April 12, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E461 Williams, Sebastian Wilson. Football Coach: Schmelzer, William H. Schmit Jr., Norman R. CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF Jeromey Anderson. Basketball Coach: Kevin Sehnoutka, Donald J. Seneker, Thomas G. DALLAS MAVERICKS LEGEND Fletcher. Athletic Director: Kevin Jones. Head- Sheehan, Herbert Sheriff. DIRK NOWITZKI master: James Twardowski. John F. Slown, Robert Smith, Robert A. I wish each of these young men continued Sousa, Frederick T. Staron, Donald R. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON success in the classroom and in athletics. Go Strahanoski, Harold P. Streicher, James C. OF TEXAS Bulldogs. Terpstra, Van C. Virva, Jr., George Vlahakis, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Carol A. Walters, Edward P. Wilkin, James Williams, Ronald L. Wilson, Edwin Friday, April 12, 2019 HONORING THE WORLD WAR II Winclechter, Charles J. Yackley, Robert E. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS Yaeger, Paul Kenneth Young, Ronald P. after 21 seasons as the face of the Dallas OF ILLINOIS Zuraski. Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki played his final game f in Dallas. Since he arrived as a 19 year-old HON. MIKE QUIGLEY from Germany, Dirk has transformed the game IN HONOR OF ASSOCIATED BUILD- OF ILLINOIS of basketball and led the Mavericks to unpar- ERS AND CONTRACTORS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alleled success. GREATER HOUSTON 50TH ANNI- Friday, April 12, 2019 He has earned the respect of fans and fel- VERSARY low players alike over the course of his Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to record-setting career. In his early days in the honor the World War II and Korean War vet- HON. KEVIN BRADY NBA, however, he faced great adversity. But erans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on OF TEXAS his resilience and determination proved too April 10, 2019 with Honor Flight Chicago, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong for any negativity. Dirk’s leadership and program that provides World War II and Ko- Friday, April 12, 2019 great play culminated in a championship run in rean War veterans the opportunity to visit their 2011. Because of his MVP performance, a memorials on The National Mall in Wash- Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today, I rise championship banner now hangs in the Amer- ington, D.C. These memorials were built to in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the ican Airlines Center, which I can see from my honor their courage and service to their coun- Associated Builders and Contractors of Great- District Office in Dallas. This building, which try. er Houston. For the last half-century, this was the setting for many of Dirk’s greatest The American Veteran is one of our great- group has contributed greatly to the construc- games and most memorable moments, will est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, tion and advancement of the Greater Houston forever be known as ‘‘the house that Dirk Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Area and I thank them for their work in grow- built.’’ here on April 10th answered our nation’s call ing our community. His accolades on the court are many—15 to service during one of its greatest times of Founded in 1969, the Associated Builders appearances in the NBA Playoffs, a 14-time need. From the European Campaign to the and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston NBA All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA team mem- Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theater, provides leadership development and craft ber, one of only eight players to score 30,000 these brave Americans risked life and limb, training for both the commercial and industrial points, a regular season MVP award, a Finals gave service and sacrificed much, all while construction industries. The Greater Houston MVP award, and an NBA Championship. But embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe Chapter of ABC is comprised of over 450 lo- the true measure of the man is what he has them more gratitude than can ever be ex- cally owned construction and assembly firms, done off the court. For years, he has visited pressed. representing thousands of skilled professionals Children’s Hospital as ‘‘Uncle Dirk’’ to give ill I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- in the Greater Houston Area. children and their families fond memories and ington and to their memorials. I am proud to The mission of ABC of Greater Houston is glimmers of happiness. Never with fanfare, include in the RECORD the names of these to defend and represent its members’ right to never with TV cameras chronicling his gen- men and women for all to see, hear, and rec- work, as well as protecting free enterprise erous deeds, Dirk gave of himself out of the ognize, and I call on my colleagues to rise and within the construction industry. ABC of Great- goodness of his heart and character. For as join me in expressing gratitude. er Houston is also committed to promoting much as we have enjoyed his iconic three- Moms Allen, Thomas P. Anderson, Juan G. safe work environments and occupational pointers and fade-away jumpers, he has given Avendano, Herbert Clifford Barrus, Donald J. practices, and leads the country in members us so much more. In addition to being one of Bendis, Richard Bianchi, Anton L. Boeckhold, active in the Safety Training Evaluation Proc- the greatest athletes to ever play in Dallas, Josephine M. Bogdanich, Donald K. Borta, ess (STEP) program—a unique initiative start- Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best human beings Robert R. Brown, Roy Eugene Brown, Robert ed in 1989 to dramatically improve safety per- to play in Dallas. M. Buckley, Donald A. Burke, Richard V. But- formance in the construction industry. Madam Speaker, no one embodies the big, ler, Donald J. Carani, Carl R. Carlson, Law- ABC of Greater Houston is committed to beautiful, diverse city of Dallas better than Dirk rence A. Carlson, Andrew Carrillo, Marvin E. tackling our nation’s workforce problem Nowitzki. Like me, he wasn’t born in Dallas Causey, Fred Choromanski, Edward A. Clark, through the Construction and Maintenance but made it his home, and we are grateful that Cecil R. Coleman, James L. Conley. Education Foundation (CMEF). This excep- he did. As he retires from professional basket- Dominick Frank Corelli, Amelia tional foundation formulates partnerships be- ball, we are delighted that he will always be a Cunningham, Herbert E. Davidson, Robert tween industrial leaders and contractors to part of what makes Dallas great, and I wish Davis, William C. Devereux, Robert E. Dobis, tackle the shortage of skilled workers in the my friend and his family the best in the days Victor Drower, Terrence C. Duffy, Donald C. construction sector. and years ahead. Eageny, Norval J. Edwards, Chester L. Evers, Today, the American economy is booming, f Jr., Samuel C. Farley, Thomas P. Felsenthal, in no small part because of leadership from Aldo Filafusi, Blenard R. Franklin, Bernard outstanding organizations like ABC of Greater IN HONOR OF ALPHA OMICRON PI, Friedman, Richard J. Gaskey, Edward Gill, Houston. Through their innovative programs OMEGA CHAPTER CENTENNIAL Fred J. Hefner, John I. Hozian. that enhance industry partnerships and pro- ANNIVERSARY Edward F. Jamrozik, Joseph J. Johnson, mote free enterprise, ABC has provided op- John H. Kawa, John Robert Kemble, Alvin J. portunities for economic and educational HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS Knauf, William F. Kretz, Milton F. Langer, Wal- growth among members, workers, and indus- OF INDIANA ter Mannaberg, Philip F. Manning Jr., Douglas try professionals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J. Martner, Frank V. Masters, Davis McClain, This year marks 50 incredible years of in- John McGregor, Earl McKay, Vernon A. dustry advancement by ABC of Greater Hous- Friday, April 12, 2019 Meyer, Donald J. Miller, Ronald J. Mitchell, ton. I am proud to join everyone in our com- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Robert Kern Morgan, Stevenson Mountsier. munity in celebrating their 50th Anniversary, I rise today to pay tribute to the Omega Chap- Thaddeus M. Murawski, Richard M. Naugle, and thanking them for the work they do for ter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority in celebration Bruce F. North, Sr., Thomas J. O’Keefe, Owen builders and contractors in the Houston area, of its 100th anniversary. As a proud past R. Owen, Robert C. Parker, James A. Powers, across Texas, and throughout the country. I President of the chapter, who graduated in Michael S. Puzzo, James Reuter, Fred Graf- am sure their next 50 years will be even more 1982, it is my high honor to congratulate the ton Rounds, Charles L. Rush, Frederick J. successful. Omega Chapter at Miami University in Oxford,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:23 Apr 13, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12AP8.033 E12APPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 12, 2019 Ohio in celebration of this special occasion. I, thropy, Community, Leadership & Values, and TRIBUTE TO PAM HALL along with my sorority sisters, are forever Brotherhood & Sisterhood. grateful for the founders of Alpha Omicron Pi’s The sorority’s personalized approach to HON. JIM JORDAN commitment to ensuring young women de- membership has made the Omega Chapter OF OHIO velop lifelong friendships while enhancing one home to a robust alumni network with grad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES another’s lives through scholarship and serv- uates developing accomplished careers in Friday, April 12, 2019 ice. business, non-profit, academic, community Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) has been an inte- leadership, and government service across the Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, I am hon- gral part of college campuses since its found- country. The sorority’s national publication, the ored to commend to the House the out- ing in 1897 by Stella George Stern Perry, To Dragma, keeps all current and past mem- standing service of Pam Hall of Marion, Ohio, Helen St. Clair Mullan, Elizabeth Heywood bers connected with ongoing events and the President of the Marion Area Chamber of Wyman, and Jessie Wallace Hughan at Bar- successes of various chapters nationwide. Commerce. Pam is retiring after more than nard College of Columbia University in New It is important to our nation’s future to en- two decades in that role. York City. The organization has seen tremen- courage and raise a new generation of Ameri- Pam first got involved with the Chamber dous growth since its inception as an all fe- cans who have the skills, knowledge, and during her 27-year career at the engineering male sorority, with over 191,000 initiated compassion to make the world a better place. firm Floyd Browne Associates, where she was members from 144 collegiate chapters. Mem- The sisters of the AOII Omega Chapter have the only woman to date to be offered a part- bers can be identified by their ruby pins, the demonstrated 100 years of commitment and nership. When the Chamber presidency be- red rose, and the Panda mascot. Each new service to others. Their outstanding work is an came open, she sold her share in the com- member receives a pin upon her initiation, inspiration to the nation. Congratulations on a pany to take on this new challenge. The Marion Chamber has remained strong known as the AOII badge, where the Greek century of excellence in community service under Pam’s selfless leadership and commit- letters, Alpha, Omicron, and Pi are super- and for cultivating a network of caring, loving ment to the success of the local economy. imposed one upon the next in order. sisters who will work to ensure Alpha Omicron She has been instrumental in helping area Founded on the ideals of character, dignity, Pi’s success in the next century. Love and businesses connect and find common ways to scholarship, and college loyalty, AOII helps honor to all AOII Omega sisters. young women cultivate values of account- solve problems. The community at large has ability and ownership, collaboration, engage- f benefited from her tireless work on the Lead- ment, innovation, and open and honest com- ership Marion program, which helps local en- munication skills. AOII’s philanthropic values CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. trepreneurs and others develop leadership are demonstrated by a dedication to raising CLIFFORD AND ANNA LEE skills. money for and spreading awareness of the Ar- JONES’ 70TH ANNIVERSARY Pam’s work goes far beyond her service thritis Foundation. By holding annual Strike with the Chamber. She is a longtime United Out Arthritis events both at the chapter and HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Way supporter, past president of Marion Noon national levels, AOII has been able to con- OF MISSOURI Kiwanis, and a member of the Rotary Club of Marion. She also serves on the Marion County tribute millions of dollars toward education ini- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foundation Board, the Marion Area Coun- tiatives and assistance for families affected by Friday, April 12, 2019 arthritis. AOII’s fundamental hope in fund- seling Center Board, the Rushmore Academy raising and education is to one day contribute Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I Board, the Marion Matters Board, and many to finding a cure for this disease that impacts rise today to honor Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and others. The Women’s Business Council of millions of Americans. Anna Lee Jones and congratulate them on Marion honored her with its 2017 ATHENA The Omega Chapter was founded on Janu- their 70th Wedding Anniversary. This incred- Leadership Award. ary 4, 1919 at Miami University, originating ible milestone anniversary will be celebrated Several years ago, Pam was diagnosed with from a local sorority named Kappa Tau Sigma. on May 25, 2019. colon cancer. While she has continued her Founded in scholarship, AOII became the Clifford and Anna Lee both grew up on fam- good work with the Chamber since her diag- fourth sorority on Miami’s campus. Originally ily farms in Wayne County, Missouri. After nosis, she has decided to step down to focus holding chapter meetings in various class- marrying on May 27, 1949, the young couple on her health. Throughout her treatment, she rooms, AOII eventually obtained a more per- moved to O’Fallon in St. Charles County, MO has openly shared the details of her diagnosis manent home in Hamilton Hall and later Rich- where they raised three sons. Clifford and and treatment regimen so that others might ard Hall. Focused on the motto to ‘‘engage in Anna Lee lived in Winfield upon retirement learn and benefit from her experiences. service’’, AOII sisters have recently been in- and eventually settled in Troy where they still Madam Speaker, the Marion Area Chamber volved with various philanthropies across the reside today. Throughout their lives, Clifford of Commerce will celebrate Pam’s achieve- Oxford community, to name a few, including and Anna Lee have exuded the hardworking ments at its annual barbecue on April 27. On Spring Clean Oxford, Relay for Life, Miles for mentality of Missouri and the Midwest. Clifford behalf of the people of Ohio’s Fourth Congres- Smiles 5K, Adopt-a-School, Big Brothers/Big worked for Ford Motor Company and Kroger sional District, I am proud to join in the acco- Sisters, and the Knolls of Oxford nursing Warehouse both in Hazelwood. Anna Lee lades to her. She has my very best wishes home event where Miami athletic teams and spent her working years at the plastic factory and my thanks for her decades of service to Greek chapters are paired together to com- in St. Louis before joining H&K bakery located the people of Marion. plete tasks. During the philanthropy round of in O’Fallon—all while raising a family. f recruitment, sisters also decorate t-shirts for In their spare time, Clifford and Anna Lee INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION stuffed panda bears that are given to patients continue to enjoy many hobbies. Clifford can TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. From often be found working on lawnmowers and DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2019 AS Strike Out Arthritis to the annual Red Rose cars. Anna Lee enjoys quilting and numerous NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH Ball to the AOPirate Party, the sisters of the crafts. In their retirement years, both Clifford Omega chapter have cemented a lasting pres- and Anna Lee relish spending time with family HON. J. LUIS CORREA ence on the Miami campus. and friends and attending functions at the Troy OF CALIFORNIA A testament to the character and dedication Senior Center. They also socialize throughout IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of this talented group of women, the Omega the week at Hardee’s in Troy with their friend Chapter has been honored with numerous group that is often referred to as their ‘‘break- Friday, April 12, 2019 awards and accolades. They’ve been awarded fast club’’. Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, since 2003, the AOII International’s Jessie Wallace Clifford and Anna Lee have been blessed April has been recognized as ‘‘National Do- Hughan award in 1979 and various Miami with 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grand- nate Life Month.’’ Every year, the month Panhellenic awards such as the Outstanding children, and 1 great, great grandchild. They serves as an opportunity to encourage organ Rush Award, Greek Week champions, and consider their family their proudest accom- and tissue donor registration, recognize those Songfest winners. Committed to character, plishment, as many of us do. individuals who continue to wait for an organ dignity, scholarship, and loyalty the Omega Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in transplantation, and honor living and deceased Chapter was also honored with the Miami Uni- congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jones on their donors and their families for their gift of life. versity Five Pillar Award for Excellence in 70th Wedding Anniversary. May they have Today on Blue & Green Day, during which Scholarship & Learning, Service & Philan- many more happy years to come. the public is encouraged to wear blue and

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