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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 117 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 No. 69 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Amen. a first for Colorado Mesa University called to order by the Speaker pro tem- f history. He helped others through his pore (Mrs. DINGELL). love for the game and had a knack for THE JOURNAL f bringing people together and could be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- counted on during times of calm and DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- times of crisis. PRO TEMPORE tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s Cody made his community better. In The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- proceedings is approved. his honor, a $1 million scholarship was fore the House the following commu- f established at Colorado Mesa Univer- nication from the Speaker: sity, and a sportsmanship award and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WASHINGTON, DC, scholarship at Arapahoe Little League April 21, 2021. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the I hereby appoint the Honorable DEBBIE were dedicated to a life well-lived. gentleman from California (Mr. DINGELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on Cody was an inspiration to others, this day. VARGAS) come forward and lead the and I can think of few as deserving of NANCY PELOSI, House in the Pledge of Allegiance. this honor today. I honor Cody and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. VARGAS led the Pledge of Alle- thank the Lysters for drawing strength f giance as follows: from tragedy to make sure Cody’s PRAYER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the story is heard and to save as many United States of America, and to the Repub- lives as they can during this pandemic. The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Grun Kibben, offered the following indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f prayer: f Be gracious to these, our lawmakers, O God. Shower Your mercy on them as ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER CONGRATULATING DRIPPING they continue to take on the chal- PRO TEMPORE SPRINGS FOR TAKING 5A SOC- lenges of their office. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The CER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schedules press on them; obligations Chair will entertain up to 15 requests (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and pursue them all the day long. No one for 1-minute speeches on each side of was given permission to address the more than You knows the pace they the aisle. House for 1 minute.) keep, the long days and restless nights, f Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Madam the unrelenting schedule they juggle to Speaker, I rise today to congratulate master, and the countless and circui- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CODY LYSTER the Dripping Springs Tigers women’s tous flights home to their districts. soccer team for their outstanding win (Mr. CROW asked and was given per- In You may they find their respite. in the UIL Class 5A final. Keep their feet from falling, that they mission to address the House for 1 Dripping Springs finished the season may walk before You in the light You minute and to revise and extend his re- as the Class 5A State Champion with a shine on their lives. marks.) In You may they place their trust. Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my record 26 wins. They outscored their Keep their consciences clear and their honor today to recognize the life of opponents this season 104–8. motives pure as You guide their deci- Cody Lyster, son of Kevin and Lea Ann The team showcased their amazing sions. Lyster, of Aurora, Colorado. talent and skills on the field, and I am In You may they be assured that Cody passed away on April 8, 2020, proud that all of their hard work and their worries and concerns are known. and is Colorado’s second youngest vic- dedication throughout the year ulti- Keep them in Your care, that nothing tim to die from COVID–19. He was a mately paid off. can snatch them from Your hand. criminal justice major at Colorado Congratulations again to the Drip- To You, then, may they turn, con- Mesa University, following in his fa- ping Springs Tigers. Texas’ 25th Con- fident of Your deliverance and sure in ther’s footsteps to become a law en- gressional District is extraordinarily the stamina You provide. To You may forcement officer. proud of their achievement, and we they offer their praise, and to Your Cody was an avid baseball player. As cannot wait to see what they will do Word may they turn. a freshman, Cody was named team cap- next. Go Tigers. In Your saving name we pray. tain of his school’s club baseball team, In God We Trust. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H2001 ® Pdnted on recycled papfil. VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:41 Apr 22, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP7.000 H21APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2021 MUSLIM TRAVEL BAN While we are all equally susceptible Communities of color continue to be (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of to the coronavirus, we are not all disproportionately impacted by the on- New York asked and was given permis- equally impacted by it. Communities going COVID–19 crisis, highlighting sion to address the House for 1 minute of color are disproportionately likely longstanding health, social, and eco- and to revise and extend her remarks.) to be in frontline jobs with greater ex- nomic inequities. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New posure to the virus; have less access to The resolution calls for the York. Madam Speaker, the Muslim ban quality healthcare; and, as a result, prioritization of areas with a high So- enacted under the previous administra- have been experiencing higher infec- cial Vulnerability Index, SVI, for tion is a stain on our country and our tion and mortality rates throughout COVID–19 vaccination efforts and Nation’s history. As we work to rebuild the pandemic. working with trusted community part- a humane and just immigration sys- With over 150 deaths per 100,000 cases, ners to implement culturally and lin- Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders tem, we must start by outlawing any guistically appropriate strategies, have one of the highest mortality type of this State-sanctioned religious among other efforts. groups of all groups from this virus. bigotry. We do that today by passing The resolution is going to be intro- That is why we will be introducing a duced during this month of April, dur- the NO BAN Act. resolution to address this. If we rely on This bill strengthens the Immigra- ing the National Minority Health communities of color to get us through tion and Nationality Act by banning Month to promote the health and well- this pandemic, then we need to ensure being of racial and ethnic minority discrimination on the basis of religion. they are provided equitable access to Importantly, it will prevent any future communities and to underscore the the vaccine so they can stay healthy. need for these communities to get vac- President from enacting something We must ensure all Americans have an like the Muslim ban in the future by cinated. equal shot to be vaccinated. Vaccinate, vacunen. It is very impor- placing appropriate checks and bal- f tant that they get vaccinated, es muy ances on the President’s authority in importante que se vacunen. this area. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Madam Speaker, vaccinate yourself. Discrimination based on religion is GOES TO CONGRESSMAN BOBBY It is very important. SCOTT not who we are as a nation. Today, we I am so proud to support this resolu- can take the first step towards a more (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given tion. just and humane immigration system, permission to address the House for 1 f and I urge all my colleagues to join me minute and to revise and extend his re- in voting ‘‘yes’’ on the NO BAN Act. marks.) 106TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE f Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HONORING J. MICHAEL MYER rise today to congratulate my good (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given friend, Congressman BOBBY SCOTT, on permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. MCKINLEY asked and was given receiving the Lifetime Achievement minute and to revise and extend his re- permission to address the House for 1 Award from the L. Douglas Wilder marks.) minute.) School of Government and Public Af- Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I Mr. MCKINLEY. Madam Speaker, I fairs at Virginia Commonwealth Uni- rise today in recognition of the 106th rise today to honor the life of my versity on April 15, 2021. anniversary of the Armenian genocide. friend, Mike Myer of Wheeling, who The Lifetime Achievement Award From 1915 to 1923, the Ottoman Em- passed away earlier this year. recognizes an individual Virginian pire engaged in the systematic and or- Besides being a loving husband and whose career represents the highest ganized murder and deportation of an father, Mike was an incredibly gifted values of public service and citizenship, estimated 1.5 million Armenians. editor at the Ogden newspaper chain and who has made a substantial con- Around the world, leaders have right- and was a personal friend.