E818 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 4, 2020 work on behalf of non-profit and charitable or- RECOGNIZING DEBORAH WRIGLEY extraordinary career and commitment to serv- ganizations, including Detroit’s Charles H. AND HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO ing her community through delivering the news Wright Museum of African American History. AMERICA AND THE HOUSTON fully and fairly has helped make our nation METROPOLITAN AREA OVER better on its inexorable march toward becom- Mr. Ferrell began as a volunteer at the FOUR DECADES AS A LEADING ing a more perfect union. Charles H. Wright Museum, where he proved AND INFLUENTIAL JOURNALIST himself to be engaged and enthusiastic in tak- FOR TELEVISION STATION KTRK f ing on new tasks and responsibilities. He was hired and rose through the ranks, ultimately HON. HONORING DR. THOMAS serving as the museum’s Vice-President for OF TEXAS CAMPBELL Public Programs and Community Engage- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Mr. Ferrell worked on a number of Friday, September 4, 2020 projects and founded the museum’s Liberation HON. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise Film Series, which comprises film screenings, OF TEXAS panel discussions, book readings and to honor Deborah Wrigley for the unparalleled service she has rendered to the residents of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES signings, and lectures to promote awareness, the Houston metropolitan area over the past critical thinking, and informed activism. In 40 years as one of the area’s leading journal- Friday, September 4, 2020 short, during his tenure at the Charles H. ists and to commend her example to young Wright Museum of African American History, Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise reporters on the fiduciary responsibility of all to recognize Dr. Thomas Campbell, a re- Charles Ferrell has done an outstanding job of members of the Fourth Estate to understand spected leading researcher in the area of fostering cultural exchange. and faithfully execute the responsibilities of speech and language skills and the longtime Over the years, Mr. Ferrell has worked tire- civic education and governmental account- Executive Director of the Callier Center for lessly to educate the community by creating ability reposed in them by the drafters of the Communication Disorders at the University of awareness about the countless achievements First Amendment. Texas at Dallas (UTD) in Texas’ Third Con- Deborah Wrigley will be retiring this month and contributions of African-Americans. Please gressional District. after the completion of a 42-year career in join me in recognizing his fine example. journalism, most recently with television sta- Tom Campbell earned his bachelor’s and tion KTRK–TV. master’s degrees from the University of Ne- f Deborah Wrigley graduated from the Univer- braska-Lincoln and his Ph.D. from the Univer- sity of Houston with a degree from its pres- sity of Wisconsin-Madison. After spending sev- REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND tigious English department initially did not plan eral years at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hos- CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOHN J. a career in television but it is not surprising pital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where he DOYLE OF ARDMORE, PENNSYL- that she finally did given that her father was a conducted studies of the speech and language VANIA leading Hollywood cinematographer and her skills of children recovering from traumatic mother loved literature. brain injuries, Dr. Campbell’s work took him to Deborah Wrigley was hired by KTRK–TV as the University of Pittsburgh where he served HON. MARY GAY SCANLON a minority trainee in 1978 and over the next as a faculty member in the Department of OF 42 years reported on important events affect- Communication Science and Disorders. ing or occurring in the Houston area as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following his later service as Director of city grew to become the largest city in Texas Audiology and Communication Disorders at Friday, September 4, 2020 and the fourth largest in the nation. the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in 2006 Deborah Wrigley reported live from Gal- Dr. Campbell was named the Executive Direc- Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, I rise to veston, Texas throughout the night when Hur- tor of the Callier Center for Communication celebrate the life of John J. Doyle, a con- ricane Alicia hit, risking driving off the Gal- Disorders in Dallas, Texas. veston seawall at the height of the storm to stituent of mine from Ardmore, Pennsylvania, For the past fourteen years, Dr. Campbell who passed away suddenly earlier this month. get the stories back to the station. Deborah Wrigley loved covering politics, has built a successful education and research Mr. Doyle was a devoted and loving husband enterprise leading to UTD’s undisputed reputa- of Maura, father to Kerry and Erin; and grand- from City Hall to the Texas Legislature, na- tional stories and neighborhood issues, hurri- tion as a national model for the study of com- father to Vivian, Rowan, Eve, Peter and Annie; canes and other natural disasters, including munication disorders. Due to his steadfast and brother to Elaine O’Malley, Bernice Ayers, the Mexico City earthquake in 1985 for which leadership, the Callier Center is consistently Mary Doyle, and Barry Doyle. John served his she received a Headliner Club award. ranked in the top ten of graduate programs country as an officer in the Navy and was a Deborah Wrigley never forgot or lost sight of nationwide in the areas of audiology and community and business leader who will be the fact that another important role of the print speech-language pathology. sorely missed by his family, friends, neighbors, and electronic media is to serve the people, to Among his many achievements, Dr. Camp- and all who knew him. illuminate their struggles and problems and bell is credited with the establishment of the John was an accomplished business execu- achievements; she knows Houston because Callier postdoctoral program, the creation of tive who was on the leadership team of the she always listened to its people and their both the Callier Prize in Communication Dis- international nonprofit, the Project Manage- concerns and tirelessly worked to bring atten- orders and the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier ment Institute (PMI). At PMI, John developed tion to the need to find solutions. Care Award. He is also credited with the 2016 the accreditation institute’s important relation- Deborah Wrigley’s final stories involved the construction of the new Callier building on the work on the frontlines of fighting the COVID– ship with China, promoting high standards for UTD Richardson campus. 19 pandemic, such as efforts to bring testing business and project management around the Dr. Campbell’s most lasting legacy lies in to underserved communities, which she under- world. John’s work at PMI capped off a long the many lives he has influenced through his stood would save thousands of lives. work. Known as a ‘‘humble teacher and terrific and distinguished career, including work with Not only was Deborah Wrigley an eye-wit- role model’’ it is evident respect for this con- Biological Abstracts and the Archdiocese of ness to many historic events, she made his- summate servant leader runs deep among all . tory of her own by becoming the longest-serv- who have interacted with him, patients and ing female television news reporter ever in John served his community as Chairman of peers alike. the Advisory Board of St. Barnabas School, a Houston and one of the longest serving in the primary school, providing high quality and low- history of the country. As Dr. Campbell prepares to begin a new season of life, along his wife, Dr. Christine cost education to students of all faiths in Phila- Deborah Wrigley has often expressed how Dollaghan, I ask my colleagues in the United delphia. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from grateful she is to those who helped her through it all, from the people she interviewed States House of Representatives to join me in St. Joseph’s University and his MBA from the to the audiences who watched and trusted her recognizing him for his selfless and dedicated University of Notre Dame. to deliver the news fairly and accurately. efforts as the Executive Director of the Callier John had a life well lived and was taken Madam Speaker, I take great pride in recog- Center at the University of Texas at Dallas from this world too soon. He will be missed. nizing and honoring Deborah Wrigley whose and to wish him well in his future endeavors.

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In Friday, September 4, 2020 education and collaborated with teachers and addition, Lomako has been a fierce advocate Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam local entrepreneurs in Santa Ynez, Solvang, for women, serving as a board member and Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a re- Lompoc, and Santa Barbara to inspire the officer with the Women’s Economic Club and markable individual, Edward McCoy Course next generation. a board member with the Michigan Chapter of Jr. As a board member of TVSB since 2014, Women in Transportation. Mr. Course, 68, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Tracy is working to increase media literacy for Without a doubt, Kathleen Lomako has de- in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was the long- youth. She is Co-Founder and Executive Pro- voted her career to serving Michigan and has est-serving deacon at Providence Missionary ducer for the International Women’s Festivals, worked tirelessly to ensure it remains a fruitful, Baptist Church and the church secretary. Mr. which began in Santa Barbara in 2008 and safe, and prosperous place. Across all capac- Course was also a life member of the Mis- are now celebrated in cities across the country ities, Lomako has been recognized as a dedi- sissippi Valley State University National Alum- and around the world, including in China and cated, compassionate, and humble leader who ni Association and past president of its Leflore Ireland. In March 2020 Tracy was named one strives to make a meaningful difference. She County chapter. He served as chairman of the of the most influential people in California by has been the voice of reason in challenging Leflore County Election Commission for 41 the International Women’s Festivals executive times and has encouraged all to work together years and worked for the Mississippi State De- committee. to better our state. Her efforts have trans- partment of Health for 30 Years, serving as Tracy received the Volunteer of the Year— formed Michigan, and her impact will forever district supervisor of environmental quality. Presidential Award from President Obama for be remembered. Working in the civil rights movement at an her leadership at the Boys and Girls Club of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join early age, he marched as a boy and later Santa Barbara, where she raised awareness me in celebrating the retirement of Kathleen worked within the NAACP for a short time. Mr. and funds for STEM programs. It is my honor Lomako. I am proud to honor her work, ac- Course displayed a willingness to give back to to recognize Tracy who had given countless complishments, and significant community im- the community, to work, and asked for very lit- hours to educating the next generation in our pact. We thank her for her outstanding service tle in return. He spent all his life at Providence community. and wish her the best of luck in her future en- and was beloved by many. I ask all Members to join me today in hon- deavors. As chairman of the election commission, he oring an exceptional woman of California’s f would help with voter registration drives, going 24th Congressional District, Tracy Beard, for to local high schools, and MVSU to ensure her incredible service to her community. V-J DAY people understood the processes and volun- f teering to make sure everything was run HON. IN RECOGNITION OF KATHLEEN smoothly. He was able to offer a wealth of OF OKLAHOMA LOMAKO FOR A DISTINGUISHED knowledge to all those around him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CAREER WITH THE SOUTHEAST Mr. Course is survived by his wife of 43 Friday, September 4, 2020 years, Mrs. Linda Course of Greenwood; a MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERN- special niece, Jakayla Rayford of Greenwood; MENTS Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam six sisters, Marjorie Course of Houston, Speaker, I rise to honor the veterans of the Texas, Joyce Ann Course and Sandra Course, HON. First District of Oklahoma, who served in the both of Greenwood, Katie Course and Denise OF MICHIGAN Pacific Theater of the Second World War, in (Thad) Johnson, both of Jackson, and Gail IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remembrance of Victory over Japan Day, com- monly known as V-J Day. (Lucious) Lewis of Clinton; and two brothers, Friday, September 4, 2020 Ervin Course of Greenwood and Terrence Following the surrender of Japanese forces Course (Celdrick) of Carrollton. Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise on August 15, 1945, President Harry Truman Mrs. Course said that her husband lived by today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to proclaimed, ‘‘This is a victory of more than a simple sentiment that she feels personifies Kathleen Lomako as she celebrates her retire- arms alone. This is a victory of liberty over tyr- the message they wanted to share to the ment and recognize her many years of distin- anny.’’ The dark years of fighting had finally world: ‘‘Never lose faith or give up.’’ guished service with the Southeast Michigan come to an end, through the bravery and sac- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Council of Governments. Her contributions to rifice of a generation of Americans. me in honoring the life of Mr. Edward McCoy Michigan are worthy of commendation. As we stand here seventy-five years later, Course Jr., in which he was a faithful commu- Kathleen Lomako has dedicated much of their legacy reminds us of God’s grace, the nity leader, worker, and motivator. her professional career to working in various true meaning of honor, and the unimaginable positions at the Southeast Michigan Council of f blessing bestowed on each and every one of Governments (SEMCOG). She joined us to live in the United States of America. TRIBUTE TO TRACY BEARD—CALI- SEMCOG in 1979, and quickly became a pillar Today, I honor some of the bravest warriors FORNIA’S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL of the organization. Since 2014, Lomako has on the face of the earth—heroes who were WOMEN OF THE YEAR served as executive director, where she has willing to venture into unknown territories to overseen a staff of 66 and has led SEMCOG’s meet an uncertain fate, who weathered un- HON. SALUD O. CARBAJAL efforts to address a variety of multi-commu- imaginable circumstances. OF CALIFORNIA nity, regional issues such as transportation, When their nation called, men and women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES water quality, air quality, solid waste, land use, left their families, spouses, and children to go community and economic development, and to a foreign place stricken with war and sav- Friday, September 4, 2020 data analysis. Beyond SEMCOG, Lomako has agery, all because they knew the United Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, each also been president of the Metropolitan Affairs States of America was the last great hope on year, through the Women of the Year Award, Coalition (MAC), a nonprofit public/private earth. Those who served not only saved our my office extends special recognition to partnership dedicated to enhancing the eco- nation and our world from tyranny, but they women on the Central Coast who have made nomic vitality and quality of life in Southeast changed the course of history forever. a difference in our community. I would like to Michigan. As the news of the war ending spread recognize one outstanding Women of the Year Kathleen Lomako has held several other around the world, we can only now imagine Award recipient, Tracy Beard of Solvang, Cali- leadership positions and is known throughout the thrill of emotions that spread like fire fornia. the community as a passionate leader who ef- through country sides and city squares across Tracy Beard currently serves as Executive fects change. She was vice chair of the Michi- America. Millions of people took to the streets, Director of the Solvang Chamber of Com- gan Infrastructure Council, chair of the Execu- many of which were covered with blizzards of merce, the President of the Association of tive Director Council at the Association of Re- confetti, and citizens crowded into churches to

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