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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks E310 HON E310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 12, 2020 Dr. Evans’ work is a testament to his pas- training programs throughout the Common- That is why a woman was selected as the sion for science and creating services that wealth. In 2011, he was awarded the title of Democratic party’s nominee for President of help people. He was decorated with honors instructor emeritus from the academy. the United States; she served as the Nation’s and awards including a Distinguished Eagle In addition to his volunteer fire service and first lady, senator from New York, and proudly Scout Award, the Distinguished Hoosier and full-time employment in emergency manage- served as Secretary of State. he received the Sagamore of the Wabash ment, he also worked part time at the Pocono That is why we continue to reshape and Award from the Indiana Governor. Dr. Evans Raceway, starting in 1985 as a pit road fire- rethink the role of women in society. was also honored as the SBA Small man and eventually becoming fire chief at the It has been a momentous year for women Businessperson of the Year in 2006 and was facility. Kevin served as a NASCAR Advanced as we thrive in the 21st century. the 2008 Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur Training Program instructor and became a We are no longer hidden figures behind a of the Year. Marian University honored Dr. member of the NASCAR Safety Standards man, held back by ambition, or forced to take on stereotypic roles of women. Evans through the naming of the Michael A. and Training Committee. In 2013, the However, we are still far from reaching the NASCAR Track Services Division recognized Evans Center for Health Sciences building. equality envisioned in our Constitution. Dr. Evans was the father of six children, Mi- Kevin for his dedication to the sport, and its The scales of justice held by Lady Liberty chael, Cara, Justin, Andrew, Katherine and safety, by awarding him the NASCAR Excel- are not yet balanced, and it is incumbent upon Samantha. He enjoyed spending time with his lence in Track Services Award. all women to continue our fight for equal rights children, working out and reading books on It is an honor to join the Greater Pittston under law and in the eyes of society. history, business and people who have made Friendly Sons of St. Patrick as they recognize One in 3 women worldwide are victims of a difference in the world. Kevin J. O’Brien Sr. as Man of the Year. He physical or sexual violence. Mike will be forever missed by his family, has had a successful career in service to his More than 200 million women and girls alive friends, colleagues, and the entire community. community, and I wish him all the best on this today have experienced Female Genital Muti- On behalf of Indiana’s Fifth Congressional Dis- St. Patrick’s Day. lation (FGM). trict, I extend my deepest condolences to f Complications from pregnancy and childbirth Mike’s family. Today I join the community and is the number one killer among girls ages 15 the entire family in mourning the loss of Dr. IN RECOGNITION OF to 19 in the developing world. Michael A. Evans who made a difference in INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Despite women working longer hours than the world. men when both paid and unpaid work is taken f HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE into consideration, women still earn an aver- OF TEXAS age of 24 percent less than men do world- IN RECOGNITION OF KEVIN J. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wide. O’BRIEN, SR., RECIPIENT OF THE Women spend one to three hours more on GREATER PITTSTON FRIENDLY Thursday, March 12, 2020 housework than men, two to ten times the SONS’ MAN OF THE YEAR Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise amount of time caring for children and the el- AWARD in strong support to commemorate the 43rd derly, and one to four hours less per day on anniversary of International Women’s Day. economic market activities. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT On March 8, International Women’s Day, we An estimated 63 million young girls world- take the time to commemorate the incom- wide are out of school. OF PENNSYLVANIA Millions of women are still denied funda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parable contributions that women and girls all around the world have created in order to bet- mental rights, but we look to the promise of Thursday, March 12, 2020 ter our communities. our past and know that our future is bright. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise I am honored to be able to commemorate We will usher in a new era of growth for our economies, security for our families, and today to recognize Kevin J. O’Brien Sr. who this momentous day with so many other strength for our countries. women that have devoted their lives to making will be named Man of the Year by the Greater Let us build on the successes of our history, Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He will be a change in our society. protect the rights we have won, and continue honored at the group’s 106th annual gathering We commemorate women’s enduring to march towards a new dawn for women and on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. achievements for our world and rededicate girls around the world. Born and raised in Avoca, Pennsylvania, ourselves to delivering education and oppor- Our commitment to the empowerment of Kevin is the son of the late Michael J. O’Brien, tunity to girls in every country. women and girls also calls us to rededicate a former Friendly Sons President, and Mary Our lives have changed because of influen- ourselves to fighting violence against women Moore O’Brien. He is a 1974 graduate of tial figures from Arabella Mansfield, America’s and girls in all spheres of life, from the class- Pittston Area High School, and he attended first female lawyer and philanthropist, Kath- room to the courtroom to the bedroom and ev- Luzerne County Community College, studying erine Johnson, mathematician, critical NASA erywhere in between. fire science technology. Kevin is the proud fa- employee and revolutionary force of her time, This year, as we prepare to commemorate ther of his son, Kevin Jr., and currently resides Oprah Winfrey, first black multi-billionaire, the centennial of the 19th Amendment, we in Duryea, Pennsylvania. American media executive and social take acknowledgement of this momentous Kevin was president of the Greater Pittston influencer, and our very own mothers who achievement that unleashed the power of Friendly Sons in 1989, the year that the orga- have raised and supported us. women to have a voice in our democracy, and nization celebrated its 75th anniversary. Under Women are beginning to leave their mark in in the process helped deliver transformative his leadership, the Friendly Sons Scholarship every industry from corporations, to music, to progress toward a more perfect union for all was established, and Kevin’s family was an sports, to education, to finances, to enter- Americans. original donor to the program. tainers, to the Armed Forces, and to politics. In recognition of the innumerable contribu- He began his career in public safety in The fight of women has always been fueled tions and continued leadership of America’s 1978, working as a radio operator/dispatcher and grounded in the belief in what is possible, women, we will never stop fighting to advance for the Luzerne County Civil Defense. During we have always built a future that we could the cause of freedom, equality and justice for his 27-year career, Kevin rose to the rank of see and believe in and fight for. all. deputy director of the Luzerne County Emer- That is why the United States currently has Today, and always, we reaffirm a vital truth gency Management Agency. During those the most diverse Congress in history, with that when women succeed, America suc- years, he oversaw the planning, training, and over one hundred female members whose vi- ceeds. response to all natural and manmade disas- sions and values continue the legacy of the f ters throughout Luzerne County. He concluded women that came before and paved the way NORTH RANGE EYE CARE, P.C. his 30 year-career with the county as a lead for those who follow. crash and rescue firefighter at the Wilkes That is why a young woman who saw an Barre/Scranton International Airport. existential crisis spoke up and sparked a revo- HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO Kevin has also dedicated his time to local lution to combat climate change on a global IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fire service. He has been a member of the scale. Avoca Volunteer Fire Department for the past That is why we will never stop advocating Thursday, March 12, 2020 45 years. Kevin also became a Pennsylvania for the Equal Rights Amendment and Equal Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise State Fire Academy instructor, conducting fire Pay. today to recognize and applaud North Range VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:31 Mar 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12MR8.013 E12MRPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS March 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E311 Eye Care, P.C. for receiving Commerce City’s Robert Livingston and Barbara Livingston of to this role, Robert dedicates many hours to Business Appreciation 2020 Business on the Gaston. He will join his older brother, Alex- improving the grounds and maintaining the Move Award. ander Fancourt Morris, Jr.
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