3, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1717 family exemplifies her strong work ethic and Paula, Palmer, Mary Beth; their AFS student, nesses cost nearly $100 billion in health care character, and I have no doubt she will exhibit of Frankfurt, Germany, Hannelore; eight costs each year in the United States.’’ the same dedication and character in all her grandchildren, Christopher, Quinn, Tyler, ‘‘Currently, on the federal level there are only civil penalties that can be enforced on future accomplishments. Marco, Nina and Nicholas, Spencer and smugglers in American Samoa pursuant to f Anneliese; two sisters, Eleanor and Norma, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act and sister-in-law, Delores. There is no doubt, (the PACT Act). The PACT Act only applies MAYOR TRISH KELLEY Barney left his community a much better place to internet and mail order cigarette smug- to live in and he will be missed. gling and it only imposes civil penalties HON. JOHN CAMPBELL f while the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking OF CALIFORNIA Act imposes criminal penalties.’’ LEGISLATIVE HISTORY ON HOUSE ‘‘As cigarette smuggling continues in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSAGE OF FALEOMAVAEGA’S American Samoa, the Stop Tobacco Smug- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 BILL TO COMBAT TOBACCO gling in the Territories Act of 2012 will help SMUGGLING IN AMERICAN local authorities combat the growing ciga- Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rette smuggling in our territory,’’ honor of Trish Kelley, Mayor of the City of SAMOA AND OTHER U.S. TERRI- Faleomavaega concluded. Mission Viejo, on her outstanding service to TORIES f our community and to congratulate Mayor Kelley on her retirement. HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA LAUREN EVANS Since taking office in 2002, Mayor Kelley OF AMERICAN SAMOA has been a leading advocate in preserving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER and enhancing public safety, transportation, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 OF COLORADO and quality of life of the Mission Viejo’s resi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Because of Mayor Kelley’s leadership, Mis- today to include, for historical purposes, in- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 sion Viejo has received recognition as the formation about a bill I introduced to com- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise safest city in California each year since she bat tobacco smuggling in American Samoa today to recognize and applaud Lauren Evans and other U.S. Territories. was first elected. for her outstanding service to business devel- She has implemented and advanced trans- [Press Release, June 14, 2012] opment and our community. portation and infrastructure programs that FALEOMAVAEGA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO Lauren is the President of Pinyon Environ- have lowered traffic collisions and enabled COMBAT TOBACCO SMUGGLING IN AMERICAN mental, Inc., a company dedicated to fair and SAMOA AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES safer travel for residents. ethical business practices since it was found- Furthermore, Mayor Kelley led efforts to es- Congressman Faleomavaega today an- ed 21 years ago. Lauren is committed to the nounced that he has introduced the Stop To- tablish the City as a Community of Character, bacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of advancement of the entire team and the busi- developing a youth education program that 2012 (H.R. 5934) to add American Samoa, the ness of engineering through mentoring of staff won national recognition for promising prac- Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and interns. Since 2009, Pinyon has been tices by the Character Education Partnership. and Guam to the current Contraband Ciga- honored as a Top 100 Woman-Owned busi- Mayor Kelley’s volunteerism, vision, and rette Trafficking Act which makes it illegal ness in Colorado by ColoradoBiz Magazine. commitment to excellence has created a to knowingly ship, transport, receive, pos- Lauren has an equally generous spirit out- sense of pride for the City of Mission Viejo as sess, sell, distribute, or purchase 10,000 or side of her business endeavors, and commits a premier city of Orange County. more contraband cigarettes that do not have herself to many community non-profit organi- a state or territorial tax stamp. Violators of I wish Mayor Kelley the very best in her re- the act will face fines and criminal penalties. zations. She serves on the Board of Directors tirement and I thank her for the extraordinary ‘‘This legislation will provide law enforce- for Socially Conscious Coffee and participates legacy she is leaving behind; a true inspiration ment an additional tool to combat tobacco with Denver Animal Shelter, Sweat Equity, for future generations. smuggling in American Samoa. According to Water for People and Greenhouse Scholars. f a 2011 Feasibility Study commissioned by Lauren’s work ethic and character shows her American Samoa Community Cancer Net- commitment to promoting the best interests of REMEMBERING PALMER J. work on a Cigarette Tax Stamp Program in all. ‘‘BARNEY’’ MACALI American Samoa, an estimated 5.8 million I extend my deepest congratulations to cigarettes were smuggled into American Samoa in 2010; this represents an estimated Lauren Evans for her well-deserved honor by HON. TIM RYAN revenue loss of over $724,000 to the American the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. OF OHIO Samoa government.’’ Faleomavaega said. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Furthermore, the study reported that cation and character in all her future accom- cigarettes are smuggled into American plishments. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Samoa by individual travelers, who do not f Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today declare cigarettes that are in excess of the to remember the life of Palmer J. ‘‘Barney’’ amount of tax-free cigarettes allowed for AIR FORCE CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. Macali, 93, who passed away Thursday, Nov. personal use (up to 200 per trip) and also by DUBOIS 20, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. boats that evade Customs inspections. Con- traband cigarettes are also obtained when a Barney devoted his life to his family and purchaser buys them at the Post Exchange HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON was an active member of his community. Bar- (PX) in Tafuna and sold to local merchants OF COLORADO ney served his country in the U.S. Air Force who in turn resell them to members of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as part of the 5th Air Depot Group. He was a public. The purchase of cigarettes at a PX is member of numerous organizations, and re- only legal when they are purchased for per- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 ceived multiple awards. Barney received the sonal consumption and not for resale.’’ Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Community Star from the Tribune Chronicle ‘‘Besides depriving American Samoa of honor of Air Force Captain William H. DuBois, for outstanding service in the community, due much needed tax revenues, cigarette smug- gling contributes to a growing health crisis whose life was tragically lost in support of Op- to his integral part in coordinating numerous on our island. There are many health risks eration Inherent Resolve on , fundraisers and other charitable events. From associated with cigarette smoking. Smoking 2014. the young age of 10, Barney began delivering causes many different types of cancer such Captain DuBois grew up in New Castle, Col- groceries after school, and for 80 years, he lung, pancreatic, bladder, kidney and throat orado, where he attended Rifle High School. committed himself to the business, his cus- cancer. Smoking also causes coronary heart After high school, he studied Aeronautical En- tomers, and employees. Barney was a dedi- disease and is a factor in sudden infant death gineering at the University of Colorado in cated family man and a valued citizen of syndrome (SIDS).’’ Boulder, later joining the United States Air According to the Centers for Disease Con- Northeast Ohio. trol and Prevention (CDC), ‘‘The adverse Force. Preceded in death by his parents and two health effects from cigarette smoking cause As a member of the 77th Fighter Squadron brothers, Armand and Gilbert Macali. Barney an estimated 443,000 deaths or nearly one of out of Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, is survived by his wife, Anne Macali, whom he every five deaths, each year in the United Captain DuBois was a specialist aviator in air- married Feb. 14, 1955; four children, Ralph, States. Additionally, tobacco related ill- to-ground attacks against enemy forces. On

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The strategic partnership between the Captain DuBois was only 30 years old and United States and Romania has greatly ad- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 recently married to his wife Ashley (Jones) vanced our common interests in promoting Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise DuBois. According to those who knew him, transatlantic and regional security and free today to recognize and applaud Lesley Dahl- there was rarely a moment when he didn’t market opportunities, and should continue to kemper for her outstanding service to edu- have a smile on his face, and his selfless and foster greater economic and cultural ex- cation and our community. encouraging personality was contagious to changes, trade and investment, and social anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. contacts. As the current Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Communications for the Col- The numbers of lives touched by this coura- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to orado Education Initiative, Lesley has an ex- geous young man are innumerable and the join me in celebrating Romania’s emplary passion for public education and has love and memories he shared with his friends Day and its 25th anniversary of independence made a huge impact in her field. Her experi- and family will live on through them. since the fall of communism. ence spans from the Jefferson County Board The death of Captain DuBois is an unfortu- f of Education to award-winning national report- nate reminder of the dangers our service men ing for National Public Radio. Lesley brings and women face every day as they defend our HONORING ROBERTS TREE FARM her experience in public policy, politics and country, as well as of the many sacrifices they journalism to support the Jefferson County make to protect our freedoms and way of life. HON. TODD C. YOUNG community. Captain DuBois served his country with great OF INDIANA pride and honor, doing what he had dreamed Outside of her professional experience, she of since he was a boy. He will be greatly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provides her time to many non-profits includ- missed by his family, friends and squadron. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 ing the Action Center, CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties and Colorado I Have A Dream Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, Indi- Captain William H. DuBois. His dedication to Foundation. Lesley’s leadership has impacted ana’s economic engine is driven by Hoosier Jefferson County for the better. our country, and the way he selflessly lived his innovation and entrepreneurship. Our state’s I extend my deepest congratulations to Les- life, serve as an inspiration to a grateful na- small businesses are a source of pride for ley Dahlkemper for her well-deserved honor tion, as well as to the State of Colorado. towns and cities across the state for the high by the West Chamber serving Jefferson Coun- f quality goods and services they provide and ty. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same the jobs they support. One such small busi- dedication and character in all her future ac- RECOGNIZING ROMANIA’S GREAT ness is the Roberts Tree Farm. UNION DAY AND ITS 25TH ANNI- complishments. Each year, Americans look forward to VERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE Christmastime as a season that brings back memories of family and long-held traditions, as f HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER well as offering the promise of creating new RECOGNIZING JIM ADAMS OF OHIO memories with our loved ones. The look and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES smell of a freshly-cut pine tree is something I and others will always associate with the holi- HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ Wednesday, December 3, 2014 day season. Every year, hundreds of families OF CALIFORNIA Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, as President of around the state rely on Roberts Tree Farm of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Par- Seymour, Indiana to help keep these traditions liamentary Assembly and co-Chairman Con- alive. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 gressional Romania Caucus, I congratulate Located on 25 acres owned by the same ´ Romania on its Great Union Day, celebrating family since 1852, Roberts Tree Farm has Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. the anniversary of its unification on December been in operation for four decades. Working Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 1, 1918, and its 25th anniversary of independ- out of an authentic log cabin that originally career of Jim Adams. Mr. Adams serves as ence following the fall of communism. housed Roberts Grocery Store, Jerry and the Orange County Council Representative for Romania is a stalwart U.S. and NATO ally. Libby Roberts offer services that keep cus- the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building Romania and the United States work closely tomers coming back year after year. and Construction Trades Council. A longtime together to confront a host of global chal- Jerry oversees the planting and mainte- resident of Anaheim, Mr. Adams has worked lenges, including through our joint efforts to nance of thousands of trees throughout the tirelessly to increase work opportunities for bolster regional defense, halt nuclear prolifera- year, taking special care to ensure that they local union members. He has represented the tion, and increase energy security. For exam- grow to become full and healthy. During the Council in negotiations with corporate entities, ple, the Permanent Forward Operating Site at farm’s business hours on Fridays, Saturdays local governments, schools and college Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base not only enables and Sundays starting in late November, the boards, and politicians to ensure workers and a vital U.S. forward presence in the region, but Roberts provide much more than just rows of their families have a shot at achieving the also provides essential opportunities for joint mature trees to choose from. Customers are American dream. training with NATO allies. With the signing of driven around the grounds on a wagon, pro- Originally from Cameron, Oklahoma, Mr. the U.S.-Romania Ballistic Missile Defense vided help in cutting and loading their favorite Adams came to Los Angeles on a Greyhound Agreement in September 2011, Romania es- tree, and even get to enjoy Libby’s home- bus in 1959 and entered the floor covering tablished itself as a key strategic partner in made cookies along with a cup of hot choco- trade. He joined Local 1247 in 1962 and was NATO’s emerging missile defense capabilities late or apple cider. initiated in 1963. Since then, Mr. Adams has effort. The Missile Defense Interceptor site at Family-owned small businesses are the worked hard to help the Trades turn jobs and Deveselu Air Base near the Bulgarian border backbone of Indiana’s economy. However, keep a prevailing wage. will provide missile defense protection to our Roberts Tree Farm is about more than just After 50 years as a loyal union member, Mr. allies in Europe and the Middle East. dollars-and-cents: They have helped make the Adams is set to retire at the end of this year. Tragically, ongoing events in Ukraine are holidays special for one generation after an- His retirement is a great loss to the community unsettling the region and testing the trans- other. I wish the Roberts family—along with all and the California Trades. I thank him for his atlantic alliance. As you know, Russia seeks the other holiday themed Hoosier small busi- service to my constituents and my union col- to once again destabilize much of Eastern Eu- nesses—all the best, and most importantly, a leagues and wish him and his family the best rope and restore influence over territories lost Merry Christmas! as he enters this new chapter in his life.

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