Extensions of Remarks E1197 HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

September 24, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1197 calmed by his skilled diplomacy and deter- culture through businesses, retail, colorful art, the John F. Kennedy assassination, the Viet- mination to ensure that high-quality education food, clothing, and traditions. nam War, the birth of the free speech move- always came first. After ten years at Bowie This year, we celebrate the naming of the ment, the kidnapping of newspaper heiress State, Dr. Myers began an eighteen-year ten- Vermont Avenue exit on State Highway 10 in Patricia Hearst, and the Loma Prieta earth- ure as President of the National Association honor of the Corridor. Another important step quake. for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO). Representing in honoring the integral role of the Salvadoran He also covered a story that shaped my life 117 HBCUs, Dr. Myers fought tirelessly to se- American community in the economy, culture and cemented my commitment to public serv- cure much-needed funding for these colleges and identity of Los Angeles. ice. Al flew to Guyana with my mentor and and universities to expand and offer more I ask all Members to join me in commending boss Congressman Ryan who took a delega- courses and degrees. I am proud, Madam the countless contributions of the Salvadoran tion there to investigate the commune Jim Speaker, to be a member of the Congres- American community to Los Angeles and rec- Jones had built in Jonestown. Relatives and sional HBCU Caucus and to support Bowie ognizing integral economic and cultural role of friends of Jones’ followers suspected that he State University and other HBCUs as they the El Salvador Community Corridor. was holding them against their will. They were work hard to carry out their important mission f right and some 40 followers were ready to de- of making educational achievement and career fect with our delegation. What unfolded was success more equitable in our country. IN RECOGNITION OF ALBERT N. one of the deadliest mass murders in history. Even after his retirement from NAFEO, Dr. BULLOCK, POSTHUMOUSLY Congressman Ryan was assassinated on the Myers has been a force for good in the com- airstrip in Port Kaituma, shot 45 times. Three munity, working since 1995 as Chairman of HON. JACKIE SPEIER journalists and one defector were shot dead. I the Board of Directors of Minority Access, Inc., OF CALIFORNIA was shot five times, left for dead but survived. an organization that works to expand the ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the commune, more than 900 followers were murdered with cyanide-laced Kool-Aid. Al cess of under-represented groups to institu- Tuesday, September 24, 2019 tions of higher education, federal and state was on a plane back to the Bay Area. Upon governments, and private corporations. Dr. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to hearing the news he immediately returned to Myers has spent decades fighting for the pub- honor Albert N. Bullock ‘‘Al’’ who passed away Guyana to cover the aftermath. Just nine days lic good, for equality, for justice, and for oppor- at the age of 96 on August 16, 2019 in Daly later, back in San Francisco, Al was sent to tunity. His impact on education in my home City after a remarkable life. Al was an cover the assassinations of Mayor George state of Maryland and in our country cannot unflappable photographer who filmed the at- Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. He wit- be measured and will surely be long-lasting. I tack on Pearl Harbor and covered many nessed and captured one of the most tumul- hope my colleagues will join me in thanking events that shaped the Bay Area, including tuous and trying periods in Bay Area history. Dr. Myers for his lifetime of service and wish- the Patti Hearst kidnapping, the assassina- Al’s superb work was recognized with many ing him a very happy 100th birthday. tions of Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk and awards including the California Press Photog- the Jonestown mass murder where I met him. rapher of the Year and the prestigious Silver f He will always have a special place in my Circle of the National Academy of TV Arts and RECOGNIZING THE NAMING OF heart. Sciences in 2003. THE VERMONT AVENUE EXIT ON Al was born in Utica, New York on March 5, Al Bullock is preceded in death by his ex- STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 10 IN 1923. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 wife Edythe and survived by their three chil- HONOR OF THE EL SALVADOR which changed his life. His first job was wash- dren, Candace, Bob and Georgette, their six COMMUNITY CORRIDOR ing airplanes and working in a photo lab grandchildren, Stephanie, Lindsey, Sean, Erin, where he discovered his talent and love for Matthew, and four great-grandchildren, Kelly, HON. JIMMY GOMEZ taking pictures. When a place in the Navy Katie, Tyler and Adam. Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- OF CALIFORNIA photography school opened, he was picked and received what he called the best edu- resentatives to rise with me to honor Albert N. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation possible in photography, motion pic- Bullock who served our country and led by ex- Tuesday, September 24, 2019 tures and navigation. He graduated as a sec- ample. He was a devoted husband, father, Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today ond class photographer’s mate and was im- grandfather and great-grandfather, a mentor to to honor the El Salvador Community Corridor mediately hired by the government. He was many, Mr. KGO to his colleagues, and one of (Corridor), the first designated Salvadoran shipped to Pearl Harbor and as fate would a kind. He will be deeply missed. community in the City of Los Angeles. have it, the year was 1941. On December 7th, f This vibrant Corridor, located in the Pico Al was on Ford Island and as the Japanese RECOGNIZING MAX DISPOSTI AS Union area in the southern region of down- were dropping bombs right on top of him, he CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH town Los Angeles, honors the rich history, her- filmed the carnage with a hand-cranked 16mm itage and contributions of the Salvadoran camera. Ford Island was the strategic center American community. Murals throughout the of operations for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, HON. MIKE LEVIN OF CALIFORNIA Corridor depict the cultural pride, struggles the location of Battleship Row. Assigned as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and dreams of Salvadoran Americans. flag cameraman on the USS Santa Fe, he Forty years of internal political turmoil forced spent the entire war moving from one cam- Tuesday, September 24, 2019 individuals from the Republic of El Salvador to paign to the next. In March 1945, he shot his- Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, flee the country and seek peace and security toric photos and footage of the burning and it’s my honor to recognize Max Disposti, in the United States. Today, it is estimated listing USS Franklin 50 miles off the coast of founder of the North County LGBTQ Resource that nearly one million Salvadorans reside in Japan. The USS Santa Fe rescued many sail- Center, as my next Constituent of the Month. Los Angeles, making Los Angeles home to the ors and helped put out the fires on the Frank- A longtime North County resident, Max’s tire- largest population of Salvadorans outside of El lin. Al was 22. less work to open the Center filled a void in Salvador. In 1950, Al moved to San Mateo in my Con- support services and resources for LGBTQ You cannot tell the story of Los Angeles gressional District and held a variety of jobs families and has made a positive impact on without telling the stories of the Salvadoran selling China and silverware, taking photos countless lives in our community. American community—and of the community and filming car races. One day in the 60s, he Before Max founded the Center in 2011, leaders, public servants, artists, teachers, was filming a race that ended in a fiery crash. many lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and neighbors, family members and friends who Roger Grimsby, an anchor and the news di- questioning youth and families had nowhere to enrich Los Angeles in countless ways. rector at KGO–TV, watched him as he kept turn in North County, lacking a sense of com- In 2012, the City of Los Angeles declared a filming. He approached Al asking, ‘‘You have munity that was desperately needed. With the section of Vermont Avenue as the El Salvador any blood in your veins?’’ He bought the foot- help of others in the community like Maria Al Community Corridor, a long over due recogni- age for $25 and used it on the air that day. Shamma, who now serves as Board Chair for tion of the economic and cultural contributions Thus began Al’s pursuit to become a camera- the Center, Max is able to provide our LGBTQ of Salvadoran American individuals, families, man for KGO. In 1962, Grimsby, known as neighbors with a safe place to receive re- and organizations. This designation—an im- ‘‘Grim Grimsby’’ for his gruff no-nonsense de- sources and feel more comfortable in their portant step for the community—created a livery of the news, finally relented and hired community. Max and many others at the Cen- special place for residents to celebrate their him. Al stayed at KGO for 30 years covering ter provide critical services such as support

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Ultimately, one of the most significant bene- cated to the anniversary on Sunday, Novem- While working in auto sales, Ray advanced fits of the Resource Center is its ability to ber 10, 2019, at 9 AM. Immediately after the quickly at every stop that he made. In 1964, make the LGBTQ community more visible in service there will be a presentation of the Ray Green was able to purchase his first car North County. Everyone in our community church’s history, featuring memorabilia col- dealership in Monmouth, Illinois. Over the should feel safe and welcome. Unfortunately, lected throughout the last 150 years. years, Ray owned and managed several car that has not always been the experience of I extend my well wishes to Reverend Ryan dealerships throughout Central Illinois. Ray our LGBTQ neighbors. There is much more Meyer, the congregation, and the church anni- also worked to improve his industry by serving that we need to do to ensure that LGBTQ indi- versary committee as they celebrate this excit- as a director on many national auto retailer viduals have the same rights and protections ing event. boards. All of Ray’s hard work cemented his as anyone else. That’s why I was proud to Madam Speaker, I would like to congratu- place as an inductee into the Automotive Hall help introduce and pass the Equality Act to fi- late the St. Peter Lutheran Church and their of Fame. nally, fully end discrimination against LGBTQ entire congregation for their service and com- Ray Green was a small and cunning busi- Americans. I’m proud to stand with Max and mitment to their community and to their faith nessman, but he was also known for his gen- so many others in North County’s LGBTQ throughout the past 150 years. I look forward erosity and community service. He was heav- community in fighting for equality. to seeing the Saint Peter Lutheran Church ily involved with the Knights of Columbus, Ro- I launched a Constituent of the Month pro- continue to prosper. tary Club, and the America Legion. Ray was also known for supporting those seeking a gram to recognize individuals who have gone f above and beyond to make our region a Catholic education. He helped to raise millions stronger place for everyone to live and thrive. HONORING THE FARMER’S DAUGH- of dollars for Loras College and Routt Catholic Max’s contributions to our community are ex- TERS’ DRIVE-IN FOR 50 YEARS High School, in Jacksonville, Illinois. traordinary, but I also want to recognize every- OF BUSINESS IN SARATOGA We mourn the passing of Ray Green, a one else who helped launch the North County SPRINGS, NY friend and hero to many. He left a lasting im- LGBTQ Resource Center and work to keep its pact on those who had the pleasure of know- doors open every single day. I thank them for HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK ing him. everything they have done and will continue to OF NEW YORK f do for the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO RANDON LANE f Tuesday, September 24, 2019 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA today to congratulate the Farmer’s Daughters’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JARED HUFFMAN Drive-In for 50 years of business in Saratoga Tuesday, September 24, 2019 OF CALIFORNIA Springs, NY. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Farmer’s Daughters’ was founded in 1969 Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today by Mr. Eddie Winslow and was run by his to honor and pay tribute to an individual Tuesday, September 24, 2019 daughter Glenda Clausen and her husband whose dedication and contributions to our re- Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, due to Tom until 2006. It was then that Annette gion have been exceptional. After serving ten scheduling conflict, I missed votes. Had I been Osher bought the community staple. Ms. years on the Murrieta City Council, my good present, on Vote 539, I would have voted Osher has kept the community favorite alive friend Randon Lane recently stepped down to ‘‘no,’’ and on Vote 540, I would have voted and well. Small businesses like Farmer’s take a position with the U.S. Department of ‘‘aye.’’ Daughters’ form the backbone of our North Transportation, here in Washington, D.C. f Country communities. They generate employ- After graduating from college, Randon ment and job creation, while driving invest- began a career in business working for For- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment. Beyond that, small businesses become tune 500 companies including AT&T a part of the social fabric that makes our com- Broadband, Nextel and Sprint. Until recently, HON. LIZ CHENEY munities unique. Most small businesses sur- Randon served as a Public Affairs Manager OF WYOMING vive fewer than five years so the 50th anniver- for The Southern California Gas Company, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary of a business is a momentous achieve- largest natural gas provider in the nation. In ment. addition to his business career, Randon has Tuesday, September 24, 2019 On behalf of New York’s 21st Congressional long been active in public service. In 2003, he Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I was ab- District, I want to congratulate Annette Osher was appointed to the Murrieta Planning Com- sent Friday, September 20, 2019. Had I been for reaching to this milestone. Annette is a mission. In the following years Murrieta wit- present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call great example of the entrepreneurial and com- nessed an incredible 70 percent population No. 539 and ‘‘nay’’ on Roll Call No. 540. munity spirit that defines New York’s 21st Dis- explosion, one of the largest population in- f trict. I look forward to her continued success. creases in the nation during that period. f In 2008 Randon was elected to the Murrieta RECOGNIZING ST. PETER LU- City Council. While successfully leading THERAN CHURCH FOR ITS 150 HONORING THE LIFE OF RAY Murrieta as Mayor in 2011 and 2016, he along YEARS AS A CONGREGATION GREEN with the City Council continued to prioritize in- vestments in infrastructure and public safety. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS HON. DARIN LaHOOD Forbes named Murrieta the No. 1 post-reces- OF ILLINOIS OF ILLINOIS sion ‘‘boom town’’ in America and FBI statis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tics rank Murrieta the third safest city in the Nation among cities with populations over Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Tuesday, September 24, 2019 100,000 residents. Randon’s strong leadership Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like led his council colleagues to appoint him to acknowledge the St. Peter Lutheran Church to honor and remember the life of Ray Green, represent them on agencies locally, regionally, for 150 years of unfaltering service to its com- who passed away on August 7, 2019, at age statewide and nationally. Randon and his wife, munity. The church began in 1869 with a con- 91. Bridget ‘‘Bo’’, have been married for 21 years, gregation of 26; the growing number of Born in Cascade, Iowa in 1927, Ray dis- 17 of those in Murrieta. Together they have a attendees quickly surpassed the capacity of played a natural gravitation towards leader- daughter, Chelsea, 27 and son-in-law Sean the small church, and a new building was con- ship. Ray Green began his studies at my alma and two sons, Randon, Jr., 15 and Joshua,11. structed across the street. In 1894, a commu- matter, Loras College, in Dubuque, Iowa. Not Randon has contributed immensely to the nity formed around the church, which became long after he started his education at Loras, betterment of our region and I am proud to

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