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CELEBRATING FORMER MAYOR PERSONAL EXPLANATION immune diseases, is difficult for medical practi- HARRY MIMS tioners to accurately diagnose and even more HON. BARBARA LEE difficult to treat as there are currently no dis- OF CALIFORNIA ease specific treatments. As we recognize the need for awareness of this troublesome dis- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ease, we can and must do more for the thou- OF LOUISIANA Wednesday, June 26, 2013 sands of Americans who are diagnosed with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I was this condition each year. This is why I authored H.R. 1429, the Wednesday, June 26, 2013 not present for rollcall votes 287–288. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with on both. This bipartisan legislation coordinates and in- great pride and pleasure that I rise today to f tensifies research and awareness of this dis- commend Former Mayor Harry Mims, who has ease, prioritizes the development and evalua- IN HONOR OF LINGOHOCKEN FIRE devoted 38 years of outstanding leadership to tion of new treatments options, and authorizes CO.—100TH ANNIVERSARY the Village of East Hodge in Louisiana. The Director of NIH to pursue enhanced clinical East Hodge Town Hall will be dedicated in his and basic research related to Scleroderma. I name honoring his unwavering service. Also HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK want to thank my colleague, Representative adding to the festivities, a celebration will be OF PENNSYLVANIA PETER KING (NY–02), for leading this bill with me and then 11 cosponsors who have already held to commemorate Mayor Mims’ 99th birth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day. lent their support to this effort. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 I urge my colleagues join us in support of I ask my colleagues to join me in offering Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, as one of this important legislation providing for needed plentiful well wishes to Mayor Mims. His reso- Bucks County’s many volunteer fire compa- federal investment in this misunderstood dis- lute commitment and compassionate service nies, the Lingohocken Fire Company is cele- ease. to the community deserve our gratitude. brating 100 years of continuous service that f began with caring, local farmers leaving the f RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS fields to answer a neighbor’s call for help. This FOR THE PRINCE WILLIAM AREA small cadre grew and soon a ‘‘fire company’’ HONORING MRS. HELEN S. SLAGLE AGENCY ON AGING was responding to the loud clanging of an old locomotive wheel that now hangs outside the firehouse as an historic reminder of those who HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. SAM GRAVES answered the call. Today’s volunteers are 21st OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI century—trained in the use of modern equip- ment and well-prepared to protect lives and Wednesday, June 26, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES properties. They continue to work hard and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Wednesday, June 26, 2013 last year, alone, they put in nearly 5,000 hours to recognize the volunteers for the Prince Wil- responding to fire calls, training, attending liam Area Agency on Aging. Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I meetings and other company-related activities. The Prince William Area Agency on Aging is proudly pause to recognize Mrs. Helen S. We proudly acknowledge the Lingohocken one of more than 670 agencies in the National Slagle of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Mrs. Slagle Fire Co., serving Wrightstown Township and Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The is retiring from Federal service after 36 years portions of Buckingham and Upper Makefield Agency of Aging works to maintain the inde- of loyal service. townships. Congratulations on your 100th an- pendence and quality of life for adults and Helen Slagle entered into Federal service in niversary, outstanding public service, and for their families. Volunteers work alongside pro- 1977 and has never truly left. In 1977 Helen the example you set for others to follow. fessionals serving as advocates, educators, enlisted in the United State Marine Corps. f and coordinators implementing programs and After her honorable discharge in 1997 from services for the senior members of the tri-juris- IN RECOGNITION OF SCLER- the Marine Corps at the rank of Gunnery Ser- dictional areas of Prince William County and ODERMA AWARENESS MONTH geant; Helen was once again called into Fed- the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. eral service with the Immigration and Natu- Volunteers assist with the Bluebird Tour Pro- ralization Service. HON. LOIS CAPPS gram, Disability Service Board, Virginia Health Helen then transitioned to the private sector, OF CALIFORNIA Insurance Counseling and Assistance Pro- working under contract for the Federal Gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram, Agency on Aging Tax Aid, Commission ernment. In 2006, Helen began her final post- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 on Aging, Long Term Ombudsman Program, and the Senior Centers and Adult Day ing with the Federal government as a Special Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Agent with the United States Office of Per- Healthcare. Scleroderma Awareness Month this June, I It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- sonnel Management’s Federal Investigative rise today in recognition of the 300,000 Ameri- SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for Services, Kansas City Office. During her time cans with Scleroderma. the Bluebird Tour Program: at O.P.M. Helen has directly supported the Scleroderma is a chronic and disabling con- Bill Barnhart, Trudy Burks, Brian Fulton, Federal, military and defense contractor as- nective tissue and rheumatic disorder resulting Diane Fulton, Fran Harrod, Mary Kay Portell, sets located in Northwest Missouri. The inves- from an overproduction of collagen in the skin, Wanda Pulliam, Ray Vanderbilt, Chester tigations that Helen conducted have been for tissue, and underlying muscle. The word Smith, Nancy Smith. the proud military men and women who are ‘‘scleroderma’’ means hardening of the skin, It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- serving their state and country. which is often one of the most visible mani- SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in festations of the disease. But scleroderma can the Disability Service Board: recognizing Mrs. Helen S. Slagle. For the last also affect many other areas of the body in- Phyllis Aggrey, Michael Bizik, Nona Bond, 36 years Helen has dedicated herself to the cluding the heart, lungs, kidneys and gastro- James Bryant, Janice Buie, Ashley Cavossa, United States of America through her unwav- intestinal system. Barbara Diehl, Mark Fletcher, Lillian Garland, ering Federal Service and I am honored to Given the unpredictable progression of the Melvin Padgett, II, Diane Raulston, Karen represent her in the United States Congress. disease, Scleroderma, like many other auto- Smith, Paul Weisenberger, Karen Williams.

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It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- McGlawn, Julie Meeham, Ruth Meier, Karen agriculture, promotes specialty crops, such as SIONAL RECORD the name of the following vol- Merchant, Roberta Messamer, Ruth Miller, fruits and vegetables, and ends direct com- unteer for the Virginia Health Insurance Coun- Jack Millett, Pamela Millett, Sadhna Minter, modity payments to farmers in favor of a more seling and Assistance Program: Robert Mitchell, Emerita Mogrovejo, Mary robust crop insurance program. Robert Gainer. Money, Molly Mooney, Leo Moore, Mary I support many of these reforms, but the bill It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- Moore, Virginia Morales, Joseph Mugnano, that was considered in the House this week SIONAL RECORD the names of the following vol- Karlene Murphy, Mary Murphy, Billie Nichols. could have been much better. The FARRM unteers for the Tax Aide Volunteers Program: Jennifer Nicol, Marianne Nigreville, Gi Nigro, Act cut conservation programs designed to re- Ronald Bond, William Burston, Mary Cole- Carol Nolan, Clifford Nolan, Phyllis Norling, ward farmers for protecting drinking water and man, John Kirzl, VaLoris MacDowell, Bob Mar- Sandy Novak, Gloria Oakes, Susie O’Neal, land and reduced acreage enrollment in the tin, Mike Martin, Lee Schumacher, Elizabeth Lynn Oneill, Albert Osborne, Margaret Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The Smolen, Gail Strickland, Bruce Willey. Palomares, Cynthia Parent, John Parker, Edith bill failed to place caps on the taxpayer’s It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- Peel, Jo Peters, Dianne Peyton, Marie Phoe- share of crop insurance premiums and in- SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for nix, Mirta Pimentel, Louise Pleines, Elinor creased price guarantees for many major the Commission on Aging: Polansky, Len Postman, Joseph Powers, Pa- crops. Additionally, the bill contained a provi- Willard Bennett, Raymond Beverage, San- tricia Prochnow, Marlene Puglisi, Frederick sion added by amendment in the Committee dra Dawson, Edna Garr, Jane Lakata, Frank Puhala, Najibullah Qazei, Hilde Reed, Phyllis that would have prevented states from setting Maresca, Len Postman, Richard Sienkiewicz, Reese, Noreen Reynolds, Samuel Rhodes, their own farm and food standards. Mary Shufelt, Nancy West. S.H. Richardson, Charles Rigby, Mary Rigby, But the most outstanding issue with the It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- James Riley, William Ritter, Latasha Rivers, FARRM Act is by far the $20.5 billion cut to SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for Willow Rolfe, Griselda Roque, Shirley Roy, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- the Long Term Ombudsman Program: William Ruhe, Bertha Russ, Gwen Ryfinski. gram (SNAP), more commonly known as food Nancy Bireley, Celeste Cole, Pat Giusti, Anna Ryman, Rayzel Sachs, Joyce Sakole, stamps. At a time when a record numbers of Judy Kenyon, Fred Knox, Carol Leet, Barbara Michael Sakole, Glenn Sartori, Barbara families are struggling to put food on the table Ondo, Carol Sturz. Schonherr, Andrea Schu, Joseph Schu, Doro- the House bill would recklessly cleave SNAP It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- thy Schumacher, Valerie Schutz, Connie resulting in a loss of benefits for more than 2 SIONAL RECORD the names of volunteers for Scurlock, Thomas Scurlock, Richard Shaffer, million low-income individual, working families, the Senior Centers and Adult Day Healthcare: David Shely, Gertrude Slater, Geri Smith, Mi- children and seniors. Jo Adell, Marie Akins, Mathilda Alexander, chael Somma, Janet Spence, Cyme Spicer, Joann Amidon, Martha Andrews. Gorrell In New Jersey the number of SNAP partici- Annemarie Stalsworth, Frank Stone, Lois pants over a 5 year period has more than Angel, Grant Angel, Jean Angel, Lynn Ashe, Stone, Cynthia Tallia, Hafiz Tarbal, Helen George Ashley, Sally Au, Emelda August, doubled from only 431,797 participants in Tang, Eric Taylor, Doris Tchakirides, Brooks March 2008, up to 873,657 participants in Alleen Bagley, Bobsonm Bangura, Stanley Terry, Howard Teten, Tom Thatcher, Joyce Baranowski, Yon Barker, Sharon Bauer, March of this year. The Americans who rely Thomas, Lowell Thomas, Michael Timko, Lana on this program are not looking for a handout Nancy Bell, Beverly Bendekgey, Barbara Tobey, Nancy Tsou, Meridel Turch, Alan Tur- Betton, Arline Blanke, BettyAnn Blanton, Doris or trying to game the system, they are individ- ner, Wilma Turner, Sylvia Urani, Mohammad uals and families who have fallen on hard Bodwin, Suzuyo Bolvin, Zile Brannon, James Vali, Shirley VanEss, Andrew Vani, Dianne Branscome, Carol Brauzer, Felicia Brown, times and need just a little assistance to afford Vaughn, Glenn Vinson, Arc Vosac, Barbara the most basic of needs—something to eat. Peggy Bruhn, Laura Buckenmeyer, John Wagner, Charlotte Walker, Lorelea Wann, Bucsko, Dom Bumbaca, Effie Bumbaca, The average weekly SNAP benefit is $31.50 Claudett Warner, Jeanne Warner, Brenda a week or about $4.50 a day. Half of all SNAP Margie Byrne, Doris Caporale, Helen Warren, Peggy Weber, Evelyn West, George Caporaletti, Kit Carney, Olive Carrington, beneficiaries are children. 1 in 5 American Whitfield, Joyce Wilson, Pearl Wilson, Theresa children live in a food insecure household and Francis Chergosky, Gene Chumley, Luis Winiesdorffer, Regeanne Woodworth, Carol Cifuentes, Elizabeth Clemens, Katherine 75% of households with food insecure children Wright, Kyong Yoo, Barbara Zader, Adella have one or more adults in the labor force. Cooke, Sheila Copeland, Catherine Corner, Zilka. Margaret Covington, Ollie Cross, Maryls Overall 76% of SNAP benefits go to house- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join holds with children, 16% to households with Daack, Ronald Daack, Edgar Davis, Paul me in commending these dedicated volun- Davis, Pauline Davis. disabled persons, and 9% to households with teers. I would like to extend my personal ap- seniors. Gretchen Day, Roberta Dearden, Naomi preciation to the men and women who partici- Delashmutt, Melita Diklich, Barbara Dillon, I voted against final passage of the FARRM pate in the Prince William County Area Agen- Act because we must stop trying to balance Hugh Dillon, Dottie DiMartino, Henry D’Souza, cy on Aging programs and services. We all Cathy Dykstra, Karen Edwards, Linda the budget on the backs of the poor and work- owe a debt of gratitude to these selfless com- ing class. A $20.5 billion cut in SNAP would Edwards, MaryJane Ellis, Mildred Ellis, Glory munity activists. Emmanuel, Marianne Enright, Sue Flatequal, harm only poorest families in American and Joan Galvin, Dorothy Garland, Lenore George, f disproportionately affect children, seniors and Susan Gillon, Betty Glasco, Susan Glynn, FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM people with disabilities. Brenda Goodridge, Ethel Gorham, Carolyn AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF As a country we must end our obsession Grandjean, Beulah Green, Mary Griffith, Mary 2013 with debt and deficits, especially when these Gueriera, Norma Guerra, John Hahn, Mazen reductions are coming at the expense of the Hammoudeh, John Happoldt, Althena Harris, SPEECH OF impoverished and the hungry. We need poli- Daniel Harris, Kitty Harris, Rosi Harrison, Bar- cies that encourage economic growth which bara Hayes, Bobbie Henderson, Lee Hen- HON. RUSH HOLT will allow for the creation of more jobs, higher dricks, MaryLou Hill, Iris Hodges, Joseph OF NEW JERSEY incomes, and increased tax revenues that will Hohos, Norma Holmgren, Brett Hoyer, Eliza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in turn contribute to deficit reduction. beth Hudson, Roy Hudson, Maureen Hum- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 There are greater savings possible else- where in the farm bill, such as placing caps on phrey, Francine Jacobs, Thomas Jonas, Wil- The House in Committee of the Whole liam Kelsey, Edith King, Betty Knowles, Fred- House on the state of the Union had under insurance premium subsides that enable some erick Knox. consideration the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide of the largest farms to receive millions of tax- Theresa Koger, Marie Komyathy, Martin for the reform and continuation of agricul- payer dollars year-after-year. Kruger, Joseph Kubica, Edward Lacy, Albert tural and other programs of the Department Rather than cutting programs that are spe- Lammers, Jan Lawler, Tina Leacock, Jane of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and cifically focused on the hungry and poor, I Lehman, Rene Lehman, James Lewis, Allen for other purposes: support policies that will create jobs and im- Lindholm, Mary Livingston, Amber Love, Wil- Mr. HOLT. Madam Chair, I appreciate the prove incomes, allowing in the long-term fewer liam Lucas, Norma Mace, Irma Machado, Don efforts of Chairman LUCAS (R–OK) and Rank- household to depend on SNAP for their next Mackintosh, Agnes Maiden Mary Mange, Do- ing Member PETERSON (D–MN) to craft this meal. lores Masters, George Mawhiney, Teresa year’s farm bill. The FARRM Act makes many Now that the FARRM Act has failed to pass McCall, Harold McCarty, Daniel McCaslin, several necessary reforms to our county’s ag- the House by a vote of 195 to 234, it should Pearl McCray, Gretchen McDonell, Barbara ricultural policy. The bill encourages organic be clear to the House Majority that members

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BOUSTANY, JR. f and wish her continued success as she sets OF LOUISIANA an example of community service for others to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL AGRICULTURE REFORM follow. AND RISK MANAGEMENT ACT OF Wednesday, June 26, 2013 2013 f Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate High Tech Components, Inc. SPEECH OF RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS as the Acadiana Region recipient of the 2013 HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN FOR THE PRINCE WILLIAM Lantern Awards. COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER OF MARYLAND The Lantern Award provides an opportunity to salute manufacturers for their outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributions to the Louisiana economy and to Tuesday, June 18, 2013 HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY their communities. Recipients are selected on The House in Committee of the Whole OF VIRGINIA the basis of their contributions over a period of House on the state of the Union had under time to the betterment of their communities, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consideration the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide growth in the number of employees, and ex- for the reform and continuation of agricul- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 pansion of their facilities. tural and other programs of the Department Owned by Frank’s International, High Tech of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Components, Inc. has manufactured, repaired, for other purposes: to recognize the volunteers for the Prince Wil- and stocked the widest selection of Gate Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Chair, I rise liam County Animal Shelter. Valve Components in the Gulf Coast region today in opposition to H.R. 1947, Federal Agri- As part of the Prince William County Animal for 26 years. The scope of manufacturing is culture Reform and Risk Management Act. Control Bureau, the Prince William County broad which allows the company to machine While Congress must pass a long-term policy Animal Shelter aims to provide permanent something as small as a thimble to as large as for American consumers, farmers, and ranch- safe and clean homes for animals through a car. ers, this bill is simply unacceptable. Unlike the adoption. The Prince William County Animal In an ever changing and competitive indus- measure passed by our colleagues in the Sen- Shelter strives to educate the public about the try, High Tech utilizes the latest and most ate, the House GOP’s bill makes deep, reck- overpopulation of companion animals and the powerful technology to optimize its machining less cuts to programs for low-income families need to provide them with a safe and secure processes while producing the highest quality and children. This bill reduces by $20 billion living environment. The volunteers help pro- products. Committed to providing quality prod- the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- mote pet adoption by loving and caring fami- ucts in a timely manner that meets and ex- gram (SNAP), which will end food aid for near- lies. ceeds its customers’ expectations, High Tech ly 2 million people, and kick 210,000 children It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- Components, Inc., has seen tremendous off of free school lunch and breakfast. SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers growth since 2006. As a small company start- We need a farm bill that is fiscally respon- for the Prince William County Animal Shelter: ing with 28 employees and 19 machines, High sible, provides small farmers and ranchers Tech Components, Inc., has expanded to en- Taylor Andrejko, Donna Angel, Laura Ariza, with tools to manage risk, and creates oppor- compass a 19,600 square foot facility with 210 Ashley Arrendedo, Christine Baird, Grace Ben- tunities for conservation in areas like the employees using 86 machines. nett, Haley Bolduc, Chris Bowers, Tyler Chesapeake Bay. There is agreement that we It is due to the efforts of companies and Brainard, Edward Busse, Maddy Busse, Dale need to eliminate direct payments that are businesses like High Tech Components, Inc. Cash, Jessica Cash, Nicole Cotter, Courtney made regardless of yields, prices, farm in- that Louisiana continues to grow and prosper Creegan, Kristy Delcid, Laurn Ferrell, Ja’Sjnn come, or size. Unfortunately, until the House economically. Ford-Maxwell, Kirsten Freeman, Kyle Geary, GOP bring a reasonable measure to the floor, f the federal government will continue to give Kourtney Gifford, Monica Gonzalez, Bill Gra- taxpayer dollars to big agribusinesses whether ham, Eliza Hayslett, Jennefer Hayward, Ra- TRIBUTE TO NATHAN REA FOR they need them or not. chel Higgins, Shanon Hintz, Garrett Holguin, HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO OR- I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill and Madeline Honneger, Sara Howell, Stefanie EGON AND THE NATION look forward to working with them on a re- Howlett, Joan Hufnagel, Becca Jackson, sponsible, long-term reauthorization of our na- Jayson Juarez, Helena Karch, Greg HON. GREG WALDEN Kellenberger, Terri Kellenberger, Christopher tion’s agriculture policy. OF OREGON Leta, Christy Lewis, Catherine Lynn, Dawn f Lopicollo, Hannah Malone, Jakob Manne, Lor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF MARY BORKOVITZ raine Marks, Tom Marks, Kourtney Wednesday, June 26, 2013 McClendon, Angela Meier, Barbara Meier- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK Bice, Rick Mensch, Tessa Metz, Genesis honor Nathan Rea, a long-time, dedicated Moreno, Fernando Navarro, Matthew Noble, OF PENNSYLVANIA member of my staff and very good friend who T.J. Nocera, Betsy O’Connell, Shan Oliver, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recently left Washington, D.C. to return to his Debbie Padula, Ron Padula, Ashley Plaster, family’s farm in Umatilla County, Oregon. Na- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Breon Randon, Ariel Reilly, Noah Robles, than came to the nation’s capital in 2005 in- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, congratula- Mickenzie Roby, Collen Rosengrantz, Maja tending to stay for a brief three month intern- tions to Mary Borkovitz for 35 years of service Ruble, Karol Salas, Jennifer Stafford, Vicki ship in my office before returning to his fam- to the Lower Makefield Society for the Per- Smith, Corey Taylor, Anika Tolentino, Lynn ily’s multi-generation farm. Three months forming Arts, a group she founded in 1978. Traxler, Allison Tucker, Candice Villanuerva, turned into eight years, and along the detour Earlier, she demonstrated a keen spirit of vol- Bryce Wade, Roxanne Wilson, Annika Young. Nathan fell in love with Emily Skoblar. Nathan unteerism by serving on the township Park Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join and Emily married, and in February of last and Recreation Board, as a Girl Scout leader me in commending the volunteers of the year they welcome their beautiful daughter and teaching music in a local nursery school. Prince William County Animal Shelter for their Gwenyth ‘‘Gwenny’’ Isabelle into the world. Soon she began a popular community concert dedication to the protection of animals in our During their time in Washington, Nathan and series under the auspices of the new Lower community. Family pets can be a great source Emily both dedicated themselves to the needs Makefield Society for the Performing Arts. of comfort and companionship and the least of others, but they decided to heed the call to Mary continues serving as executive director we can do is work to provide them with a lov- family farm life and turn the federal public of the expanded and renamed Bucks County ing home when they are without one. service opportunity over to others.

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Rea and father planting and har- Emily is a true and highly dedicated public Lerch, Ellen Linder, Tatiana Link, Stan Living- vesting wheat and green peas. servant. ston, Susan Livingston, Carin Lodell, Nick Nathan graduated from DeSales Catholic Nathan is no longer a formal member of my Londino, Nicholas Londino, Natalie Lutsky, High School in Walla Walla and earned his staff, but he’ll always be a highly valued mem- Jenny Lyons, Jordan McCloskey, Susan degree in agriculture businesses from Wash- ber of Team Walden. We miss Nathan’s intel- Mcclure, Rileigh Mcclure, Kelly Mcgillivray, ington State University in 2004. His love of his lect, humor and care. I am certain that he will Sandy McGushin, Kim Millspaugh, Kyra Min, alma mater was not only evident in the numer- continue to exhibit in his local community the John Moser, Ellen Mullen, James Mullen, Sue ous WSU Cougar logos found around his values he showed on my team—Eastern Or- Murphy, Judy Musa, Saundra O’Connell, Glo- desk, but also by his well-stated affection for egon values like hard work, service, and loy- ria O’Connor, Laurie Olivieri, Natalie Pinto, the famous ‘‘Cougar Gold’’ cheddar cheese, a alty. Tori Plumley, Mackie Radar, Diane Ramee, product produced and sold around the world In a special address to Congress on Janu- Susan Roberts, Elizabeth Schwitz, Meagan by students at the WSU Creamery in Pullman. ary 9, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower Searles, Larry Shane, Micaela Shrauder, Pat And even though the Cougs only beat my Or- said ‘‘The proper role of government, however, Sodo, Maril Sowa, Emily Steadman, Eliza egon Ducks football team once during Na- is that of a partner with the farmer—never his Stelmack, Susan Sykes, Tyler Walker, Sharyn than’s eight years in my office, I will admit that master. By every possible means we must de- Walker Kapp, Leighann Whitley and Karen Cougar Gold cheese is worthy of the praises velop and promote that partnership—to the Zipper. Nathan and his fellow alumni so readily tout. end that agriculture may continue to be a Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join While growing up on the farm, Nathan sound, enduring foundation for our economy me in commending the volunteers for the gained an appreciation for politics and public and that farm living may be a profitable and Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center for their service and saw the impact that agriculture satisfying experience.’’ As Nathan departed work preserving equestrian activities in North- and trade policy had on his family and com- Washington, D.C. after many years of utilizing ern Virginia and engaging citizens struggling munity. When he opened the Milton Freewater his expertise in agriculture to improve our na- with mental and physical challenges. Valley Herald one morning and saw an open- tion’s policies—efforts often met by others’ f ing for an internship in my Washington, D.C. misunderstanding of agriculture—he was very office, he applied and was soon off to our na- well suited to fully appreciate President Eisen- HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- tion’s capital. hower’s noble thoughts. Whether working in SARY OF THE MINNESOTA The work ethic that Nathan learned on the Congress or from the family farm, Nathan Rea TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM farm was seen from day one when he started will make his community a better place and in my office. His first full day in D.C. was on represent his industry with honor. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM a Saturday, but rather than tour the sights as Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite our col- OF MINNESOTA he had planned, Nathan opted to pitch in with leagues to join me in thanking Nathan and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the team. He spent the better part of that day family for their service to the people of Oregon Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in ‘‘The Cage’’ helping fold thousands of out- and the country, and wish them the very best going constituent letters and get my mail out of luck as they make their new life back home Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise the door. It definitely wasn’t the glamorous in Oregon. to pay tribute to the founders, members and many volunteers of the Minnesota Transpor- start that he may have expected! f Nathan rose quickly through the ranks in our tation Museum on the 50th anniversary of the office. He was hired on full time as a staff as- RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS museum. Based in the historic Jackson Street sistant after a few short months as an intern FOR THE RAINBOW THERA- railroad roundhouse in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and was later promoted to Legislative Cor- PEUTIC RIDING CENTER the museum plays a vital role in preserving respondent, Legislative Assistant, and Legisla- and interpreting the history of Minnesota’s tive Director. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY transportation systems. The museum allows He served the people of Oregon’s Second OF VIRGINIA the public to learn about more about how our District—and the country—with his firm grasp IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state has grown, and experience first-hand the of policy issues that mattered to people back vintage rail cars, trains and buses that have Wednesday, June 26, 2013 home—from promoting Oregon’s wonderful helped move and transform our state. agriculture around the world to putting people Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today From its inception, the Minnesota Transpor- back to work in the woods to expanding Amer- to recognize the volunteers with the Rainbow tation Museum has been a one-of-a-kind mu- ican energy. Therapeutic Riding Center. seum, with six operating sites. The museum If something needed to be done in our of- Established in 1985, the Rainbow Thera- was first formed to save a single streetcar, fice, Nathan would do it. No job was too big peutic Riding Center offers equestrian activi- Twin City Rapid Transit (TCRT) #1300, as it or too small—from negotiating landmark legis- ties to help Prince William County area citi- was only one of two that survived completely lation to hiring and mentoring young staffers to zens who are facing mental health or physical intact after TCRT was abandoned in 1954. greeting visiting Oregonians. challenges. In an age where technological Following restoration of #1300 to operating One of Nathan’s side hobbies is photog- breakthroughs dominate medicine and where condition, it was decided that the streetcar raphy. Nathan was always looking for the per- urbanization dominates our surroundings, the would be returned to service for the public. fect shot—for committee hearings, for World Rainbow Center has worked diligently to pre- The streetcar began making regular trips on a War II veterans on an Honor Flight, or for his serve horse-riding not only as a simple form of remaining stretch of the streetcar route in the family. In early 2009 during an Energy and leisure, but also as a pleasurable means of fa- southwest suburbs of Minneapolis. More than Commerce hearing on the salmonella out- cilitating the improvement of physical and ten thousand people clamored aboard the car break, I held up a canister of contaminated mental health for many of our citizens. during the first several days of operation help- products and asked the manufacturer if he It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- ing to propel the museum down the track to was willing to eat his own product. Nathan SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers early success. captured this exchange with an excellent with the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center: Between 1981 through 1985 the Minnesota photo that was ultimately used by national April Braun, Leigh Bravo, Larry Conneen, Transportation Museum ran a series of short media outlets and was seen all over the coun- Debbie Cosby, Montana Crawford, Nicole steam excursions and shuttle operations in the try. Creedon, Sharon Croft, Meagan Curtis, Thom- Twin Cities area, including destinations in New Nathan leaves my office with a long list of as Dabney, Nicole Dabney, Shane Dalton, Brighton, Stillwater, Lilydale, and Northfield, accomplishments as well as friends who highly Veronica Demarest, Adele Dennis, Emily Minnesota. These operations spurred annual admire him. But most importantly, he leaves Dixon, Carlo Domingo, Natasha Dziarnows, town celebrations that brought communities to- with his wonderful family. Nathan met Emily Kristina Ferrell, Rose Flanery, Jennifer Fowler, gether to share and celebrate vision of the shortly after he was hired in my office, and Kaitlyn Fowler, Samantha Fox, Caroline museum. Like many nonprofit organizations, they married in 2010. A native of Akron, Ohio, Gellene, Maddie Gierber, VeeDeanya the museum has encountered challenges, but

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At OF VIRGINIA Speck, Steve Spoerry, Jo Storaker, Adele the peak of its growth, the museum operated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Strader, Linda Sturdivant, Audrea Tarver, Gor- a streetcar line, an interstate tourist railroad, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 don Tassi, Rodney Teixeira, Jean Thompson, and a 70-foot wood steamboat. The creativity Marion Todaro, Cielito Trinidad, Gardenus behind preserving this rich part of Minnesota’s Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Tucker, Catherine Turner, Diane Van Bavel, history remains intact through its volunteer to recognize the volunteers for Literacy Volun- LukeVan de Voorde, Amy Vaughters, Mark and member network of more than 800 peo- teers of America-Prince William, Inc. (LVA– Victorson, Erika Visnevskaia, Tracy Walker, ple, many of whom have remained active to PW). Stephanie Way, Lori Weis, Laura Wheelock, Serving Prince William County for the last this day. By preserving the earliest of street- Janis White, Sabine Winkler, Ellen Yar- 23 years, LVA–PW is a non-profit affiliate of cars, trains and steamboats, the museum also borough, Krystal Yeboah, Brian Young. ProLiteracy America dedicated to offering free documents the journey of these vehicles to Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join literacy instruction for adults. With over 685 ensure that future generations will be able to me in commending these volunteers for their adult learners, LVA–PW’s mission is to teach enjoy their rich history. dedication to adult tutoring and literacy instruc- adults to read, write, and communicate effec- tion. Mr. Speaker, in honor of the history and leg- tively and acquire basic literacy skills to be- f acy of this organization and the many com- come self-sufficient, better themselves and mitted people who make it a success, I am their families, and enable them to more ac- RICH IN LAUGHTER IN HONOR OF pleased to submit this statement for the CON- tively participate in the community. LVA–PW RICH LITTLE AND HIS GIFTS TO GRESSIONAL RECORD recognizing the 50th An- provides free basic literacy instruction, English AMERICA AND OUR ARMED niversary of the Minnesota Transportation Mu- as a Second Language, computer and work- FORCES seum. place literacy, Pre-GED and GED tutoring, and ESOL/Civic tutoring services to the commu- f HON. JOSEPH J. HECK nity; none of which would be possible without OF NEVADA STATEMENT OF INTRODUCTION— the unwavering efforts of LVA–PW volunteers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- THE FAIR ACCESS CO-OPS FOR Wednesday, June 26, 2013 VETERANS ACT SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers for Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince Wil- Mr. HECK of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise liam, Inc.: today to honor one of my constituents from HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Deborah Abbott, Cherry Andrews, Joanna Nevada, a man who has become so very Andrusko, Susan Angello, Jan Arbegast, Lidia OF NEW YORK close to America’s heart over the years. Rich Baca, Helen Baker, Barbara Ball, Kathryn Little, the man of over 200 voices. In the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baum, Laura Baum, Wanda Beasley, Patti decades he has impersonated every Presi- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Beattie, Randy Beattie, Susan Brown, Chris dent. Through his rich collection of voices, he Brown, Fred Bryant, Judith Bugbee, Connie has entertained America and the world. In Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Bukzin, Java Calvin, Lussette Campbell- honor of the love of his life, his late wife Mr. Speaker, across the U.S., there are more Hylton, Janice Carr, Barbara Charlton, Maria, he has also formed a foundation to than 1.2 million units of housing cooperatives. Natacha Clay, Melinda Colassard, Natasha help children, homeless people, and for ani- In New York City, there are close to 6,000 Collier, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Crawford, Jo- mals in need. Just recently he has proudly be- housing cooperatives throughout the five bor- anna Crutchley, Joyce Cummings, Susan come an American citizen in 2010. For years oughs, housing more than half a million fami- Cunningham, Stewart Davis, John Davis, Rich’s other love has been directed towards lies. Unfortunately, these alternative forms of Karen Deloney, Brigette Dickerson, Inge the men and women of the Armed Forces. housing, which are becoming more and more Donahue, Wayne Doran, Julia Dorsey, Sandra Whether on front lines with Bob Hope, or in prevalent in urban areas like New York City, Dowden, Abe Dymond, Douglas Eagles, Dixie hospitals across the America with the USO. Washington, DC, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Elk, Laura Ellis, Bonny Fahy, Amy Feinberg, He has brought so much joy to these heroes are not available to our country’s veterans. Rebecca Ferrall, Diane Figula, Sara Fink, Glo- and their families. Taking them all back home In 2006, the Congress passed legislation I rious Ford, June Forte, Trish Freed, Lillian for the holidays, and letting them forget the authored to allow veterans to use the Vet- Garland, Forrest George, Rachel Goad, Rob- evils of war. He is also a very proud father of erans Affairs’ Home Loan Guaranty Program ert Goldschmidt, Johnnie Gordon, Dominique two lovely daughters, Brio. and Alaina. I sub- to purchase cooperative housing using their Graham, Lasheeco Graham, Bobbi Grant, mit this poem penned in his honor by Albert low interest loan benefits. This program allows Vicki Gross, Robert Gross, Angela Hailes, Carey Caswell. veterans to buy homes with no down payment John Haneklau, Lori Harrell, Patricia Hart, RICH IN LAUGHTER! and limited closing costs. However, the loan Zahra Hashmi, Joe Hebert, Jean Heger, Jim (By Albert Carey Caswell) benefit for co-op housing sunset at the end of Heller, Shandra Herrod, Kathryn Hildebrandt, 2011. That is why today I am introducing leg- Rich . . . Wanna Hinchee, Sonia Hoehn, Linda Hwong, Rich in laughter! islation, the Fair Access to Co-Ops for Vet- Ken Ikeda, Davine Irving, Kristine Jankovits, Rich in joy! erans Act, which would permanently permit Viola Jaramillo, Diane Jenifer, Ernestine Jen- For these are the things in life which we veterans to use their loan benefits to purchase kins, Marsha Jenkins, James Jolly, Alma need so much more! a co-op. In addition, to ensure that veterans Jones, Rose Marie Junge, Jeannette Kameni, Some so measure wealth all in silver and are aware they can utilize the loans for co-op George Kerr, Lynn Kerr, Stephen Khan, Ro- gold! housing units, the bill includes a provision so berta Knussman, Martha Kobliska, Susan But the greatest measure of ones wealth, is but what is so found in the heart’s we that the Secretary of the Veterans Administra- Koster, Richard Kroh, Mary Langley, Virginia tion can advertise the program to eligible vet- hold! Lawrence, Barbara Leigh, Susan Linden, Juan And all of the hearts along the way, erans, participating lenders, and interested re- Martinez, Thomas Matochik, Deborah Matos that we so touch with our’s of gold! altors. Lowe, Linda Mazzucchi, Rebecca McCary, Make them laugh! By permanently allowing these home loan Brenda McClary, Dewayne McDaniel, Robert And make them smile! benefits to include cooperatives, we can honor McNeary, Murray Minster, Janet Mouw, Bar- Ever so strive to so live your life just like a and thank all who bravely served in our Armed bara Murphy, Lottise Murray, Sylvestine child! Forces by giving them the tools and resources Myers, Dao Nguyen, Gail O’Neal, Frances Like Peter Pan and that crocodile, be happy and never grow up and ever smile! they need to pursue their dreams of home- Oquendo, Bob Orazi, Mark Ortega, Joseph For we will only be here for just a while! ownership wherever they live. I thank Senator Papovich, Damita Payne, Henrietta Phillips, So make each day so count, SCHUMER for introducing companion legislation Claudia Phillips, Joel Phoenix, Vic Poillucci, all in your true amount, and thank my colleague Delegate ELEANOR Malath Rangan, Keleigh Reece, Bev Reusser, and touch as many hearts along the way all HOLMES NORTON for cosponsoring today’s bill. Noreen Reynolds, Harriet Richard, Marley with your style to mount!

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Rich In Laughter, the dangers of drunk driving and the assist- The King of Impersonator’s In Comedy, don’t you so wish the world could all so be ance families need to persevere through such as this is so said without any hesitation so the while? tragedies. Volunteers in the county organize indeed! f annual programs and initiatives in tribute to And Arnold would say, local victims and survivors. To establish a ‘‘you pump me up . . . Rich you complete THANKING JAMES P. D. FLEET II me’’! safer future for all, MADD volunteers cam- FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE U.S. paign to eliminate drunk driving, host the Some say he’s an Impersonator . . . a fake! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yes he is, but he’s the good kind of which is PowerTalk21TM, the national day for parents great! to talk with their kids about alcohol and pro- And he’s served more terms as President you HON. ROBERT A. BRADY vide literature to area residents and drivers. see, OF PENNSYLVANIA These volunteers work tirelessly to prevent than anyone in history! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families from experiencing the pain of losing a As a Man for all seasons, for so many wonderful reasons he can claim! Wednesday, June 26, 2013 loved one to drunk driving. He’s so big he needs to have citizenship in Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- two countries, on behalf of the entire House of Representa- SIONAL RECORD the names of the Prince Wil- just to maintain! tives, today I pay tribute to James Fleet, the liam County volunteers for Mothers Against And every President but so remembers his Democratic Staff Director of the Committee on Drunk Driving: Laura Dawson, Debbie name! Sausville. Rich, one of the giants of Hollywood, House Administration. Jamie, as he is known by friends and colleagues, has served in this Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join and him and Frank did it their way the me in commending the Prince William County same! role since 2009, and his impact has been felt So President Obama, by every Member, staffer, and visitor to the volunteers for Mothers Against Drunk Driving if in the White House there is any drama and House. for their service and in thanking them for their you need help! Jamie has been responsible for coordinating dedication to ending drunk driving. These vol- Call him up, and overseeing the back-office operations of unteers provide education, advocacy, and vic- an he’ll come over in his Honda, and get you the House, including human resources, fi- tim assistance to reduce the painful impact some results! drunk driving has on our community. Born a Canadian, one America’s greatest nance, technology, security and legislative in- friends, stitutions such as the Library of Congress, f as one of America’s greatest import’s for Government Printing Office, Architect of the years he would stand! Capitol and Officers of the House, as well as OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL And even better now my friend, the Smithsonian Institution. DEBT we are all so proud to so call him an true Jamie has played a critical role in the Com- AMERICAN! mittee’s oversight of federal elections, includ- And if Elvis was here today he’d say, HON. MIKE COFFMAN ‘‘Thank you, thank you very much . . . ing such pertinent issues as campaign fi- OF COLORADO for all of those GI’s you took home on all nance, voter registration, military and overseas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those holidays that you so touched’’ voting, voter identification, and preventing He’s on so many Walks of Fame, voter suppression. His leadership was instru- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 you’d have to walk around and around the mental in the House’s passage of the DIS- Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January world, CLOSE Act, requiring full disclosure of political 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- and back again just to so see all of his contributions. fice, the national debt was names! Jamie’s life in politics began at the age of But his greatest love, $10,626,877,048,913.08. his wife Marie who passed away . . . 18, when he waged a successful write-in cam- Today, it is $16,738,602,543,527.17. We’ve and he has founded a foundation all in her paign to serve on the Gettysburg Borough added $6,111,725,494,614.09 to our debt in name for what she gave! Council. He went on to work for Pennsylvania 4.5 years. This is $6 trillion in debt our nation, And one day up in Heaven him and her, Governor Ed Rendell. He formed his own suc- our economy, and our children could have and Jimmy Stewart and Harvey and Ron will cessful campaign consulting firm, providing avoided with a balanced budget amendment. all be together again! guidance for both state and national cam- The Rich and Marie Foundation was so paigns. He also served as a Senior Advisor to f founded, to so help children and the homeless and ani- City of Philadelphia Controller Jonathan THE OCCASION OF THE RETIRE- mals in every way! Saidel. MENT OF CARLA R. HULTBERG But perhaps his greatest love, While Jamie should be proud of all of his is for all our Men and Women of the Armed accomplishments, they pale in comparison to Forces he holds so very high above! the pride for his young daughter Rory. HON. JOHN D. DINGELL As over the years with Bob Hope here, Jamie will be missed throughout the institu- OF MICHIGAN into harms way He and Rich would so ap- tion. It has been a pleasure to work with him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pear! for the last seven years. Please join me in Wednesday, June 26, 2013 And in hospital beds, commending his outstanding service and wish- across the country, has so said to them what Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today, Wednes- ing him continued success as he takes on must be said! day, June 24, 2013, I, along with my good new challenges in the Senate. Making them smile, friend Congressman ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, the and so raise their spirits and lift their heads! f Ranking Member of the House Committee on Bringing tears to all of our wounded women and men who deploy! RECOGNIZING THE PRINCE WIL- Oversight and Government Reform, would like And that is why one thing is so, LIAM COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR to honor the contributions of Carla R. Hultberg he’s GOT TO BE MR. USO! MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK on the occasion of her retirement from the And I would give you a long list of all the DRIVING House of Representatives after more than 24 people that he can so impersonate, years of exemplary service to Congress and but you need to be home for Christmas with the nation. your loved ones they can’t wait! HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA Carla began her career in the House of Rich In Patriotism, Representatives in 1989 as Assistant Clerk for that really so describes him to a T, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Committee on Energy and Commerce, because he’s one fine Yankee Doodle Dandy! Wednesday, June 26, 2013 But the one thing about this man that which helping to implement a demanding legislative you can not so impersonate, Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today agenda set by then-Chairman JOHN DINGELL. is but his huge heart inside of him which is to recognize the Prince William County volun- In 1995, after receiving recognition for her so very warm and great! teers for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. exceptional work, Carla was asked to begin

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Since being elected to Congress, I Amendment No. 46—‘‘yes’’ Vote Clerk of Technology and Administration and have continued to support efforts to address 13. Roll No. 276 On Agreeing to the supervised a team of staffers managing and gang violence and joined with several of my Amendment Kind of Wisconsin Part B Amend- maintaining the office’s networks and equip- colleagues to provide additional funding to the ment No. 47—‘‘no’’ Vote ment and representing the Committee’s ad- Task Force. 14. Roll No. 277 On Agreeing to the ministrative interests before the full House. It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- Amendment Carney/Radel of Delaware Part B In 2009, Carla took on perhaps her most SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers Amendment No. 48—‘‘no’’ Vote significant challenge when she was promoted for the Make a Change (M.A.C.) Gang Tattoo 15. Roll No. 278 On Agreeing to the to Chief Clerk of the Oversight Committee Removal Program: Amir Bajoghli, MD; Jane Amendment Goodlatte/Scott (GA)/Moran/Polis/ under then-Chairman Edolphus Towns, where Keady, RN; Saeed Marefat, MD; Judy Merring, Meeks/DeGette/Lee of Virginia Part B Amend- she helped build a new majority office from RN; Carol Shapiro, MD. ment No. 99—‘‘yes’’ Vote the ground up and took the lead on all Com- Additionally, I would like to enter into the 16. Roll No. 279 On Agreeing to the mittee operations. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the names of the fol- Amendment Radel of Florida Part B Amend- For the past three years, Carla has served lowing organizations that have collaborated ment No. 49—‘‘no’’ Vote as Chief Clerk for the minority staff of the with the Make a Change (M.A.C.) Gang Tattoo 17. Roll No. 280 On Agreeing to the Oversight Committee under Ranking Member Removal Program: Prince William Area Gang Amendment Walberg of Michigan Part B ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, managing all legislative Response Intervention Team, Prince William Amendment No. 50—‘‘yes’’ Vote and investigative records, all clerking respon- County Bar Foundation, Greater Prince Wil- 18. Roll No. 281 On Agreeing to the sibilities, and all administrative and personnel liam Community Health Center, Sentara North- Amendment Pitts/Davis (IL) of Pennsylvania operations. ern Virginia Medical Center, Novant Health Part B Amendment No. 98—‘‘no’’ Vote Prince William Medical Center. Throughout her career, Carla has been an 19. Roll No. 282 On Agreeing to the anchor for Committee operations, and she has Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Amendment Fortenberry of Nebraska Part B never sought credit or attention, although it is me in commending and thanking the volun- Amendment No. 100—‘‘no’’ Vote teers for the Make a Change Gang Tattoo Re- most certainly due. 20. Roll No. 283 On Agreeing to the moval Program. These volunteers have Carla is defined by her dedication, work Amendment Huelskamp of Kansas Part B worked diligently to integrate former gang ethic, and selflessness. She is the type of Amendment No. 101—‘‘no’’ Vote staffer that every Member of Congress members who would genuinely like to follow a more productive and fulfilling path in life. 21. Roll No. 284 On Agreeing to the seeks—and desperately wants to keep. Amendment Southerland of Florida Part B Carla has touched the lives of countless f Amendment No. 102—‘‘no’’ Vote Members of Congress who rely on her, con- gressional staffers who look up to her, and PERSONAL EXPLANATION f members of the American public whom she THANKING JAMIE P.D. FLEET, II has served for more than two decades. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE U.S. Author Marianne Williamson said: ‘‘Nothing OF FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liberates our greatness like the desire to help, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the desire to serve.’’ No one embodies this quote better than Wednesday, June 26, 2013 HON. JUAN VARGAS Carla Hultberg. She has been a true servant Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, had OF CALIFORNIA of the American public, and she will be missed I been present for the following votes on June IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dearly in the halls of Congress. 20, 2013, I would have voted accordingly: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1. Roll No. 264 On Agreeing to the Amend- f Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the ment Brooks of Alabama Part B Amendment U.S. House of Representatives, today I pay RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS No. 18—‘‘no’’ Vote tribute to Mr. Jamie P.D. Fleet, II, Democratic FOR THE MAKE A CHANGE GANG 2. Roll No. 265 On Agreeing to the Amend- TATTOO REMOVAL PROGRAM Staff Director for the Committee on House Ad- ment Butterfield of North Carolina Part B ministration. In this role, Mr. Fleet is respon- Amendment No. 25—‘‘yes’’ Vote sible for coordinating and overseeing the oper- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY 3. Roll No. 266 On Agreeing to the Amend- ations of the House, including human re- OF VIRGINIA ment Marino of Pennsylvania Part B Amend- sources, finance, technology, security, and ment No. 26—‘‘no’’ Vote IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other areas of operations. His guidance, 4. Roll No. 267 On Agreeing to the Amend- mentorship, and leadership have been invalu- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 ment Schweikert of Arizona Part B Amend- able assets to his staff and colleagues, and to Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment No. 30—‘‘no’’ Vote all Congressional offices. to recognize the volunteers for the Make a 5. Roll No. 268 On Agreeing to the Amend- The Committee provides oversight of the Li- Change Gang Tattoo Removal Program. ment Tierney of Massachusetts Part B brary of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, The Make a Change (M.A.C.) Gang Tattoo Amendment No. 32—‘‘yes’’ Vote Government Printing Office, and the appointed Removal Program is a collaborative effort by 6. Roll No. 269 On Agreeing to the Amend- House Officers including the Clerk of the the Prince William Area Gang Response Inter- ment Polis of Colorado Part B Amendment House, Sergeant at Arms and Chief Adminis- vention Team, the Prince William County Bar No. 37—‘‘yes’’ Vote trative Officer, Inspector General. Mr. Fleet Foundation, Inc. and the Greater Prince Wil- 7. Roll No. 270 On Agreeing to the Amend- played a central role in the oversight of federal liam Community Health Center. The program ment Garamendi of California Part B Amend- elections, which is one of the most important provides free removal of gang tattoos for ment No. 38—‘‘yes’’ Vote responsibilities of the Committee. During the young adults who would like to leave gang life 8. Roll No. 271 On Agreeing to the Amend- 111th Congress, the Committee, under Mr. and remove all visible remnants of that life ment Marino of Pennsylvania Part B Amend- Fleet’s management, reviewed issues per- through tattoo removal. The names and orga- ment No. 41—‘‘no’’ Vote taining to voter registration, guidelines, military nizations that are mentioned below have pro- 9. Roll No. 272 On Agreeing to the Amend- and overseas voting, use of technology in fa- vided service to the M.A.C. Program, and ment McClintock of California Part B Amend- cilitating expanded voting, robocalls and other helped members of the community who seek ment No. 43—‘‘no’’ Vote campaign outreach tools. a new start at a life free from gang affiliation. 10. Roll No. 273 On Agreeing to the Mr. Fleet’s introduction into the political As former Chairman of the Fairfax County Amendment Gibson/Meeks/Sean Maloney of arena was at the age of 18, when he waged Board of Supervisors, I was proud to lead ef- New York Part B Amendment No. 44—‘‘yes’’ a successful write-in campaign and was elect- forts to reduce gang involvement and violence. Vote ed to the Gettysburg Borough Council. He

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:12 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.010 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 26, 2013 spent several years as a Special Assistant to health care costs, and leave American farmers project would not have succeeded, impacting Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. Eventually penniless. the mission and also the service members of he formed his own political consulting firm Supporters of this amendment complain the United States military. For the last five leading successful campaigns across the about high prices for sugar. Yet restaurants years, Mr. Costa was able to work with var- country. Mr. Fleet also served as a Senior Ad- give sugar away and that one can buy a five- ious groups, protestors, students and local visor to City of Philadelphia Controller Jona- pound bag of sugar for almost nothing. This government officials ensuring the successful than Saidel. amendment will do nothing to create a free construction of the expansion ultimately pro- His unique mix of local, state, national polit- market for sugar and will only subject the U.S. viding housing for the Sky Soldiers of the ical experience gives him exceptional insight to distorted world sugar markets that will cost 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Mr. into the U.S. electoral system. farmers their livelihoods and American jobs. Costa understood the importance of this ex- Please join me in commending the out- f pansion to the U.S.-Italian long-term strategy. standing service of Mr. Jamie P.D. Fleet, II, to Despite the significant challenges, Mr. Costa the Congress of the United States and con- IN HONOR OF ROYAL SPRING stood firm in his vision and unwavering in his gratulating him on his new position as Chief of MIDDLE SCHOOL commitment to the U.S.-Italy alliance by bring- Staff to Senator CANTWELL of Washington. We ing the Del Din project to reality. wish you well in all your future endeavors. HON. ANDY BARR The Honorable Paola Costa’s contributions f OF KENTUCKY are indispensable to the success of our Infan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS try, our Army and our Nation. I am extremely FOR PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Wednesday, June 26, 2013 honored to recognize the Honorable Paola NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Costa and his tremendous accomplishments Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and commitment to the U.S.-Italy alliance. honor the Royal Spring Middle School in Georgetown, Kentucky, and to congratulate HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY f OF VIRGINIA them on being named one of the top per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forming middle grades schools in the country. HONORING LILLIAN EDWARDS Royal Springs Middle School will be recog- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 nized with 119 other high-performing schools Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today from across the nation as a School to Watch HON. BILL FLORES to recognize the volunteers for Prince William by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle- OF TEXAS County Neighborhood Services. Grades Reform at their annual conference IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedicated volunteers for Prince William June 27–30, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. County Neighborhood Services are an essen- Through the Schools to Watch initiative, the Wednesday, June 26, 2013 tial part of the Neighborhood Services Divi- National Forum identifies schools across the sion. They support a tireless effort to preserve United States that are well on their way to Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, today I would and enhance our neighborhoods by facilitating meeting the Forum’s criteria for high perform- like to honor Lillian Edwards, one of our na- resident input and involvement. This strategic ance—schools that challenge all students aca- tion’s selfless veterans, who will be turning partnership promotes civic responsibility, demically, are sensitive to the unique develop- 100 on July 18th. In addition to serving our neighborhood collaboration and government mental challenges of early adolescence, and country during World War II, she spent a life- responsiveness. provide every student with high-quality teach- time as an educator and serving her commu- nity. It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- ers, resources, and support. SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Lillian is a native of Marion, Louisiana, and for Prince William County Neighborhood Serv- me in commending the Royal Spring Middle at the age of 15 completed high school. She ices: Jason Byrd; Stephanie Donahue; Jim School for its commitment to its students and then went on to work on numerous advanced Hollis; Nikki Hunt; Carl Hunt; Karen Lyle; Amy in congratulating the school on this well-de- degrees. She graduated from Louisiana Tech McGowan; Eileen Settlemyer. served recognition. I would like to extend my University in 1933 with a Bachelor of Science Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join personal appreciation to the Royal Spring Mid- degree in Science and a teaching certificate. me in commending the volunteers for Prince dle School for not only improving the lives of In 1940, she received her Master of Science William County Neighborhood Services for its students, but also bettering our Common- in Physical Education from Louisiana State their service and in thanking them for their wealth. University, and in 1950 she achieved a Master dedication to neighborhood beautification in f of Public Health from the University of North our community. Carolina. RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE f As a teacher, Lillian taught at Farmerville PAOLO COSTA High School and Mansfield High School in PERSONAL EXPLANATION Louisiana. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ In 1942, Lillian entered the Women Accept- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF CALIFORNIA ed for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the U.S. Navy. She then served our nation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 26, 2013 for two and a half years as a Naval commu- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 nications officer. For her service she earned a Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. World War II Victory Ribbon and American Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on Speaker, I rise to recognize the Honorable Theater Ribbon Work Experience Thursday June 20, 2013, during a rapid suc- Paolo Costa, the Special Government Com- cession of two-minute votes, I mistakenly missioner for the enlargement of the United A year after returning from service, Lillian voted ‘aye’ for rollcall No. 281. States military installation at Del Din in joined the Louisiana Public Health Department This amendment seeks to dismantle the Vicenza, Italy. Honorable Costa was appointed and was the first woman in the U.S. to receive U.S. sugar program, which has operated suc- by the President of Italy as a Special Commis- her job training before she received her Mas- cessfully for decades at no cost to taxpayers, sioner and was responsible for overseeing the ter in Public Health. In 1956, she moved to and provides a stable supply of sugar for Del Din project. The Del Din project resulted Monroe and became the regional health edu- Americans at affordable prices. Doing away from a major U.S. Army restructuring plan that cator, serving 28 North Louisiana parishes. with the U.S. sugar program would cost thou- called for the relocation of two additional bat- Lillian has served on a number of commit- sands of jobs, destabilize the U.S. sugar sup- talions from Germany to Italy by 2013. This tees and boards, including the Louisiana Pub- ply, and would not result in a discernible expansion would increase troop levels from lic Health Association, the American Public change in the price of sugar for Americans. 2,400 to 4,200 soldiers in Italy. Unfortunately, Health Association, the Louisiana Conference The price of sugar continues to drop, and is this expansion was met with strong resistance of Social Workers, the Louisiana Mental currently at its lowest level in a decades. Pas- from local leaders as well as the Italian popu- Health Association, and the Ouachita Council sage of this amendment does nothing to de- lation. for the Aging. crease the price of sugar, and will only assist Without the hard work and persistence of In anticipation for her 100th birthday, I pay companies to offshore jobs, cut labor and the Honorable Paola Costa, the Del Din tribute to Lillian Edwards for her service to her

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:05 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.012 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E977 community and to our nation during World Juvenile Detention Center volunteers for their moval, recycling education, and water quality War II. She is truly one of America’s Greatest service and in thanking them for their dedica- initiatives. The six programs include: Volunteer Generation. tion to this valuable mentorship program. Storm Drain Initiative, Adopt-A-Spot Program, f f Volunteer Speakers Bureau, Fall and Spring Cleanup, Litter Survey, and Community Clean- RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS IN RECOGNITION OF ST. JOSEPH’S up. FOR THE PRINCE WILLIAM CENTER OF SCRANTON, PA FOR It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION 125 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers CENTER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY for Keep Prince William Beautiful: Kelly Adam, Tim Adam, Matt Anderson, Ar- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT nold Appanah, Allyson Avery, Nyjah Bell, OF VIRGINIA OF PENNSYLVANIA Jasmin Blocker, Ebony Blount, Tamea Boone, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gwen Bourke, Taylor Branch, Jeanine Britt, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Susan Brooks, David Brown, Gillette Brown, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Deborah Campbell, David Carr, Ralph Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise Cataneo, Liviu Catuneanu Cica, David to recognize the volunteers for the Prince Wil- today to honor one of Scranton’s oldest, most Centeno, Chrissy Christiansen, Mark Clark, liam County Juvenile Detention Center. Barbara Conrad, Austin Cooper, Ed Cronin, The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) volun- respected community service institutions: St. Raiven Crosby, Sharon Delap, Francis Diaz, teers assist with the efficient operation of the Joseph’s Center. On July 1, St. Joseph’s will Kevin Dupree, Kelly Easterly, Morgan Eas- Juvenile Detention Centers After-school pro- celebrate its 125th anniversary. Since 1888, terly, Tyler Easterly, Scott Ebol, Marc gram. They treat the youth with respect, dig- St. Joseph’s Center has provided much-need- Engelking, Marge Fatula, Steve Glasser, Linda nity and worth, becoming role models for ed services in northeastern Pennsylvania. Gosnell, Jorn Hansen, Ron Haynes, Jeannie youth who wish to change their lives. The vol- From the very beginning, the women of St. Hefin, Michael Hicks, Sara Hodja, Jeanne unteers promote healthy social, educational, Joseph’s organized to help the most vulner- Howard, Ed Howell, Patsy Humphrey, Pauline emotional, and physical development. able Pennsylvanians—abandoned orphans It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- with nowhere else to turn. There was such a Hunter, Pierre Jackson, Aliyah Jameer, Jay SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers demand for their assistance that St. Joseph’s Leach, Tonie Jones, Peter Lineberry, Becky for the Prince William County Juvenile Deten- outgrew three buildings before 1900. From Logan Fay, Nina Lomax, Damaris Lopez, Kyle tion Center: sheltering homeless infants, St. Joseph’s Love, Joanne Luce, Zara Mahmood, Allen Jean Andreas, Cherry Andrews, Antonio quickly expanded to assist unwed mothers Matthys, Helen Matwiejuk, Mitchell Arnold, Ante, Mileydi Ante, Alex Arevalo, Edith Ayala, and provide child placement services. Alexis Morgan, Seth Morgan, Steve Morgan, Tina Barnett, Luffon Berry, Viola Berry, Pat After World War II, St. Joseph’s refocused Bill Moser, Connie Moser, Delain Moyers, Black, Shannon Boozer, Barbara Borthwick, on another area of pressing, unmet need in John Nagel, Barbara Nuckols, Victoria Patrick Bowens, Tricia Bowling-Bryant, Carol the community. The center was quickly trans- Okocha, Amanda Pataluna, Yariel Perez, Jo- Browser, Isabella Buckley, Daniel Card, An- formed from an orphanage into a center for seph Pettiford, Jeffrey Poisson, Rebecca thony Cardwell, Louis Chevalier, Triane Choir children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Purdy, Gerri Ratchye, Sofia Riaz, Cindy Ministry, Iris Clowers, Randy Cooper, Frank Today, the center runs thirteen community Riggle, Rebecca Rinke, Sara Rinke, Soo Corish, Avonne Critch, David Curry, Joel homes where individuals with even the most Rinke, Hilary Rokwa, Imani Sandres, Josue Danelli, Cheryl Devallon, Faith Dickerson, Ar- serious disabilities can live well, treated with Santoya, Kim Sawicki, Albert Sedeno, Same thur Dietrich, Josephine Diggs, Moises dignity and respect. Shanker, Tom Smith, William Smith, Dana Duncanape, Danell Escalera, Karen Evans, St. Joseph’s also worked actively to support Taylor, Rachel Teufert, Steffen Thomas, Pete Ferman, Ellen Field, Cindy Fleming, families caring for children with intellectual dis- Kenvin Thorne, Connor Trexel, Dan Trexel, Doug Freeman, Phillip Freeman, Wilber Gieb, abilities at home. They provide community- Jasmine Turner, Alexandra Wakely, Colin Keith Gil-Ortega, Vickey Givens, CeCe Gra- based assistance to hundreds of families Walthall, Pat White, Bennett Whitlock, Larry ham, Tabitha Greco, Linda Guion, Shontay every year. In 2003, the opening of the Wilbanks, Sharon Witt, Kimberly Wood, Eric Hammon, Rodney Harlee, Ruth Harris, Sherri Blakely Street Campus for Adult Day Services VanNortwick, Marie Vayer, Megan Vidas, Zoe Hellwig, Christine Hines, Corey Hobbs, Pat allowed St. Joseph’s to offer year-round serv- Vitter. Holeman, Greg Holiday, Cinclair Holt, Steph- ices for young people with intellectual disabil- Additionally, it is my honor to enter into the anie Howard, Merle Howard, Jackie Jackson, ities who are not in one of the Center’s resi- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the names of the fol- Josefa James-Bond, Breanna Jarquin, Frank dential programs. lowing organizations and civic associations Jones, Minka Lanier, Kimberly Larson, Sandy Today, St. Joseph’s still provides shelter that have collaborated with Keep Prince Wil- Lawrie, William Lewis, Dudley Ligon, Tracey and support for pregnant women. They offer liam Beautiful: KPWB Adopt-a-Spot, KPWB Volunteer Lindsay, Vickey Logan, Ardine Marie, Eliza- not just counseling and adoption services but Groups, Affordable Lawn Care, ASK DR. beth McCoy, John McKie, Robert Melvin, Dan life-skills training, a mother/infant residence RUTH CONSULTANTS, Belmont Bay Com- MenMuir, Greg Morris, Daniel Natal, Sheila and, most importantly, a steadfast commitment munity, Bethel United Methodist Church, Parocia, Sammy Perez, Betty Poling, Keith to the values that have guided them since Blooms Mill HOA, Cardinal Glen HOA, Christ Pollard, Carlos Recono, Stephanie Robbins, their founding 125 years ago. The Center’s Chapel Academy, Cokesbury United Methodist Cindy Rodriguez, Kathy Ruehle, Joy Russom, service to the community has truly been out- Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Brandis Sanchez, Cathy Sanders, Cathy standing, and we look forward to the next 125 Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Cub Scout Schaffer, Angel Serrano, Natasha Severe, years. Pack 1196, Cub Scout Pack 1355, Cub Scout Rick Sibbett, George Simpson, Lori Sims, Vic- f Pack 1364, Cub Scout Pack 1369, Cub Scout toria Soberanis, Martin Steinberg, Sherry RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS Pack 1831, Cub Scout Pack 30–Tyler Elemen- Stone, James Strickland, Brenda Todd, FOR KEEP PRINCE WILLIAM tary School, Dale City Civic Association, Dale Doyoberto Trejo-Guzman, Paul Villavicencio, BEAUTIFUL City–PWC Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. & Diane Walden, Sandra Watjen, Jan Weng, Top Teens of America, First United Pres- Tracey Wilkins-Clark, Carol Wilson, Michael byterian Church of Dale City, Didlake, Inc., Wilson, Bobbi Wright, Rennie Wright. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Additionally, I would like to enter into the OF VIRGINIA Dunbar Neighborhood Watch, Ghana Wesley Church, Glendale Community Group, Jack- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the names of the fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son’s Ridge Community, Gods Ladies of Sig- lowing groups and organizations that have col- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 laborated with the Prince William County Juve- nificant Service (G.L.O.S.S.), Good Shepard nile Detention Center Volunteers: Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today United Methodist Church, Huffman Family, Ebenezer’s Men’s Choir, to recognize the volunteers for Keep Prince Jack & Jill Foundation, Jackson’s Ridge Com- St. Mark’s Quilters, William Beautiful (KPWB). munity, Jr. Girl Scout Troop 4980, Lakewood Virginia Challenge Program, KPWB’s objective is to protect the environ- Manor HOA, Lindendale Community Group, Quail Springs Student Choir, ment. Through the implementation of six pro- Little Baptist Church, Marine Recruiter Sub- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join grams, the organization focuses on three station Woodbridge, New Balance Potomac me in commending the Prince William County areas of environmental stewardship: litter re- Mills Mall, Nottingdale Neighbors, PNC Bank

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:05 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JN8.016 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 26, 2013 at Potomac Town Center, PWC Youth Ambas- congratulating Rich on his retirement and long RELIGIOUS MINORITIES IN SYRIA: sadors, Prince William Resolves Chapter, career as a committed advocate on behalf of CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE Quantico Marine Base, Daughters of the our nation’s workers, especially our machin- American Revolution, Princedale/Ridgedale ists. It is with gratitude for these efforts that I HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Community Pride, PurdyRandom Sisters, join with Rich’s family, friends, and colleagues OF NEW JERSEY Rippon Landing Master Association, River in extending my well wishes for a much de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Oaks Community Association, Ron Haynes, served retirement and happy and fulfilling fu- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Keller Williams Realty, Saint Paul United ture ahead. Methodist Church, Second Heritage MEWS Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I chaired a joint hearing of the Sub- Community Association, Steve Glasser, Thies f Family, Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD), committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Troop 1297, Twin Oaks Farm, Venture Crew IN HONOR OF SALLY MURPHY Human Rights, and International Organizations 35, Victory Christian Preschool and Academy, and the Subcommittee on the Middle East and Whitlock Wealth Management, Winston Fam- North Africa. We turned our attention to an overlooked aspect of the crisis in Syria—the ily, Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic HON. SAM FARR religious minorities caught in the middle of the Association, Woodbridge Women’s Club, OF CALIFORNIA conflict and apparently targeted by govern- Zuniga Family. ment forces as well as rebel groups. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More than 93,000 Syrians have been killed me in commending the volunteers of Keep Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in this horrendous and seemingly endless civil Prince William Beautiful and in thanking them war. More than 4.25 million people are dis- for their dedication to environmental steward- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along placed within Syria, with millions more fleeing ship and community beautification. with my colleagues Representatives CALVERT, to safety in the surrounding countries of Jor- f CAPPS, COSTA, HUNTER, MATSUI, MCNERNEY, dan, Turkey, Lebanon, and Iraq. It is dis- HONORING RICHARD MICHALSKI ROYCE, THOMPSON and WALDEN to honor Sara turbing to note that one in five of the refugees ON HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER Hope Murphy or ‘‘Sally’’ to her friends, who re- is Christian although Christians in Syria make– cently retired from Wine Institute, where she up one in ten of the pre-war population of 22 was the chief public policy advocate for the million people. This would seem to indicate HON. ED PASTOR California wine industry. that Christians are even more fearful for their OF ARIZONA Sally is one of the bravest people we know. lives and safety than other segments of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her retirement was the result of a diagnosis Syrian population. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 for ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. It all started Before the war, Syria was a fairly pluralistic Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise because she was having troubling speaking. society, with Alawites, Shias, Ismailis, Yezidis, today to recognize Rich Michalski and his long Unfortunately now, the disease has left her Druze, Christians, Jews, and Sunnis living in and well-respected career with the Inter- unable to speak at all. But in true Sally fash- relative peace, side by side. The situation was national Association of Machinists & Aero- ion, she has not allowed that to silence her. far from perfect, as President Bashar al space Workers (IAMAW.) Throughout Rich’s Many of you received her letter announcing Assad’s regime had a vast security apparatus career with IAMAW, he has dedicated over her leaving, which was characteristic of Sally. in place with members inside each of the reli- forty-five years to the machinists, a life-long It was right up front and center, and very gious communities to monitor their activities. The Assad government was guilty of serious relationship that began when he joined the frank. human rights violations, including the sum- union himself in 1968 and will culminate with Sally has a long association with the United mary imprisonment and execution of political his retirement as the General Vice President, States Congress. She first came to Capitol Hill opponents. But relations between the various a position he has held for the past seven to work for Congressman Lou Frey of Florida. religious groups were generally not violent. years. She then spent 10 years on the staff of THAD That civil co-existence has ended with the I was first formally introduced to Rich in COCHRAN in both the House and the Senate. war. In February of this year, the UN Inde- 1992 by Congressman Jerry Kleczka, who has She worked for Congressman Henson Moore pendent International Commission of Inquiry always spoken highly of him and since this and then left the Hill to work for Pacific Telesis on the Syrian Arab Republic reported that, time, I too have grown to greatly respect and Group and Sprint. ‘‘The conflict has become increasingly sec- admire Rich and his steadfast commitment to However, the crowning glory of her career tarian, with the conduct of the parties becom- IAMAW. Rich was first initiated into IAM Local ing significantly more radicalized and milita- Lodge 1916 at General Electric in Milwaukee, was going to work for Wine Institute. Her Members, the winery owners, are so pleasant rized.’’ Wisconsin in 1968. He worked as a welder, This followed on an earlier Commission re- steward, chairman of the bargaining com- and she was impressed with how they—many of whose families had been in the business for port stating that, ‘‘Entire communities are at mittee, and president. From his initial begin- risk of being forced out of the country or of nings with the union, Rich was always in- four or five generations—so love what they plant, nurture, and produce. being killed inside the country. With commu- volved with IAMAW’s political and legislative nities believing—not without cause—that they priorities. For twelve years he was the Demo- The people she worked with at Wine Insti- face an existential threat. . . .’’ cratic committeeman for his precinct and was tute are some her closest friends: Bobby We know that early in the civil war, Assad elected a delegate to the 1980 and 1984 Koch, its president, Vikki Watkins, Susan came to view the Christian minority with sus- Democratic National Conventions. As IAM’s Gregory, and Sheila Credle of the Washington picion, accusing churches of laundering Director of Legislative and Political Action De- office. She loves her former colleagues in the money and goods for opposition forces and partment, he partnered with AFL–CIO and its home office in San Francisco and those in forbidding banks from transactions for certain affiliates, and Members of Congress to pro- Sacramento and in the states as well; all of churches. mote legislative issues affecting our American them made every day a joy for Sally to go to There is also evidence that the Assad re- laborers and their families. Thanks to Rich’s work. gime encouraged sectarian tensions in order most recent efforts as the General Vice Presi- Currently there is no cure for ALS, but Sally to maintain power—perhaps believing that if dent he has overseen and managed the IAM decided early on not to be defeated. Despite the people were afraid of Islamists comman- headquarters, and he has significantly contrib- the daily struggles, she has refused to give up deering a nominally secular state, the people uted to actions countering the anti-union and in her fight. She finds strength in her husband would be more likely to support Assad over anti-labor agenda. Billy, who has been a stalwart help to her. the opposition. Throughout my years of knowing Rich, I In December 2012, Time Magazine reported have truly valued the supportive friendship and To us, Sally was the perfect embodiment of allegations that the Assad regime was paying long professional association that I have the wines she represented. Her presence individuals to pose as opposition supporters shared with him. On many occasions, I have brings life to any gathering of friends and fills and chant slogans at protests including ‘‘The relied on his intelligence and political acumen, every conversation with laughter. Christians to Beirut, the Alawites to the and he has proven to be a trusted voice who Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to rise and grave.’’ has taught me a great deal over the course of celebrate the accomplishments of Sally Mur- Our own government has voiced concern our friendship. Mr. Speaker, please join me in phy and to offer her our prayers and support. about the particular threat posed to Christians

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:05 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.016 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E979 in Syria. According to the State Department’s ligious minorities. Too often, we have heard lamic militants in Somalia, as well as its co- International Religious Freedom Report for from this Administration that they have bigger operation in other counter-terrorism and 2012, ‘‘The regime continued to frame opposi- issues to deal with than the vulnerability of re- peacekeeping efforts, the administration has tion actions as targeting the Christian popu- ligious minorities. been reluctant to seriously hold the Ethiopian lation. At the same time, it increased its own In the last two appropriations cycles, we government to account for persistent, egre- targeting of Christian and Alawi anti-regime have directed the Administration to condition gious human rights violations, including the in- activists in order to eliminate minority-voices aid to Egypt ($1.3 billion dollars) on certifi- ability of the opposition political parties to that might counter its narrative of ’Sunni-Spon- cation that Egypt is acting to protect the reli- function, restrictions on civil society organiza- sored violence’.’’ gious freedom of its minorities. The Adminis- tions and journalists that prevent them from Religious minorities seem to fear the oppo- tration (both Secretaries Clinton and Kerry) re- operating freely and forced removals of citi- sition forces. Some prominent opposition fused to do so. Perhaps not surprisingly, the zens from their lands. groups (such as the Muslim Brotherhood) government of Egypt continues to allow at- According to the USAID’s Assistant Admin- have a religious basis which has been seen tacks on Coptic Christians with impunity. istrator for Africa Earl Gast, ‘‘USAID believes as threatening to Syria’s Alawite and Christian Money talks. The United States should be that open channels of communication with the minorities. using assistance to ensure recipient countries Ethiopian government create opportunities to Smaller opposition factions, such as the al- and entities have a plan that is implemented influence democracy, rights, and governance Qaeda-affiliated jihadist al-Nusra Front, take to protect vulnerable religious minorities. This issues.’’ However, Amnesty International testi- explicitly sectarian positions. There are reports is all the more critical in situations like Syria, fied last week that ‘‘[s]ince 2005 the human of incidents in which rebel forces engaged in where we are providing lethal aid in what has rights situation in the country has deteriorated sectarian violence, such as burning Shi’ite become sectarian tinderbox. still further, with significantly increased restric- mosques. f tions placed on freedom of expression, asso- Christians are perceived by many in the op- ciation and other rights. Sadly the Ethiopian position to be Assad loyalists, possibly due to RECOGNIZING DR. MITCHELL T. authorities have not acted in a vacuum during Assad’s aggressive recruitment of Christians MUNSON this period. The United States and others in into the regime militias at the start of the civil the international community have failed to war. Other reports indicate that the Christians HON. MIKE COFFMAN raise concerns over the government’s system- attempted to remain neutral either out of paci- OF COLORADO atic violation of human rights and flouting of its fism or concern about their rights under oppo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international obligations. The failure to speak sition forces. out and press for change has emboldened the Christian neutrality was perceived by some Wednesday, June 26, 2013 government and also allowed Ethiopia to set a opposition groups as loyalty to the regime. In Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dangerous example for other governments in December 2012, a rebel force believed to be recognize a constituent of mine, Dr. Mitchell T. the region to emulate. It is critical that the associated with the Muslim Brotherhood re- Munson, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Dr. United States and other members of the inter- leased a Youtube video entitled, ‘‘Warning Munson will soon be elected president of the national community press the Ethiopian au- mainly Christian cities in the province of American Optometric Association (AOA) dur- thorities to address human rights concerns Hama’’, and promising attacks if they continue ing their 116th annual meeting, where he will and repeal and reform key legislation and poli- to support and house the pro-Assad forces. be installed as the association’s 91st president cies.’’ Christian leaders have been targeted, such on Saturday, June 29, 2013, in San Diego, Amnesty International also noted in its testi- as the April 2013 kidnapping of Mor Gregiorius California. mony today that ‘‘[f]or Ethiopians held in de- Yohanna Ibrahim of the Syriac Orthodox Dr. Munson is a graduate of the Southern tention, conditions continue to be extremely Church and Bishop Boulos Yazigi of the Greek California College of Optometry and has a pri- harsh. Torture is regularly reported to take Orthodox Church–both men still have not been vate practice in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. place during interrogation in the initial stages returned. He has been a leader in his profession at the of detention, often before the detainees have The Druze community reports being tar- local, state, and national levels. The Colorado access to their families or to legal representa- geted as well. In March 2013, a Druze leader Optometric Association (COA) named him tives. Prisoners have been slapped, sus- reported to Christian Solidarity International, Young Optometrist of the Year in 1993 and he pended from the walls and ceiling by their ‘‘Our people get stopped at checkpoints and became president of the COA in 1995. Dr. wrists, beaten with various objects, denied are asked which sect they belong to. Once the Munson is a past president of the Southwest sleep, electrocuted, and had weights sus- militias hear that they are from Swaida [a Council of Optometry and a Fellow in the pended from their genitalia. Solitary confine- province where 90% of the population is American Academy of Optometry. ment for extended periods is often reported. Druze], our men disappear.’’ Dr. Munson has built a renowned record of Within prison facilities, sanitation was often re- The al-Nursa Front, a U.S. designated for- service and leadership in his profession and I ported to be poor. Amnesty International has eign terrorist organization, has been blamed am confident that he will have a very success- received reports of medical resources being for much of the sectarian rhetoric and vio- ful term as president of the AOA. The sixth withheld, and reports of deaths in custody. lence, but dozens of the opposition groups as- District of Colorado is proud to have Dr. Mun- Food and water is often in short supply, and cribe to Islamist or Salafist–jihadist ideologies son as a constituent and I join his family, is supplemented by visiting family members and mingle with the Free Syrian Army—which friends, and colleagues in congratulating him where access is permitted.’’ the U.S. may now be supporting. on this achievement and wishing him the very Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous Over the last three years, the United States best of luck. country, after Nigeria, and the United States has committed to providing $250 million to f considers its government to be an important various opposition groups in Syria—at least development and regional security partner. $117 million of which has already been fund- ETHIOPIA AFTER MELES: THE FU- Ethiopia plays a key leadership role in the re- ed, largely to the National Coalition of Syrian TURE OF DEMOCRACY AND gion, hosts the African Union (AU) head- Revolution and Opposition Forces. With the HUMAN RIGHTS quarters, and is a major troop contributor to chemical weapon red line crossed, the Admin- U.N. peacekeeping operations. istration has also agreed to provide ammuni- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH According to the State Department, the tion and small arms. OF NEW JERSEY three pillars of the bilateral relationship with It is not clear whether any of this new lethal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ethiopia are economic growth and develop- assistance will go to the Free Syrian Army and ment; democracy, governance, and human Wednesday, June 26, 2013 its worrisome opposition groups. rights; and regional peace and security. Dep- The Administration has also committed to Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last uty Assistant Secretary of State for Democ- send an additional $300 million in humani- week, the Subcommittee on Africa, Global racy, Human Rights, and Labor Karen tarian aid to ‘‘vulnerable groups’’ in and sur- Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- Hanrahan stated in an October 2012 speech rounding Syria. It is not clear whether distribu- national Organizations, which I chair, held a that ‘‘advancing democracy and human rights tion of this aid will be informed by the plight hearing that examined the human rights and is one of our highest priorities in our engage- of religious minorities. governance situation in Ethiopia, and the sta- ment with Ethiopia.’’ Nevertheless, it has been I am very concerned that the Administration tus of U.S. relations with Ethiopia. Given Ethi- difficult to get cooperation from the current may not be taking seriously the targeting of re- opia’s important cooperation in opposing Is- and previous administrations in confronting the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:05 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.019 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 26, 2013 Government of Ethiopia on its shortcomings in cial violence and mass arrests, but the gov- RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEERS observing democratic principles and human ernment of current Prime Minister Hailemariam FOR PROJECT MEND-A-HOUSE rights in that country. Desalegn did not react in that way. This is an In June 2005, following a contentious elec- encouraging sign that the current Ethiopian HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY tion in which then-Prime Minister Meles government may consider changing its course OF VIRGINIA Zenawi and his party seemed to suffer unex- and allowing its citizens to effectively express IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pected losses in the legislature, demonstra- themselves—including at the ballot box. tors, led by college students, took to the Our witnesses last week included the former Wednesday, June 26, 2013 streets to protest a delayed release of election U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia, the U.S. official Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today results. The government’s reaction was to de- in charge of our significant aid portfolio to Ethi- to recognize the volunteers for Project Mend- ploy snipers who shot and killed protesters opia, the former elected mayor of Addis A-House. and to jail hundreds of others. An increasingly Ababa, a member of the first U.S. delegation A joint effort between private citizens and violent response to protests took place in No- to meet with the current government and a the Prince William County government, Project vember of that year. The death toll resulting longtime Ethiopian activist on human rights Mend-A-House was created in 1984. At the from both protests was 193, but the numbers issues. time, Lily Blackwell was a volunteer delivering arrested has never been confirmed. f meals to seniors who were confined to their In the summer of 2005, I travelled to Ethi- RECOGNIZING CLARINETIST homes due to disabilities. Her call to action opia to assess the situation and met with ARIANNA BEYER, WINNER OF began with the observation that a number of Prime Minister Meles, members of his govern- THE 2013 UNITED STATES NAVY seniors along her delivery route could no ment, political opposition leaders, including BAND HIGH SCHOOL CONCERTO longer perform necessary home repairs. Basic one of our witnesses today—Berhanu Nega— COMPETITION home repair and some structural improve- civil society representatives, the religious com- ments were needed to ensure that these dis- munity and the diplomatic community. What I abled seniors remained safe and independent. found was a government leader who was arro- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Ms. Blackwell partnered with Toni Clemons- OF FLORIDA gant in his certainty that he could arrest his Porter and Lin Wagener of the Prince William IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES political opposition whenever he wanted. I also Area Agency on Aging to create the founda- found a political opposition convinced that they Wednesday, June 26, 2013 tion of an organization that has now provided had won a majority in the legislative elections Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is humanitarian assistance for a quarter of a that year. my pleasure to congratulate clarinetist Arianna century. Unfortunately, the government’s view won Beyer on competing in and winning the 2013 Project Mend-A-House completes home re- the day. Mr. Nega and other political leaders United States Navy Band High School Con- pairs and safety modifications to facilitate and human rights officials were arrested and certo Competition. This annual competition independent living for seniors, the disabled held in jail for more than a year on charges identifies the best high school musical talent in and low-income residents. Over the years, that had to continually be changed due to the the nation and allows the finalists to travel to projects have ranged from fixing termite dam- repeated failure to convict them. Some of Washington, D.C. to compete for a chance to age in an older home to making entire houses them who managed to be released from jail, perform a prepared solo piece with the world– more accessible with wheelchair ramps, hand found themselves forced to live outside their renowned United States Navy Band. rails, shower seats and transfer benches. The home country, such as Mr. Nega. For 12 years now, the United States Navy work is truly a community effort. Local cor- The political space for opposition parties Band has hosted this national competition. porate partners provide monetary support, vol- continues to be constricted. The imprisonment After each student submits an audio recording, unteers and building materials. Civic associa- and prosecution of political leaders has dis- the United States Navy Band evaluates each tions and faith based groups contribute hun- solved parties and caused reformulations that submission and selects the finalists to come to dreds of volunteer hours to Project Mend-A- also weren’t able to continue. Mr. Nega found- Washington, D.C. to perform at the competi- House each year. Project Mend-A-House puts ed Ginbot 7, a new political party in Ethiopia, tion. This competition is not only used as a everyone to work regardless of skill level to but two years ago, it was declared a terrorist method of motivating and rewarding inspiring improve the quality of life for our disabled, el- organization by the Meles government, and musicians, but also to stimulate America’s fu- derly and low income neighbors. not only was it unable to operate openly, but ture leaders. In order to win this competition, It is my honor to enter into the CONGRES- Ethiopian journalists were prevented from re- Ms. Beyer sacrificed a vast amount of her time SIONAL RECORD the names of the volunteers porting on the party or its statements. and dedicated herself to this goal. Her relent- for Project Mend-A-House: Similarly, the Government of Ethiopia, ac- less pursuit of maximizing her potential has al- Lee Bertand, Edie Clark, Don McCubbin, cording to the State Department’s human lowed her to gain tremendous recognition as a Steven Donovan, Rich Feickert, Kristen Hull, rights report, continued to imprison more than clarinetist at a young age. Ms. Beyer con- Tajr Hull, Dave Kaiser, Bob Leiker, Terry 400 opposition leaders, activists, and local tinues to go above and beyond all expecta- Lopez, Chris Maddocks, Sally Okuly, Marty journalists by the end of 2012, many on vague tions in her musical endeavors. Raines, Barbara Reese, David Seigrist, Dave national security-related charges. Her accomplishments do not end with win- Rogers, Matt Schaffer, Gail Straker, Guy As of 2011, the Ethiopian government had ning the United States Navy Band High Straker, Therese Swetnam, Terry Swirchak, completed long-term cheap land leases on School Concerto Competition. She has ex- Sarah Tamai. more than 3.6 million hectares (equivalent to celled in the classroom and as a leader in her Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join the size of the Netherlands), mainly to large- community. Arianna continues to give back by me in commending the volunteers of Project scale foreign agricultural investors, and an ad- mentoring peers in both music and academic Mend-A-House for their service and in thank- ditional 2.1 million hectares of land has since curriculums. In addition, Arianna is a 2013 ing them for their dedication to our community. been made available for such leases to for- Emerson Scholar and has received a full merit f eigners. An estimated 1.5 million Ethiopians in scholarship to attend Interlochen Center for four regions have been displaced, many of the Arts in Michigan this upcoming summer. In CELEBRATING THE 2013 STANLEY them subject to a supposedly voluntary pro- the fall of 2013, she will begin her dual degree CUP CHAMPION BLACKHAWKS gram known as ‘‘villagization.’’ Others dis- studies at the Eastman School of Music and placed due to these land leases or because of the College of Arts and Sciences at the Uni- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY major dam projects now reside in refugee versity of Rochester. OF ILLINOIS camps in Kenya. On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Despite an unacceptable political and I am pleased to recognize and applaud human rights environment in Ethiopia, we hold Arianna for her hard work, dedication and Wednesday, June 26, 2013 out hope that the post-Meles government may achievement. She is most deserving of this Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise yet change the direction the government has prestigious honor as the winner of the 2013 today to congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks taken for so long. Earlier this month, thou- United States Navy Band High School Con- on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup. As the team sands of Ethiopians protested political repres- certo Competition. May her character and pas- lifted the historic Stanley Cup in the air, it was sion in the capital city of Addis Ababa. Under sion inspire others to follow in her footsteps. I as if they were lifting the City of Chicago itself. the late Prime Minister Meles, such a show of wish her great success as she applies her From beginning to end, the Blackhawks defiance likely would have been met with offi- dedication toward even higher pursuits. were the best team in the National Hockey

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:05 Jun 27, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JN8.020 E26JNPT1 pwalker on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS June 26, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E981 League. They had the best start in NHL his- dren: Wendy, James, Debra, David and An- RECOGNIZING THE TIRELESS tory, setting the record for most consecutive drea. Lt. Col. Blackburn served as a council SERVICE AND EARNEST DEDICA- points scored to start a season. Entering the member, elder and Sunday School teacher at TION OF THE DARDEN FOUNDA- playoffs they were the overall number one St. John Lutheran Church in Rome and he TION AND SECOND HARVEST seed. The team faced and defeated the Min- was a member of the Retired Officers Asso- FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLOR- nesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, and the Los ciation and a past member of the Rome IDA Angeles Kings to win the Clarence S. Camp- Kiwanis Club. bell Bowl as Western Conference champions. Mr. Speaker, Lt. Col. Blackburn was a 20- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Lead by Coach Joel Quenneville, the year career U.S. Air Force officer, a dedicated OF FLORIDA Blackhawks faced the Boston Bruins in the husband, father, grandfather and member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stanley Cup Finals. It was truly a team effort his community. Let us honor him as a true Wednesday, June 26, 2013 to overcome the physicality and aggressive- American patriot. May his memory never be ness of the Bruins. After a hard-fought series, forgotten. Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am it came down to 2 goals scored in 17 seconds pleased to recognize the tireless service and late in the third period, by Bryan Bickell and f earnest dedication of the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants, Dave Bolland, to overcome a one goal deficit TRIBUTE TO KAREN REGNO to win the Stanley Cup. Patrick Kane became Inc., on their awarding of over $200,000 dur- only the 4th American player to win the Conn ing the month of April 2013 to Florida non– Smythe Trophy as NHL Playoff MVP. HON. BILL FLORES profit organizations through their Restaurant As a lifelong Chicagoan I take great pride in OF TEXAS Community Grants program. The altruistic as- congratulating the Blackhawks on another IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES piration to improve Florida through their phil- anthropic support of charitable organizations is thrilling season. I thank them for bringing the Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Stanley Cup back to the Madhouse on Madi- to be admired. The value of service for Darden Restaurants son. Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I submit this statement on behalf of the office of the Chief was defined over 40 years ago by Darden’s f of Legislative Liaison. founder, Bill Darden, who established a culture HONORING THE MEMORY OF LT. Karen Regno has faithfully worked for the that rewards caring for and responding to peo- COL. FRANK BLACKBURN better interests of our country for nearly 22 ple. Darden’s Restaurant Community Grants years in the Department of Veterans Affairs, program is a local initiative which strives to HON. RICHARD L. HANNA the Department of Defense, the Patent and make an impact in the communities Darden and its restaurant brands serve by engaging OF NEW YORK Trademark Office, and even for a short time as a Fellow in a Congressional office in Wash- and supporting nonprofit community organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington, D.C. tions. The Darden Foundation focuses its ef- Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Originally from Waco, Texas, Karen brings a forts on three key program areas: access to Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to well-rounded knowledge of the nongovern- postsecondary education, preservation of nat- honor the memory of a great American, Lt. mental world as well, as evidence by her 14 ural resources and elimination of hunger. Col. Frank Blackburn, of Rome, NY, who will years working for Bell South and then later Every restaurant in the Darden family of be buried with full military honors in Arlington AT&T. She took her education seriously during brands is empowered with the opportunity to National Cemetery on Thursday, 27 June, this time and earned her undergraduate de- help award a $1,000 grant to exceptional non- 2013. Lt. Col. Blackburn was commissioned gree in Business from the University of Mary- profit organizations that align with Darden’s as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force land, an MBA from Kennesaw State Univer- three areas of focus. in December 1953 after completing flight train- sity, a Masters Certificate in Project Manage- In addition, it is my pleasure to recognize ing school in Texas. He graduated from Syra- ment from George Washington University, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, cuse University. a certification as a Project Management Pro- which has partnered with Darden in a joint ef- Lt. Col. Blackburn had a distinguished flying fessional. fort to combat hunger. For nearly three dec- career with the Air Force. He was stationed in Karen returned to civil service in May of ades, Second Harvest has fought hunger by Korea following the war with the 405th Fighter- 2009, and has served as the Congressional collecting, storing and distributing donated Bomber Wing at Langley, VA; with the 353rd Affairs Contact Officer for the office of the As- food items to over 500 partnering agencies Tactical Fighter Squadron in Myrtle Beach, sistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, throughout six Central Florida counties. In SC; as a missile crew commander in Logistics, and Technology since that time. She partnership with Darden, Second Harvest’s Sembach, Germany; and with the 37th Tac- takes the utmost care to ensure that the Office Food Rescue Program picks up prepared food tical Fighter wing in Vietnam from 1968 to of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Ac- items from various Central Florida Darden res- 1969, as a forward air controller. He rose to quisition, Logistics and Technology provides taurants and delivers the food items to sur- the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and retired timely and accurate responses to all Congres- rounding nonprofit agencies who serve meals from the service in 1972. While in the Air sional inquiries and requests. As a Member of to people in need. Darden has also united with Force, Frank piloted many of the nation’s ear- Congress, I cannot emphasize enough how Second Harvest’s ‘‘Building Solutions to Hun- liest and most important jet aircraft, including valuable this capability and dedication to the ger’’ campaign with a leadership gift of the F–84, F–86 Sabre and the F100 Super job is to the efficient and effective running of $750,000 to assist Second Harvest’s construc- Sabre. our government. tion of a new facility that will be better Lt. Col. Blackburn earned numerous com- Service to our country runs in her family. equipped to meet the needs of the Central mendations, including: the Bronze Star Medal, Her Father, Bryan, served in the Marines dur- Florida community. Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense ing World War II in Guam, Iwo Jima, Guadal- On behalf of the citizens of Central Florida, Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Ko- canal, and the Philippines; her older brother, it is my pleasure to recognize the selfless rean Service Medal, United Nations Service Rob, served in the Army during Vietnam; her work of the Darden Foundation and Second Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Lon- father-in-law, Jim, served in the Army; her Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. May gevity Service Award with three Oak Leaf son-in-law, Todd, is a Colonel in the Army cur- their example of continuous service and gen- Clusters, Distinguished Unit Citation, Air Force rently serving in Stuttgart, Germany; and her erosity inspire many to follow in their foot- Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve daughter Keli, is an Assistant District Attorney steps. Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon, in Texas. She has not only seen the examples f Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Serv- of those who came before her, but has also PERSONAL EXPLANATION ice Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign been an example to those who have come Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Air after about the importance of serving our HON. DOUG LAMBORN Force Medal. country. OF COLORADO He followed this career with 25 years of We, the office of the Chief of Legislative Li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service at PAR Technology Corp. in Rome, aison, wish her the best of luck as she steps NY where his responsibilities included oper- into this next adventure as she travels, goes Wednesday, June 26, 2013 ations, purchasing, and security. He and his to as many baseball games as possible, and Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- wife, Donna Logan Blackburn raised five chil- spends time with her grandkids. ably detained due to a family medical situation

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