May 20, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E785 towards the region over the next half century, Project.’’ As President Ronald Reagan said, each other in all labor, to minister to each culminating in European Jewry’s attempts to ‘‘Freedom is never more than one generation other in all sorrow, to share with each other in flee Hitler in the 1930s. away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our all gladness, to be one with each other in the After World War II, the desire for a Jewish children in the bloodstream. It must be fought silent unspoken memories?’’ state became even stronger and world wide for, protected, and handed on for them to do It is with great excitement and anticipation support for Zionism grew as the truth of the the same, or one day we will spend our sun- that both families share in the happiness of Holocaust was revealed in all its horror. On set years telling our children and our children’s this union. Their commitment to each other is May 14, 1948, the Jewish Agency declared children what it was once like in the United one to be celebrated and commended and the creation of the State of Israel. States where men were free.’’ I thank them for one in which I offer my congratulations and Conflicts with the countries surrounding learning about the patriotic service of our dedi- wish them well as they begin their new life to- Israel meant that Israel was not the safe cated veterans who sacrificed so much so we gether. haven the Jewish people had envisioned. could live free. We are forever indebted to f Nonetheless, and despite the dangers, Israel them. has thrived as an oasis of idealism, techno- To each member of the Congressional RECOGNIZING THE ASIAN BUSI- logical wonder, and democracy in the midst of Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making NESS DIVISION OF THE GRAND the desert. Strong support for Israel is a core this year and this group a success. You are PRAIRIE, CHAMBER OF national security interest of the , the voices of the future and know I am very COMMERCE as well as an expression of the decades-long proud of you. God bless you and God bless alliance between our two nations. America. I salute you. HON. I ask all Members to join me in commemo- Amit Banerjee, Andre Bergstein, Connor OF TEXAS rating the 66th anniversary of Israel’s Inde- Bresnahan, Julia Bristol, Richard Chen, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pendence. Bridget Colliton, John Copley, Brock Crawford, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 f Mark Douglass, Alicia D’Souza, William Elliott, Audrey Fisher, Rakshana Govindarajan, Mr. BARTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING THE GRADUATES OF Aayush Goyal, Grace Han, Katheryn Hawley, recognize the newly formed Asian Business THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- Brent He, Lauren Hebig, Sarah Hossain, Syd- Division of the Grand Prairie, Texas Chamber VISORY COUNCIL ney House, Spencer Humphrey. of Commerce. I was honored to speak at this MacKenzie Jenkins, Thomas Kim, Justin unique group’s first meeting on May 13, 2014. HON. SAM JOHNSON Kong, Candice Lee, Paul Lim, Connor Mad- The Asian population is the fastest growing OF TEXAS den, Daniel Madden, Soumya Mandava, Hollis community in this already diverse city. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meachum, Anthony Niedzielski, Jacob Przada, Chamber’s new division will focus on reaching out to this demographic to make sure they Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Regan Railey, Jason Randoing, Sam Schell, Ryan Snitzer, Connor Spencer, Anjali have the tools and resources to build a strong Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Sridharan, Brennan Stewart, Makenzie Stuard, business community in Grand Prairie. I rise today to ask my fellow colleagues to join William Su, Jessica Todd, Amelia Trotter, It is based in a complex known as Asia me in congratulating the 2013–2014 Congres- Simic Tuan, Victoria Van de Kop, Faith Wada, Time Square. The shopping development is sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 53 Andrew Wicker. already home to dozens of Asian busi- students from public, private, and home f nesses—with plans to add dozens more. schools in grades 9 through 12 made their The Asian Business Division plans to drive voices heard and made a difference in their CONRATULATING MEGAN economic growth in the city by continuing to community, their country and their Congress. MAUREEN KORCZYNSKI AND lure businesses and jobs to the area, taking a These students volunteered their time, effort, KEVIN P. GOW, JR. ON THEIR strategic approach to building the groups’ and talent to inform me about the important MARRIAGE brand, improving the overall value of the issues facing their generation. Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce in the Each year, the students in CYAC exceed HON. MIKE QUIGLEY area, and creating a dynamic business devel- my expectations ten-fold. They share innova- OF ILLINOIS opment plan that assists a diverse employer tive, inspiring, and impacting ideas on how to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES base. build a better America now and in the future. This unique partnership wouldn’t be possible Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Their impressive and diverse credentials without the hard work of countless people, in- speak for themselves. Participating in student Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, my esteemed cluding leadership of the Chamber of Com- government, community service, honor soci- colleagues, please join me in recognizing merce and the Loh Family (which owns and eties, athletics, fine arts, and language clubs Megan Maureen Korczynski and Kevin P. operates Asia Times Square). exemplifies their educational excellence and Gow, Jr. as they celebrate their devotion to I am confident that this new relationship will steadfast commitment to our community. each other and to their future together. benefit everyone in the area and ensure that Over the past year, we met twice to discuss They are to celebrate their commitment to it competes successfully for new businesses, the most current issues of the day, such as each other on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at new jobs and only makes Grand Prairie a the national debt, balancing the budget, and Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church in Delavan, more attractive place to live, work, play and tax reform. But let me tell you, these students Wisconsin. raise a family. have done much more than just attend meet- Megan Maureen has been living and work- f ings. They have filled out surveys, done ing in Chicago receiving her Bachelor degree homework on current events, and engaged in of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Chi- CHARLENE FARRELL—HOSPICE OF policy conversations impacting their future. cago International Academy of Design and HUNTINGTON RETIREMENT More specifically, they have interacted with Technology while her fiance´, Kevin P. Gow, community leaders, such as John Jr. has also been living and working in Chi- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II Schomburger, First Assistant District Attorney cago receiving his Master’s Degree from OF WEST VIRGINIA for Collin County, who discussed his work at DePaul University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Veterans court. They also toured the Collin The union of these two individuals, Megan County Threat Fusion Center with Kelly Stone, Maureen Korczynski, daughter of Edwin J., Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Director of Homeland Security for Collin Coun- Major, /CAP, and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, tonight, Hospice ty to learn how to respond to a terrorist attack Diane M., mother of 5 daughters and a teach- of Huntington will honor one of its long time and how the Department of Homeland Secu- er of special education for 25 years; and Kevin stalwarts and earliest leaders. This great orga- rity and Department of Justice work together P. Gow, Jr. son of Kevin Gow, Sr. Captain nization is distinguished by the respect and to prevent them in the first place. USMC and the late Lynne Dwight Gow, moth- gratitude of the larger community it so ably, Lastly, to ensure that the blessing of free- er of 3 and nursing advisor for Met Life Long and with so much empathy, serves so faith- dom is passed from one generation to the Term Care. fully. One daughter, whose father had been a next, the members of the CYAC spent time As George Elliot once said, ‘‘What greater hospice patient, wrote with her ‘‘sincere and interviewing a veteran and documenting their thing is there for two human souls that to feel heartfelt appreciation’’ about the ‘‘graceful care experience for the ‘‘Preserving History that they are joined together to strengthen and gentle mercy shown to my father in his

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