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April 25, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E535 RECOGNIZING BAY COUNTY JAIL as Executive Director until her retirement in Americans who have served and will serve a ASSISTANT WARDEN FRANK 2012. Under her leadership, Fair Housing of debt of gratitude. OWENS ON HIS RETIREMENT Marin grew from two part-time staff operating f in a spare bedroom to a staff of 10 serving HON. NEAL P. DUNN communities in Marin, Sonoma and Solano JUSTICE FOR UNCOMPENSATED Counties. SURVIVORS TODAY (JUST) ACT OF FLORIDA OF 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Kenyon’s quest for fair housing has also been expressed in several published articles SPEECH OF Wednesday, April 25, 2018 she authored, and her powerful advocacy has Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- been recognized with numerous awards, most HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ognize the Assistant Warden of the Bay Coun- notably the 2005 National Pioneer of Fair OF GEORGIA ty Jail, Frank Owens and congratulate him on Housing Award, and the Human Rights Award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the occasion of his retirement. Assistant War- from the United Nations Association in North- Tuesday, April 24, 2018 den Owens began his career in law enforce- west Bergen County, New Jersey. ment in 1968, but his love and respect for law Mr. Speaker, Ms. Kenyon is a respected Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I enforcement began many years before that. leader and dedicated champion for equity. rise in support of S. 447, the Justice for Un- Over the years he has worked in Tallahassee Please join me in expressing my deep appre- compensated Survivor Today (JUST) Act of and Georgia, before choosing to settle down ciation and praise for her national leadership 2017. in Bay County in 2006. as Fair Housing of Northern California honors This legislation directs the Department of Mr. Owens dedicated his life to law enforce- her as part of a celebration of the 50th anni- State to report annually on progress certain ment—50 years to be exact—it’s what makes versary of the Fair Housing Act. European states have made to restore land him happy. Every day he wakes up, he is ex- f and possessions stolen during the Holocaust, cited to go to work. For Frank Owens, serving with the intent of encouraging justice world- in law enforcement was never just a job, it COMMENDING LOCAL 2018 HIGH wide for Holocaust victims. was a calling. SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR THEIR Eight years ago, forty-six countries vowed in Mr. Speaker, please join me in saying thank DECISION TO ENLIST IN THE the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust Era As- you to the Assistant Warden of the Bay Coun- UNITED STATES NAVY AND OUR sets and Related Issues to facilitate the return ty Jail, Frank Owens and his family, for their COMMUNITY SALUTES OF FRED- of property and possessions stolen from Holo- years of service and sacrifice, and wish them ERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA FOR caust Victims. Regrettably, not every country luck as they move on to enjoy a new chapter HOSTING THE SEVENTH ANNUAL has expediently honored their promises to in life. HIGH SCHOOL ENLISTEE REC- support the restoration of stolen items and ad- OGNITION CEREMONY f dress the claims of survivors. This bipartisan legislation will use the United States’ consider- HONORING THE SERVICE OF HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN able international influence to encourage all NANCY KENYON OF VIRGINIA participating states to create and implement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policies that will quickly restore the posses- sions that were taken from the Jewish citizens HON. JARED HUFFMAN Wednesday, April 25, 2018 OF CALIFORNIA of Europe. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The victims of the Holocaust experienced recognize the 47 Frederick, Virginia area high immeasurable and unimaginable suffering, and Wednesday, April 25, 2018 school seniors who plan to enlist in the United I am committed to providing all possible as- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in States Navy after graduation. These students sistance in restoring what was stolen from recognition of Nancy Kenyon for her stellar have excelled in their academic and extra- them. S. 447 is an excellent tool to ensure the leadership and exemplary public service as curricular activities, and I offer my sincere con- process of returning items and property is the founder and former executive director of gratulations upon their high school graduation. more efficient and it encourages all members Fair Housing of Marin, which is now Fair I commend these student leaders for their of the Terezin Declaration to act with the ur- Housing of Northern California. selflessness and courageous decision to serve gency they agreed to eight years ago. In 1963, Ms. Kenyon joined the Fair Hous- their country as members of the United States f ing Council of Northern New Jersey, where Navy. she served for 12 years and rose to the rank Hakeem Allen; Alejandro Ambrizrodriguez; CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF of Housing Director. During this period, she Robert Ammen; Gregory Andrews; Patrick M.S. CHADHA CENTER FOR GLOB- led a number of initiatives, including the cre- Ayala; Arlice Baker; Johannes Booysen; Kole AL INDIA ation of a funding stream by U.S. Department Cacho; Joshua Campbell; Bobbie Dube; of Housing and Urban Development to support Nakita Dubrovin; Schaylene Liam Durso; Alex- HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI efforts by fair housing organizations to end ander Eshoo; Daeshawn Gallaway; Lauren OF ILLINOIS discriminatory housing practices, now known Gruber; Stephen Guyton; Marcus Jomah; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the Fair Housing Initiative Program. She Allen Jones; Catherine Keller; Jacob Layton; also supervised housing projects for the Ford Riley Lemison; John Lipscomb; Devin Majean; Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Foundation and served as a training consult- Austin Martin; Christopher Martin; James Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, I rise ant for the States of New York and New Jer- McCulloch; Tyler McElroy; Cole Minicucci; today to celebrate the opening of the M.S. sey. Ronnie Norton; Maria Pavon Bonilla; Emma Chadha Center for Global India at Princeton In 1979, she moved to California to assume Pierce; Hunter Rankin; Zachary Resch; Mor- University. A welcome and timely addition to a the position of Researcher of the Special Con- gan Rizzo; Candace Romagna; Preston Short; world-class university, the M.S. Chadha Cen- tribution Fund of the San Francisco Chapter of Christopher Smith; Kyle Staymates; Dante ter will bring together scholars and students The National Association for the Advancement Stephens; Zoltan Szombathy; Brianna Thomp- from all backgrounds to explore and under- of Colored People (NAACP). Her research in son; Noah Thompson; Brandon Tolbert; stand the complex social and political forces this role helped the NAACP to successfully Dominic Traver; Nicholas Willging; Ethan Wil- that shape modern India. argue that the San Francisco Unified School liams; Zoe Williams. With a population of 1.3 billion people, a vi- District violated federal law in its maintenance These students will be honored by the brant and dynamic economy, a rich culture, and creation of a racial segregated school Greater Fredericksburg Chapter of Our Com- and home to the world’s largest democracy, it system, and she helped establish a citywide munity Salutes at their 7th Annual Military En- is no surprise that India exerts a powerful in- lottery affording every child regardless of race, listee Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, fluence on world affairs. However, there is a color, national origin, or class the right to at- May 5, 2018 at the University of Mary Wash- dearth of scholarship dedicated to exploring tend the most prestigious schools in the dis- ington in Fredericksburg, VA. the intricate history and traditions that inform trict. Mr. Speaker, I ask colleagues to join me in contemporary Indian culture. Princeton Univer- In 1984, Ms. Kenyon returned to her roots thanking these young men and women and sity, with its long tradition of rigorous aca- in enforcing fair housing laws and founded their families for their dedication to serving this demic research and scholarship, is the perfect Fair Housing of Marin, where she would serve great Nation. We owe them and the many setting for a center dedicated to illuminating VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:21 Apr 26, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25AP8.010 E25APPT1 E536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 25, 2018 the amazing transformation of the Indian sub- Today’s discoveries provide great hope for the Oakland Coliseum, and quickly put to- continent from an agricultural-based economy the future of cancer prevention and treatment. gether a championship dynasty. Led by Hall of to a leader in global innovation, information While it is uncertain what cancer care will look Famers Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and technology, design, and manufacturing. like 100 years from now, it is certain that Rollie Fingers, the ‘‘A’s’’ became World Series The M.S. Chadha Center for Global India Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center champions during three consecutive years: was made possible in large part by a gift from will be leading the way. 1972, 1973, and 1974. the Princeton Class of 1993, spearheaded by Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me During the 1980’s, beginning with manager Princeton alumnus Sumir Chadha. The center this time to recognize the great influence that Billy Martin’s ‘‘Billyball’’ system, the A’s found is named after Mr. Chadha’s grandfather, a re- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center new success and developed stars such as nowned physician and former Director General has had not only in the great city of Buffalo, hometown heroes Ricky Henderson and Dave of Health Services in India.