June 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E935 colleagues throughout the state of North Caro- HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE Army Warrant Officers serve as technical ex- lina, particularly at Western Carolina Univer- 53RD WEATHER RECONNAIS- perts, combat leaders, trainers, or advisers sity. Dr. Belcher’s wife, Susan Belcher, the SANCE SQUADRON who fall into one of two categories: Aviators or Belcher family, and the community of Western Technicians. Army Warrant Officers serve on Carolina University are in my prayers during HON. CHARLIE CRIST active duty, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army Na- this time. It was a privilege to know Chancellor OF FLORIDA tional Guard. I am proud that candidates are Belcher and, on behalf of the people of West- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trained at the Warrant Officer Candidate ern North Carolina, I am honored to celebrate School (WOCS) administered by the Warrant his life and recognize his many outstanding Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Officer Career College at Fort Rucker in the achievements. Mr. CRIST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wiregrass region of Alabama’s Second Con- honor the legacy of the 53rd Weather Recon- gressional District. f naissance Squadron, the famed ‘‘Hurricane I recently introduced House Resolution 947, Hunters.’’ This group of brave men and legislation to designate July 9th as ‘‘Warrant FAIRNESS IN POLITICAL women from across the country save count- Officer Day.’’ Since the Corps’ establishment, ADVERTISING ACT less lives each year by literally ‘‘flying into the Army Warrant Officers have continually dem- eye of the storm,’’ to collect data unattainable onstrated superb expertise and profes- by other means. In communities across Flor- sionalism in carrying out the objectives of the HON. MARCY KAPTUR ida, we have seen firsthand how critical this U.S. Army. This resolution is a small token of OF OHIO information is to hurricane preparedness and appreciation for the service and sacrifices of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recovery. the brave men and women who have and are The ‘‘Hurricane Hunters’’ are a component currently serving as Army Warrant Officers. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 of the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to acknowl- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Biloxi, Mississippi. Serving the Eastern Gulf edge the Army Warrant Officer’s centennial reintroduce my bill, the Fairness in Political of Mexico, they are the only operational unit in anniversary and to celebrate this special occa- Advertising Act. It’s time to level the playing the world, flying weather reconnaissance on a sion with those who serve. field for viable candidates to compete against regular basis. Their 20 aircrews consistently f campaigns bankrolled by special interests. My fly into tropical storms and hurricanes to fulfill their mission when and where it is most criti- IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL bill would provide this access. It would require JOSEPH M. MURRAY television stations to make available 2 hours cally needed. of free advertising broadcast time during each Early and accurate detection is key to pro- even-numbered year, to each qualified political viding millions of Americans ample time to HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN candidate in a statewide or national election. prepare and evacuate. The 53rd Weather Re- OF VIRGINIA connaissance Squadron is on constant stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The direction we are headed, only million- by, and can be deployed to up to three storms aires or corporate interests will have a seat at Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at once—crucial during a busy storm season. the representative table. This is unacceptable The 53rd works closely with the National Hur- Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in our democracy. ricane Center and NOAA to collect and relay commend Colonel Joseph M. Murray for his Of the money raised in political campaigns, real-time data from the center of the storm, service as Commander at Marine Corps Base the largest expense for campaigns is adver- the backbone of public weather alerts and Quantico. Colonel Murray has served as Com- tising. Even today in this internet world, most warnings. mander at Marine Corps Base Quantico since dollars are still spent on television ads. In the While modern satellites have greatly im- the summer of 2015, during which time he has 2014 midterms, $2.8 billion was spent on polit- proved our ability to analyze storms at a dis- provided extensive support and leadership for ical television ads. In 2018, Cook Political Re- tance, the data collected through firsthand ob- the Quantico community. port estimates $2.4 billion will be spent on servation provides a level of detail that remote Colonel Murray was born and raised in local broadcast and another $850 million for analysis cannot match. By providing this infor- Washington, D.C., graduating from Gonzaga local cable. mation, the 53rd reduces the ‘‘cone of uncer- College High School in the District. He has The math is clear: to be a viable candidate tainty,’’ projecting the storm’s path, by nearly long been dedicated to serving our great Na- in America today, you need an incredible 30 percent. These enhanced projections pro- tion, as he was commissioned as a Second amount of capital. Our Fathers would be vide critical lead time to prepare and respond, Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps ashamed of this truth. enhancing the protection of lives and property. following his graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University. Since commissioning, he has held We must return to an era of access for all. In a typically male-dominated field, the 53rd many operational assignments, including tours Mr. Speaker, I urge you to bring the Fairness Squadron also stands out. With six female offi- with 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune, North in Political Advertising Act to the floor for a cers, they serve as role models for little girls Carolina with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, vote today and work to level the playing field everywhere who love science and dream of 1st BN 2nd Marines, and 2nd Light Armored for all candidates who want to participate in serving their country. Reconnaissance Battalion. He also served as our democracy. Access should not require a I am humbled to honor the legacy of our the Deputy G–3, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, campaign bankrolled by special interests. I Hurricane Hunters, who put their lives on the and commanded 2nd Supply Battalion during urge all my colleagues to support this legisla- line every day to protect Floridians and the Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving as Com- tion. American people from tropical storms and hur- ricanes. I thank them for all that they do, risk- mander of Marine Corps Base Quantico is the ing their lives in service to the public. newest adornment to his extensive list of mili- f tary accomplishments, and I am extremely f PERSONAL EXPLANATION grateful for Colonel Murray’s service to Marine HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Corps Base Quantico and our great Nation. SARY OF THE ARMY WARRANT I am fortunate to have had the opportunity HON. DOUG COLLINS OFFICER CORPS to work with Colonel Murray on several dif- OF GEORGIA ferent occasions on behalf of our men and women in uniform residing in Virginia’s First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARTHA ROBY OF ALABAMA Congressional District. I extend my best wish- Wednesday, June 27, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES es to Colonel Joseph M. Murray as his Change of Command approaches and he em- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 barks on his next journey with the Marine Friday, June 22, 2018, I missed votes be- Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Corps. He has proven a phenomenal leader, cause I was unavoidably detained due to a honor the 100th anniversary of the Army War- and I am certain that he will continue to lead death in the family. rant Officer Corps. with the confidence and commitment he has Had I been present, I would have voted The Army Warrant Officer Corps was estab- shown as Commander of Marine Corps Base NAY on Roll Call No. 287; and YEA on Roll lished on July 9, 1918, to serve as the tech- Quantico as he continues his career as a Ma- Call No. 288. nical foundation for the U.S. Army. Today, rine.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:20 Jun 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.023 E27JNPT1 E936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 27, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I request you and my col- her support of national and community service Security and Foreign Policy at Wofford Col- leagues to join me as we congratulate Colonel programs by representing The Links, Inc. in lege in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Joseph M. Murray’s service to Marine Corps other major service organizations such as the The Hipp Center provides experiential learn- Base Quantico. National Association for the Advancement of ing options for students interested in inter- f Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban national relations, which includes student op- League, Opportunities Industrialization, Inc., portunities for internships in national security HONORING PAULINE A. ELLISON, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Edu- and foreign policy and an upcoming exchange THE 6TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT cational Fund. One of her biggest accomplish- program. Van founded the Hipp Lecture Series OF THE LINKS, INC. ments was the fulfillment of The Links’ pledge on International Affairs and National Security to contribute half a million dollars to the United in 2011 which has since hosted many great HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT Negro College Fund (UNCF). Due to her American lecturers including President Donald OF VIRGINIA transformative leadership, Mrs. Ellison was Trump, Secretary Ben Carson, and Governor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honored by numerous national and civic orga- George Pataki. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 nizations for her tireless dedication to public Speaker Newt Gingrich said of the center, service. ‘‘Van Hipp has spent a lifetime working to de- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Following the completion of her term as Na- fend America and defeat our enemies. This today to honor Pauline A. Ellison, the sixth tional President, she served in several other new Center for National Security and Foreign National President of the Links, Inc. The Links, roles with The Links, Inc., as a member of the Policy will help a new generation learn the key Inc. is an international not-for-profit and one of Executive Council for four years and the Na- lessons which shaped Van’s life.’’ our nation’s oldest and largest volunteer serv- tional Personnel Committee for eight years. Hipp is a former chairman of the South ice organizations committed to enriching, sus- She also assisted in the organization, staffing, Carolina Republican Party and is now chair- taining, and ensuring the culture and eco- and implementation of personnel policies and man of American Defense International, Inc., nomic survival of African Americans and other procedures for the national headquarters. She in Washington. He serves on the board of di- persons of African ancestry. This week, the continued her service to the County of Arling- rectors of the American Conservative Union Links, Inc. gather for their 41st National As- ton, Virginia by serving in numerous leader- and on the National Capital Board of the Sal- sembly in Indianapolis, Indiana where they will ship roles in local civic organizations. For six vation Army. Van Hipp’s enduring generosity honor their current and past national presi- years, she served as a delegate and president will positively impact both students at Wofford dents. of the International Service Club Council—an College and South Carolinians for years to Pauline A. Ellison was born in Iron Gate, organization of 32 recognized service organi- come. Virginia and graduated from Watson High zations in Arlington County. f School in Covington, Virginia. She was val- Mrs. Ellison served as community advisor to edictorian of her class and matriculated to the Board of Directors of Arlington Hospital REFUSE ACT Howard University on a full scholarship. As a and as secretary of the Women’s Committee student at Howard University, she majored in of the Washington Performing Arts Society. HON. MARCY KAPTUR Chemistry and graduated with honors. After Concurrently, she served as community advi- OF OHIO college, she became the first African American sor to the Northern Virginia Junior League and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES woman to be named as an employee rela- assisted the county as a member of the Clas- Wednesday, June 27, 2018 tion’s officer at the Department of Housing and sification and Pay Committee, responsible for Urban Development (HUD). During her tenure advising the county in a comprehensive study Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to at HUD, she served as the Vice President of and revision of its total classification and pay introduce the Repelling Encroachment by For- the Hubert Humphrey Committee on Back-To- system for all employees. eigners into U.S. Elections (REFUSE) Act. As School programs and assisted with President She was the first African American woman the costs of campaigns rise exponentially, the Lyndon B. Johnson’s Youth Programs where to become a member of the Board of Directors question remains: how much inappropriate for- she helped train and educate thousands of of Central Fidelity Banks, Inc., where she eign influence has risen as well? young people. served on the public policy committee. While Being a viable candidate in an American Through her strong interest in the academic serving on the board, the corporation contrib- election requires an unprecedented amount of development of young people, she founded uted one million dollars to support education capital. Following Citizens United, which threw the Northern Virginia Chapter of Jack and Jill of minority students. open the floodgates for billionaires and special and served on the boards of Burgundy Farm Mr. Speaker, Pauline A. Ellison has never interests to spend unlimited secret money on Country Day School and the United Way. Mrs. sought public recognition for her hard work our elections, it’s impossible to know exactly Ellison attended Georgetown University’s and dedication to the community. She has how much of that money comes from foreign School of Foreign Service and was nominated dedicated her life to the advancement, growth, nationals. to attend the Federal Executive Institute in and success of The Links, Inc. and to the This bill will stop the free flow of foreign Charlottesville, Virginia. Following her time at County of Arlington, Virginia, in which she still money into our elections through dark chan- Georgetown, Mrs. Ellison received her Mas- resides. Her efforts and dedication as the 6th nels and increase transparency around foreign ter’s in Public Administration from American National President have elevated the organi- election influence. University. She spent two years in Germany zation to one of prominence and service to the It achieves this through two major reforms. and served as the vice president of the Hahn community. She has been supported by her First, the bill will prohibit election spending by Officers Wives’ Club, where she developed husband, Dr. Oscar Ellison, Jr., her children, foreign-influenced corporations and 501(c)(4) and implemented programs for American-Ger- Oscar Ellison III, Paula Mitchell, and Karla Elli- nonprofit organizations at two thresholds of man orphans and American Girl Scouts. son. As the Links, Inc. gather in Indianapolis foreign ownership interest/funding: 20 percent Pauline A. Ellison was one of several mem- for their 41st National Assembly, I join them in for foreign nationals and a more strict 5 per- bers who charted the Arlington Chapter of The paying tribute and honoring the remarkable cent if those foreign parties are directly con- Links, Inc., on November 19, 1966. She service of Pauline A. Ellison. nected to foreign governments. served as vice president and president of the Second, the bill will modernize and tighten f Arlington Chapter and was later appointed as reporting requirements of the Foreign Agents the National Director of Services to Youth. In CONGRATULATIONS VAN D. HIPP, Registration Act (FARA) and expand the De- that role, she compiled and distributed a single JR. partment of Justice’s FARA enforcement au- publication listing the activities of every chap- thority. ter in each program facet. During The Links, HON. JOE WILSON Look no further than the pervasive impact of Inc. National Assembly in 1974, Pauline A. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Russian-sponsored political ads on Facebook Ellison was elected to serve as the 6th Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to see why we need to maximize trans- tional President. parency. We must close the loopholes within Under Mrs. Ellison’s administration, she im- Wednesday, June 27, 2018 our broken campaign finance system. Until we plemented a national headquarters with paid Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- repeal Citizens United, we need common- staff. It wasn’t until the end of her second er, I congratulate former Deputy Assistant sense restraints to ensure foreign interests do term, that the headquarters was fully oper- Secretary of the Army, Van Hipp, on the es- not influence American democracy, especially ational. As national president, she continued tablishment of the Hipp Center for National from the shadows.

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