May 14, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E585 and wrongful death litigation. Today, his busi- to the region and beyond, each of them is HONORING THE LIFE OF ness consists of six locations, three in Indiana worthy of the highest praise. MARGARITA LO´ PEZ PRENTICE and three in Illinois. The Kenneth Allen Law f Group tirelessly seeks out cases that can GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY HON. bring about true change in society. Mr. Allen OF WASHINGTON also gives much of his time and support to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES various charitable endeavors, including the HON. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Lake Area United Way and the Boys and Girls OF NEVADA Clubs of Northwest Indiana. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, Benito Gamba is the founder and owner of I rise to honor the life and accomplishments of Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Gamba Ristorante, located in Merrillville, Indi- Washington State Senator Margarita Lo´pez ana. Benito was born in Altomonte, Italy, and Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speaker, I rise Prentice, who will be remembered for her moved to the United States in 1977. After today in honor and commemoration of the dedication to public service. working in several established restaurants, Mr. many victims and survivors of gun violence I had the pleasure of serving with Ms. Lo´pez Gamba opened his own place, Cafe´ Venezia, and to commemorate National Gun Violence Prentice in the Washington State Legislature, in 1988. In 2001, he then opened the Venezia Awareness Day in Nevada’s Third Congres- where she was the first Latina elected as a Bar and Grill, which was followed by the open- sional District. Washington State Senator. After first being ing of his current establishment, Gamba On average, 100 Americans are killed by elected in 1988, she served as a public official Ristorante, in 2006. At this time in his life, Be- gun violence every day and nearly 13,000 gun in the Washington State House of Representa- nito is focused on providing good jobs and homicides occur each year. Americans are 25 tives for four years, and then in the Wash- continuing to share his love of food with the times more likely to be killed with guns than ington Senate, for 27 years. Before her retire- people of Northwest Indiana and beyond. people in other high-income countries. ment in 2013, Ms. Lo´pez Prentice served as Ron McColly, a Gary native, is the owner of Support for the Second Amendment rights the Senate Pro Tempore, and as Chairwoman McColly Real Estate, the largest residential of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with of various committees. She was known for her real estate company in Northwest Indiana. keeping guns away from people with dan- caring manner, her mentorship, and her ability Throughout the years, Mr. McColly continued gerous histories, and protecting the public’s to forge bipartisan partnerships. Ms. Lo´pez to build his business, and he has been im- safety in the communities they serve. Prentice’s many contributions to the State mensely successful due to his outstanding Representatives and law enforcement offi- Legislature earned her the distinction of Legis- leadership skills and determination. Today, cers know their communities best, are the lator of the Year in 2006 from several organi- McColly Real Estate consists of twenty-three most familiar with local criminal activity and zations, including the Washington Health Care real estate offices throughout the region. The how to address it, and are best positioned to Association and the Washington State Labor McColly Company includes: Community Title, understand how to keep their citizens safe. Council. McColly Bennett Commercial, McColly Insur- In January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a teen- Ms. Lo´pez Prentice was dedicated to ance, McColly Auctions, and the McColly ager who marched in President Obama’s sec- bettering the lives of others. Her career in School of Real Estate. Ron has continuously ond inaugural parade and was tragically shot nursing and her passion for women’s health, given back to the community through chari- and killed just weeks later, should be now LGBTQ rights, veterans’ benefits, and migrant table support for numerous organizations, in- celebrating her 22nd birthday. To honor workers’ rights, demonstrate her commitment cluding the Methodist Hospitals Foundation Hadiya—and the 100 Americans whose lives to helping others. During her 30-year career and the Crown Point YMCA, among many oth- are cut short and the countless survivors who as a nurse and nurse administrator, Ms. Lo´pez ers. are injured by shootings every day—a national Prentice was active in the Washington State David Van Eekeren is the President and coalition of organizations has designated June Nurses Association, where she ultimately be- Chief Executive Officer of Land O’Frost, a 7, 2019, the first Friday in June, as the 5th came vice president of the association. Ms. processed deli meat company that is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Lo´pez Prentice spent countless hours giving headquartered in Munster, Indiana. David is The idea was inspired by a group of back to the Renton community through her the third generation of his family to run the Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates service for the Renton Historical Society and business. Land O’Frost is currently the third to commemorate her life by wearing orange; the Renton Area Youth Services, as well as largest producer of processed deli meats in they chose this orange for two reasons: hunt- on the Renton School Board. the United States and has plants in Illinois, ers wear orange to announce themselves to Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness Kentucky, and Arkansas. Under Mr. Van other hunters when out in the woods and or- that I offer my condolences to the family and Eekeren’s leadership the company continues ange symbolizes the value of human life. friends of Senator Margarita Lo´pez Prentice. I to grow and is focused on adding new and in- Anyone can join this campaign by pledging am confident that her love of public service novative products. David gives back to his to Wear Orange on June 7th, the first Friday will continue to inspire Washington State Leg- community in many ways, especially through in June in 2019, to help raise awareness islators for years to come. his support for the Juvenile Diabetes Founda- about gun violence and honor the lives of gun f tion and his service as a trustee for the Illinois violence victims and survivors. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Institute of Technology. We renew our commitment to reduce gun The recipient of the Enterprise of the Year violence and pledge to do all we can to keep Award is U.S. Steel for recently pledging two firearms out of the wrong hands, and encour- HON. PETE OLSON billion dollars to a company-wide asset revital- age responsible gun ownership to help keep OF TEXAS ization program. A large part of the revitaliza- our children safe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion program is allocated for Gary Works, I encourage all citizens to support their local Tuesday, May 14, 2019 which is the largest integrated steel mill in communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic ef- Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, due to flood- North America and stretches for seven miles fects of gun violence and to honor and value ing and severe weather in my district this along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Gary human lives. week, I was unable to vote on May 10 and the Works currently employs more than 3,800 f prior day. Had I been present, I would have people, providing good jobs for hard-working voted yea on rollcall No. 200. families throughout the region. The revitaliza- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion program will ensure that the company is f able to continue building the economy in Gary HON. HONORING THE LIFE AND HEROIC and Northwest Indiana for many years to OF FLORIDA ACTIONS OF RILEY HOWELL come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other Tuesday, May 14, 2019 HON. RICHARD HUDSON distinguished colleagues to join me in com- OF NORTH CAROLINA mending these dedicated leaders and organi- Mr. WALTZ. Madam Speaker, I unintention- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zations upon their induction into the Northwest ally missed an amendment vote due to con- Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame. versation with other members. Had I been Tuesday, May 14, 2019 They are truly deserving of this honor, and for present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today their exceptional leadership and commitment No. 191. to honor and recognize the life and actions of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:25 May 15, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MY8.004 E14MYPT1 E586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2019 Riley Howell, a true hero who sacrificed him- suring that the monuments and headstones of we are seeing more and more extreme weath- self to save countless lives on May 1st at civil war veterans do not fall into disrepair and er events devastate our communities. How- UNC Charlotte. are maintained for future generations to see ever, one of the success stories that we’ve Riley was a 21-year-old student who had and reflect on. They also maintain an impres- seen in our efforts to combat climate change just transferred to UNC Charlotte last fall after sive collection of U.S. flags used by the mili- is the growth in renewable energy, particularly studying at Asheville-Buncombe Technical tary as far back as the War of 1812. among wind and solar energy. Community College. When a former student The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil Today Representative DARIN LAHOOD and I began shooting in his classroom, Riley was War do us all a great service by preserving are introducing the Renewable Energy Trans- the first to ignore the danger and charge to- the memory and physical reminders of our his- ferability Act to increase the deployment of re- wards the gunman. Despite being shot three tory for future generations. On behalf of New newable energy resources by making them times, he still tackled the shooter with enough York’s 21st Congressional District, I want to transferable. This bipartisan legislation allows force to knock him off his feet. Riley’s actions thank them for 136 years of dedicated public any entity involved in a renewable energy prevented the shooter from reloading and al- service. project to make a transfer after the due date lowed campus police to intervene before any f of return (including extensions) of the Produc- more damage could be done. However, Ril- tion Tax Credit and the Investment Tax Credit ey’s courageous actions came at a dire cost— INTRODUCTION OF THE BANNING on a limited basis. he passed away from his wounds. SMOKING ON AMTRAK ACT OF 2019 These two tax credits are some of the most Since Riley’s passing, I have read story successful renewable energy policies on the after story that speak to Riley’s ingenuity, kind HON. books, yet they have been hampered by re- heart, love of Star Wars, and upstanding char- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA quiring their beneficiaries to enter into complex acter. When folks heard about his heroic ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tax arrangements. Transferability will allow tions, they said it sounded exactly like what these credits to reach a wider base of inves- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Riley would do to help someone in need or tors, expanding the deployment of renewable protect those who couldn’t protect themselves. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- energy and lowering carbon emissions for I’m as much in awe of Riley’s actions as I am troduce the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act consumers. devastated that such carnage could happen at of 2019. My bill would simply codify Amtrak’s At a time of unprecedented climatic changes a place that made such a lasting impact on internal policy prohibiting smoking, including of and public calls for action, Congress must act. my life. electronic cigarettes, on its trains. This bill is While this legislation can only play part of a As a proud UNC Charlotte alumnus, my modeled on a bill I got enacted as part of the role in helping address the climate crisis, it thoughts and prayers are with Riley’s parents, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115– takes an important step in assisting a key in- Thomas Howell and Natalie Henry-Howell, his 254) that clarified that the smoking ban on air- dustry. I look forward to working with my col- eight younger siblings, and all who loved him. planes includes electronic cigarettes. leagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the As a father, I cannot imagine the depth of their Although Amtrak implemented its own inter- Renewable Energy Transferability Act into law. grief and I offer my deepest condolences. nal policy banning smoking on its trains in f I know I speak for the entire community 1993, that policy could always be repealed, when I say, Riley will always be remembered though Amtrak has not indicated it would do HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DOUG for his heroic and selfless actions and I will do so. My bill would make the ban a matter of JEFFE everything in my power to honor his memory federal law and put Congress on the record in and sacrifice. support of protecting people from secondhand HON. Madam Speaker, please join me today in smoke. OF CALIFORNIA commemorating the life of Riley Howell and Smoking bans have been a critical tool in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protecting people from the effects of second- his heroic actions. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 f hand smoke, known to increase the risk for serious cardiovascular and respiratory dis- Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speak- HONORING THE DEPARTMENT OF eases like coronary heart disease, lung cancer er, I rise to celebrate the life of Mr. Doug NEW YORK OF THE SONS OF and emphysema, among others. The World Jeffe. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Doug UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL Health Organization (WHO) considers the to- was both a prominent figure in California poli- WAR ON THEIR 136TH ANNUAL bacco epidemic to be one of the biggest public tics and an invaluable member of our commu- NEW YORK DEPARTMENT EN- health threats in the world, killing more than nity. It was an honor for me to have known CAMPMENT seven million people a year. While more than Mr. Jeffe, and I am incredibly sad he is no six million of those deaths are the result of di- longer with us. HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK rect tobacco use, around 890,000 non-smok- For over two decades, Doug was the aide OF NEW YORK ers exposed to secondhand smoke are also and prote´ge´ of California State Assembly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES killed every year. Speaker Jesse M. Unruh. He later put this ex- Under my bill, smoking would be banned on perience to work as a campaign manager, pol- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Amtrak trains in the same manner as airline icy advocate, and writer. In 1995, Doug found- Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise travel. According to the WHO, there is no safe ed Issues Management Network, a firm that today to honor The Department of New York level of exposure to secondhand tobacco specializes in message engineering and ballot of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War smoke. Even short-term exposure can poten- measure campaigns. Doug used his policy ex- as they gather for their 136th annual encamp- tially increase the risk of heart attacks. perience and campaign skills to promote ment. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this measures that would help others: for example, The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil legislation. in 2002, Doug led a successful ballot measure War is a fraternal organization founded nation- f campaign that secured funds to save and sup- ally in 1881. Their mission is to preserve the port trauma centers in Los Angeles County. history and legacy of those who fought and INTRODUCTION OF THE RENEW- No matter what he was working on, Doug’s worked and died to preserve the Union. Its ABLE ENERGY TRANSFER- colleagues always noted his unflagging good members are all descendants of soldiers, sail- ABILITY ACT humor and genial nature, an attitude that gar- ors, marines and revenue cutter service mem- nered him many friends over the years. bers who served honorably during the war. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER In addition to his work as a political profes- The New York Department was founded two OF sional, Doug was also the president of the years after the national organization in 1883. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Directors of L.A. Theatre Works and Since that time, they have met annually in an served on the board of the Venice Family Clin- encampment to conduct business, plan future Tuesday, May 14, 2019 ic, two important community institutions in our volunteer activities and elect leaders. This his- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, the region. He also contributed to the political blog toric organization has been dedicated to pre- climate crisis we face is one of the most im- Fox & Hounds Daily and lectured on political serving the memory and legacy of those who portant challenges of our time. There has communications at the University of Southern bravely served for generations. They have vol- been a lot of alarming news—the last four California and the University of California, Los unteered their time at historical cemeteries en- years were the hottest years on record, and Angeles.

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