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April 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E357 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF her determination and hard work have allowed Jack represented his home of Reidsville in FLOOR DOCUMENTS her to overcome adversities. the State Senate since 1991. For decades he The dedication demonstrated by Jaden ensured Georgia’s budget was balanced, fair, HON. NANCY PELOSI Huynh is exemplary of the type of achieve- and served the people well. The State of OF CALIFORNIA ment that can be attained with hard work and Georgia is a better place thanks to his leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES perseverance. It is essential students at all ship. Friday, April 10, 2020 levels strive to make the most of their edu- His love for his hometown was evident in cation and develop a work ethic which will everything he did, from running his grocery Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I include in guide them for the rest of their lives. store business as owner and operator of Hill the RECORD the following Dear Colleague let- I extend my deepest congratulations to Shopping Center, to serving in the Georgia Air ter I sent Members on April 6, 2020, in re- Jaden Huynh for winning the Arvada Wheat National Guard for over three decades, includ- sponse to the current public health crisis: Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I ing as a unit commander and State Inspector APRIL 6, 2020. have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- General. DEAR COLLEAGUE: During this time of cri- sis, House leadership and institutional staff cation and character in all of her future ac- While some will say he was a pillar of the continue to examine all possible steps to pro- complishments. community, I believe he wasn’t just a pillar; he tect the health and safety of Members and f was the foundation upon which the pillars our staffs, so that we are best able to serve were built. our constituents. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Jack Hill was a true statesman and he will In that spirit, in consultation with the be sorely missed by many, but especially by Rules Committee, Committee on House Ad- his wife Ruth Ann, their children, and grand- ministration, Office of the Clerk and Office HON. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ of the Parliamentarian and in accordance OF NEW YORK children. However, I am confident his impact with current social distancing guidelines, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on our great state will be felt for generations to come. the House will soon take additional action to Friday, April 10, 2020 reduce the physical presence of Members and f staff in the Capitol, by formalizing a new Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam Speaker, system for submission of documents related had there been a recorded vote on H.R. 748 JACOB GAVALDON to Floor action. the CARES Act, I would have voted ‘‘NO’’. Beginning Tuesday, staff must electroni- cally submit all Floor documents—including f HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO bills, resolutions, co-sponsors and extensions JORDAN ARCHULETA of remarks—to a dedicated and secure email IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system, rather than deliver these materials Friday, April 10, 2020 by hand to staff in the Speaker’s Lobby or HON. ED PERLMUTTER Cloakrooms. At this time, Members may OF COLORADO Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise still drop off materials in person. Electronic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Jacob submissions will be accepted when the House Gavaldon for receiving the Arvada Wheat is in pro forma session, as well as 15 minutes Friday, April 10, 2020 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. immediately before and after. This upcoming week’s pro forma sessions will be held Tues- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Jacob Gavaldon is a student at Arvada K– day at 11:30 AM E.T. and Friday at 9:00 AM today to recognize and applaud Jordan 8 and received this award because his deter- E.T. Pro forma sessions for the remainder of Archuleta for receiving the Arvada Wheat mination and hard work have allowed him to the month are expected to follow a similar Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. overcome adversities. schedule. Later today, the Clerk’s Office will Jordan Archuleta is a student at Arvada The dedication demonstrated by Jacob send out detailed guidance on where and how West High School and received this award be- Gavaldon is exemplary of the type of achieve- to submit materials. cause his determination and hard work have ment that can be attained with hard work and Please be advised that this policy will be effective through April 19 and may be ex- allowed him to overcome adversities. perseverance. It is essential students at all tended if continued disruption of House oper- The dedication demonstrated by Jordan levels strive to make the most of their edu- ations remains necessary due to the pan- Archuleta is exemplary of the type of achieve- cation and develop a work ethic which will demic. Normal practice for Floor submis- ment that can be attained with hard work and guide them for the rest of their lives. sions will resume once the House returns perseverance. It is essential students at all I extend my deepest congratulations to full-time to the Capitol for regular business. levels strive to make the most of their edu- Jacob Gavaldon for winning the Arvada Wheat During this Holy Season for people of cation and develop a work ethic which will Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I many faiths, let us pray for those families guide them for the rest of their lives. who have lost a loved one, those who are sick have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- and those who are ministering to their I extend my deepest congratulations to Jor- tion and character in all of his future accom- needs. dan Archuleta for winning the Arvada Wheat plishments. Take care, be well and stay strong. Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I f Sincerely, have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- NANCY. tion and character in all of his future accom- HONORING THE LIFE OF MAYOR f plishments. RONNIE DIXON f JADEN HUYNH HON. RICK W. ALLEN REMEMBERING GEORGIA SENATOR OF GEORGIA HON. ED PERLMUTTER JACK HILL OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RICK W. ALLEN Friday, April 10, 2020 Friday, April 10, 2020 OF GEORGIA Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the life of one of Georgia’s best, Vidalia today to recognize and applaud Jaden Huynh Mayor Ronnie Dixon. Friday, April 10, 2020 for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Following in his father’s footsteps, Ronnie Ambassadors for Youth award. Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to took office in January 1994 and has dedicated Jaden Huynh is a student at Arvada West remember the life of a Georgia legend, State his life to serving the city. Prior to his tenure High School and received this award because Senator Jack Hill. as Mayor, he served as a member of the City ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Apr 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10AP8.001 E10APPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E358 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 10, 2020 Council for 16 years. His commitment to serv- awards every year. He was helping people ing caregiver, Rabbi Mintz who inspires us all ing the community should inspire us all. right to the very end, even from his hospital with her grace and wisdom, and Sam’s mother Vidalia is a special place, known for growing bed. Mike passed away with the largest book Sara from whom he inherited so many admi- the sweetest onions in the world—a distinction of business in Los Angeles County. rable qualities. which Ronnie was immensely proud. His sup- In addition to his professional work, Mike I first met Sam at UNLV in the mid-eighties port of our farmers will be remembered for was an active member of his local community when he took a political science class from generations, as agriculture is Georgia’s top in- and a dedicated family member. Hope served me. He soon became more than just a student dustry. as a Torrance City Councilmember and Mike passing through. He loved to tell how I threw Ronnie’s passion for service has left a last- was his wife’s biggest supporter. He also vol- an eraser at him one time when he fell asleep ing impact on the Vidalia community, and it unteered at many local events in Torrance, in- in class and how I told him he’d have made has been felt throughout the entire state of cluding running a booth at the Fourth of July an A if he hadn’t napped through half my lec- Georgia. It is my privilege to honor his life and celebration and announcing and riding in the tures—but that is just urban myth. Sam was legacy before the United States House of annual Armed Forces Parade. From 1968 to really a good student, though in no hurry to Representatives. 1977, he coached several Little League teams graduate, a political junkie, and, I soon f and later volunteered to become an umpire.