E766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 23, 2016 community. Police work and defending the in- The Dolby’s generous philanthropic con- College, located in Lincoln, . For more nocent was in his blood. TJ even had a tattoo tributions have benefited science and medi- than 150 years, this school has uniquely that read, ‘‘Blessed are the peacekeepers’’, a cine for decades. They supported the Stem equipped students with the tools necessary to constant reminder of his daily work. TJ was a Cell Initiative and the California Institute for realize their full potential and achieve their hero in the truest sense, bravely giving his life Regenerative Medicine leading to a seed grant dreams. to serve and protect his community. at UCSF for the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Re- In 1853, commissioners began searching for TJ leaves behind his wife, Jessica, and their generation Medicine Building. They founded a new location for the university. It became two children, Braden and Blaiklyn. Additionally, the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at Cali- evident that the best place would be Lincoln, I want to take this time to thank all of our law fornia Pacific Medical Center under the direc- Illinois, the first city in the United States to be enforcement officers in Georgia’s Eighth Con- torship of Dr. Catherine Madison. They in- named after Abraham Lincoln before his presi- gressional District for your service. You are creased funding of Alzheimer’s research at dency. On February 12, 1865, President Lin- true public servants, and our communities can UCSF, Stanford, the Buck Institute, the Glad- coln’s last living birthday, construction of the rest a little bit easier each night knowing you stone Institute and the Salk Institute. They first college building began. are protecting us. Thank you, TJ, and God funded the Zenith Society of the Alzheimer’s Today, students from all over the country at- Bless. Association which works on raising aware- tend Lincoln College to benefit from the institu- f ness. tion’s leadership-style teaching and various More recently, Dagmar provided funding of degree programs. This year, 273 students HONORING DAGMAR DOLBY new faculty positions at the UCSF Department graduated from the college and have become of Psychology. In collaboration with her son, proud Lynx alumni. These students had the HON. David, and daughter-in-law, Natasha, she is honor of welcoming Mr. Hal Holbrook as the OF CALIFORNIA engaged in increasing funding for the em- commencement speaker and honorary degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES powerment of women and girls. recipient at their commencement this year. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Holbrook is known for his Emmy Award win- Monday, May 23, 2016 atives to rise with me to recognize the tremen- ning portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the TV Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor dous achievements and contributions that miniseries, Carl Sandburg’s Lincoln. Dagmar Dolby, an exceptional philanthropist Dagmar Dolby has made to society and the I am humbled to represent such an out- and tireless advocate for social justice, health well-being of others. Her altruism and fearless- institution with a faculty that prepares and the arts. She is being recognized for her ness when taking on difficult and controversial each student to become a leader in our soci- contributions and commitment to our commu- issues demonstrate her leadership and deter- ety. Lincoln College has upheld President Lin- nity by the Junior League of San Francisco. I mination to make the world a better place. In coln’s virtue of learning and self-improvement am very proud to call Dagmar a close friend. San Francisco where philanthropy is wide- with each graduating class. I applaud the insti- Dagmar did not grow up in a culture where spread no one comes close to Dagmar’s gen- tution’s service to our community as they edu- volunteering was commonplace. She grew up erosity. cate those who will assume roles of leader- in Frankfurt, Germany, lived in India for a year f ship, responsibility, and service in our society. and then spent ten years in London before IN HONOR OF LOREN C. AND Congratulations to all 2016 graduates from she and her late husband moved to San Fran- ELOUISE COLLINS SUTTON’S Lincoln College. cisco where she deeply immersed herself in 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY volunteer work for a long list of auxiliaries and f boards, starting with her son’s school. She HON. MIKE ROGERS served on the Town School Board of Trustees HONORING DR. STEVEN OF ALABAMA & Parents’ Association for nine years and the VANAUSDLE ON HIS RETIRE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES San Francisco School Volunteers Advisory MENT AS PRESIDENT OF WALLA Council for twelve years. Monday, May 23, 2016 WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE In 1986 she joined the Board of Directors Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I for the Northern California Chapter of Achieve- ask for the House’s attention to recognize the ment Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS), 60th wedding anniversary of Loren C. and HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS a group of women who have raised more than Elouise Collins Sutton. OF WASHINGTON $90 million for graduate students in science, The Suttons met at Southeastern Bible Col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology and medicine across the country. lege in September of 1953 and were married Monday, May 23, 2016 From 1990 through 1992, Dagmar was the in Birmingham, Alabama on June 8, 1956. President of the Board. At the same time, she Loren and Elouise have been blessed with Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, served on the board of San Francisco Univer- four children: Lorna Sutton Roberts and her I rise to honor Dr. Steven VanAusdle on his sity High School and later as the Parent Trust- husband Dr. Don Roberts, Elizabeth Anne retirement as President of Walla Walla Com- ee at Cate School in Carpinteria. Sutton, Timothy J. Sutton and his wife Glenda munity College. Dagmar also has a passion for the arts. She Houston Sutton and Dr. John Robert Sutton Mr. Speaker, Dr. Steven VanAusdle, who is volunteered her time and boundless energy on and two grandchildren: Dr. Michael Roberts retiring at the end of this academic year, has the boards of the Fine Arts Museum of San and his wife Nicole Dunn Roberts, and Allyson served Walla Walla Community College for 45 Francisco and the American Conservatory Roberts Schnarr and her husband Brian years, 31 of those as President. During his Theatre. Schnarr. Additional blessings include their four highly successful tenure, Dr. VanAusdle has In the mid-90s, Dagmar founded the San great-grandchildren: Austin and Luke Roberts positioned Walla Walla as one of the top com- Francisco Power of Choice Luncheon for and Livi Elise and Charli Delilah Schnarr. munity colleges in the nation. NARAL Pro-Choice America on whose board The Suttons have served in the ministry for As President, he has established a culture she has served for 16 years. Dagmar redou- 58 years. that fosters innovation and entrepreneurialism bled her efforts towards finding a cure for Alz- Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing on the campuses and in the communities heimer’s disease when her late husband, Ray the 60th wedding anniversary of Loren and served by the college. Dr. VanAusdle has de- Dolby, started showing symptoms of the dis- Elouise. veloped programs that meet the unique needs ease in 2011. Tragically, he passed away in f of Walla Walla’s students, developing young 2013. COMMEMORATING THE 2016 GRAD- men and women who have achieved and suc- Ray Dolby, the inventor and founder of UATING CLASS OF LINCOLN COL- ceeded to the benefit of communities through- Dolby Laboratories, was joined by his wife in LEGE out Eastern Washington. His vision and ac- many philanthropic efforts. After graduating tions have helped a rural region experiencing from the University of Heidelberg in 1966, economic decline transform itself into a di- Dagmar worked as a public relations specialist HON. DARIN LaHOOD verse regional economy highlighted by a thriv- OF ILLINOIS at Dolby Laboratories and a translator in Ger- ing wine industry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man, English and French. They have two President VanAusdle has focused on stu- sons, Tom and David. Dagmar is now the Monday, May 23, 2016 dent success and championed practices that President of the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Fam- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would increase participation, retention, and comple- ily Fund. like to honor a remarkable institution, Lincoln tion rates, especially for at-risk students. Walla

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Monday, May 23, 2016 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States The White House named Dr. VanAusdle a Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Congress, I am proud to celebrate Pastor Gor- Champion of Change in 2011, recognizing his recognize First Colony SynchroStar’s Abby don Godfrey, Jr. for his twenty-five years of contribution to advance stronger communities Remmers, who was named to the 13–15 U.S. dedicated service. I know that this important and a stronger nation. Dr. VanAusdle was pre- National Swim Team 2. milestone is only the first of many to come. My sented with the Washington State University Abby Remmers competed against the top wife Vicki and I wish him, his wife June; their Alumni Association Alumni Achievement 30 athletes ages 13 through 15. Remmers children, Becky Meredith and her husband Award in 2010, honoring his legacy of out- outperformed them all, and earned-a spot on Keith, Greg and his wife Brittany, and Bobby standing leadership and dedication to higher the National Team. The final phase of the and his wife Aly; and their six grandchildren, education. Dr. VanAusdle has served as a competition took place in Mesa, Arizona. all the best for continued success. May the member of the Council on Competitiveness, Remmers will spend her summer training in Spirit of the Lord continue to bless Pastor was appointed vice chair of the Washington both Riverside and Moraga, California and will Godfrey, his family and the congregation of State Economic Development Commission by represent the United States in early Sep- Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Governor Christine Gregoire, represented tember at the Pan-American Championships in f Washington State on the Pacific Power Re- San Juan, Puerto Rico. gional Advisory Board, and served on the Port On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- LUTHERAN SOUTH ACADEMY of Walla Walla Economic Development Advi- sional District of Texas, I would like to con- BAND WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP sory Committee. gratulate Abby Remmers for earning a spot on Mr. Speaker, Dr. VanAusdle has trans- the 13 through 15 U.S. National Team. She is HON. PETE OLSON formed the lives of the students with whom he making Sugar Land proud and we look for- OF TEXAS has come into contact over his more than four ward to seeing her represent both our district IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decades as Walla Walla Community College. and country this upcoming September. He has had an immeasurably positive impact Monday, May 23, 2016 f on the College, its students, and communities Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to around Eastern Washington. I commend him RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION congratulate The Lutheran South Academy on his more than forty years of academic ex- AND SERVICE OF PASTOR GOR- band in Houston for winning the state cham- cellence at Walla Walla Community College DON GODFREY, JR. ON THE OC- pionship. and wish him and his family health and happi- CASION OF HIS TWENTY–FIFTH The Lutheran South Academy band made ness in their future endeavors. ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF school history by winning the state champion- f MARCUS POINTE BAPTIST ship for the first time. The band competed in CHURCH IN PENSACOLA, FLOR- the Texas Association of Private and Parochial IN HONOR OF THE HUMANITARIAN IDA EFFORTS OF KIMSE YOK MU Schools Large Ensemble contest, and was (‘‘KYM’’) awarded superior ratings along with the state HON. JEFF MILLER Sweepstakes Award. In addition, the school’s OF FLORIDA jazz ensemble was also awarded an excellent HON. PAUL A. GOSAR score at the competition. OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, May 23, 2016 sional District of Texas, congratulations again Monday, May 23, 2016 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on be- to The Lutheran South Academy band for win- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- half of the , it is an ning their first ever state championship. We knowledge Kimse Yok Mu (‘‘KYM’’). The KYM honor for me to rise today to recognize Pastor look forward to hearing more beautiful music is a Turkish-based international, non-profit hu- Gordon Godfrey, Jr. for his twenty-five years from these young musicians and wish them manitarian aid and development organization of service as pastor of Marcus Pointe Baptist success in their future endeavors. that provides humanitarian relief in more than Church in Pensacola, Florida. f 113 countries. It has enlisted the help of over Pastor Godfrey was called by the grace of 180,000 volunteers assisting its operations God from his full-time ministry in Panama City, HONORING MS. TONI MOMBERGER around the globe. Florida to Fundamental Baptist Church in Pen- The KYM has achieved United Nations sacola, Florida in 1991. By the time Pastor HON. ECOSOC Special Consultative Status as an Godfrey arrived, Fundamental Baptist Church OF CALIFORNIA international charity. It has been recognized had undergone multiple leadership changes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and experienced great discouragement. The for providing aid in the form of social services, Monday, May 23, 2016 medical services, housing, disaster relief, and congregation needed a new direction and a emergency response. It monitors disasters renewed sense of hope. Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to through a sophisticated operations center and Pastor Godfrey was thriving at his church in recognize Toni Momberger, a dedicated is able to quickly respond to natural disasters. Panama City when he was contacted by Fun- former editor and journalist who recently re- Much like the American Red Cross, it provides damental’s deacon board. He felt the will of tired from our local paper, the Redlands Daily timely response and recovery efforts as well God to move and lead Fundamental Baptist Facts in Redlands, California, after a sterling as disaster relief throughout much of the Church to a brighter future. The year he ar- career. Ms. Momberger has been a staple in world. rived, the Church was transformed. The the Inland Empire community as an advocate It has been reported that several million church moved to their current location and for civic engagement, accountability and trans- people have been helped by KYM. Their ef- changed its name to Marcus Pointe Baptist parency in San Bernardino County. forts include aid in the form of 1,622 fresh Church. Ever since, Pastor Godfrey has dem- In 2011, Ms. Momberger was named editor water drinking wells in 17 African countries onstrated his extraordinary faith by delivering of the Redlands Daily Facts and was soon which provide clean water to more than a mil- his inspirational preaching, and has brought after recognized for her efforts when she was lion people. The KYM has helped orphans people a fresh understanding of God’s Word awarded Journalist of the Year by Digital First worldwide and renovated numerous orphan- while challenging them to dedicate themselves Media. Her ability to engage the Redlands ages to provide better living conditions. to follow the tenets of the Lord. community and to give a voice to our region The world is a better place because of such In addition to Sunday services and the var- has been an invaluable service for which we humanitarian efforts, and on behalf of the peo- ious spiritual activities held at the church, Pas- will always be grateful. ple of Arizona and the United States we thank tor Godfrey has expanded Marcus Pointe’s As a loyal reader of the Redlands Daily them. mission to include a Christian elementary Facts and as a Redlands resident raising my

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