December 9, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1671 turn to in their time of need. He was also in- dedicated colleague, and a dignified, compas- bled. The university created its first Ph.D. pro- volved with helping to designate segments of sionate person and jurist. He helped many gram and added professional doctoral pro- state highways 359, 16, and 285 as the Vet- people improve their lives. grams in pharmacy, optometry, physical ther- erans of the Korean War Memorial Highway. Judge Polodna began his service as a judge apy, nursing practice, business administration, He even went so far as to use his own money in 2006. Judge Polodna has served the Ninth and beginning in 2017, osteopathic medicine. to help pay for the highway signs. Judicial Circuit Court for over 10 years as a The university’s endowment also increased Mr. McKeown is survived by his wife, Jea- circuit judge in Osceola County in the criminal from $3 million in 1985 to $130 million today, nette Moser McKeown; daughter, Carolyn J. division, and in the civil division specializing in while the school’s budget grew from $2 million McKeown; grandchildren, Carolyn Lauren probate, guardianship, and mental health to $217 million. Hinojosa Walker, Ann Michelle Hinojosa (Ari) issues. UIW has received numerous recognitions Hoffman, and Eduardo Javier Hinojosa Jr.; Born in Chicago, IL, Judge Polodna moved throughout Dr. Agnese’s tenure. The university great grandchildren, William Christopher Walk- to 40 years ago. He received a bach- has been noted for eight consecutive years as er, Rheya Ashley Walker; siblings, Patricia elor’s degree in psychology and a law degree one of the Great Colleges to Work For in the (Herbert) Stanley, and Thomas (Ruth) from the . Judge Polodna U.S. by the Chronicle of Higher Education, McKeown. taught criminal evidence at Valencia College, chosen as one of the Top Workplaces in San Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- and served as an assistant public defender for Antonio by The San Antonio Express-News, portunity to remember the legacy of Mr. John ten years in the Orange-Osceola Public De- included in The Chronicle’s national Top 10 McKeown. fender’s Office and as an assistant county at- Honor Roll category for medium-sized univer- sities for the seventh straight year, and today, f torney in Osceola. Judge Polodna’s commit- ments to the community included board serv- with more than 1,100 employees, UIW has an TRIBUTE TO SUGAR GROVE ice with Community Vision and the Osceola estimated $100 million impact on the San An- SUNSHINE 4–H CLUB Education Foundation. He was a 2002 grad- tonio economy. UIW is also currently ranked uate of Leadership Osceola, leading a project No. 1 nationally among private, not-for-profit HON. DAVID YOUNG aimed at protecting and preserving environ- universities in conferring the most bachelor’s OF IOWA mentally sensitive lands. degrees to Hispanics, a group that continues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Judge Polodna’s integrity, wisdom, and pas- to be underrepresented nationally in higher education. Thursday, December 8, 2016 sionate outlook on life touched the lives of many and made Central Florida a better place. Dr. Agnese’s long and successful career Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise I am humbled to honor the memory, life, and has brought with it numerous awards. His many honors include: the Humanitarian Award today to recognize and congratulate the Sugar outstanding achievements of Judge Scott D. from the National Conference of Christians Grove Sunshine 4–H Club on celebrating its Polodna. 100th anniversary on September 24, 2016. and Jews, the Outstanding leader in Catholic Heart, Head, Hands and Health are the ten- f education by the Archdiocese of San Antonio, ants of 4–H, and 4–H is one of the hallmark RECOGNIZING DR. LOUIS J. the Ford Salute to Education Lifetime Achieve- organizations that so many young Iowans AGNESE, JR. ment Award for his contributions to higher have passed through during their formative education, the Sister Cecilia Bush Award from years. Ever since the Sugar Grove Sunshine HON. HENRY CUELLAR the Dear Neighbor Ministries for his commit- 4–H Club was founded during World War I, it OF TEXAS ment to Minority Education, and multiple hon- has benefited the youth of central Iowa in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES orary doctorates along with several distin- guished alumni awards. countless ways. Originally called the 4–H Thursday, December 8, 2016 Sewing Club, the Sugar Grove Sunshine 4–H Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- Club has guided Dallas County area youth Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to portunity to remember the legacy of UIW’s through innumerable fair projects, animal recognize the career of Dr. Louis J. Agnese, eighth president, Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. shows, and 4–H meetings, where they were Jr. who served as president of the University f of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio, able to build upon their own interests, create TRIBUTE TO DR. SCOTT SHUEY with their hands, learn about animal care, de- Texas for thirty-one years. velop important social skills, master public Dr. Louis J. Agnese grew up in Brooklyn, HON. DAVID YOUNG speaking, and be involved in their commu- , as the youngest of five children. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History and OF IOWA nities. The skills developed and honed in 4–H IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stay with students throughout their lifetime, Psychology from St. Mary of the Plains Col- and the result is that our communities are lege; his Master of Education in Counseling Thursday, December 8, 2016 filled with leaders who strive to do what’s best and an Education Specialist Degree in Super- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise for all. vision of Counseling Services from Gannon today to recognize and congratulate Scott Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the University; and a Ph.D. in Counselor Edu- Shuey, D.V.M. of Corning, Iowa, for being Sugar Grove Sunshine 4–H Club and its mem- cation from The University of Pittsburgh. He honored as the 2016 Veterinarian of the Year bers in the Congress. It is with went on to work at Briar Cliff University before by the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. great pride that I recognize them today. I ask interviewing for the presidency of Incarnate Dr. Shuey was nominated by 19 area farmers that my colleagues in the United States House Word in 1985. and producers in southwestern Iowa, in rec- of Representatives join me in congratulating UIW eventually hired Dr. Agnese to become ognition of his dedication to the profession and them all on this momentous anniversary and the university’s eighth president. Dr. Agnese his leadership in the community. in wishing them nothing but continued suc- was only 33 at the time, making him one of Dr. Shuey has been practicing veterinary cess. the youngest college presidents in the nation. medicine in southwest Iowa for 25 years. He Immediately upon being hired, he sought ways received his Bachelor of Science degree in f to help improve the university. He spent much animal science from Kansas State University REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF of his time researching the university’s history, in 1989, a Master of Science degree in beef JUDGE SCOTT POLODNA meeting with staff and faculty, as well as look- cattle nutrition from South Dakota State Uni- ing for innovative ways to help improve stu- versity, and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medi- HON. ALAN GRAYSON dent enrollment, which had been declining for cine from Kansas State University. He prac- OF FLORIDA several years. tices veterinary medicine and serves as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During Dr. Agnese’s presidency, student managing and senior partner at the Southern global enrollment rose from 1,296 students in Hills Veterinary Clinic in Corning. Thursday, December 8, 2016 1985 to 11,422 in 2016. This growth turned Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate Dr. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to UIW from the 19th largest private university in Shuey for this recognition by the Iowa Veteri- recognize the life and legacy of the Honorable Texas to the 3rd largest private university in nary Medical Association. I am proud to rep- Scott D. Polodna, who passed away on Tues- the state. The number of living alumni has in- resent him in the United States Congress. I day, December 6, 2016, after losing his battle creased from 8,000 in 1985 to nearly 40,000 ask that my colleagues in the United States with cancer. He was 51. today. House of Representatives join me in congratu- Judge Polodna was a respected leader in Not only did the student enrollment grow, lating Dr. Shuey and in wishing him nothing Central Florida and will be remembered as a but the number of academic programs dou- but continued success.

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