, on the Motion to Suspend the On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Baytown League of New York and Cooper Union. Ann Rules and Pass H.R. 829, to designate the fa- Christian Academy captured its second served as an apprentice to the famed sculp- cility of the United States Postal Service lo- TAPPS 6-Man Division III football State Cham- ture John Hovannes and a studio assistant to cated at 1450 Montauk Highway in Mastic, pionship in three years with a 49–34 victory Alexander Archipenko. Her artwork was well New York, as the ‘‘Army Specialist Thomas J. over Weatherford Christian Academy. In the received and she participated in numerous Wilwerth Post Office Building.’’ Had I been playoffs the Bulldogs defeated Greenville shows at the Museum of Modern Art and the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ I was also Christian Academy, Fredericksburg Heritage Whitney Museum of American Art. unavoidably detained during roll call no. 152, School, and Cedar Park Summit Christian on the Motion to Commit with Instructions for Academy on the way to the title game. The In 1942, Ann moved to West Palm Beach S.J. Res. 7, to direct the removal of the United Bulldog football team finished the 2018 sea- and began teaching at the Norton Gallery and States Armed Forces from hostilities in the son with a perfect 14-0 record. School of Art. Five years later, she married Republic of Yemen that have not been author- On March 1, 2019, the Baytown Christian Ralph Norton, the school’s founder. In 1977, ized by Congress. Had I been present, I would Academy basketball team won its first TAPPS Ann established the Ann Norton Sculpture have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was unavoidably detained Class 1A Boys State Championship, beating Gardens Foundation. The sculpture garden during roll call no. 153, on Passage of S.J. Tyler Street Christian Academy of Dallas by a and the foundation work to preserve the art- Res. 7, to direct the removal of the United score of 63–39. On the way to their historic work of Ann Norton and other unique local States Armed Forces from hostilities in the victory, the Bulldogs defeated Cypress Oaks treasures. The Norton Sculpture Gardens Republic of Yemen that have not been author- Adventist Christian School, Fredericksburg commemorates the great artwork and culture ized by Congress. Had I been present, I would Heritage School, Houston Southwest Christian Ann brought to the community of South Flor- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ I was also unavoidably de- Academy, and San Antonio Legacy Christian ida. tained during roll call no. 154, on Agreeing to Academy. The team finished the 2018–2019 On February 9, 2019, the Norton Sculpture the Amendment, Torres Small of New Mexico season with a record of 29-3. The entire bas- Garden held a grand reopening. After $100 Part B Amendment No. 40, to H.R. 1585. Had ketball team was also on the state title winning million in renovations over eight years, the I been present, I would have voted, ‘‘aye.’’ I football team. museum now includes an additional 12,000 was also unavoidably detained during roll call I would like to personally recognize each square feet of gallery space and a new exte- no. 155, on the Motion to Recommit with In- student and their coaches. Players: Grayson rior. On display one will experience artwork structions for H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Albarado, Colton Anderson, Jelan Dowdy, from the likes of Jackson Pollock, Claude Women Reauthorization Act. Had I been Kory Early, Ethan Flukinger, Charles Flynt, Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe. present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ I was also Jaden Jefferson, Jaron Jefferson, Aden Lam- I proudly join the Ann Norton Sculpture Gar- unavoidably detained during roll call no. 156, beth, Jordan Lewis, Jordan Luke, William Mor- den in celebrating the induction of Ann Norton on Passage of H.R. 1585, the Violence gan, Matthew Pate, Kyron Pitre, Rajean to the Florida Artist Hall of Fame this Satur- Against Women Reauthorization Act. Had I Sheppard, Chance Strange Dave Sun, Rich- day, April 13, 2019. been present, I would have voted, ‘‘aye.’’ ard Washington, Jakob Wheatfall, Treyvian

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Apr 13, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12AP8.028 E12APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS April 12, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E461 Williams, Sebastian Wilson. Football Coach: Schmelzer, William H. Schmit Jr., Norman R. CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF Jeromey Anderson. Basketball Coach: Kevin Sehnoutka, Donald J. Seneker, Thomas G. DALLAS MAVERICKS LEGEND Fletcher. Athletic Director: Kevin Jones. Head- Sheehan, Herbert Sheriff. DIRK NOWITZKI master: James Twardowski. John F. Slown, Robert Smith, Robert A. I wish each of these young men continued Sousa, Frederick T. Staron, Donald R. HON. success in the classroom and in athletics. Go Strahanoski, Harold P. Streicher, James C. OF TEXAS Bulldogs. Terpstra, Van C. Virva, Jr., George Vlahakis, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Carol A. Walters, Edward P. Wilkin, James Williams, Ronald L. Wilson, Edwin Friday, April 12, 2019 HONORING THE WORLD WAR II Winclechter, Charles J. Yackley, Robert E. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS Yaeger, Paul Kenneth Young, Ronald P. after 21 seasons as the face of the Dallas OF ILLINOIS Zuraski. Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki played his final game f in Dallas. Since he arrived as a 19 year-old HON. MIKE QUIGLEY from Germany, Dirk has transformed the game IN HONOR OF ASSOCIATED BUILD- OF ILLINOIS of basketball and led the Mavericks to unpar- ERS AND CONTRACTORS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alleled success. GREATER HOUSTON 50TH ANNI- Friday, April 12, 2019 He has earned the respect of fans and fel- VERSARY low players alike over the course of his Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to record-setting career. In his early days in the honor the World War II and Korean War vet- HON. NBA, however, he faced great adversity. But erans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on OF TEXAS his resilience and determination proved too April 10, 2019 with Honor Flight Chicago, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong for any negativity. Dirk’s leadership and program that provides World War II and Ko- Friday, April 12, 2019 great play culminated in a championship run in rean War veterans the opportunity to visit their 2011. Because of his MVP performance, a memorials on The National Mall in Wash- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today, I rise championship banner now hangs in the Amer- ington, D.C. These memorials were built to in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the ican Airlines Center, which I can see from my honor their courage and service to their coun- Associated Builders and Contractors of Great- District Office in Dallas. This building, which try. er Houston. For the last half-century, this was the setting for many of Dirk’s greatest The American Veteran is one of our great- group has contributed greatly to the construc- games and most memorable moments, will est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, tion and advancement of the Greater Houston forever be known as ‘‘the house that Dirk Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Area and I thank them for their work in grow- built.’’ here on April 10th answered our nation’s call ing our community. His accolades on the court are many—15 to service during one of its greatest times of Founded in 1969, the Associated Builders appearances in the NBA Playoffs, a 14-time need. From the European Campaign to the and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston NBA All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA team mem- Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theater, provides leadership development and craft ber, one of only eight players to score 30,000 these brave Americans risked life and limb, training for both the commercial and industrial points, a regular season MVP award, a Finals gave service and sacrificed much, all while construction industries. The Greater Houston MVP award, and an NBA Championship. But embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe Chapter of ABC is comprised of over 450 lo- the true measure of the man is what he has them more gratitude than can ever be ex- cally owned construction and assembly firms, done off the court. For years, he has visited pressed. representing thousands of skilled professionals Children’s Hospital as ‘‘Uncle Dirk’’ to give ill I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- in the Greater Houston Area. children and their families fond memories and ington and to their memorials. I am proud to The mission of ABC of Greater Houston is glimmers of happiness. Never with fanfare, include in the RECORD the names of these to defend and represent its members’ right to never with TV cameras chronicling his gen- men and women for all to see, hear, and rec- work, as well as protecting free enterprise erous deeds, Dirk gave of himself out of the ognize, and I call on my colleagues to rise and within the construction industry. ABC of Great- goodness of his heart and character. For as join me in expressing gratitude. er Houston is also committed to promoting much as we have enjoyed his iconic three- Moms Allen, Thomas P. Anderson, Juan G. safe work environments and occupational pointers and fade-away jumpers, he has given Avendano, Herbert Clifford Barrus, Donald J. practices, and leads the country in members us so much more. In addition to being one of Bendis, Richard Bianchi, Anton L. Boeckhold, active in the Safety Training Evaluation Proc- the greatest athletes to ever play in Dallas, Josephine M. Bogdanich, Donald K. Borta, ess (STEP) program—a unique initiative start- Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best human beings Robert R. Brown, Roy Eugene Brown, Robert ed in 1989 to dramatically improve safety per- to play in Dallas. M. Buckley, Donald A. Burke, Richard V. But- formance in the construction industry. Madam Speaker, no one embodies the big, ler, Donald J. Carani, Carl R. Carlson, Law- ABC of Greater Houston is committed to beautiful, diverse city of Dallas better than Dirk rence A. Carlson, Andrew Carrillo, Marvin E. tackling our nation’s workforce problem Nowitzki. Like me, he wasn’t born in Dallas Causey, Fred Choromanski, Edward A. Clark, through the Construction and Maintenance but made it his home, and we are grateful that Cecil R. Coleman, James L. Conley. Education Foundation (CMEF). This excep- he did. As he retires from professional basket- Dominick Frank Corelli, Amelia tional foundation formulates partnerships be- ball, we are delighted that he will always be a Cunningham, Herbert E. Davidson, Robert tween industrial leaders and contractors to part of what makes Dallas great, and I wish Davis, William C. Devereux, Robert E. Dobis, tackle the shortage of skilled workers in the my friend and his family the best in the days Victor Drower, Terrence C. Duffy, Donald C. construction sector. and years ahead. Eageny, Norval J. Edwards, Chester L. Evers, Today, the American economy is booming, f Jr., Samuel C. Farley, Thomas P. Felsenthal, in no small part because of leadership from Aldo Filafusi, Blenard R. Franklin, Bernard outstanding organizations like ABC of Greater IN HONOR OF ALPHA OMICRON PI, Friedman, Richard J. Gaskey, Edward Gill, Houston. Through their innovative programs OMEGA CHAPTER CENTENNIAL Fred J. Hefner, John I. Hozian. that enhance industry partnerships and pro- ANNIVERSARY Edward F. Jamrozik, Joseph J. Johnson, mote free enterprise, ABC has provided op- John H. Kawa, John Robert Kemble, Alvin J. portunities for economic and educational HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Knauf, William F. Kretz, Milton F. Langer, Wal- growth among members, workers, and indus- OF INDIANA ter Mannaberg, Philip F. Manning Jr., Douglas try professionals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J. Martner, Frank V. Masters, Davis McClain, This year marks 50 incredible years of in- John McGregor, Earl McKay, Vernon A. dustry advancement by ABC of Greater Hous- Friday, April 12, 2019 Meyer, Donald J. Miller, Ronald J. Mitchell, ton. I am proud to join everyone in our com- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Robert Kern Morgan, Stevenson Mountsier. munity in celebrating their 50th Anniversary, I rise today to pay tribute to the Omega Chap- Thaddeus M. Murawski, Richard M. Naugle, and thanking them for the work they do for ter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority in celebration Bruce F. North, Sr., Thomas J. O’Keefe, Owen builders and contractors in the Houston area, of its 100th anniversary. As a proud past R. Owen, Robert C. Parker, James A. Powers, across Texas, and throughout the country. I President of the chapter, who graduated in Michael S. Puzzo, James Reuter, Fred Graf- am sure their next 50 years will be even more 1982, it is my high honor to congratulate the ton Rounds, Charles L. Rush, Frederick J. successful. Omega Chapter at Miami University in Oxford,

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