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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. 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

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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 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. learned, a die-hard Democrat. Mike never missed an activity that his chil- Along with several other students, Sam is IVAN ROMERO dren or grandchildren participated in. Over one pictured in a political brochure from my first summer in 1999, he took his granddaughters election to the State Senate. And he spent HON. ED PERLMUTTER to visit every park in Torrance—one park many a Saturday in my garage handing out OF COLORADO every day. A die-hard Dodger fan, Michael walking packets and directing volunteers. Sam’s diligence and hard work for lots of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES carried a warm smile wherever he went. candidates were rewarded when the Demo- Friday, April 10, 2020 Mike is survived by his wife Hope, his son Daniel, his daughter Debra, his grandchildren cratic Party elected him Chair from 2008 to Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Nicole, Stacy, Denise, Max, Elizabeth, and 2011. From that position he led the party today to recognize and applaud Ivan Romero great grandchildren Chloe and Devin. I hope through some rough patches and some in- for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service they take comfort in the way Mike lived his life credible victories. And what fun we had in Ambassadors for Youth award. as a patriotic and caring citizen. My wife Betty Tonopah at central committee meetings and Ivan Romero is a student at Arvada West and I dearly miss our friend Mike. May his especially at the Democratic Convention. Sam High School and received this award because memory be a blessing to us all. was always there: tending to business, helping others, and moving us all in the right direction. his determination and hard work have allowed f him to overcome adversities. He did it with humor, with steadfastness, and The dedication demonstrated by Ivan Ro- JOHN BRAHOSKY with compassion. mero is exemplary of the type of achievement He brought those same traits to his position that can be attained with hard work and perse- HON. ED PERLMUTTER as Regent—and I think he got a chuckle out of now being my boss. He believed so strong- verance. It is essential students at all levels OF COLORADO ly in the value of education and fought to ex- strive to make the most of their education and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES develop a work ethic which will guide them for tend its reach to disadvantaged communities. the rest of their lives. Friday, April 10, 2020 He never let his own disability get in the I extend my deepest congratulations to Ivan Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise way—he was everywhere—ball games, regent Romero for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge today to recognize and applaud John meetings, public addresses. Everybody knew Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have Brahosky for receiving the Arvada Wheat and loved Sam. no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I also saw Sam in Washington when he and character in all of his future accomplish- John Brahosky is a student at Oberon Mid- came to the Hill to advocate for organizations, ments. dle School and received this award because like NVPEP (People Encouraging People) and Easterseals, that serve those living with dis- f his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. abilities and their families. He was a powerful HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL The dedication demonstrated by John voice because he spoke from experience; he WITKOWSKY Brahosky is exemplary of the type of achieve- never bemoaned the fact that he wasn’t more ment that can be attained with hard work and mobile; and he proved how someone with HON. TED LIEU perseverance. It is essential students at all conviction could accomplish anything. Sam was such a good friend—he even once OF CALIFORNIA levels strive to make the most of their edu- gave me his famous lemon bar recipe but IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation and develop a work ethic which will made me promise not to tell anyone the secret Friday, April 10, 2020 guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to John ingredients. His passing came as a shock and Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speak- Brahosky for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge it is hard to imagine that I won’t be seeing er, I rise to celebrate the life of Michael Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have him—everywhere I turn—asking his advice, in- Witkowsky—a beloved father, grandfather, no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication troducing him at some award ceremony (he husband, and friend—who passed away on and character in all of his future accomplish- received many), or sharing a funny story that March 30, 2020, at the age of 80. ments. happened out on the trail. Tom and my mother Betty and I will miss him so very much. His Mike was born in Los Angeles on January f 14, 1940, to Rebecca and Irving Witkowsky. passing is a great loss to , to the He graduated from Hamilton High School in REMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING Democratic Party, and to his many friends. 1957 and married Hope Witkowsky in 1959. THE LIFE OF SAMUEL LEWIS I include in the RECORD the words of Dr. Last year, I was honored to attend their 60th LIEBERMAN Marta Meana, President of the University of wedding anniversary. Nevada, , in her memorial of Sam Mike was an accomplished and well-re- HON. Lieberman, along with his official obituary. spected health insurance agent who was com- Dear University Community, OF NEVADA UNLV lost one of its greatest champions mitted to providing exemplary service and care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Friday with the untimely passing of to American families. He became an insurance Friday, April 10, 2020 alumnus and Regent Sam Lieberman. agent with Farmers Insurance Group in 1961 Sam was quite simply a force for good. In and planned to retire on March 31, 2020. Dur- Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to re- so many ways. ing his extensive and impressive tenure, he member and celebrate the life of a dear friend, His involvement as a UNLV student in the received numerous awards from Farmers In- Sam Lieberman. early 1980s set him on a path to pursue, and be a champion for, higher education. After surance, including the Presidents Council, the First, let me say how honored I am today to graduating from UNLV with a degree in so- company’s most elite honor for the top one- speak in memory of a fine man, Sam Lieber- cial work in 1996, Sam served as a member of percent of agents and district managers. man, and in celebration of his remarkable life. the UNLV Alumni Association Board and Mike later became a United Healthcare I want to thank Clifton Whitehurst, who I know helped start the alumni chapter for the Col- agent in 2008 and continued to receive was like a brother to Sam and such an amaz- lege of Liberal Arts. He would later be

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Sam had an acute ability to discern the (He has 4,455 friends on Facebook, and the Her leadership in the fight against discrimina- link between systems and the people they flood of messages on his Facebook pages is tion and staunch advocacy for civil rights impact, with an endless drive to make them an uplifting thing to read.) make her an example for all that seek eco- better. His ever-present wit and humor Sam loved to eat too. In Minneapolis, it nomic and social justice. brought levity, even during tough conversa- was prime rib at the King’s Inn, egg rolls at Co-founding the National Farmworkers As- tions. Perhaps, even more, I’ll miss his em- the Nankin and corned beef sandwiches at sociation with Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta pathy and insight into the needs of our stu- the Lincoln Del. In Las Vegas, it was shrimp fiercely negotiated with agricultural enterprises dents, and his vast knowledge of UNLV and cocktail and a Coke at The Tillerman, and a and spearheaded the movement towards bet- of higher education in Nevada. He used his ribeye steak, twice-baked potato and Caesar ter rights and protections for farmworkers. voice to advocate for the vulnerable, he cele- salad at the Golden Steer. He also adored brated our wins, and he was there to support chicken soup with kreplach made by his Often the only woman at the table, her us whenever we needed him. Baba Adele Lieberman—though she only strength and resiliency stood strong through To say Sam was active on campus would be made kreplach on special occasions. He decades of protests, advocacy, and positive an understatement. He was a constant pres- didn’t really drink alcohol, except he would change. ence at UNLV, from major events to small order Bailey’s Irish Cream and coffee—and In 1965, the United Farm Workers (UFW) department-level functions. Sam was always sip it through a straw. union organized and implemented the historic there for us, as he was for so many organiza- Sam also had a deep love and fierce devo- Delano grape strike. With Dolores serving as tions throughout Nevada. tion to his family—which included not only the lead negotiator, the UFW secured work- It feels impossible to quantify Sam’s mon- his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, umental impact. There are so many people uncles and cousins, but also his devoted place rights for thousands of farmworkers. She he helped and those people, in turn, have friend and caregiver Clifton Whitehurst and was instrumental in the enactment of the Agri- helped others. The human connections he Clifton’s daughter Alyssa Whitehurst. Sam is cultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 which made and the lives he lifted up through high- preceded in death by his father David Lieber- was the first law of its kind in U.S. history, er education are a small part of the legacy man, and is survived by his mother Sara, sib- granting farmworkers in California the right to he left behind. lings Jonathan, Barbara and Michael, sis- collectively organize and bargain for better There are few in UNLV’s history who have ters-in-law Lisa Kayne Lieberman and Jessie wages and working conditions. displayed as much passion and commitment Washburne-Harris, brother-in-law Sam In 2002, Huerta established the Dolores for our students, and for the success of ev- Askenazi, nieces and nephews Rebecca, Char- eryone at our university, as Sam Lieberman. lotte, Benjamin and Gabriella, uncle Stephen Huerta Foundation, ensuring a legacy of com- He will be deeply missed. Lieberman, aunts Sheila Lieberman and munity activism and civic engagement for gen- As we reflect on Sam’s life and legacy, let’s Sandra Okinow and a large and loving group erations to come. The work of this organiza- try to live how Sam lived—to lend a voice to of cousins. tion directly benefits the communities of the those who need it, to be kind and truly listen The world is a better place for his having Central Valley, providing organizing training to one another, and to lift each other up at been here, and he will be greatly missed! and resources to rural, low-income commu- a time when it is so desperately needed. f nities and mobilizing volunteers to make a dif- Please take care of yourselves, and each ference. other. ISABELLA CIOTTI Godspeed, Sam. In recognition of her tireless work and advo- OBITUARY OF SAMUEL LEWIS LIEBERMAN cacy, in 2012 President Obama awarded Do- HON. ED PERLMUTTER lores Huerta with the Presidential Medal of Samuel Lewis Lieberman, age 58, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Ne- OF COLORADO Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor. vada. At his core, Sam was a social being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, we wish Dolores Huerta a who thrived on connection to other people. Friday, April 10, 2020 happy 90th Birthday and thank her for her tire- Sam devoted all of his life and energy to less work and countless contributions to the helping others—most notably in Las Vegas Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise United States. ‘‘Sı´ Se Puede’’ will always echo where he lived for almost 40 years, and also today to recognize and applaud Isabella Ciotti in my ears as we work together in Congress through his lifelong relationship with the for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service and in our communities to protect and pro- Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI, a Ambassadors for Youth award. mote the rights of farmworkers and workers Reform Jewish summer camp) in Isabella Ciotti is a student at Arvada K–8 everywhere. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. and received this award because her deter- Sam was the oldest child of David and Sara f Lieberman, and was born in Minneapolis, mination and hard work have allowed her to Minnesota. He was born with cerebral palsy, overcome adversities. JASON OROZCO which was a significant physical disability, The dedication demonstrated by Isabella but he never let that get in the way of any- Ciotti is exemplary of the type of achievement HON. ED PERLMUTTER thing he wanted to do, and he never com- that can be attained with hard work and perse- OF COLORADO plained . . . EVER. Sam grew up on Lake verance. It is essential students at all levels IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Harriet, along with his siblings Jonathan, strive to make the most of their education and Barbara and Michael. As a teenager, he was develop a work ethic which will guide them for Friday, April 10, 2020 very active in Jewish youth activities at Temple Israel Youth Group, Camp TEKO and the rest of their lives. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise NFTY, and he attended Southwest Junior I extend my deepest congratulations to Isa- today to recognize and applaud Jason Orozco High. During high school summers, Sam bella Ciotti for winning the Arvada Wheat for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service worked at OSRUI, where he ran the summer Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I Ambassadors for Youth award. Jason Orozco camp office. Sam graduated from Marshall- have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- is a student at Jefferson High School and re- University High School in 1980 and then left cation and character in all of her future ac- ceived this award because his determination Minneapolis to attend college at the Univer- complishments. and hard work have allowed him to overcome sity of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). At UNLV, adversities. Sam immersed himself in all aspects of stu- f The dedication demonstrated by Jason dent life—so much so that it took him 16 HONORING DOLORES HUERTA years to complete his studies in order to Orozco is exemplary of the type of achieve- graduate! Through this experience, he devel- ment that can be attained with hard work and oped a passion for ensuring that people of all HON. TJ COX perseverance. It is essential students at all backgrounds and abilities had access to edu- OF CALIFORNIA levels strive to make the most of their edu- cation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation and develop a work ethic which will As an adult, Sam worked with boundless guide them for the rest of their lives. energy as an advocate for several important Friday, April 10, 2020 I extend my deepest congratulations to causes—including as a trusted aide to Sen- ator of Nevada, Chairman of the Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, Jason Orozco for winning the Arvada Wheat Nevada Democratic Party, a Board Member today April 10, 2020 marks the 90th birthday Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I of Nevada PEP (an organization devoted to of civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- parents of children with disabilities), Presi- Huerta. A Central Valley hero and a national tion and character in all of his future accom- dent of Congregation P’nai Tikvah and mem- labor icon, she has dedicated her entire life to plishments.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Apr 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AP8.011 E10APPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 10, 2020 REMEMBERING OFFICER ALICIA before us today. This threat is unusual and tween Republicans and progressive Demo- HUBERT AND OFFICER MARISSA unfamiliar—a virus and the illness it causes— crats are profound. Last week, the Senate’s DOWHAN but it is as real as every other great crisis proposal included $50 billion for the Depart- we’ve faced. ment of Agriculture. These funds were to be HON. DEBBIE LESKO This pandemic is upending the lives of each available to the Department to address not and every American. Some have died or lost only the coronavirus crisis, but also to con- OF ARIZONA loved ones. More have become ill and hos- tinue the critical farm safety net programs in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pitalized. Many have lost their jobs or shut- the farm bill. These programs help farmers Friday, April 10, 2020 tered their businesses. All of us are agonizing weather the day-to-day uncertainties of farm- Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today over the uncertainty of a threat we do not fully ing and endure the hostile trade actions of for- understand and cannot yet defeat. eign nations, challenges which the current cri- to honor two brave police officers, Officer The public health crisis has put Americans sis has moved out of the spotlight, but not off Alicia Hubert and Officer Marissa Dowhan, on edge and strained our medical facilities to the stage. both with the Phoenix Police Department. the breaking point. It has also led to unex- On Sunday, the Speaker and her allies in- On Sunday, March 29, 2020 these two offi- pected economic crises for tens of millions of troduced their proposal, which included a cers along with Commander Greg Carnicle re- Americans, as businesses are forced to close, pricey wish list of progressive initiatives, but sponded to a domestic disturbance call where paychecks are disappearing, and economic not one dollar for the Department of Agri- a tragic shooting took place. It was dev- activity is reduced. culture to respond to this pandemic. One astating to hear that Commander Carnicle was The size and scope of this aid package is might have called it an oversight, but all this fatally shot and Officers Hubert and Dowhan staggering, but it reflects the devastating costs week she has fought for her position and were both seriously injured. in lives, jobs, businesses, and economic paral- today, we see the results of that effort: just It is situations like this, that remind us what ysis that this crisis has brought. It is essential $23.5 billion in funding set aside for agricul- our men and women in blue sacrifice daily for that we continue to act quickly and forcefully, tural producers, significantly less than what is the protection of others and I can’t thank them at all levels of government, to prevent the needed. enough. harm and disruption of this crisis from over- The Speaker and her allies claim they On this day, we honor both Officer Hubert whelming our capacity to help one another. fought to put workers first, but their demands and Officer Dowhan for their bravery, sacrifice The CARES Act provides the foundation for did not include those who work in agriculture. and commitment to our community and wish that action. The CARES Act will help Ameri- In the final analysis, their handiwork short- them a full recovery. cans meet these intertwined emergencies by changed middle America and has made it f providing funds to hospitals and frontline med- more difficult to provide our farmers and ical providers, expanding and accelerating as- ranchers the help that they so desperately IAN HARRIS sistance for Americans that have lost their need. jobs, and providing a lifeline to businesses try- But we cannot delay this package any fur- HON. ED PERLMUTTER ing to stay afloat and pay their employees ther over our differences. We must move for- OF COLORADO while their customers are asked to remain at ward with our many areas of agreement, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES home. cluding the support that was agreed to for our While we see the clear and overwhelming agricultural producers. As we develop any ad- Friday, April 10, 2020 costs that this health crisis is imposing in ditional legislation, I will continue to fight to en- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise places like Seattle, New York, and New Orle- sure that sufficient resources are available to today to recognize and applaud Ian Harris for ans, it is imposing heavy costs other parts of the Department to meet all the challenges receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service America, as well. Particularly in rural commu- faced by rural America. Ambassadors for Youth award. nities, where the challenges to providing Despite the circumstances we presently find Ian Harris is a student at Mandalay Middle health care are magnified by a lack of re- ourselves in as a nation, I have unbounded School and received this award because his sources, technology, and specialists, and com- hope for our future. In my own lifetime, I have determination and hard work have allowed him pounded by extended distances and an older seen our nation rise to meet challenges that to overcome adversities. population. seemed insurmountable at the time. Looking The dedication demonstrated by Ian Harris Similarly, the economic crisis created by this back further in history, we see burdens that is exemplary of the type of achievement that pandemic is hitting farm country particularly our ancestors bore that seem unfathomable to can be attained with hard work and persever- hard, which was already suffering long before us today. Overcoming adversity is in our DNA. ance. It is essential students at all levels strive this virus emerged. Agricultural producers are Our capacity as Americans to care for one to make the most of their education and de- particularly sensitive to disruptions in trade, another is immeasurable. All across our coun- velop a work ethic which will guide them for supply chains, transportation, and reliable try, families, neighbors, churches, businesses, the rest of their lives. sources labor, each of which this pandemic is civic clubs, and groups of Americans of all I extend my deepest congratulations to Ian placing under increasing strain. stripes are quietly coming together to figure Harris for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge This legislation includes essential resources out what they can do to help. Our farmers and Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have which will provide the Secretary of Agriculture ranchers, and everyone involved in producing, no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication with the tools he needs to help our nation’s transporting, and selling food, fiber, and fuel, and character in all of his future accomplish- farmers and ranchers survive, and to support are no exception. These men and women are ments. our rural communities, hospitals, and busi- working overtime because they understand the nesses who are struggling just like their urban way they can best serve their fellow Ameri- f counterparts. I am grateful that we were able cans is to prevent disruptions to the food and MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS to include them, and that we did not ignore the goods that we all need to survive. TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 unique challenges of rural America. But no group of Americans can tackle this As we all know, no legislation is perfect. crisis alone. While we should all do our part, SPEECH OF Each member in this body has opinions on this legislation will do the things that individ- what tools and funding are needed to respond uals are unable to do for one another. It will HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY to this crisis which were not included in this fund research and buy medical equipment, it OF TEXAS package. On some priorities, members have will safeguard paychecks and families, and it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fundamental, deep-seated differences of opin- will shelter small businesses and essential in- ion; on others, we simply ran out of time to dustries. Most importantly, it will provide a Friday, March 27, 2020 find agreement. For my part, I had hoped for path out of this crisis. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more funds to help our agricultural producers We are a country of survivors, and I have offer my support for the CARES Act. It is the and rural communities as they grapple with great confidence in our ability to re-emerge legislation that we need today to fight the ex- the crisis as it inevitably moves into less popu- from this crisis stronger than ever before. I be- traordinary challenges we are facing. lated communities. lieve that the CARES Act will help us do that At few points in our nation’s history have we On that issue—how we support rural com- and I urge my colleagues to support its pas- been faced with a situation as dire as the one munities during this crisis—the differences be- sage.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Apr 11, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10AP8.015 E10APPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS April 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E361 DENISE SERNA REMEMBERING COMMANDER HUNTER KOZNEY GREGORY CARNICLE HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. ED PERLMUTTER OF COLORADO HON. DEBBIE LESKO OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ARIZONA Friday, April 10, 2020 Friday, April 10, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Denise Serna Friday, April 10, 2020 today to recognize and applaud Hunter for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today Kozney for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Ambassadors for Youth award. with great sadness over the passing of Com- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Denise Serna is a student at Jefferson High mander Gregory Carnicle from Peoria, Ari- Hunter Kozney is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because her zona. School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed her determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. He was beloved by many. He was a loving to overcome adversities. husband to Ann, father to Rachel, Cecilia, The dedication demonstrated by Denise The dedication demonstrated by Hunter John and Veronica and grandfather to four Serna is exemplary of the type of achievement Kozney is exemplary of the type of achieve- with two more on the way. that can be attained with hard work and perse- ment that can be attained with hard work and verance. It is essential students at all levels He began his career as a patrol officer in perseverance. It is essential students at all strive to make the most of their education and June 1989 and was a 31-year veteran with the levels strive to make the most of their edu- develop a work ethic which will guide them for Phoenix Police Department. He is the first cation and develop a work ethic which will the rest of their lives. Phoenix Police Commander to lose his life in guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to the line of duty. He was a well-respected lead- I extend my deepest congratulations to Hun- Denise Serna for winning the Arvada Wheat er and hero to many. We are eternally grateful ter Kozney for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I for his service to our community and state. Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- On this day, we as a community honor him have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- cation and character in all of her future ac- and ask those who knew him to pray for his tion and character in all of his future accom- complishments. family during this time of mourning. plishments.

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