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HONORING KELLY CRAVEN This year he marked the 50th anniversary of ments of triumph and tragedy, including the his first day on the job at KTRK Channel 13. Moon landing in 1969, the first and last space HON. PAUL D. RYAN It’s the longest run at the same TV station, ac- shuttle launches and many in between, and OF WISCONSIN cording to Guinness World Records. He ar- the recovery efforts following Hurricane Ike in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rived at Channel 13 in the 1960s and took the 2008. I would like to extend my heartfelt ap- Thursday, December 8, 2016 station from third place to the top of the rat- preciation to my loyal viewers, my friends, ings into the 70s and beyond for the next 45 without whom my extensive career would not Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it was years. Dave joined KTRK–TV in 1966 as an have been possible. My 50 year tenure at thanks to an incredible stoke of good luck that, on-the-street reporter and photographer. The Channel 13 represents the hallmark of my ca- when I became speaker, I inherited an excep- next year he was assigned to anchor Channel reer, and I look forward to the next chapter.’’ tionally talented director of House operations: 13’s weekday 7 am newscast. In 1968, Dave We look forward to Dave’s next chapter too. the one and only Kelly Craven. I don’t know was assigned to anchor the weekday 6 pm Today in his trademark down-to-earth style, what I would have done without her. First of and 10 pm newscasts where he has remained we will hear Dave begin the 6 pm newscast all, she knows every nook and cranny of the one of Houston’s most experienced news pro- with ‘‘Good evening, friends,’’ for the last time. building, which came in handy when she fessionals. We will say goodnight to the most trusted oversaw the first renovation of the Capitol Born in Dallas and raised in Huntsville, newsman in Houston. dome in over 50 years. But more important Dave’s broadcast career began in radio with And that’s just the way it is. than that, she seems to know every single KGKB in Tyler. Then to WACO radio in Waco, f person who works here. From working closely Texas, then a stop in Houston and KNUZ/ with House officers to helping up-and-coming KQUE. He started out as a reporter known for CELEBRATING INDIANA’S staffers find the right job, she treats everyone his grit and determination and for talking di- BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY with the same kindhearted respect—and she rectly to Houstonians to see what they’re has a tireless work ethic to boot. thinking. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY But it shouldn’t have been a surprise. Kelly During his career with 13 Eyewitness News, OF INDIANA has worked long and hard at building up this Dave has reported on everything from presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES institution into the House we know and love. dential elections to space walks, and even the She started as a chief of staff to Rep. Steve Vietnam Peace Talks. He’s covered fires, ex- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Buyer and later served as deputy staff director plosions, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of the House Veterans Affairs committee. She throughout Texas and the region. He’s inter- to commemorate the State of Indiana’s Bicen- then became assistant director of the House viewed heads of state and traveled to Mexico, tennial Anniversary. 200 years ago, on De- Office of Interparliamentary Affairs and after Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, cember 11, 1816, our great state was admit- that, staff director of the House Administration and Colombia on numerous stories. He’s also ted to be a part of the United States of Amer- Committee. She rose through the ranks and covered several national political conventions ica, and I am so proud to call Indiana and its it’s not hard to see why. Kelly is simply first- and worked extensively with NASA on Mer- Northwest region my home. rate. I know she also once served as a deputy cury, Gemini, Apollo and shuttle missions. I believe that Northwest Indiana is the best assistant secretary of the Air Force—which is Dave also landed a special one-on-one inter- place in the world to live, work, visit, study, in and of itself an impressive achievement. But view with President Barack Obama. In 2007, and raise a family, and it is an honor and privi- thanks to her many years of dedication to the Dave was awarded an Emmy and the pres- lege to represent this area on the 200th Birth- House of Representatives, we’re claiming her tigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Broad- day of our state. I also want to thank my Indi- as the legislative branch’s own. You might say cast Emmys presented by the Lone Star ana colleagues for establishing the time today we consider her congressional timber. Chapter of the National Academy of Television to discuss this historic event. It is always a It is hard to say goodbye to such a wonder- Arts and Sciences. privilege to be able to work with you, along ful member of our team, but all of us know In addition to his extraordinary broadcast with Senator COATS and Senator DONNELLY, Kelly will continue her legacy of public service career, I will always remember Dave for his on behalf of the issues that impact our great in the next chapter of her life. We wish her all role in the establishment of Houston Crime state. the best, and on behalf of the members and Stoppers, which has become the model of ex- Our state and our region have a rich history staff, we extend our many heartfelt thanks to cellence for similar programs across the na- in agriculture production, and in addition to the the great Kelly Craven. tion. As a judge on the bench during this time, value of Indiana land, I believe that people f I remember his iconic tagline, ‘‘Crime Stoppers have been drawn to Northwest Indiana be- THE MOST TRUSTED NEWSMAN IN will pay a one thousand dollar cash reward cause of the pristine beauty of our lakeshore HOUSTON: DAVE WARD this week for information leading to the arrest and the Lake Michigan water. We are so fortu- and grand jury indictment of the person re- nate to be situated along the largest body of HON. TED POE sponsible’’ and that it led to thousands of tips fresh water on the planet. For 200 years, our coming into the Crime Stoppers hotline, hun- shoreline has been an invaluable natural asset OF TEXAS dreds of thousands of dollars in rewards, and that has attracted people and has driven eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES millions in recovered property. Just a day after nomic opportunities, and I have no doubt that Thursday, December 8, 2016 celebrating his 50th anniversary on air, the it will continue to do so for the next 200 years Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Dave Ward first-in-the-nation Dave Ward Crime Stoppers and beyond. is your father, brother, trusted friend. If you’re Headquarters broke ground in Houston. The We also are fortunate that over a hundred from Houston, he’s been with you most, if not new facility will be the cornerstone of Hous- years ago, businesses saw the value in the all, of your life. He’s the person the city turns ton’s first Public Safety and Crime Prevention Northwest region of Indiana and decided to to when they need straight talk, or when they Block. make investments to create unprecedented want the no-spin facts, in times of national When asked to reflect on his career, Dave steel mills and oil refineries. It is because of tragedy, or when they want to relish the suc- told his colleagues at KTRK, ‘‘I am very proud these investments in Northwest Indiana that cess of the country’s most diverse city. The of my work here at Channel 13 over the past our steelworkers and steel mills are able to longest running TV anchor in history will close 50 years. I will always cherish having wit- currently make the best and most efficient his last 6 pm newscast on KTRK Channel 13 nessed firsthand the transformation of this steel in the world. No other area of our coun- tomorrow. He will move on from the only TV great city,’’ said Mr. Ward. ‘‘I leave Channel try makes more steel than Northwest Indiana. station he’s ever worked for and he’s still at 13 with a lifetime’s worth of memories, having Steel is the foundation of our economy, our the top of his game. reported on some of Houston’s greatest mo- national defense, and is essential for our

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My sincerest Planning Committee and the Nevada Bureau Finally, I am proud of all the hardworking wishes and congratulations to Sheriff Borders of Mines & Geology Advisory Committee. Mr. people in Northwest Indiana and our state and and his family on his retirement. Lynn was also appointed to the National the contributions that they have provided to f Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program our nation over the past 200 years. They have (NEHRP) Advisory Committee on Earthquake built transportation infrastructure in our state HONORING 2017 RHODES SCHOLAR Hazards Reduction (ACEHR) by the National that connects rail, road, and waterway sys- LAUREN JACKSON Institute of Standards & Technology. The con- tems that traverse our nation. Our airports and gressionally authorized National Institute of ports along Lake Michigan serve as gateways HON. J. FRENCH HILL Building Sciences has also appointed him to to connect people and economic activity within OF ARKANSAS the Building Seismic Safety Council. our state to the rest of the world. Our Indiana IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2009, Mr. Lynn was recognized by the National Guard servicemembers have also United States Congress for his contributions to Thursday, December 8, 2016 selflessly protected us every day of our past the building safety community; and in 2010, he 200 years, including during the Civil War and Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- received a U.S. Senate commendation for his the over 17,000 servicemembers who have nize Lauren Jackson, who became one of 32 commitment to building safety, energy con- been deployed overseas since September 11, American students to be named as a 2017 servation, and emergency response. Addition- 2001. Rhodes Scholar to the University of Oxford in ally, Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada de- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- England. clared December 9, 2010, as Ronald L. Lynn guished colleagues to join me now in cele- A 2013 graduate of Pulaski Academy in Lit- Day. brating the vibrant history of Indiana’s steel tle Rock, Lauren became the first Arkansan to In 2012, Mr. Lynn received the Ron H. and manufacturing industries, our unparalleled be named a Rhodes Scholar since 2003. Brown Standards Leadership Award, named natural resources, and our industrious and She received a full merit scholarship to the after the late Secretary of Commerce, in rec- courageous people, by wishing Indiana a very University of Virginia (UVA) and a $20,000 ognition of his commitment to the U.S. stand- happy 200th Birthday. Jefferson Public Citizens research grant to ardization system and conformity assessment f study post-traumatic stress syndrome in post- community. He was the first code official to re- genocide Rwanda. ceive this award. As an active contributor to RECOGNIZING SHERIFF GARY S. Currently a senior at the University of Vir- the development of national voluntary con- BORDERS ginia, Lauren is completing a bachelor’s de- sensus codes and systems and as a leader in gree in political and social thought with the the construction industry, Mr. Lynn helped pro- HON. DANIEL WEBSTER plan to pursue master’s degrees in both global mote the important role of standardization in OF FLORIDA governance and diplomacy and refugee and international trade agreements. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced migration studies at Oxford. In 2014, Mr. Lynn received the Community While at the University of Virginia, Lauren Thursday, December 8, 2016 Achievement Award from the Asian American has been on track to pursue her goal of a ca- Group (AAG), the Government Person of the Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is reer in journalism, writing as a columnist for Year Award from the International Association with sincere appreciation that I recognize Lake the Cavalier Daily while serving as creative di- of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), County Sheriff Gary S. Borders for his leader- rector for V Magazine and president of the and the Western States Seismic Policy Coun- ship and service to Lake County. After more Latter-Day Saint Student Association. cil Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2015 he than 36 years of service, Sheriff Borders will On behalf of all Arkansans, congratulations, received the International Code Council’s high- retire at the end of his term in January. and we look forward to following your contin- est award, the prestigious Bobby J. Fowler Sheriff Borders began his law enforcement ued success. Award, for his career spent leading the build- career with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Of- f ing safety industry. fice in 1980, and received his Corrections Offi- I am proud to recognize this exceptional Ne- CONGRATULATING RONALD LYNN cer Certification through the Criminal Justice vadan and thank him for his commitment to Standards and Training Commission one year the people of Nevada and the entire United later. At the age of 24, he was selected as the HON. DINA TITUS States. I first met Ron through my father Joe Assistant Jail Administrator. OF NEVADA Titus who was Director of Building and Safety Sheriff Borders came to the Lake County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the City of Henderson, Nevada, and often Sheriff’s Office in 1989 where he served as Thursday, December 8, 2016 heard him testify on important safety issues the Major and Chief Deputy in the Criminal during my time in the State Senate. I wish him Justice Operations Bureau until he was ap- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- and his wife, Denise, all the best in their future pointed Sheriff of Lake County in 2006 by gratulate Ronald L. Lynn and commend him endeavors. Governor Bush. During his tenure, Sheriff Bor- on 35 years of service to the State of Nevada f ders developed the agency’s first cybercrimes as Director and Chief Building and Fire Official unit and street crimes unit. The agency be- of the Clark County Department of Building HONORING CHARLIE BARRA came accredited for the first time in 2007, and and Fire Prevention. Mr. Lynn retired from his has subsequently been awarded re-accredita- post on August 5, 2016, after serving the HON. JARED HUFFMAN tions. greater Las Vegas area since 1981. OF CALIFORNIA Sheriff Borders has been a dedicated serv- Mr. Lynn’s professional accomplishments IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant to our community throughout his 36-year range from local to international. He has law enforcement career. Sheriff Borders’ re- served in multiple roles at the International Thursday, December 8, 2016 markable service has also been recognized on Code Council (ICC), including President of the Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my the state level. He was honored as the 2008 Board of Directors and Chair of the Major Ju- colleague Congressman MIKE THOMPSON Florida DARE Sheriff of the Year, Golden risdiction Committee which represents the in- today in recognition of Charlie Barra and his Eagle Honoree by the Boy Scouts of America terests of cities and enforcement agencies exceptional community service on the occa- Central Florida Council, and the 2010 Lake throughout the country. sion of his 90th birthday on December 12, County Community Service Award in 2010. He Mr. Lynn also served as a member of the 2016. volunteers on several boards including the Board of Directors of the International Accredi- Born in Calpella, California in 1926 to Italian Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, tation Service and is currently on the Board of immigrants, both from generational wine grow- Educational Foundation of Lake County, Managers for the International Evaluation ing families, Charlie Barra and his two broth- Crimeline Board of Directors, United Way Services, both subsidiaries of the ICC. ers spent their young teen years working in Board of Directors, and Institute of Public In addition, he serves as chairman of mul- their father Antonio’s vineyard. In 1945, when Safety Advisory Board. tiple organizations: the McCarran Airport Haz- Charlie was a junior in high school, he leased

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Thursday, December 8, 2016 that were used by the major wine producers to Mr. Spiegel has given back to the Wash- Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. make basic table wines. Charlie worked with ington, DC communities in many ways, one Speaker, unfortunately, on December 5, 2016, pioneers of the industry and began moving to being his dedication to Ford’s Theatre as a I missed two recorded votes on the House a varietal-focused vineyard. He was one of the member of its Executive Committee. Mr. floor due to a family illness. Had I been first growers on the North Coast to plant Spiegel’s accomplishments are many; includ- present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, ing his position as a member of the Business 602 and YEA on Roll Call 603. and Pinot Noir. Roundtable, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, f As a true steward of the land, Charlie con- and the Electrification Coalition. verted all his vineyards to organic grapes in IN RECOGNITION OF MEGAN JACK- 1989. In 1997, after a downturn in the grape I wish Mr. Spiegel a happy retirement, and SON’S SERVICE TO KENTUCKY’S market, Charlie and his wife Martha began will continue to admire his accomplished ca- SECOND DISTRICT BARRA of Mendocino Winery, specializing in reer. premium wines. He was honored by Slow HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Foods San Francisco as a pioneer for organic f OF KENTUCKY farming in the United States in 2011. To this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day, Charlie Barra prides himself on never REMEMBERING JOHN LIGNELLI’S having missed a harvest. LIFETIME OF SERVICE Thursday, December 8, 2016 Throughout his life, Charlie Barra has been Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an active member of the community. He was HON. BILL SHUSTER give my sincere thanks to Megan Spindel a founding member of the California North Jackson, my Deputy Chief of Staff and Legis- Coast Grape Growers association and served OF PENNSYLVANIA lative Director, who will be moving on from my on its board for 41 years. Charlie was ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES office at the end of this year. Megan has been pointed to the Mendocino County Planning Thursday, December 8, 2016 an essential part of my office since I came to commission in 1965 and again in 1975, and Congress, and she will be missed. Governor Ronald Regan appointed him to the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Megan grew up in Hawesville, Kentucky, Mendocino County Board of Supervisors in remember a dedicated public servant, John where her parents are still active in the com- 1968. Lignelli. ‘‘Chummy,’’ as his friends knew him, munity. Her mother was a public school teach- Charlie Barra’s legacy is one of stewardship passed away on Thursday, December 1st at er and principal in Hawesville for more than 40 of the land, economic development and com- the age of 95. years. Inspired by a call to serve her commu- munity service to Mendocino County. Please John was known best as the longtime hard nity, Megan moved to Washington, D.C. after join us in congratulating him on his 90th birth- graduating from Centre College in 2002 to day and expressing our deep appreciation for working mayor of Donora, Pennsylvania, but John was no stranger to hard work and public serve my predecessor. She has been dedi- his long and exceptional life and outstanding cated to the Second District of Kentucky ever contributions to our local economy. service before being elected mayor. He at- tended Monongahela High School before he since then. f joined the Navy to serve his country during I first met Megan in 2008, when she moved HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF World War II. After the war, he returned to back to Kentucky to help me with my first ERIC SPIEGEL Western Pennsylvania to work in a steel mill. campaign. Even though she had never met Before being elected to his first term as mayor me before, she was dedicated to the cam- HON. TIM RYAN of Donora in 1993, John served on the city’s paign from day one. When I won, she was one of the first people I hired to work in my OF OHIO council and was a 50-year member of the D.C. office. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donora Fire Department. Megan has been an integral part of my leg- In 2013, the citizens of Donora elected John Thursday, December 8, 2016 islative operation since I was elected, and has Lignelli to his sixth term as their mayor. As Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today selflessly worked to better the lives of count- mayor, John was a true public servant to his to honor Youngstown, Ohio, native Eric Spie- less Kentuckians. I cannot thank her enough beloved Donora. He organized an annual gel, CEO of Siemens USA, and congratulate for her years of service. Though I will miss cashew sale to raise money for a new local li- him on his retirement. Mr. Spiegel has worked her, I wish her, her husband Kyle, and their brary. He sold raffle tickets to purchase a new at Siemens for seven years, where he has son Henry the best of luck as they start the police cruiser after the only one they had been able to grow the company and further its next chapter of their lives. broke down. Countless times he would open reputation within the United States. As CEO f he has shown tremendous leadership as he his own wallet if it meant improving the quality contributed to our country’s economic, manu- of life for Donora residents. He was chairman HONORING ROGER AND SUE FOX facturing, and innovation engines. of the Washington County Housing Authority, While serving as President and CEO of Sie- where he fought to construct a senior citizen HON. JOHN KATKO high-rise in Monongahela. Into his 90s, he still mens USA, Mr. Spiegel focused on electrifica- OF NEW YORK volunteered for Meals on Wheels and helped tion, automation, and digitalization. Siemens IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES USA is represented in all 50 states. transport residents with special needs to serv- Before joining the Siemens USA team, Mr. ices in nearby Charleroi. John was always Thursday, December 8, 2016 Spiegel gained 25 years of experience work- searching for new opportunities to help his Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing with many complex organizations during neighbors. In September of 2014, Mayor honor Roger and Sue Fox and their retirement his time in the consulting field and served as Lignelli decided to retire at the age of 93, cap- from the Oswego County Pioneer Search and the Managing Director of Booz Allen Hamilton ping off his four decades of service to the peo- Rescue Team. Roger and Sue became mem- International from 1999–2003, while living in ple of Donora and the Monongahela Valley. bers of the Oswego County Pioneer Search Tokyo. Mr. Spiegel managed the firm’s busi- Those who knew Chummy know his true and Rescue Team in 1994; Roger went on to ness in Asia, Latin America, and in the Middle passion was helping his community. I want to serve as Director for more than ten years. East in his role as Managing Director. Mr. honor Mayor Lignelli for his decades of dedi- Oswego County Pioneer Search and Res- Spiegel was a member of the Board of Direc- cation to public service, doing everything in his cue is a first tier response agency that works tors for Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. and re- power to help his community. Mr. Speaker, with law enforcement to seek out those that mained a senior partner of Booz & Company’s Donora, Pennsylvania is known as the City of are lost or stuck in hazardous conditions. To- Global Energy, Chemicals and Power until tak- Champions, and they have lost a true cham- gether, Sue and Roger have generously vol- ing on his position at Siemens USA. pion of public service. unteered their time over the years to search

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She trained in National Incident Management Sys- Work in Texas in 2009 and 2010, as 4th best has worked for Senator Dirk Kempthorne, be- tems procedures and are certified Wild Land place in 2013 and 2014 and 17th in 2015. fore I was lucky enough to have her join my Search Crew Bosses. Roger and Sue have This recognition resulted from nominations by team on August 1, 2003. dedicated many years to the Oswego County the credit union’s own employees. There are people who call our office and will Pioneer Search and Rescue team and have Service to his community has also been a only talk to Julie. She treats people with kind- served their community honorably. hallmark for Mr. Kimble and his wife, Pamela. ness, respect and always helps them find the Outside of the Oswego County Pioneer In 2007, he and his wife were named as joint answer they are seeking—which is often not Search and Rescue Team, Roger and Sue recipients of the Boy Scouts of America-Den- an easy task. have served their country and their community ton Distinguished Citizens Award. In 2009, Over the years, Julie has touched so many faithfully. Roger is a 1974 graduate of the they were again jointly honored by Health lives, it is impossible to name them all. How- United States Naval Academy and served ten Services of North Texas’ Hearts and Heroes ever, Kathy, myself, and my entire staff will years in the Navy as a helicopter pilot, spe- with the ‘‘Founders Award.’’ Mr. Kimble has miss her greatly. cializing in search and rescue and anti-sub- also served in multiple North Texas commu- Congratulations Julie. I have a feeling you marine warfare. Roger and Sue were both nity organizations, including his role as the in- will be busy, but I hope you are not a stranger members of the Parish Fire Department; augural Chairman of the Board for Serve Den- and please know you will always be part of Roger served as Chief, and Sue as a volun- ton, Board Chairman of Denton Regional Med- Team SIMPSON. teer EMT. Roger served as Chairman of the ical Center, Health Services of North Texas, f New York State Federation of Search and and the Denton Rotary Club. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rescue and was an instructor for the National I am pleased to honor Mr. Kimble for his Association for Search and Rescue. Sue years of dedicated work and service to his taught at the Town of Parish elementary profession and community and wish him as HON. PETER WELCH school and was a local Girl Scout Council much success in his retirement as he has had OF VERMONT Leader. in his career. It is privilege to represent Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am honored to recognize Roger and Sue Kimble, his family and DATCU in the U.S. Thursday, December 8, 2016 Fox for their lifelong commitment to public House of Representatives. Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to service and their dedication to our local com- f vote on Roll Call 608. I would have voted munity. On behalf of the entire Central New ‘‘Aye’’ on Roll Call 608 had I been there. York community, I would like to thank Roger HONORING JOHN KIMPEL and Sue for their dedication to serving our f local community and I wish them the very best HON. SAM GRAVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION in their retirement. OF MISSOURI f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT HURT IN RECOGNITION OF DALE E. Thursday, December 8, 2016 OF VIRGINA KIMBLE Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proudly pause on Pearl Harbor Day to recog- Thursday, December 8, 2016 HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS nize John Kimpel, a native of the Kansas City Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I was OF TEXAS area and a veteran of World War II. not present for Roll Call vote Number 613 on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Kimpel served in the 44th Armored In- H.R. 5143, the Transparent Insurance Stand- fantry Division in the European theater, where Thursday, December 8, 2016 ards Act of 2016. Had I been present, I would he received the Purple Heart after being have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wounded by a German shell on March 3, f recognize Dale E. Kimble, Chief Executive Of- 1945. Mr. Kimpel received shrapnel wounds in ficer of DATCU, as he retires after nearly forty his arm and both legs, which required almost HONORING ASHER WEINBAUM years in the financial services sector and also two years’ worth of therapy and rehabilitation for his tireless community service in Denton to recover from. After receiving his discharge, HON. SAM GRAVES County. Mr. Kimpel worked for a short time at the Gen- OF MISSOURI Since joining DATCU in 2001, Mr. Kimble eral Motors plant in Fairfax, Kansas, followed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has dynamically led the Credit Union to double by a long career maintaining buses and equip- Thursday, December 8, 2016 digit growth, increasing the assets of the insti- ment for the Shawnee Mission School District tution from $180 million to $868 million and and the Kenneth Smith Golf Company. When Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I more than doubling the membership of the many would have sought out a quiet retire- proudly pause to recognize Asher Weinbaum. Credit Union from 40,000 to over 88,000 ment, Mr. Kimpel continued to volunteer at the Asher is a very special young man who has members. Under his leadership, DATCU re- Johnson County Christmas Bureau for 25 exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship cently completed their construction and reloca- years, crafting many pieces for their Christmas and leadership by taking an active part in the tion of its core operations to the new 52,000 displays. Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1376, and earn- square foot Corinth headquarters, providing Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me, ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. much needed support for their growing assets his friends, and his family in recognizing John Asher has been very active with his troop, and membership. During his tenure, DATCU Kimpel for his accomplishments and his serv- participating in many scout activities. Over the has expanded the number of Denton County ice to his country and his community. many years Asher has been involved with branch locations from four to ten. f scouting, he has not only earned numerous Through this tremendous growth, Mr. Kimble merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- has ensured the financial stability of the orga- RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT ily, peers, and community. Most notably, nization, recently ranked 7th best performing OF JULIE HARWOOD Asher has led his troop as the Patrol Leader large credit union in 2012 by SNL Financial. and Quartermaster. Asher has also contrib- DATCU has had consistent recognition as a HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON uted to his community through his Eagle Scout five-star rated institution by Bauer Financial OF IDAHO project. Asher constructed a 160 foot path for and recognition by IDC Financial Publishing as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Immacolata Manor in Liberty, Missouri, pro- one of the few credit unions to achieve a per- viding a safe walkway for the home for women fect score of 300, accomplished in both 2010 Thursday, December 8, 2016 with developmental disabilities. and 2011. In addition, Deposit Accounts.com Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in has named DATCU a ‘‘Top 200’’ of the ap- recognize the retirement of Julie Harwood. commending Asher Weinbaum for his accom- proximate 6,500 credit unions in the country. Julie has dedicated her career to public serv- plishments with the Boy Scouts of America

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Before his SCHOOL IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA- President-elect Trump stated that Attorney passing in 2011, he would reflect on his life’s BAMA ON ITS FIRST STATE General Pruitt will, ‘‘restore the EPA’s essen- work saying that he was grateful because God FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP tial mission of keeping our air and our water allowed him to spend his life working around clean and safe.’’ roses. HON. TERRI A. SEWELL As the grateful father of South Carolina’s At- Jose describes his grandfather as his best OF ALABAMA torney General Alan Wilson, I know firsthand friend and role model. Rafael taught Jose the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the tenacity and dedication to upholding the values of hard work and service to God, fam- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Constitution and protecting American families ily, and community. These are the values that that state Attorneys General have. I look for- inspire Jose to dedicate his life to public serv- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, ward to Attorney General Pruitt’s success in today I rise to recognize the Ramsay High ice and are the legacy he passes on to his his new role, promoting limited government children. School Rams 2016 Football Team for winning and expanded freedom. the Alabama High School Athletic Associa- In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and I am honored to recognize Rafael Rodriguez tion’s Class 6A state football championship on may the President by his actions never forget Valle for dedication to his family and service to Friday, December 2, 2016. September 11th in the Global War on Ter- the country. The Rams defeated the Opelika Bulldogs rorism. 21–16, which gave Ramsay its first state foot- f f ball championship ever and the first for a Bir- mingham City School since another area high CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHERN school won back to back state titles in 1972 MAYWOOD SENIORS CLUB LITERACY TOURISM INITIATIVE and 1973. Mr. Speaker, what makes this victory even HON. DANNY K. DAVIS more special is that Ramsay discontinued its OF ILLINOIS HON. TERRI A. SEWELL football program after the 1976 season, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ALABAMA didn’t resume the sport for 36 years until hiring Thursday, December 8, 2016 its current coach, Rueben Nelson Jr., in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Spring of 2011. Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Thursday, December 8, 2016 The Rams officially returned to the field in er, I rise to congratulate the Village of May- 2012, suffering through a one-win season and wood and the 250 seniors who with the Hon- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, two wins the following season. The program is orable Mayor Edwina Perkins, Board of Trust- today I rise to challenge my colleagues to help without football lockers, a football stadium, ees and the Honorable Village Clerk Viola promote the local economy of their districts in and many of the amenities that often lead to Mims, and other dignitaries as they gather on a new way: through the power of a story set success. Yet, the players and coaches have Wednesday, December 14th at their 9th An- in a real place. Our greatest resource in this persevered, and have now reached the pin- nual Christmas Party and Dinner at Mariella’s nation has always been our people and their nacle of success. Banquet Hall. This event climaxes another ability to unleash their talents in innovative Speaking to their accomplishment following year of engagement, fellowship, activities, in- ways that promote progress and prosperity. I the game, Coach Nelson stated, ‘‘God allowed formation and healthy meals for the 250 mem- recently witnessed one such innovation when me to put my hands in His hands and He bers. During 2016, these 250 members had I was invited to present a tourism fiction award would lead the way. It’s not like I’m the head exercise sessions, visited Brookfield Zoo and in my district through the Southeastern Lit- coach. He’s the head coach and I’m just the the DuSable Museum of African American His- erary Tourism Initiative. servant. He allows me to work with kids.’’ tory, interacted with Promise East High School For those of you who are unfamiliar with The Rams were 13–2 this season, and were during Black History Month and benefitted tourism fiction, the concept is simple: write led by their left-handed, Senior quarterback from programs sponsored by the Secretary of stories set in real places, stories that capture Baniko Harley, who rushed for 158 yards on State of Illinois and participated in a power of the imaginations and hearts of readers, and 21 carries and completed 8 of 18 passes for attorney workshop. then invite those same readers to visit the 132 yards and two scores in the winning ef- They also held weekly meetings, had a sen- places. fort. ior prom, outdoor jazz night and an R & B I want to extend heartfelt congratulations to night. As my colleagues may know from their own these outstanding players and Coach Nelson. I commend the Maywood Seniors Club and districts, tourism is an economic driver that at- We are very proud of the team, and I am con- urge them to keep their spirits high. tracts welcomed spending on local attractions, fident these young men have bright futures f hotels, restaurants, and other places that help ahead for them, and will look back proudly on drive local economies and provide jobs. If writ- CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND their achievement. ers are already producing books and short I ask my colleagues to join me in recogni- SERVICE OF RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ stories, then why not ask them to set those tion of this team’s outstanding achievement. VALLE stories in real places that their readers would May their efforts continue to yield great suc- love to visit? cess in the years ahead. HON. ALAN GRAYSON That is exactly what an innovative writing f OF FLORIDA contest did in my home district. The South- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eastern Literary Tourism Initiative or SELTI, CONGRATULATIONS ATTORNEY Thursday, December 8, 2016 teamed up with the Selma Chamber of Com- GENERAL SCOTT PRUITT Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to merce to challenge writers to compose a short HON. JOE WILSON honor the life of Rafael Rodriguez Valle, a story aimed at encouraging readers to visit the World War II veteran, entrepreneur, pastor, area. The 2016 winner of the contest, Charisa OF SOUTH CAROLINA and late grandfather of my staff member Jose Hagel, wrote a powerful story that brought a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rafael Rodriguez. local historical attraction to life through her fic- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Rafael was a product of America’s greatest tional characters. At the end of the story, read- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- generation. He grew up during the Great De- ers were invited to visit the real place, Kenan’s er, today, President-elect Donald Trump se- pression in Puerto Rico and moved to New Mill in Selma, Alabama, and literally step into lected Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt York City after his service in the U.S. Army the setting of Charisa’s story. While there, to serve as administrator of the Environment during World War II. There he married the they can also visit the National Voting Rights Protection Agency—yet another positive love of his life, Josefa, with whom he spent Museum and many other unique local attrac- choice for the American people. the rest of his life. He eventually returned to tions. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal his beloved Puerto Rico to raise his family and I will soon be honored to present Ms. notes, ‘‘As the chief legal officer of a major oil open a flower shop. On his time off, Rafael Charisa Hagel, a student at Faulkner Univer- and natural-gas producing state, Mr. Pruitt, a volunteered as a neighborhood watchman and sity in Montgomery, Alabama, with the 2016

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SELTI Tourism Fiction Award at Kenan’s Mill Congresswoman CAPPS has provided valuable Home Buyer program, the Cal Home Program, in Selma. The attraction Ms. Hagel wrote insight on public health issues in Congress. and the Community Development Block Grant about in the Selma contest is not well known I’ve enjoyed working with her on the Energy Housing Rehab Program which helped to as- outside the local area, but now anyone with & Commerce Health Subcommittee on issues sist families to repair and replace damaged internet access can read about it through her that impact everyday Americans . . . from en- and dilapidated homes. Supervisor Terrazas story. How many attractions in your districts suring people have affordable healthcare . . . was also committed to protecting water in his deserve to be written about and promoted in to bolstering medical research . . . to community and launched a study to determine the same way? strengthening programs like Medicare. the condition and capabilities of the current As a legislative body, we often differ on our Congresswoman CAPPS has also been an miter systems. All his hard work and dedica- views for creating economic opportunity in the important environmental advocate during her tion was acknowledged in 2015 when Super- country. However, I feel that we can all agree time in Congress. She understands the con- visor Terrazas was recognized with the Sure that we want writers in our districts that can nections between public health and our chang- Helpline Crisis Center 2015 and Inspirational help tell the history of those areas through en- ing climate . . . and has continuously fought People of the Community Awards. gaging stories with characters who win the to ensure that future generations in Santa Bar- Supervisor Terrazas worked tirelessly to ad- hearts of readers, while also bringing in new bara . . . and across the country . . . have vance community and economic development tourism dollars. clean air to breathe. in Imperial County through the growth of a ro- f I’m grateful to all of my departing colleagues bust renewable energy industry. He helped from the great state of California. Each of you keep the county fiscally sound while pre- RETIRING MEMBERS has brought a unique and important perspec- serving jobs, improving service quality, and tive to Congress . . . and I will miss the in- advocating for Imperial County at the state SPEECH OF sights and friendship that you have provided and federal level. Supervisor Terrazas has HON. DORIS O. MATSUI me over the years. four grown children, eight grandchildren, and OF CALIFORNIA Thank you for your service to our great na- four great-grandchildren and currently resides IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion . . . and I wish you all the best of luck as in El Centro with his wife of over forty years, you enter into the next chapter of your lives Frances. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 back in California. f Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Know that you will always be welcome back my fellow Californians who I have had the here in the Nation’s Capital. TRIBUTE TO THE AFRICAN SERVICES COMMITTEE honor of working with here in the House of f Representatives. SAM FARR has spent more than two dec- IN HONOR OF JESUS ‘‘JACK’’ HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO TERRAZAS ades serving the Central Coast in Congress OF NEW YORK . . . and so many years before that serving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES locally. HON. JUAN VARGAS Thursday, December 8, 2016 He has been a longtime advocate for our OF CALIFORNIA veterans and military families in California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great And he always stands up for essential envi- pleasure and admiration that I stand before Thursday, December 8, 2016 ronmental protection efforts . . . and ocean you today to honor African Services Com- conservation. Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mittee, Inc. for their many years of selfless Because of Congressman FARR . . . many honor of Imperial County Supervisor Jesus and compassionate service to the African of our natural treasures in California will be ‘‘Jack’’ Terrazas who is retiring from public community, and all of our community’s resi- preserved. He will be greatly missed, but I service. Supervisor Terrazas graduated from dents. know he will enjoy spending more time in his San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Founded in 1981 by Ethiopian refugees to beautiful hometown of Carmel. Campus and is a licensed Life, Health, Fire give a helping hand to other newcomers, My friend MIKE HONDA will be returning and Casualty Insurance Broker. He was elect- today African Services is a multiservice agen- home to California after serving more than 35 ed to the Imperial County Board of Super- cy based in Harlem and dedicated to assisting years as an elected official . . . and 16 years visors in June of 2008. Supervisor Terrazas immigrants, refugees and asylees from across as a member of Congress . . . representing represents the communities of Heber, El the African Diaspora. the people of Silicon Valley. Centro, and Ocotillo and is serving his second Their programs address the needs of new- Congressman HONDA has worked tirelessly term. comers affected by war, persecution, poverty, on behalf of those who don’t have a voice Supervisor Terrazas currently serves as and global health inequalities. The agency . . . serving as an important advocate for un- Chairman of the Board and is a Board rep- provide health, housing, legal, educational, derserved communities. He has always under- resentative on the Imperial County Employees and social services to 12,500 people each stood the importance of closing gaps in edu- Retirement System, the Imperial County year. Staff representing more than 20 coun- cation for our young people . . . and has put Transportation Commission, the Southern tries and speaking over 25 languages provide that on the forefront of his work in Congress. California Association of Governments, the culturally and linguistically relevant support to Congressman HONDA has dedicated his life Local Transportation Authority, and the Serv- this diverse and growing community. to public service . . . and we’re incredibly ice Authorities for Freeway Emergencies. Su- Expanding HIV prevention and access to grateful for all that he has done for the people pervisor Terrazas is also an alternate for the AIDS treatment and care is central to their of California. I know he will continue to be an Local Area Formation Commission and Cali- mission. African Services has taken this work important voice on the issues he cares about. fornia State Association of Counties. Prior to from Harlem to the frontlines of the global JANICE HAHN has always been willing to being elected to the Board of Supervisors, Su- pandemic and now operates five HIV clinics in tackle important issues in Congress. I’m par- pervisor Terrazas served three terms as an El Ethiopia. ticularly grateful for her work to ensure we are Centro City Councilmember where he was ap- African Services Committee was started in strengthening infrastructure in California . . . pointed Mayor three times. In addition, Super- 1981 in a Bronx basement apartment by and for her advocacy on behalf of women. visor Terrazas served as a member of the El Asfaha Hadera. Asfaha arrived in the United I know that as she transitions to her new Centro Regional Medical Center Board of States having experienced first-hand the reali- role as Los Angeles County Supervisor . . . Trustees for eleven years and on the Board of ties of refugee life. Asfaha fled his home coun- she will continue to deliver results for her re- Directors of the Imperial County Work Training try of Ethiopia in 1977 for refugee camps in gion. Center. Sudan, before emigrating to the U.S. in 1979. Congresswoman LORETTA SANCHEZ has During his years of public service, Super- Upon arrival, he saw a lack of assistance for been an important advocate for women in the visor Terrazas contributions to the community others, like himself, who were refugees from military . . . and a leader on immigration have been numerous. He was committed to conflicted areas throughout Africa. So, he es- issues. I’m grateful for her decades of service the completion of numerous projects including, tablished the organization to give a helping here in Congress. the improvement of roads, sidewalks, and hand to other African newcomers and, with I will also dearly miss LOIS CAPPS . . . who public facilities in the Heber community. Su- Kim Nichols, began refugee resettlement pro- I have had the pleasure of serving with for pervisor Terrazas also supported a variety of grams in New York City. As immigration from many years. As a former school nurse . . . housing programs such as, the First Time the continent increased, their offices expanded

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In- C testing, diabetes & blood pressure testing, tions. deed, Rachel began her career on Capitol Hill legal services, immigration assistance, advo- My bill will spur the development and ex- serving as Staff Assistant for the Full Com- cacy, and policy work. pansion of community agriculture in nontradi- mittee in 1999 and, just a short time later, the The services have expanded to serve over tional agricultural production areas across this Subcommittees on Aviation and Railroads, a 12,000 people each year in their Harlem loca- great nation. foreshadowing of her accomplishments to tion and continue to grow each year. Though Mr. Speaker, urban and suburban farming come. they are based in Harlem, they primarily serv- and food production is a viable solution to Rachel went on to serve as Manager of ice the African community in the Bronx. support healthier dietary options and improve Legislative Affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and overall health of communities. The Urban Agri- Pilots Association; an attorney at Coddington, my other distinguished colleagues join me in culture Production Act is the appropriate Hicks & Danforth in Redwood City, California; honoring African Services Committee, Inc. for means to further develop alternative, more and then, in 2009, Counsel for the Sub- their consistently remarkable dedication to urban agricultural production and to help meet committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Haz- servicing the African community. all communities’ food production needs of the ardous Materials for the Committee on Trans- f future. portation and Infrastructure. In that role, she f helped lead efforts to investigate the Office of URBAN AGRICULTURE Hazardous Materials Safety of the Pipeline PRODUCTION ACT RECOGNIZING DREW KERIN and Hazardous Materials Safety Administra- tion, which resulted in numerous improve- HON. MARCY KAPTUR HON. MIKE COFFMAN ments to the Department of Transportation’s OF OHIO OF COLORADO hazardous materials safety program. She also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played a key role in defeating Republican ef- forts to privatize Amtrak, our national pas- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 senger rail system before landing on the Avia- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion Subcommittee. proudly submit the Urban Agriculture Produc- recognize a dedicated member of my staff, Mr. Rachel’s understanding of complex trans- tion Act of 2016. Drew Kerin, who will be retiring from my office portation safety issues has been an asset to Across America, too many urban neighbor- at the end of the year. the Committee for over a decade. Rachel was hoods are absent stores where community Mr. Kerin began working in my Colorado instrumental in drafting significant pieces of members can purchase fresh, healthy foods. District Office in 2010 after a long career legislation including H.R. 4441, the ‘‘Aviation More than 23 million individuals reside in teaching elementary school in Mexico, Texas, Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act these so called ‘‘food desert’’ neighborhoods, and Colorado. During his seven years in my of 2016’’; An Act to allow the Administrator of where no stores are located within one mile in office, he has served countless constituents the Federal Aviation Administration to enter which they can buy healthy food. with a smile and a caring spirit. into reimbursable agreements for certain air- Without accessible healthy options, all that Drew is still a teacher at heart as he is able port projects (P.L. 114– ); and the FAA Exten- is available and affordable is unhealthy, proc- to share wonderful anecdotes from history, sion, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (P.L. essed, junk-food. The Urban Agriculture Pro- sports, and personal stories about former stu- 114–190). The latter legislation includes provi- duction Act is a step to correct this unaccept- dents that can quickly warm your heart. He is sions that will substantially improve aviation able trend. an avid sports fan, a dog lover, and someone safety and accommodate an emerging group I am pleased to recognize and support the both my staff and I are proud to call a friend. of new airspace users who operate unmanned growing resurgence of locally grown and pro- I am grateful for Drew’s tireless work on be- aircraft. duced product happening across our great half of Colorado’s Sixth Congressional District Last month, Rachel was appointed Federal country. I see it in my own community at the and I wish him all the best in retirement. Policy Advisor for the Denver International Air- Sustainable Local Foods and the Toledo f port. Her expertise and counsel will be truly Grows Community Garden. missed. Individuals, non-profits, and co-ops have TRIBUTE TO RACHEL CARR I join my colleagues on the Transportation stepped up to take action to address the chal- Committee in wishing Rachel and her dog, lenge of access to healthy food, and devel- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO Sasha, all the best in her new endeavor. oped local food sources and community gar- OF OREGON f dens to provide fresh, affordable produce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING KERVEN W. CARTER, throughout underserved communities. Not only JR. are they growing product to provide to com- Thursday, December 8, 2016 munities, they are also engaging and encour- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to aging community participation throughout the recognize Rachel Carr, who has served as HON. MARC A. VEASEY stages of growth and production. Counsel for the Subcommittee on Aviation for OF TEXAS They are reconnecting community members the Committee on Transportation and Infra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Mother Earth and how to farm in the proc- structure, U.S. House of Representatives, Thursday, December 8, 2016 ess. since I became Ranking Member in 2013. As Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As the ancient proverb says, ‘‘give a man a a long-time Member of the Committee, I have recognize the life of Mr. Kerven W. Carter Jr., fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man had the pleasure of working with Rachel on a cherished Stop Six educator and beloved to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’’ And numerous transportation issues, from rail- member of the Fort Worth community, who so goes my bill, the Urban Agriculture Produc- roads, pipelines, and hazardous materials was laid to rest on October 25, 2016. tion Act. safety to unmanned aircraft systems and ef- Kerven Wyncelar Carter was born on Octo- The measure will encourage economic de- forts to defeat faulty legislative proposals to ber 15, 1922 in Wortham, Texas. His family velopment in underserved communities by fur- privatize the Air Traffic Control system. Her eventually relocated to Fort Worth, Texas thering the mission of local farming. It provides hard work and wise counsel have been invalu- where he ultimately graduated from the his- programmatic funds to educate people on able to me and to many Members of the Com- toric I.M. Terrell High School. Following his health and wellness, supports marketing and mittee, and I look forward to continuing to high school graduation, Mr. Carter earned a development networks, and will inspire com- work with her as she embarks on a new en- bachelor’s degree from Wiley College and munities to create self sufficient food produc- deavor. continued his education at the University of tion systems to stimulate community develop- Rachel is a long-time aviation lover. In a re- Denver, University of Southern California and ment and healthy eating options. cent Congressional Quarterly article which fea- University of Wyoming. Throughout our urban and suburban com- tured key staff on Capitol Hill, Rachel remi- In addition to demonstrating a commitment munities there is an abundance of unused nisced about how she went to air shows as a to furthering his own education, Mr. Carter

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For more than two dec- ended his career in education working in ad- IN RECOGNITION OF BAN KI-MOON, ades, Ms. Gossner has been an enthusiastic ministration and teacher appraisal work and 8TH SECRETARY GENERAL OF and generous emergency responder. was later recognized for his commitment to THE UNITED NATIONS To help others further their EMS careers, education when he was selected as an hon- Ms. Gossner became an Adjunct Faculty for oree by Tarrant County Community College HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE the Santa Rosa Public Training Center. During during the dedication of its Opportunity Center OF CALIFORNIA her career, Ms. Gossner has also worked as Resource. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a volunteer firefighter with the Windsor Fire Mr. Carter was also dedicated to serving his Thursday, December 8, 2016 Protection District and as a rescue operation community outside of the classroom. He flight paramedic with the Sonoma County Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served as Deacon and Chairman of Finance Sheriff’s Helicopter. Her commitment and di- recognize and commemorate the tenure of and Superintendent in the Youth Sunday verse experience exemplify the dedication and Ban Ki-moon, the 8th Secretary General of the School at his church. Additionally, he was a character of our community’s best public serv- United Nations. His appointment and inau- proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, ants. guration nearly ten years ago marked a his- Inc. for more than 75 years and co-founded Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Gossner for her toric achievement for the Republic of Korea. the Texas Council of Alpha chapters. He was dedication to our community’s safety. For this In his two terms in office, Secretary General a president of the Texan Christian University reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor her Ban has advanced the cause of global peace chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International Edu- here today. through his work on economic, security, and cation Fraternity, co-founder of the Texas human rights issues. f State Teacher’s Association, and a Master He remains firmly and resolutely committed EXCHANGE OF LETTERS ON S. 1632 Prince Hall Mason, where he served as Grand to the UN’s long-term development goals and Treasurer and Grand Worshipful Master. to helping those who suffer from international SPEECH OF f crises and humanitarian disasters. His leadership on global threats, such as HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE CONGRATULATING THE CULVER OF CALIFORNIA the spread of infectious diseases, and the pro- CITY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VAR- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM liferation of weapons of mass destruction, has contributed to international peace and security. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 HON. KAREN BASS And he has worked tirelessly to advance Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I include in the human rights around the world. Secretary RECORD the following letters exchanged be- OF CALIFORNIA General Ban has promoted women’s em- tween myself and the gentleman from Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES powerment and gender equality everywhere, fornia, Mr. NUNES, Chairman of the Permanent Thursday, December 8, 2016 and fought to improve human rights in North Select Committee on Intelligence, regarding S. Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, today I congratu- Korea. 1632, an Act to require a regional strategy to Under his tenure, the UN’s Commission of late the Culver City High School Girls Varsity address the threat posed by Boko Haram. Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic Volleyball Team. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, People’s Republic of Korea put together the Under the leadership of Coach Tanner COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, most comprehensive report to date on the hor- Siegal and Assistant Coach Eriko Gambol, for Washington, DC, December 8, 2016. rific abuses carried out by the Kim regime. As the first time in Culver City High School Hon. DEVIN NUNES, this report found, these abuses ‘‘shock the Chairman, Permanent Select Committee on In- (CCHS) history, the Girls Varsity Volleyball conscience of humanity,’’ and demand that we telligence, Washington, DC. team, the Lady Centaurs, has won the 2016 hold the regime accountable. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for con- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Divi- Before serving as Secretary General of the sulting with the Committee on Foreign Af- sion 5 Championship. fairs on S. 1632, a bill to require a regional UN, Ban Ki-Moon served as South Korean I salute the team members for the enthu- strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Foreign Minister, where he worked towards siasm and competitive play that won the team Haram, and for agreeing to be discharged denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. and the school this distinction: Octavia Mott- from further consideration of that bill so I hope that the next Secretary General will Collins, Megan Shimoda, Alyssa Hernandez, that it may proceed expeditiously to the continue Secretary General Ban’s work to ad- Floor. I concur in your understanding that Katrina McCoy, Jessica Stewart, Carmen vance the UN’s mission of peace and pros- the assessment required by section 1(b) shall Reyna, Destiny Padilla, Jayli Nealy, Haien An- perity around the world. be conducted and provided in a manner that derson, Sonya Allen, Sarah Miller, Neusha As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs protects intelligence sources and methods. Parsa, McKenna Stevens, Lena Johnson, Committee, I wish to recognize Secretary I agree that your forgoing further action on this measure does not in any way dimin- Layla Grant Lauren Tishkoff, Krista Her- General Ban Ki-moon’s service to the United nandez. ish or alter the jurisdiction of your Com- Nations, to express my deep appreciation for mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- I would also like to recognize the many peo- his contributions to global peace and security, ple who dedicated time and energy to the atives on this measure or similar legislation and to extend my sincere best wishes for his in the future. team’s success: first and foremost, the team future endeavors. I urge my colleagues to do I will seek to place our letters on S. 1632 members’ parents and guardians; Dr. Joshua the same. into the Congressional Record during floor Arnold, Culver City Superintendent of Edu- consideration of the bill. I appreciate your cation; Dr. Lisa Cooper, CCHS Principal; f cooperation regarding this legislation and DuBois McMillan, Assistant Principal for Ath- HONORING CHRISTINA GOSSNER look forward to continuing to work with letics; Tom Salter, Athletic Director; and last your Committee as this measure moves but not least, the Culver City High School through the legislative process. HON. MIKE THOMPSON Sincerely, Band and Cheerleaders, who participated in OF CALIFORNIA EDWARD R. ROYCE, both home and away games. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman. No team reaches the top of its division with- Thursday, December 8, 2016 out a passion for improving both individual HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PER- skills and its strengths as a team. Becoming Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, MANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON IN- Division 5 Champions required that the Lady I rise today to honor Christina Gossner, whom TELLIGENCE, Centaurs give their best effort at every prac- I have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of December 7, 2016. tice, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and the Year for Sonoma County in California’s 5th Hon. ED ROYCE, build their teamwork from one game to the Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressional District. This award is given to Washington, DC. next. exceptional members of our community who DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: On September 24, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting perform beyond their duty as a public servant. 2015, S. 1632, ‘‘A bill to require a regional the Culver City High School Girls Varsity A paramedic with American Medical Re- strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Volleyball team for its outstanding achieve- sponse (AMR) Sonoma, Ms. Gossner started Haram,’’ was referred to the Committee on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.014 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS December 8, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1643 Foreign Affairs, and in addition, to the Per- board members. It has gone through three ac- Major Sparks was instrumental in devel- manent Select Committee on Intelligence. creditation processes, received two four-star oping strategic relationships with Members of In order to expedite the House’s consider- ratings, and most recently, a five-star rating. Congress and their staffs throughout the 114th ation of the bill, the Permanent Select Com- mittee on Intelligence will forego consider- The five-star rating elevated the Chamber into Congress as a Legislative Liaison to the ation of the measure. This courtesy is, how- the highest class possible and defined it as an House of Representatives. His expertise ever, conditioned on our mutual under- outstanding organization and facilitator of local proved critical in providing requisite support for standing and agreement that it will in no commerce. Army and DoD initiatives. Through these rela- way diminish or alter the jurisdiction of the Mr. Seitz’s work both as president of the tionships he ensured Congressional decision Permanent Select Committee with respect Chamber and in his other public service exem- makers had accurate and timely information to any future jurisdictional claim over the plifies his dedication to Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on Army programs, policies and priorities; his subject matter contained in the bill or any I am honored to ask my colleagues to join me hard work directly impacted future defense similar measure. It is also conditioned on in congratulating Mr. Michael Seitz upon his our mutual understanding and agreement legislation and built upon the Army’s equities. that the Director of National Intelligence retirement after nearly three decades of hard Major Bishop Sparks is a native of West shall carry out the assessment required by work and dedication to improving the business Palm Beach, Florida. Bishop enlisted in the Subsection 1(b) of the bill consistent with environment of Northern Indiana. I am grateful Wisconsin Army National Guard in 2003 as the protection of intelligence sources and for his public service and wish him the very the Fire Direction Specialist (13P). Bishop methods. best in all of his future endeavors. graduated from Concordia University Wis- I would appreciate your response to this f consin with a degree in Justice and Public letter confirming this understanding and Policy and was commissioned as a Second would request that you include a copy of this CONGRATULATIONS TO MARINE Lieutenant in 2006. letter in the Congressional Record during its CORPS GENERAL JOHN KELLY floor consideration. Thank you in advance After completion of the Field Artillery Officer for your cooperation. Basic Course, Major Sparks was assigned to Sincerely, HON. JOE WILSON the 2–2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Divi- DEVIN NUNES, OF SOUTH CAROLINA sion, Fort Hood, Texas. While assigned to 2– Chairman. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2nd Infantry Regiment, Major Sparks served f Thursday, December 8, 2016 as a Company Fire Support Officer. Major Sparks was later assigned to 1–6th Field Artil- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- HONORING MICHAEL SEITZ FOR lery, 1st Infantry Division. While assigned to er, reports indicate that President-elect Donald HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED 1–6th Field Artillery, Major Sparks served as a Trump plans to select former Marine Corps LEADERSHIP OF THE GREATER Platoon Leader and Executive Officer deploy- General John Kelly to run the Department of LA PORTE CHAMBER OF COM- ing in support of OPERATION ENDURING Homeland Security—yet another excellent ap- MERCE FREEDOM from July 2008 through July 2009. pointment which will protect American families. In 2009, Major Sparks attended the Field The Washington Times announced, ‘‘Gen- Artillery Captain’s Career Course (FACCC). HON. JACKIE WALORSKI eral Kelly caught the eye of Mr. Trump’s top OF INDIANA After graduating the FACCC, Major Sparks advisers with a forceful appearance before was assigned to 1–12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress in 2014 and 2015, where he said he Cavalry Division where he served as a Bat- Thursday, December 8, 2016 was shocked at how easily smugglers were talion Fire Support Officer and deployed in able to penetrate the U.S.-Mexico border, and Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today support of OPERATION NEW DAWN in Janu- said it represented a major hole in national se- to honor Michael Seitz, who will retire Decem- ary 2011. While deployed, Major Sparks as- curity.’’ ber 8th as president of the La Porte, Indiana, sumed command of Bravo Battery, 2–82nd General Kelly embodies the highest ideals Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Seitz has spent Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division. of military service. He served with distinction decades working to keep the Northern Indiana Following battery command, Captain Sparks in the Marine Corps, rising through the ranks economy growing, including 15 years as the attended George Washington University earn- to run U.S. Southern Command. As Com- Greater La Porte Chamber president, and our ing a master’s degree in Legislative Affairs mander, he has been critical in disrupting how community will miss his invaluable contribu- and served as a Congressional Fellow for organized crime networks run drugs, weapons, tions. Congressman HANK JOHNSON (GA–4). Bishop etc., through networks in the Western Hemi- Mr. Seitz began his path of public service currently serves as a Legislative Liaison for sphere. while attending Indiana University, where he the Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison As the grateful father of four sons who have received an undergraduate degree in Public (OCLL). all served overseas in the Global War on Ter- Administration and graduated from the United Bishop’s military education includes the rorism, I appreciate General Kelly’s dedication States Chamber of Commerce Institute. He Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Ranger and leadership. I am confident in his future furthered his commitment to economic devel- School, Joint Fire Power Course, Tactical In- success. opment by attending the Certified Economic formation Officer Course, the Field Artillery Congratulations again to General Kelly and Developers program at the University of Ken- Captain’s Career Course, and Airborne tucky. his entire family on this exciting new role. In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and School. Bishop also graduated from Liberty After school, Mr. Seitz began a long career may the President by his actions never forget University with a master’s degree in Business dedicated to the economic success of the September 11th in the Global War on Ter- Management and Leadership. Hoosier State. Before serving as president of Major Sparks’ awards include the Bronze rorism. the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce, Star Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Meri- Mr. Seitz worked for the South Bend Chamber f torious Service Medal, Army Commendation of Commerce and in twelve years rose from TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BISHOP Medal Army Achievement Medal with 1 Oak manager to vice president of Existing Busi- SPARKS Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, ness Development and Membership Services Afghan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign at the St. Joseph County Chamber of Com- HON. STEVE CHABOT Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expe- merce. He later served as president of the Lo- OF OHIO ditionary), Global War on Terrorism Medal gansport Chamber of Commerce, finally join- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Service), Overseas Service Ribbon, Army ing the Greater La Porte Chamber of Com- Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist merce. Thursday, December 8, 2016 Badge, and the Ranger Tab, With this background of dedicated service, Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Major Sparks’ professionalism and high clear passion for helping Indiana, and true the service of Major Bishop Sparks, of the standards of duty improved relations between commitment to economic prosperity, it is not United States Army for his extraordinary dedi- the Army and the House of Representatives. surprising that Mr. Seitz oversaw a range of cation to duty and service to our nation. Major Major Sparks’ leadership, initiative and truly advancements and improvements for La Sparks distinguished himself through excep- outstanding performance contributed immeas- Porte’s business community during his tenure. tionally meritorious service from January 6, urably to maintaining the Army’s enduring, The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce 2014 to December 15, 2016, while serving as positive relationship with Congress and ad- has accomplished much through the work of a Legislative Liaison for the Army House Liai- vancing the Army’s top priorities, bringing dis- Mr. Seitz, his staff, and Chamber and LEAF son Division. tinct credit upon him, the Office of the Chief of

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In addition, proceeds to the next chapter in his remarkable worked at the Saginaw Sheriff’s Department Dominion and its employees contribute more career and continues to serve our great Na- holding a variety of positions including working than 100,000 volunteer hours each year to tion. in the juvenile division, serving as sergeant in support local festivals and community activi- f charge of the marine division, jail administrator ties. and directing the road patrol. In 1993 he was The 2016 Arts Impact Award is being pre- IN RECOGNITION OF DON KNABE elected by the community to serve as sheriff, sented to George Washington’s Mount Vernon OF CERRITOS holding this position until 1998. Mr. McIntyre for its extraordinary impact on the collection has since spent the last 18 years in his cur- and preservation of art, culture, and decorative HON. TED LIEU rent position, as Director of Saginaw County artwork from the mid-18th century. Mount OF CALIFORNIA 911. Those in the community still know him as Vernon’s archaeological collection includes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the sheriff. more than 500,000 pieces and more than 700 Thursday, December 8, 2016 With a total of almost 50 years of service, pieces are on display today. In addition, Mount Mr. McIntyre has demonstrated a devotion to Vernon sponsors and hosts extensive visitor Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I education programs. rise today to honor my friend Don Knabe of the public safety of Saginaw County. Through his illustrious career at the Saginaw Sheriff’s The 2016 Arts Philanthropy Award is being Cerritos, California who retired on December presented to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. 5, 2016 after 35 years of exceptional public Department, Saginaw County 911, and as a community leader, Mr. McIntyre has positively Since 2000, the Cooke Foundation has award- service, of which twenty years were spent ed more than $152 million in scholarships to serving as Supervisor in the 4th District of Los influenced the lives of the countless commu- nity members he has selflessly served. nearly 2,200 high-performing low-income stu- Angeles County. Don is a patriot who consist- dents as well as more than $90 million in ently put the needs of community and country On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- trict of Michigan, I am honored today to extend grants to organizations that serve these stu- first. Never shy to stand for what is right, he dents. In addition, scholarships and grants are proudly advocated for the least fortunate and my gratitude to Tom McIntyre for his many years of hard work and service to Saginaw awarded to individual students as well as com- provided a space for their voices to be heard. munity music schools, pre-conservatories, and Hailing from the Midwest, Don is a native of County, and wish him a happy and healthful retirement. summer music programs to help talented Rock Island, Illinois and served in the United young students achieve their artistic dreams. States Navy. He earned his bachelor’s degree f The 2016 Arts Education Award is being in business administration from Graceland RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF presented to the Fairfax Choral Society in rec- University in Lamoni, Iowa. He was a small THE 2016 ARTS COUNCIL OF ognition of their contributions in music edu- business owner before he answered the call of FAIRFAX COUNTY ARTS AWARDS cation, performance, and appreciation of cho- public service. ral art by people of all ages. The FCS is the Don has been a fierce advocate for children only organization in Northern Virginia that pro- and has done many great things for the com- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY vides opportunities to nearly 400 choral stu- munity, including policies that supported jobs OF VIRGINIA dents ranging in age from pre-school through for veterans and youth. He’s been a staunch IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adulthood. The repertoire of the FCS includes national leader on anti-child sex trafficking, Thursday, December 8, 2016 classical, folk, and contemporary composi- which is an issue Don and I worked closely to- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- tions, and it has performed with the National gether on when I was a State Senator in the ognize the Arts Council of Fairfax County and Symphony Orchestra, the American Youth California State Legislature. He also saved the recipients of its 2016 Arts Awards. Philharmonic, as well as at Carnegie Hall and lives by creating the Safe Surrender program These awards recognize the extraordinary the White House. that allows parents to surrender newborns at contributions of artists and arts organizations, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me fire stations and hospitals. as well as individuals and businesses in Fair- in congratulating the recipients of the 2016 Don was also a tremendous supporter for Arts Awards and in recognizing and thanking fax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of the arts. He created several innovative youth the visionaries, leaders, and supporters who Falls Church that support the arts in our com- programs, such as the Pediatric Arts Program help to make our Northern Virginia commu- munity. at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation nities rich with cultural opportunities. Founded in 1964, the Arts Council of Fairfax Center, and the Arts Education Partnership County is a non-profit organization designated f Program, which provides grants to schools as Fairfax County’s local arts agency. The and community organizations to fund visual PERSONAL EXPLANATION Arts Council operates programs and initiatives art, dance, music, and theatre programs. that include grants, arts advocacy, education, As Don prepares for the next chapter in his HON. AUSTIN SCOTT and professional development opportunities for life, the people of Los Angeles can rest as- OF GEORGIA artists and arts organizations. The Arts Coun- sured he leaves behind an incredible legacy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cil has awarded more than $540,000 in Coun- and foundation for our community to grow. I Thursday, December 8, 2016 ty, public, and private funds through competi- wish Don, his wife Julie, their two children, tive grants and awards. These grants have Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- and four amazing grandchildren well and helped to fund approximately 13,000 perform- er, on Roll Call Number 613 on suspending many more years of happiness together. I am ances which have been attended by more the rules and passing H.R. 5143, the Trans- positive Don’s magnanimous influence will be than 1 million people. parent Insurance Standards Act, I am not re- felt for many decades to come. Each year, the Arts Council of Fairfax Coun- corded because I was detained. Had I been f ty honors a select group of individuals, compa- present, I would have voted YEA. TRIBUTE TO RETIRING DIRECTOR nies, or organizations that have made extraor- f OF SAGINAW COUNTY 911, TOM dinary contributions to the local arts commu- HONORING JOHN SARGEANT MCINTYRE nity. These annual awards honor supporters of the arts in four categories: the Jinx Hazel Arts Award, the Arts Impact Award, the Arts Philan- HON. JIM JORDAN HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR OF OHIO thropy Award, and the Arts Education Award. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is my honor to congratulate this year’s hon- orees. Thursday, December 8, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 The 2016 Jinx Hazel Arts Award is being Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, the Fourth Dis- Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today presented to Dominion Resource Services in trict of Ohio lost a great one in August. Today to pay tribute to Tom McIntyre, upon his retire- recognition of its tremendous support and I pay tribute to the life and memory of a loving ment as the Director of Saginaw County 911 long-term investment in the artistic and cultural husband, father, grandfather, great-grand- and for his many contributions to the Saginaw vitality of communities in Fairfax County and father, veteran, business leader, and I’m proud community. throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. to say a good friend: John Sargeant.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:38 Mar 17, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD16\DEC2016\E08DE6.REC E08DE6 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE December 8, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1645 John was a Shelby County boy through and fought since World War II. The article exam- HONORING THE LIFETIME ACCOM- through, born in 1930 to Cleo and Gertrude ines not only on the language of the Constitu- PLISHMENTS OF MR. JAMES S. Sargeant. In 1950, he married Jeanette tion that ‘‘Congress shall have the power to WHITFIELD Frazier, who survives him. John’s brother Bob declare war’’ but also on the debates in the survives him as well. Constitutional Convention that began June 1, HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER It’s been said that ‘‘you can’t fake good 1787. On that day, Charles Pinckney from OF MISSOURI kids,’’ and that was certainly the case for the South Carolina made clear that he opposed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sargeants. His three kids, Julia, Jay, and Jeff, giving the power of war to the President be- Thursday, December 8, 2016 and their children and grandchildren all carry cause that would render him ‘‘a Monarchy of John’s spirit of service and leadership with the worst kind, to wit an elective one.’’ Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. James S. Whitfield, a dedicated them today. The Convention took two votes. The first put community leader and World War II veteran. John was a Korean War veteran. Like many the power of war in the Congress and the sec- On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Jim passed in his generation, he humbly and bravely ond prohibited the Congress from transferring away, after an incredible life of service to our served our nation, then came home to serve that power to the President. In the following his community. He became a business leader, country. weeks all but one member of the Convention Mr. Whitfield, of Independence, Missouri, co-founding and owning Sidney Tool and Die, joined Pinckney in the conclusion that Con- served as a Commissioner for The United Bensar Developments, and SMT Industries. gress, and not the President, should declare States World War One Centennial Commis- He was active with his church and service war. sion as a representative of The American Le- clubs in and around Sidney, from the Rotary Later in the convention, after Pinckney gion. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in to the American Legion to the Shrine. He ac- pointed out that Congress might not be in ses- World War II, traveling the Far Pacific, North tively supported lots of local causes with his sion when the country was attacked, the Con- Atlantic, Indian oceans, and the Mediterranean time, talent, and treasure. vention provided that the Congress could Sea aboard the same ship for 33 months to From the day I met him, it was clear: He allow the President to call out the state militias transport troops across the globe. knew that he had been richly blessed in this in cases of insurrection, invasion, or resist- The appointment to the U.S. World War life, and he was going to live every moment to ance to federal laws. Congress later imple- One Centennial Commission was personal to its fullest. mented its power by declaring a limited war on Jim. As a child, he became acquainted with But among all of his successes in life, his France for seizing seamen from American many World War I veterans while delivering family was what he valued most. It’s an honor ships under claims that they were French. In milk to them from his father’s dairy. Fas- to recognize them today: His kids Julia Barker, 1880 the Supreme Court approved this proce- cinated by their world travels and dedication to Jay and Elaine Sargeant, and Jeff and Nancy dure by interpreting the Declare War clause as our country, they inspired him to enlist when Sargeant; his grandchildren Benjamin Barker, encompassing ‘‘any contention by force’’ with World War II broke out. In 1943, he went to Matthew Sargeant, Megan and Erik Zarnitz, another country, including both full-scale wars boot camp in Idaho after fulfilling a promise to Brett and Courtney Barker, Kevin Sargeant, and limited wars. But the events at the Con- his parents to finish high school first. Ciara Sargeant, and Kandis Sargeant; and his vention and the early Supreme Court opinions The same veterans that motivated him to two great-grandchildren, Torrin and Taylor; were not considered by Congress and the join the Navy, elected Whitfield to serve as and of course his wife, Jeanette, and his lower Federal Courts when the president was their post commander in The American Le- brother, Bob. allowed to determine war in Vietnam in 1964 gion. That was the start of a very long career We will always remember John Sargeant for and against Iraq in 2003. of service to veterans of both Missouri and the impact he made on this world. To his fam- The authors found that the Federal judicial across the country. He became a member of ily we say: Please accept our sincere wishes system had ignored the decision of the Con- the Legion in 1946 and assumed many distin- on behalf of the people of Ohio’s Fourth Con- stitutional Convention and the early Supreme guished leadership positions, including Execu- gressional District. Court opinions. tive Director of the National Headquarters in f Mr. Speaker, I urge all interested in this Indianapolis, Indiana. Jim was a Life Member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign RESTORING THE CONGRESSIONAL subject to refer to Restoring the Congressional Wars in the United States, and BPO Elks, all DUTY TO DECLARE WAR Duty to Declare War, 63 Rutgers U.L. Rev. 407 (2011). of Warrensburg, Missouri. As an honorary life- time commander of the Missouri American Le- HON. ALAN GRAYSON f gion, Whitfield shares a distinction with only OF FLORIDA three others, including President Harry S. Tru- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING GLOVER MANNING, man. Thursday, December 8, 2016 JR. ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY Jim was also very active in Missouri Boys State, and received an honorary award from Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, we currently them for over 50 years of leadership and is re- have United States military forces involved, di- HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER garded as having the most prolific service rectly and indirectly, in conflicts in Pakistan, OF GEORGIA record in the program. Along with his service Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, among other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the American Legion and Boys State, Whit- places. Our use of attack drones is blurring Thursday, December 8, 2016 field served as Chairman of the Missouri Vet- the distinction between war and peace. There- erans Commission. During his tenure as the fore, it is time to reflect on the constitutional Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise first chairman, the state established seven vet- basis for the use of military force by the today to recognize Mr. Glover Manning’s eran’s homes and a veteran’s cemetery sys- United States, anywhere in the world. 100th birthday on November 6, 2016 and to tem. He served on that commission for 10 For more than a century and a half, Con- share his amazing story. years helping establish its influence and direc- gress declared war as the framers of the Con- Born in 1916, Mr. Manning began serving tion. He was also a longtime supporter of the stitutional Convention of 1787 directed when his country in the U.S. Navy at the age of 19. Liberty Memorial, dedicated in Kansas City in they wrote that Congress had the ‘‘power to During one of the most infamous days in 1926 as a monument to those who served in declare war.’’ But starting in the 1950’s, Con- American history, the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War I. I recall visiting with Jim at a re- gress began authorizing the President to make Mr. Manning was aboard the USS Rigel. Mr. cent Memorial Day ceremony, hosted at the the determination for war and voters were de- Manning and his vessel then went on to play National World War I Museum and Memorial, prived of the power to influence their Congres- an important role in many operations in the about our shared interest in honoring those sional representatives. The result has been la- Pacific. After 20 years serving his country in who served our country. beled an Authorization for Use of Military the Navy, he retired and subsequently moved Mr. Speaker, please join me and our col- Force, or AUMF. It was used in the Vietnam to Savannah, Georgia. leagues in honoring the lifetime accomplish- War of 1965–73 and the 2003 war against Mr. Manning has 4 children, 9 grand- ments of Mr. James Whitfield. He served our Iraq, 2003 to the present. children, 18 great grandchildren, and 5 great- country while in uniform and for the remainder I want to bring attention to a Rutgers Law great grandchildren. of years following, helping veterans and future Review article, ‘‘Restoring the Congressional Mr. Manning, thank you for your service to generations alike. I appreciated his friendship Duty to Declare War,’’ that has challenged the our country and I hope you have a very happy and unwavering service. He epitomized Amer- Constitutionality of all United States wars 100th birthday. ica’s Greatest Generation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.026 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2016 RECOGNIZING RALPH HOLLMON much success as he transitions into a different Officer Focha joined the Sonoma County phase of his life. Sheriff’s Office in 1998. Over the past 18 HON. GWEN MOORE Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Ralph years, she has served as the first female De- OF WISCONSIN Hollmon, I am proud to call him a friend and tective Sergeant in the history of the Office, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thank him for all he has done. The citizens of the supervisor of the Domestic Violence/Sex- the Fourth Congressional District and the ual Assault Detective Unit, and the first Press Thursday, December 8, 2016 State of Wisconsin are privileged to have Information Officer for the agency. Officer Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to someone of his ability and dedicated service Focha was instrumental in the establishment recognize Ralph Hollmon who is retiring from working on their behalf for so many years. I of the Sonoma County Family Justice Center the Milwaukee Urban League (MUL), on De- am honored for these reasons to pay tribute to and is the President of the Board of Directors cember 31, 2016. He has served the organiza- Ralph E. Hollmon. for Verity, Sonoma County’s only rape crisis tion since 2002, when he assumed the posi- f center. In recognition of her tremendous serv- tion of President and Chief Executive Officer ice, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office of the MUL. TRIBUTE TO THERESA RANGEL awarded Officer Focha with the Bronze Medal Over the 14 years at the helm of the MUL, of Merit, and the Sonoma County Board of Su- he has been in charge of the organization’s HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO pervisors awarded her a Certificate of Com- management, strategic planning and overall OF TEXAS mendation for her work with Alive at 25, a operation insuring that the League’s edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES model teen driving program she helped estab- cation, employment, economic development Thursday, December 8, 2016 lish. and social justice programs are implemented Mr. Speaker, I thank Officer Focha for her in an effective manner. He was also the Cen- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise dedication to our community’s safety. For this tral Region Vice President of the National today to honor the life and legacy of Theresa reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor her Urban League Association of Executives. Mr. Rangel. A beloved San Antonian, Theresa here today. Hollmon has been a tireless advocate for the grew up on the West Side of the city where f organization and its commitment to serving Af- she attended Blessed Sacrament High School. rican Americans and others in need of assist- She married her high school sweetheart, Er- RECOGNIZING THE 2016 INDIANA ance in order to improve the quality of their nest A. Rangel, with whom she traveled the MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF lives. world, had two children, and enjoyed 48 years THE YEAR NATHAN BOYD Mr. Hollmon has spent much of his career of marriage. helping uplift those in need and has a wealth Throughout her career, Theresa served the HON. JACKIE WALORSKI of knowledge gained by service in various San Antonio community and strove to help the OF INDIANA governmental and community positions includ- people of our city excel. She worked at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing: Director, Milwaukee County Department of University of the Incarnate Word in career de- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Human Services, Chief Executive Officer of velopment, and later became a caseworker in the Private Industry Council, Executive Direc- the office of Congressman Albert G. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tor, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Bustamante. She went on to work in the Small to recognize Grissom Middle School Principal and held positions with the State of Wisconsin Business Administration before joining the of- Nathan Boyd, who was recently named the Department of Administration and the Social fice of legendary Congressman Henry B. Gon- 2016 Indiana Middle School Principal of the Development Commission of Milwaukee Coun- zalez where she was a caseworker. She re- Year by the Indiana Association of School ty. Prior to joining the Milwaukee Urban mained in that position when Charles Gon- Principals. League, Ralph led his own company as Presi- zalez won the congressional seat in 1999, and Principals from across Indiana selected Mr. dent of Hollmon Management and Consulting eventually retired in 2013 after 28 years of Boyd for this great honor due to his commit- LLC, (HMC) a project management and public dignified civil service. ment to excellence in education and his tire- affairs consulting firm. After her retirement, Theresa remained ac- less work to give all his students the oppor- Mr. Hollmon holds a long standing commit- tive. She was a member of several Bible study tunity to achieve their full potential. ment to community service and has served on groups, spent time scrapbooking, and was a Each year, the IASP recognizes outstanding a variety of civic and community boards/com- devoted grandmother to five grandchildren leaders in education for their contributions to missions including: Co-Chair of the Milwaukee whom she loved dearly. the profession and the difference they make in Commission on Police Community Relations, Theresa touched the lives of so many in our students’ lives. Since becoming principal of Co-Chair of the Governor’s Business Oppor- city, and I join her family and those whom she Grissom Middle School in 2013, Mr. Boyd has tunity Advisory Commission; member of the helped in mourning her loss. She was an ex- been an exemplary educator and adminis- JP Morgan Chase Bank National Community emplary civil servant and American whose trator. He has maintained the school’s record Advisory Board; Marcus Center for the Per- contributions to our community and Nation will of academic achievement and its A rating from forming Arts Board of Directors; VISIT Mil- not be forgotten. the Indiana Department of Education. He has waukee Board of Directors; Milwaukee Suc- f introduced innovative programs and strategies ceeds Executive Committee; Greater Down- to motivate and inspire students, including the town Action Agenda Executive Leadership HONORING OFFICER CECILE FOCHA ‘‘Grissom Drum Brigade’’ and the popular Committee; African American Chamber of ‘‘Club Honors.’’ And he has fostered a culture Commerce and Member of the Greater Mil- HON. MIKE THOMPSON of excellence among the school’s teachers to waukee Committee. OF CALIFORNIA best prepare students for the future. Ralph Hollmon is a homegrown IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As principal, Mr. Boyd works each day to Milwaukeean and graduated from North Divi- create a shared vision and purpose that stays sion High School. He received his under- Thursday, December 8, 2016 true to Grissom Middle School’s motto: ‘‘Good, graduate degree at Parsons College in Fair- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Better, Best.’’ Under Mr. Boyd’s leadership, field, Iowa, and earned his Master’s Degree in I rise today to honor Officer Cecile Focha, Grissom Middle School is providing students a Urban Affairs from the University of Wis- whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety positive, challenging, and academically-ori- consin-Milwaukee. He also completed the Ex- Hero of the Year for Sonoma County in Cali- ented learning environment with a focus on ecutive Education Program, ‘‘Strategic Per- fornia’s 5th Congressional District. This award building knowledge, reinforcing values, and spectives in Nonprofit Management’’ at the is given to exceptional members of our com- developing a strong sense of self-worth for Harvard School of Business. munity who perform beyond their duty as a every student. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to public servant. Having received the Indiana Principal of the know and work with Ralph Hollmon for many A native of Oakland, California, Officer Year Award, Mr. Boyd will represent the Hoo- years on issues at the various positions where Focha received her B.A. in Integral Liberal sier State at the National Association of Sec- he has had tenure. I join with his wife Mar- Arts at St. Mary’s College and her K–12 ondary School Principals Recognition Program garet and friends in congratulating him on his Teaching Credential at California State Univer- in the Fall of 2017. Mr. Boyd’s energy and many years of service to this community and sity, Hayward. Prior to her work in law en- passion for serving his students and his ability the Milwaukee Urban League. Ralph has led forcement, Officer Focha was an elementary to inspire enthusiasm in his team distinguish the organization admirably and I wish him school teacher. him as an exceptional leader. He exemplifies

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I offer her my apprecia- dle School Principal Nathan Boyd for his BERLIN JONES tion and gratitude for her commitment to her boundless passion for working with parents, neighbors and our state. teachers, and staff to build a strong commu- HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN f nity and a bright future for students. I am hon- OF ARKANSAS TRIBUTE TO THE STAFF OF ored to ask my colleagues to join me in con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRESSMAN JOHN L. MICA gratulating Nathan Boyd for his tireless dedi- Thursday, December 8, 2016 cation and wishing him and everyone at Grissom Middle School all the best. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. JOHN L. MICA OF FLORIDA f to honor a fixture of the Arkansas Judiciary. The Honorable Berlin Jones of the Eleventh IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING CHRISTINE M. West Judicial Circuit in Pine Bluff was origi- Thursday, December 8, 2016 WISEMAN ON HER RETIREMENT nally appointed to the bench by then-Governor Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, this will be my final AS PRESIDENT OF SAINT XA- Bill Clinton on July 11, 1987, serving the re- official submission as I complete my service in VIER UNIVERSITY IN CHICAGO mainder of a term that ended on December the U.S. House of Representatives. It has truly 31, 1988. been an honor to represent the people of Flor- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Judge Jones ran for a full term four years ida’s 7th Congressional District and to serve OF ILLINOIS later, taking office January 1, 1993. Since as- the nation in six Congressional leadership po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES suming the bench more than 20 years ago, sitions, including being the first Florida Con- Judge Jones has heard a magnitude of crimi- Thursday, December 8, 2016 gressman to Chair the House Transportation nal, civil, and probate cases in the Delta. and Infrastructure Committee. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Among Judge Jones’ accomplishments As you and our colleagues can attest, serv- honor Ms. Christine M. Wiseman, who is retir- since taking the bench has been the Jefferson ing in Congress requires the assistance and ing from her position as president of Saint Xa- County Drug Court, for which he has been the work of many. Today, as I reflect upon my vier University in Chicago. She has served as presiding judge since its formation in March years of service, the challenges we have Saint Xavier’s President since June 2010. 2004. In the time Judge Jones and his staff faced and overcome as a nation and our work Throughout her illustrious career, President have been managing the drug court program, to make the federal government more respon- Wiseman has demonstrated an outstanding 106 citizens have graduated and started on sive and efficient, I believe it is important to commitment to students in higher education. the path to a new life free from drugs. recognize the staff who have worked with me Her career in higher education started at Mar- In addition to being an advocate for those in and dedicated outstanding service to our 7th quette University, where she was a tenured recovery, Judge Jones has also served on the Congressional District and our nation. member of the law faculty and earned the Arkansas Sentencing Commission and has They are: Tim Anderson, Agustina Andisco Marquette University Faculty Award for Teach- been an active member of the Arkansas Bar Pardal, Keith Appel, James Bailey, Zane ing Excellence in 1991. She became Asso- Association, where he was admitted in 1976. Beard, Aaron Bivens, Collier Black, John ciate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Mar- Men like Berlin Jones are hard to find today. Booker, Sue Bower, Patrick Bowl, Casey quette University Law School and later the As- Not only did he serve his country in uniform Brinck, Beth Ann Bryant, Elizabeth Buckles sociate Vice President for Academic Affairs, during the Vietnam War, but he has devoted Deck, Gary Burns, Alan Byrd, Jean Carrero, making her the first woman to serve in his life to the people of Jefferson and Lincoln John Ciccone, Jessie Cleveland, Mike Cosio, Marquette’s senior administration. After Mar- Counties as an attorney and judge. I thank Barry Cotton, Marshall Critchfield, Stephanie quette, she held the same position at him for his decades of dedicated service to D’Angelo, Greg Davis, John Day, Wiley Deck, Creighton University. the Pine Bluff region, the state of Arkansas, Brian Dempsey, Laurel Edmondson, Ted President Wiseman arrived in Chicago in and the United States. May God bless him. Edwards, Jan Farnsworth, Andrew Florell, Joe 2007 as professor of law and Provost of Loy- f Freeman, Josh Gaboton, Ashley Galloway, Al- ola University Chicago. As Provost she lison Galovic, Andrew Giacini, Alan Gilbert, oversaw the academic division of the largest HONORING TERESA DEPPNER OF Stephen Goldie, Andrew Green, Matt Catholic research university in the country. HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Grimison, Dick Harkey, Susan Hast, Lou Hay- Between her career in academics and her den, Cheyne Hicks, Julie Hogan, Jared public service, President Wiseman has been HON. EVAN H. JENKINS Houghton, Kellie Huckeba, John Hudiberg, awarded and honored on many occasions for OF WEST VIRGINIA Krystal Hudson, Dan Hughes, V, Thane her work. She was named the Wisconsin Civil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hutcheson, Eric Jontz, Ashley Jordan, Randall Liberties Union Volunteer Attorney of the Year Judt, Patrick Kelly, Cheryl Kimball, Mary Thursday, December 8, 2016 in 1989 and the Spirit of the Law School re- Klappa, Barbara Koch, Thomas Larsen, Alex- cipient in 2003 at Marquette for being a role Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, andra Lovelace, Sally Lum, Lawrence Lyman, model to the school’s students. In addition, I rise today to recognize Teresa Deppner, the Gerry Lynam, Laura Mathews, Michael she has been recognized as one of the ‘‘Most clerk of the U.S. District Court Southern Dis- Matousek, Tara McBride, Sean McMaster, Powerful and Influential’’ women in Illinois by trict of West Virginia, who recently received Katie McMichael, Alicia Melvin, Janet Mines, the National Diversity Council, and was ap- this year’s U.S. Courts Director’s Award for Dan Moll, Kiernan Moylan, Chelsey Neuhaus, pointed by the Governor to the Illinois Board Outstanding Leadership. Brian North, Sharon Pinkerton, Marshall of Higher Education. In 1976, Ms. Deppner started her career as Polston, Kristen Pugh, Gail Reese, Paul Rey- Her long list of qualifications and achieve- deputy clerk in Huntington. Her commitment to nolds, Joel Rivera, Rusty Roberts, James ments led to her hiring as the 19th President public service is exemplary, as she has spear- Rockas, Debby Roeder, Jason Scism, Talia of Saint Xavier University Chicago. Saint Xa- headed innovative initiatives to make her Shabat, Kathleen Smoak, Caragh Stichter, vier University is in the Mt. Greenwood neigh- courts more efficient in the handling of law- Kevan Stone, Charlene Swartz, Tanice Tait, borhood of Chicago and has just over 5,000 suits, improving document accessibility, and Chrissy Tellalian, Evonne Torres, Joseph students studying in 43 undergraduate majors tackling an always increasing case workload. Trovato, Patrick Tuohey, Toni Tury, Brian and 25 graduate programs. In 2016 the Online Her appreciation and respect of the arts is Waldrip, Lisa Wandler, Robert Wehagen, Graduate Nursing Program was ranked num- noteworthy, and I commend her on her role in Nicholas West, Gregory Williams, Michael Wil- ber 3 in the country by US News and World bringing the first-ever judiciary fine arts pro- lis, Leslie Windram O’Shaughnessy, Jillian Report. Saint Xavier University will surely miss gram to the courthouse in Charleston for law- Wist and Sally Zarnowiec. the academic and administrative stewardship yers, judges, jury members and constituents to I thank them for their public service and for provided by President Wiseman. enjoy. the opportunity and privilege to work with each I ask you to join me in honoring President A staunch supporter and advocate for her of them. I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- Christine Wiseman on her retirement as Presi- hometown of Huntington, her vision, experi- ognizing these committed Congressional staff

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I was inspired to serve by President Ken- in 1984; a Meritorious Service Award,’’ in nedy who said, ‘‘Ask not what your country 1992; as well as numerous other honors for TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD CENTER can do for you, ask what you can do for your his dedication to protecting our community. PRESIDENT CHARLES MARKEY country,’’ and by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther In 2000, Sheriff Hall began serving the peo- King, Jr. who said: ‘‘Everybody can be great ple of Santa Rosa County when he was elect- HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR because anybody can serve.... You only ed Sheriff. He has received numerous recogni- OF MICHIGAN need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by tions for his service including, but not limited IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES love.’’ to, Elk Lodge Number 2787 ‘‘Law Enforcement By this measure, there are several other Officer of the Year’’ for 2002 through 2003; Thursday, December 8, 2016 great young men and women who served as Pace Rotary Club ‘‘Rotarian of the Year for Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today volunteers this year in my offices. They may Exceptional Dedication and Commitment’’ for to pay tribute to Charles Markey, the President toil in obscurity but their contributions to the 2003 through 2004 and 2006 through 2007; of the Arnold Center, upon his retirement on constituents we serve are deeply appreciated. Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency December 31, 2016. Mr. Markey has made That is why today I rise to pay tribute to five ‘‘Law Enforcement Distinguished Service many contributions to Midland and the great extraordinary young persons for their service Award’’ 2003; and Pace Chamber of Com- state of Michigan. to my constituents in the 18th Congressional merce 2015 ‘‘Man of the Year Award.’’ Mr. Markey attended Central Michigan Uni- District of Texas and to the American people. In addition to his career in law enforcement, versity, where he excelled as a member of the They are: Katherine Jenkins from Texas Tech he has been a shining role model in his com- football team. After graduating in 1974 with a University; Michaelette Haywood from Georgia munity. He currently serves on the Santa Bachelor of Science degree, Mr. Markey State University; Kai Scates from Wiley Col- Rosa Kids House, as the Board of Directors joined IBM. From 1974 to 2004 he held sev- lege; Keera Ingram from Howard University; Chairman, the Florida Sheriff’s Association eral different titles and went on to become the and Lisa Oguike from the Madeira School. District 1 Board of Directors, the Vets to VA Vice President of Solution Sales before be- Mr. Speaker, the energy, intelligence, and Clinic Committee, and as a member of the coming a partner at IM1 Capital Group, LLC. idealism these wonderful young people First Judicial Circuit Law Enforcement Asso- During this time he was inducted into the CMU brought to my office and those interning in the ciation, along with other countless volunteer Football Hall of Fame. offices of my colleagues help keep our democ- positions. In 2009, Mr. Markey became the president racy vibrant. The insights, skills, and knowl- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States of the Arnold Center. The Center has since edge of the governmental process they gain Congress, I am privileged to recognize Sheriff become a large employer in Midland and has from their experiences will last a lifetime and Wendell Hall for his dedication and service to aided in giving back to the community in a prove invaluable to them as they go about Northwest Florida. My wife Vicki and I wish multitude of ways. Most importantly, it has en- making their mark in this world. him and his wife, Karen; his children, Lisa, hanced the quality of life for those with disabil- Because of persons like them the future of Dana, Kayla, Brandon, Amanda, Kenneth, and ities and donates thousands of hours of com- our country is bright and its best days lie Megan; and his fourteen grandchildren all the munity service. During his tenure, Mr. Markey ahead. I wish them all well. best as they embark on this next journey in has held fast to the mission and vision of the Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that such their lives. Arnold Center and has helped countless indi- thoughtful committed young men and women f viduals who have sought his guidance. I have can be found working in my office, those of seen firsthand the dedication and service Mr. my colleagues, and in every community in RECOGNIZING DR. BILL GORSKI Markey has given to our community. I thank America. Their good works will keep America him and wish him luck as he begins this new great, good, and forever young. HON. CHERI BUSTOS chapter of his life. f OF ILLINOIS On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- RECOGNIZING SHERIFF WENDELL Thursday, December 8, 2016 nize Charles Markey for his dedication to the HALL UPON THE OCCASION OF Midland community. HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f SANTA ROSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S honor Dr. Bill Gorski who is retiring from DEPARTMENT SwedishAmerican after serving for 16 years as TRIBUTE TO YOUNG STAFF MEM- its President and CEO. For decades, he has BERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBU- HON. JEFF MILLER aided the public honorably by creating life- TIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PEO- OF FLORIDA saving opportunities for communities in Illinois PLE OF THE 18TH CONGRES- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Wisconsin. SIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND Under Dr. Gorski’s guidance, THE UNITED STATES Thursday, December 8, 2016 SwedishAmerican built a major acute care Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise hospital, a freestanding outpatient cancer cen- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE to recognize Sheriff Wendell Hall upon the oc- ter in Rockford, a network of 30 primary care OF TEXAS casion of his retirement from the Santa Rosa and multispecialty clinics, and the region’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Hall has largest home health care agency. He has dedicated more than 35 years to serving his worked to improve health services in the com- Thursday, December 8, 2016 community through law enforcement. munity of Belvidere as well, by acquiring and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as Mem- Sheriff Hall attended Ernest Ward High renovating a medical center that now provides bers of Congress we know well, perhaps bet- School in Walnut Hill, Florida. He continued ambulatory services and 24-hour emergency ter than most, how blessed our nation is to his education at Pensacola State College and care. have in reserve such exceptional young men at Troy State University where he graduated Dr. Gorski has a demonstrated history of and women who will go on to become leaders Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree going above and beyond. Through its founda- in their local communities, states, and the na- in Criminal Justice. tion, SwedishAmerican has helped rebuild the tion in the areas of business, education, gov- Upon completion of college, his career neighborhood surrounding its main campus. ernment, philanthropy, the arts and culture, began in 1981 as a Correction’s Officer with Twenty-six homes have been built and an ad- and the military. the Escambia County Sheriffs Office before he ditional 120 houses and two apartment build- We know this because we see them and transferred to Law Enforcement in 1982; serv- ings have been renovated. SwedishAmerican benefit from their contributions every day. ing as a Patrol Deputy, Narcotics Investigator/ has also cooperated with Rosecrance Health Many of them work for us in our offices as jun- Supervisor, and Administrative Supervisor. He Network by investing more than $5 million a ior staff members, congressional fellows, or in- was promoted during this time to the rank of year in inpatient behavioral health services terns and they do amazing work for and on Corporal and again to Sergeant, eventually within the Rockford region. His inspiring work

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I congratulate him again on his well- ris’s work and my community in Wisconsin has that took them all the way through the Class earned retirement and wish him luck in his fu- been strengthened by the work he and his 4A State Championship Tournament. After de- ture endeavors. wife do through We Help War Victims. feating Minooka in the final game, they se- f Mr. Speaker, please join me today to con- cured their program’s record 15th state cham- gratulate Mr. Harris on his accomplishments pionship, their first since 2013. HONORING FORMER SENATE and work on behalf of others. His selfless de- In compiling their near-perfect 40–1 record, MAJORITY LEADER MIKE HEWITT meanor in which he answers the call to serve Head Coach Jen DeJarld’s team was taken to in our district is truly valued. three sets just seven times. Four of Mother HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS f McAuley’s athletes were named to the Daily OF WASHINGTON Southtown’s 2016 All Area Team, a list that in- JEFF MILLER AND RICHARD cludes just 12 players. Mother McAuley’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BULMENTHAL VETERANS volleyball team has won at least one state Thursday, December 8, 2016 HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS championship in each of the past five dec- IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2016 Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, ades, a long tradition of excellence. I would like to wish the best of luck in the I rise today to congratulate former Washington SPEECH OF State Senate Majority Leader Mike Hewitt on next season to the returning players and his retirement. Senator Hewitt had a success- HON. JODY B. HICE coaches, and continued success to the depart- ful business career before dedicating his time OF GEORGIA ing seniors, several of whom will play their and energies to advocating for the people of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES next season at colleges including Notre Dame, southeast Washington. Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Appalachian State, Ferris State, and Lipscomb. He is an outstanding leader in the state leg- Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating the islature, and is respected by both sides of the I rise in strong support of H.R. 6416, the Jeff Mother McAuley Volleyball team on their ex- aisle for his generous spirit and warmth. His Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans cellent season and their historic success on business acumen meant he brought a valu- Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of the national stage. able insight to public policy, owe we have all 2016. I commend Chairman MILLER’s and f come to appreciate. Congressman ROE’s work on this important We have been so blessed to have Senator legislation. HONORING AND REMEMBERING Hewitt doing everything he can to make sure I’m pleased to say that language from one TIMOTHY HOY the people of southeast Washington are his of my bills, the Protecting Veterans’ Edu- top priority, particularly veterans and the His- cational Choice Act, is included in this bill as HON. KENNY MARCHANT panic community. Congratulations again Mike. section 415. This section will require the VA to OF TEXAS Enjoy your retirement—you deserve it. inform student-veterans—on the front-end, be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f fore they spend a dime of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits—about agreements between Thursday, December 8, 2016 HONORING JIM HARRIS OF schools regarding the transfer of credits. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, as both this WAUSAU, WI FOR HIS SERVICE Despite having access to Post-9/11 GI Bill Congress and the year come to a close, it is TO OTHERS benefits, many veterans still end up having to with heavy heart that I rise to honor, and re- take out student loans to cover the full cost of member, a kind and exemplary citizen whom HON. SEAN P. DUFFY their education. In many cases, this is due to we recently lost. Timothy Hoy, of Denton OF WISCONSIN situations where veterans aren’t aware that County, Texas, passed away the week of Oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credits earned at one institution will not trans- tober 31st at the age of 55. Hoy was known fer to another school until after they have al- Thursday, December 8, 2016 to many for being extraordinarily active in Re- ready expended a significant portion of their publican Party politics in Denton County, as Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to benefits. well as at the state and national level. He was, stand before you today to recognize Mr. Jim By requiring that the VA provide veterans as the Denton County Republican Party pub- Harris of Wausau, Wisconsin for his excep- with this information on the front-end of the licly remembered, ‘‘truly a legend in political tional service to others. process, this legislation will address flaws in circles;’’ but, more importantly, he was also Mr. Harris worked for more than 30 years in the system where veterans—many of whom ‘‘always kind, gentle and gracious to all.’’ His education. First, as a teacher in the Wisconsin are first-generation college students—are sur- profound friendliness was present to anyone Indian Teacher Corps, where he taught chil- prised by this feature of higher education. he met, and it was a pleasure to get to know dren of the Ho Chunk Tribe, and later as one Ultimately, decisions regarding how and him over the years as someone who loved of the first male kindergarten teachers in Wis- where to use these benefits are rightfully left and served his community. consin. Along his journey in education, Mr. to those who served our country. Our veterans Originally from upstate New York, and hav- Harris also spent two decades as a school ad- earned their benefits, and this bill will em- ing received his college education at the Uni- ministrator and an activist for public health. power our veterans by arming them with the versity of Dayton in Ohio, Hoy made Texas his During his many years of service in edu- information and resources that they need to home. In the late 1980s he began to become cation, Mr. Harris got to know the children of make the best decisions for themselves and active in Republican politics in Denton County Hmong Refugees who fled war in their home their families. I urge all of my colleagues to and became a precinct chairman, a role for country to seek a better life in Wisconsin. Our support H.R. 6416. which he would eventually be named Precinct state has a vibrant Hmong community that Mr. f Chair of the Year in 2001. He steadfastly Harris has grown close to. He founded We CONGRATULATING THE MOTHER served as an elections judge from the 1990s Help War Victims, a nonprofit organization, MCAULEY VOLLEYBALL TEAM into the 2010s. His service also extended to with his wife, Marty, also a public school edu- ON THEIR NATIONAL CHAMPION- being on the State Republican Executive cator. Founded over 30 years ago, We Help SHIP Committee for eight years, from 2002 to 2010, War Victims has been working with refugee and he received an award for his achieve- families in the Wausau, Wisconsin area, pro- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ments in that role. His zeal for civic engage- viding dozens of Lao schools with their first li- ment for the betterment of his community was OF ILLINOIS braries, and helping families receive access to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unparalleled. medical care. Hoy’s dedication and love for his fellow citi- Since 2006, the Harris’ organization has Thursday, December 8, 2016 zens in Texas, and desire to improve the lives been working with villagers in Laos to destroy Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of those around him, led him to work excep- land mines, bombs, rockets, mortars, and congratulate the Mother McAuley Liberal Arts tionally hard and rigorously for the causes and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.041 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2016 candidates in which he believed. The Denton federal contracts which will ensure that South- Nicole Smith, Constituent Services; Ms. County Republican Party recalls that ‘‘He was ern California consumers continue to enjoy Stephani Lavely, Constituent Services; Ms. there for everything Republican. Every phone emissions-free hydropower from Hoover Dam Brenda Frantz, Constituent Services; Ms. bank, every meeting, and countless cam- for another 50 years. Hoover power is a low- Sandy Hutton, Constituent Services; Mr. Nick paigns, if there was a need, there was Tim to cost, reliable energy resource, and is critical to Golden, Constituent Services; Mr. Paul Mat- fill it. He was the first to come and the last to helping keep Southern California’s energy thews, Constituent Services & Legislative leave.’’ For these reasons, they named him costs as low as possible. The bill, the ‘‘Hoover Staff; Ms. Katie Heffernan, Constituent Serv- Volunteer of the Year 1998. He was even Power Allocation Act,’’ was signed into law by ices; Ms. Rochelle Colburn, Constituent Serv- known to the former majority leader of the President Barack Obama on December 10, ices; Ms. Sharon Ghezzi, Constituent Serv- U.S. House of Representatives, Dick Armey of 2011. ices; Ms. Natalee Campagnola, Constituent Texas, who has said that ‘‘Tim Hoy was the My personal and professional respect and Services; Mr. Adam Boggs, Constituent Serv- constant guy for me. Whenever I came back admiration for Mr. Carnahan runs deep, and I ices; Ms. Jenifer Nawrocki, Legislative Direc- to town, I would count on Tim to bring me up wish him happiness and good health in his re- tor; Mr. Ian Manzano, Senior Policy Advisor; to speed on things here in Denton County.’’ tirement. The wise counsel, determination, and Mr. Tim Medeiros, Legislative Staff; Mr. His work for individuals seeking an elected good Scotch-Irish sense-of-humor, which he Reggie Paros, Legislative Staff; Mr. Doug public service role included serving as cam- has provided to me and others in Congress for DeWysocki, Jr., Legislative Staff; Mr. Joshua paign manager for County Commissioner Ron many years on behalf of public power—will be Perez, Legislative Staff; Mr. Nicholas Marchant during his first run for the city coun- fondly remembered. Catroppo, Deputy Chief of Staff; Ms. Alex cil of Carrollton, Texas. Senator TED CRUZ f Goodman, Legislative Staff; Mr. L.J. Govoni, was a favorite official of Hoy, who loyally cam- Legislative Staff; Ms. Brittany Roberts, Legisla- paigned for him in Iowa during the 2016 presi- TRIBUTE TO CURRENT AND tive Staff; Mr. Joshua Nawrocki, Legislative dential primary election. FORMER STAFF MEMBERS Staff; and, Ms. Blake Churchman, Legislative During all of this tireless service and excep- Staff. tional labor, Hoy continued to perform his daily HON. DAVID W. JOLLY Mr. Speaker, I’d ask that the House join me job. He embodied his love for service to the OF FLORIDA in recognizing the service of each of these in- public as he worked as a mail clerk for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dividuals. This body has been well served, Denton County Sheriffs Office for 23 years. Thursday, December 8, 2016 and indeed is better today, because of the A man who worked for his strong conserv- service of these men and women; and the ative ideals, with a spirit of public service and Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay people of Pinellas County, Florida can be true friendliness to all in the community, Hoy tribute to a very special group of people from proud of their faithful work over these last will be missed and remembered in Texas. Florida’s 13th Congressional District. I rise to three years. I consider each to be a friend, Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my distinguished recognize the current and former staff mem- and I thank them today for joining me on this colleagues to join me in remembering and bers of our congressional office, both at home remarkable journey of representing Florida’s honoring Timothy Hoy. in Pinellas County and here in the halls of 13th Congressional District. Congress. And importantly, I do so not just on f f my behalf, but truly on behalf of a most grate- TRIBUTE TO BILL CARNAHAN ful community that for nearly three years has PERSONAL EXPLANATION been blessed to have a team of dedicated and HON. KEN CALVERT selfless individuals serving Pinellas County HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO OF CALIFORNIA residents by giving voice to the interests and OF OREGON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerns of everyone, regardless of political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES party; fighting for those in need of assistance Thursday, December 8, 2016 at their most challenging times; and working Thursday, December 8, 2016 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ceaselessly to improve the lives of every indi- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I was absent honor and pay tribute to an individual whose vidual they encountered. December 2nd due to a medical appointment. dedication and contributions to southern Cali- Mr. Speaker, each one of us who have the Had I been present, I would have voted no on fornia are exceptional. Mr. Bill Carnahan, who, privilege to serve in this body, the People’s Roll Call Vote 600, agreeing to the conference for more than 16 years, has served with dis- House, understand the honor that has been report for the National Defense Authorization tinction as Executive Director of the Southern bestowed upon us by our community. But to Act for Fiscal Year 2017. California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) will fulfill our responsibilities, both constitutional This year’s NDAA passed by the House of be retiring after 50 years of dedicated service and sacred, we are only as good as the team Representatives continues to contain spending to public utility. around us. Mr. Speaker, I have been blessed for wars that were never authorized by Con- Since he became Executive Director in to work with a remarkable team of individuals, gress, mandates restrictions on closing the 2000, Mr. Carnahan has succeeded in making and I stand here today proud of each one of prison at Guantanamo Bay, and supplements SCPPA one of the largest and most active them and grateful for their willingness to serve Pentagon spending with $67.8 billion in Over- joint action agencies in the country, with a di- our community and our country. seas Contingency Operation funds. For these verse energy resource portfolio. SCPPA rep- It’s a unique role to serve on a congres- reasons, I oppose the Fiscal Year 2017 resents 11 community-owned utilities and one sional staff. You have to bring a servant’s NDAA. irrigation district that provide electricity to 4.8 heart, a commitment to your community, and However, the NDAA did include a lot of million people, over 7,000 square miles in a willingness to listen to the criticisms brought meritorious provisions that I support including Southern California. Mr. Carnahan has worked on not by your own actions, but by the actions a 2.1 percent pay increase for our military with Members of Congress throughout the of the institution for which you work—the ac- men and women. Those who serve in uniform West, from both sides of the aisle, to advance tions that you and I as colleagues take in have already made extraordinary sacrifices for the interests of community-owned utilities. He making decisions of policy and of politics. And our country, and have earned and deserve a is well known for his vision, his ability to bring in doing so, the staff members of this body pay raise. I also strongly support the provi- stakeholders together, and his forthrightness. serve their nation just as faithfully and honor- sions that address the growing problem of Bill has played a pivotal role in advocating on ably as you and I attempt to do so each day. sexual assault in the military by updating the behalf of non-profit, publicly-accountable utili- It is their work, as much as ours, that leads Uniform Code of Military Justice and providing ties that serve consumers in small and large our nation forward, and leads our communities public access to court documents and pro- communities alike. and our neighbors through some of our most ceedings. Under Mr. Carnahan’s leadership, SCPPA challenging times. Additionally, I support the addition of lan- has grown immensely—evolving from six gen- It is for this reason that I recognize with a guage to direct the DOD to complete a review eration and transmission projects in its early grateful heart, and on behalf of a grateful com- of all California Guard members who were im- days, to 32 generation and three transmission munity, the work of the following individuals pacted by the California National Guard Bonus projects bringing power from Arizona, New who have served Florida’s 13th Congressional Recoupment scandal and alleviate financial Mexico, Utah, Washington, Oregon, California District during my time in office: hardship for California Guardsmen who were and Nevada to Southern California today. Mr. Mr. John David White, Chief of Staff; Mr. erroneously paid bonuses. I am appalled that Carnahan helped enact legislation to extend Preston Rudie, Communications Director; Ms. the Pentagon punished service members for

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Mr. Speaker, it is with great munity and has served as a judge for the Con- tionally-confirmed prerogative to declare war pleasure and admiration that I stand before gressional App Challenge from our district. He under the War Powers Act and limiting the you today to honor Mr. Joseph K. Awadjie for also works with the Northern Michigan Cham- President’s authority to engage in armed con- his years of compassionate advocacy and tire- ber Alliance, Cadillac Industrial Fund and the flict without the consent of Congress. I strong- less work to improve the lives of our students. Cadillac Area Industrial Group. ly oppose the NDAA’s authorization of spend- Born and raised in Ghana, Mr. Awadjie is After 16 years as the President of the Cad- ing for wars that are not congressionally ap- fluent in the languages of Twi, Fanti and Ga. illac Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill has left proved. The President has sent troops to Iraq, Emigrating from Ghana, Mr. Awadjie was a legacy of hard work and dedication to the Syria and elsewhere without seeking an Au- drawn to CUNY because of its rich diversity community of Cadillac. thorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF), a and broad service to New Yorkers of all back- On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- violation of the War Powers Act. grounds. Mr. Awadjie is dedicated to ensuring trict of Michigan, I am honored today to extend Additionally, the NDAA continues to bar the that students have an active role in university my gratitude to Bill Tencza for his many years governance, and is committed to improving of hard work and service in the Cadillac Area use of funds from transferring detainees from the quality of public higher education through Chamber of Commerce, and wish him a happy the Guantanamo Bay prison and prevents the advocacy efforts at the university, city, and and healthful retirement. President’s plan to permanently close this fa- state levels. f cility. The prison at Guantanamo Bay has Mr. Awadjie earned his Master of Science been a black eye for the United States, has Degree at Brooklyn College, specializing in RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF THE eroded relationships with our allies, under- Natural and Behavioral Sciences, in June of BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION mined U.S. missions, and put our troops at 2016. Prior to his graduate studies, Mr. risk of retaliation. Awadjie earned his B.S in Exercise Science HON. CHERI BUSTOS Most importantly, this bill fails to rein in the from Brooklyn College. In 2014, Mr. Awadjie OF ILLINOIS only federal agency that is not fully auditable was elected the thirtieth Chairperson of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University Student Senate (USS) and just and continues to authorize wasteful spending Thursday, December 8, 2016 without implementing proper oversight of the completed his second term as the USS Chair- Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pentagon’s budget. I am outraged by a recent person and CUNY Trustee. congratulate the Bi-State Regional Commis- report revealing $125 billion dollars in largely Mr. Awadjie has a long record of service at sion on 50 years of collaboration to promote administrative, bureaucratic spending at the CUNY. While at Brooklyn College, he has served as Senator of Student Government, important changes to transportation, commu- Pentagon was covered up. I have fought for President of the Forensics Debate team and nication, technology, and the environment in fiscal responsibility and accountability at the the Academic Club Association, and Captain the Quad-Cities area. Pentagon so that scarce funds can better be of the men’s soccer team. Shortly upon return- Through intergovernmental and regional co- spent on the basic needs of our troops, obliga- ing to Brooklyn College for his Master’s de- operation, this commission has brought local tions to veterans of past wars and other do- gree, Mr. Awadjie was elected President of the governments from Illinois and Iowa together to mestic priorities throughout my time in Con- Graduate Student Organization. address important economic issues and col- gress. During his tenure at USS, Mr. Awadjie was laborate on projects for the benefit of the re- Although this year’s NDAA contained signifi- an integral part of the grassroots campaign gion. Some notable projects include devel- cant bipartisan compromises it also failed to that restored a Merit Based Scholarship within oping our interstate system, the expansion of address some of my longtime concerns. the New York City Council Budget. With the 1–74 bridge and improvements to pas- strong support from the City Council Com- senger rail service and transit systems in the f mittee on Higher Education, Mr. Awadjie region. I applaud the efforts of this commis- helped secure $11.1 million in the FY2015 sion for their commitment to excellence in the RECOGNIZING NATALIE RAMOS AS Budget and $17 million in the FY2016 budget Quad Cities. AN OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERV- for a Merit Based Scholarship for CUNY stu- Mr. Speaker, I again want to congratulate ANT dents. In 2016, Mr. Awadjie led a successful the Bi-State Regional Commission for this re- student campaign to halt tuition increases at markable achievement and I thank them for CUNY, while helping acquire increased fund- their 50 years of service to our community. HON. ALAN GRAYSON ing for essential university programming. f Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and IN TRIBUTE TO NANCY O’KEEFE OF FLORIDA my other distinguished colleagues join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring Mr. Joseph K. Awadjie for his con- sistently remarkable dedication to education HON. GWEN MOORE Thursday, December 8, 2016 and longstanding commitment to improving OF WISCONSIN our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Natalie Ramos for her tireless work f Thursday, December 8, 2016 as Constituent Advocate for Florida’s Ninth TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT OF THE Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Congressional District in Central Florida. CADILLAC AREA CHAMBER OF recognize Nancy O’Keefe who is retiring from Beginning as an intern in 2015, Natalie COMMERCE, BILL TENCZA the Historic Third Ward Association, HTWA, showed great promise from the start. She ex- on January 3, 2017. The HTWA was orga- celled and went on to become a Constituent HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR nized 41 years ago and Nancy has served the Advocate where she played a vital role as part OF MICHIGAN organization for 21 of those years. She began since 1996 and for 20 of those 21 years of of the casework team. With her help, the office IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service has been the Executive Director of the was able to assist members of the community, Thursday, December 8, 2016 HTWA. During her tenure as Executive Direc- namely immigrants, veterans, and those seek- Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tor, the agency has grown tremendously; she ing urgent assistance. She has a bright future to pay tribute to Bill Tencza, upon his retire- has gone from supervising 2 employees to ahead of her as a public servant. ment as the President of the Cadillac Area over 50. I am honored to recognize Natalie Ramos Chamber of Commerce. In the 20 years since Nancy O’Keefe took for her service to my office and the constitu- Bill became the President of the Cadillac charge as executive director, she has helped ents of Florida’s Ninth Congressional District. Area Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Over HTWA act as a catalyst to develop the district

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The neighborhood has ted Cow into a full service restaurant at the Police Academy in 1997 and joined the Pismo emerged with vibrant agencies, businesses, corner of Sheridan and Glen, where it has be- Beach Police Department where he was rec- restaurants and entertainment venues includ- come an institution in the Peoria community, ognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and ing: The Broadway Theatre Center with its serving the most delicious food and of course, as an Officer of the Year. Sheriff Martin has spectacular Cabot Theatre draws audiences ice cream. since served as Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant and into the ward at night, many fine restaurants The Spotted Cow is a landmark throughout Lieutenant in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. bringing a contemporary vibe and flair to the Central Illinois, known for its Italian beef, burg- Sheriff Martin has served as Sheriff for Lake neighborhood, a Congressional District Office, ers, salads, and, most importantly, ice cream. County and provided valuable leadership dur- and the annual Third Ward Art Festival has Frank’s famous, one of a kind ice cream is ing times of crisis. During the devastating fire joined the roster of Milwaukee’s outdoor made in-store with flavors that can only be season of 2015, Sheriff Martin led the evacu- events. However, the construction of the Mil- found at the Spotted Cow. ation of 20,000 people in response to the his- waukee Public Market has been the pivotal I extend my sincere congratulations to Frank toric Valley Fire, which burned over 70,000 point in guaranteeing the Third Ward’s sus- on a successful career as a Peoria icon, and acres and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures. tained viability, as well as, a new hotel, the I look forward to seeing his legacy carry on as His actions saved countless lives in Lake Journeyman. However, the HTWA does not The Spotted Cow continues to serve as a cor- County. want to rest on its laurels, Nancy would like to nerstone of Peoria culture for years to come. Mr. Speaker, I thank Sheriff Martin for his see more public space, more people getting f dedication to our community’s safety. For this off the streetcar and shopping and dining in reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor him restaurants, as well as, a grocery store and a RECOGNIZING BELLA RUBIO FOR here today. drug store in the Third Ward. HER 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED f Nancy O’Keefe is responsible for the many PUBLIC SERVICE TO REAL COUN- TYBEE ISLAND VETERANS CIRCLE social events which are staples of the down- TY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS OF FREEDOM MEMORIAL MONU- town culture and brought many visitors to the MENT Third Ward including: Summer Sizzles, Christ- HON. LAMAR SMITH mas in the Third Ward, Gallery Nights, World’s OF TEXAS Largest Coffee Break, Shortest & Smallest St. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER OF GEORGIA Patrick’s Day Parades, Sculptures on Ice Thursday, December 8, 2016 Competitions, and Small Business Saturdays. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She has also served on numerous boards in- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I Thursday, December 8, 2016 want to recognize Bella Rubio for 20 years of cluding: Architectural Review Board, Friends Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise dedicated public service to Real County and of Lakeshore State Park, and Downtown today to recognize the Tybee Island Veterans the State of Texas. Neighborhood Association. Circle of Freedom Memorial Monument. Bella currently serves as county and district I am grateful to have had the opportunity to This monument is a tribute to all branches clerk for Real County, the western-most coun- know and work with Nancy O’Keefe. In fact of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Ma- ty that I represent. She is retiring but her leg- my Congressional District Office is sited in the rines, Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard. Third Ward. I have had the privilege of joining acy will live on for years to come in the towns It was built for all veterans that have pre- with Nancy and other dignitaries to promote of Leakey and Camp Wood in Real County. viously served in the United States Armed Bella has been a dear friend to me and my Small Business Saturday and other events in Forces as well as those currently serving. the Third Ward. I join with friends in congratu- staff for two decades. She is well-respected in The Veterans Circle of Freedom Memorial lating her on her retirement. I wish her much her community and has helped me greatly in Monument took several years to complete, success as she transitions into a different serving Real County at the federal level. For with a committee dedicated to this project be- phase of her life. anyone in Real County needing assistance ginning their work in October 2006. Tybee Is- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Nancy with the government, Bella has been there for land donated a piece of property in Memorial O’Keefe and celebrate her outstanding leader- them. She is dedicated, persistent, and con- Park, and the groundbreaking was done two ship. Nancy O’Keefe has overseen the Third scientious. years later, on December 7, 2009. Ward’s transformation from a district with Apparently, Bella has inspired a spirit of I am proud to represent a district whose citi- growing potential into an urban success story. public service in her son, Lucus, who is now zens came together to build this memorial The citizens of the Fourth Congressional Dis- interning in my San Antonio district office. monument. Generous donations poured in trict and the State of Wisconsin are privileged Congratulations to Bella Rubio on her retire- from community members, fundraisers, and to have someone of her ability and dedicated ment. Everyone who knows her appreciates even brick sales. This speaks to the proud service working on their behalf for so many her many contributions to Real County. She is military tradition present on Tybee Island, and years. I am honored for these reasons to pay a patriot, a leader, and a friend to all. And for Georgia’s First Congressional District, more tribute to Nancy O’Keefe. all that she deserves our heartfelt thanks. broadly. The monument is a beautiful tribute to f f our servicemen, and I thank the city of Tybee Island for making it happen. COMMEMORATING FRANK HONORING SHERIFF BRIAN ABDNOUR, OWNER OF THE SPOT- MARTIN f TED COW IN HONOR OF ANNA MARIE SMITH HON. MIKE THOMPSON HON. DARIN LaHOOD OF CALIFORNIA HON. DONALD NORCROSS OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 8, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 8, 2016 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I rise today to honor Sheriff Brian Martin, Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today recognize Frank Abdnour of Peoria, Illinois on whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety to honor Ms. Anna Marie Smith, a woman of his retirement as owner of The Spotted Cow, Hero of the Year for Lake County in Califor- strength, character and commitment to her an iconic restaurant in my hometown. nia’s 5th Congressional District. This award is community. Ms. Smith has been a friend, Mr. Abdnour first opened the Spotted Cow given to exceptional members of our commu- mentor and volunteer to many individuals and in the early 1980’s as an ice cream push-cart nity who perform beyond their duty as a public for organizations throughout the City of on the Bradley University campus. During this servant. Gloucester City and the surrounding commu- time, Frank became a fixture of campus life A native of Lakeport, California, Sheriff Mar- nity in southern New Jersey, including myself, and a favorite of students in need of a frozen tin enlisted in the United States Army Military and it only seems fitting that we honor some- treat in between classes. In 1987, fueled by Police in 1992. While in the Army, Sheriff Mar- one on the floor of the House of Representa- the American entrepreneurial spirit, Frank suc- tin was a paratrooper and was assigned to the tives who has dedicated herself to helping oth- cessfully opened a brick-and-mortar ice cream Fort Bragg Military Police Special Reaction ers.

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He understood we only have one chance to has been the Secretary to the Gloucester City Chief Judge Cato also served as an Admin- protect these gifts. Board of Health. She worked for a decade at istrative Judge of the Second Judicial Adminis- And as a Republican from Washington the Camden County, New Jersey Clerk’s Of- trative District for two terms: 1986 through State, he showed us that conservation did not fice until she retired at the age of 82. 1988 and 2002 through 2006. As Administra- have to be a partisan issue. It is a duty that She formed the Heroes to Hero Run and tive Judge, he served on the Executive Com- falls on all of us, regardless of party or region. Memorial Scholarship Event in honor of our mittee of the Council during these time peri- Senator Evans deserves to be recognized fallen soldiers, and remains actively involved ods. for the contributions he made to my home in that yearly event. She is an active member Throughout his career, Chief Judge Cato state and to our country. I ask my colleagues of the local Democratic Committee’s Executive has been recognized for his commitment and in the House to please join me in supporting Board and attends monthly meetings and vol- leadership on the bench. This year, he re- the Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park unteer activities. ceived the 5th Annual Emory Findley Award Wilderness Act. Ms. Smith works actively with the City of for Outstanding Judicial Service from the f Gloucester City’s Rabies Clinic, and volun- Council of Superior Court Judges. Always a teers to help staff the events in the City and mentor to those around him, Chief Judge Cato TRIBUTE TO SCOTT AUWATER she regularly volunteers her time for the City’s possesses the rare quality of humble leader- Red Cross Blood Drive. She volunteers at the ship. ´ local Ronald McDonald House, at the Larc After retirement, Chief Judge Cato will enjoy HON. JOSE E. SERRANO School for disabled children, and helps to col- spending time with his wife, Sadie; their three OF NEW YORK lect school supplies and winter clothing items children, Karen, Wally, and Nancy; and six IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for local school children. grandchildren. Chief Judge Cato has accom- Thursday, December 8, 2016 With all of her volunteer efforts, Ms. Smith plished much in his life, but none of it would remains a proud Grandmother to Velann be possible without the love and support of Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Tomlin and is fixture in the lives of her Great the family he cherishes so dearly. pleasure and admiration that I stand before Grandchildren, Luke and Mersadie. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me you today to honor Mr. Scott Auwater for his Mr. Speaker, Ms. Smith continues to en- in extending our sincerest appreciation and many years of selfless and compassionate courage and inspire everyone who knows her best wishes to the Honorable A. Wallace Cato service to the African community, and all of and those she continues to meet. I hope that upon the occasion of his retirement from an our community’s residents. you will all join me in thanking her for all she outstanding career spanning 38 years as a Scott Auwater became BronxWorks’ Assist- has done and will continue to do for her Judge for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit. ant Executive Director for Case Management friends, family and neighbors. Programs in 2002 after serving as a depart- f ment director for seven years. He is an alum- f DAN EVANS OLYMPIC nus of the State University of New York at IN RECOGNITION OF THE WILDERNESS ACT Cortland and has a Master’s degree from the HONORABLE A. WALLACE CATO Hunter College School of Social Work. After HON. DAVID G. REICHERT graduating from college, he served for two years in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. OF WASHINGTON Scott first joined BronxWorks as a student in- OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tern in 1986 and has been a full-time staff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 8, 2016 member since 1988. Thursday, December 8, 2016 Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, my home His portfolio includes BronxWorks’ street Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is state of Washington and the region I represent homeless services, family shelters, HIV/AIDS my honor and pleasure to extend my personal are known for their breathtaking natural treas- services, and foster care prevention programs. congratulations and best wishes to an excep- ures. Scott established the BronxWorks Homeless tional public servant and outstanding leader, Visitors from around the world come to take Outreach Team, led BronxWorks’ expansion Chief Judge Anthony Wallace Cato, on the oc- in the view of Mt. Rainier and hike the beau- into the homeless services programs, and he casion of his retirement from the South Geor- tiful trails in the North Cascades. is widely recognized as an expert on home- gia Judicial Circuit in Bainbridge, Georgia. But we cannot talk about Washington’s nat- lessness. He oversaw BronxWorks’ role in A. Wallace Cato was born on February 6, ural treasures without thanking the man who’s dramatically reducing street homelessness in 1938 in Decatur County, Georgia to the late been instrumental in maintaining and pro- the borough and has done innovative work in John Ebb Cato and Edna Stegall Cato. A tecting them for future generations. addressing the health needs of chronically Georgia man through and through, he has Former Washington governor and U.S. Sen- homeless individuals. lived in Bainbridge his entire life. He attended ator, Dan Evans, had an unwavering commit- Scott has served on a number of not-for- the University of Georgia and graduated with ment to preserving our state’s national parks profit boards over the years including The a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a law degree and forests throughout his distinguished 50 Bronx Borough President’s African Advisory in 1964. years as a public servant. Board and Throup Family Residence, a Bronx In 1966, he was elected to the Georgia From the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act faith-based organization that shelters families House of Representatives but he resigned in to the Washington Park Wilderness Act of and provides permanent supportive housing. November 1969 to take office as District Attor- 1988, Senator Evans’ initiatives have had a Scott is married to Luz Real and has four chil- ney for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit. He lasting impact on every person who had or will dren. In the years since his Peace Corps serv- served as District Attorney, prosecuting crimes get the opportunity to experience Mother Na- ices ended, Scott has kept in close contact in Southwest Georgia, until 1978. ture’s gifts. with his network of friends in Sierra Leone and Judge Cato resigned as District Attorney in It is only fitting that the name of the Olympic returned to the country twice. Scott and Luz’s 1978 and was appointed as Superior Court National Park Wilderness recognizes the ef- youngest son, Hassan, was born in Sierra Judge for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit in forts of the man who fought so hard to pre- Leone during the country’s brutal civil war and a newly added seat. He served as Judge serve it. Hassan was adopted after his birth parents under Chief Judge Robert Culpepper, Jr. until As someone who remembers the excite- were killed during the war. December 15, 1982 when Judge Culpepper ment of exploring our national forests as a kid, Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and retired. At that time, Judge Cato became Chief it has been one of my greatest pleasures as my other distinguished colleagues join me in Judge and he has maintained that position a father—and now as a grandfather—to pass honoring Mr. Scott Auwater for his consistently since. the experience on to new generations. remarkable dedication to public service.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.059 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2016 REP. CORRINE BROWN, RANKING erans Committee at the time of enactment, transitioning from active duty experience re- MEMBER COMMITTEE ON VET- she was a conferee and participated fully in adjustment issues such as post-traumatic ERANS AFFAIRS NOTABLE AC- the negotiations that led to the program’s stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trau- inception. ma, substance abuse, and homelessness simi- COMPLISHMENTS OF 114TH CON- Since I became the Ranking Member, VA lar to their male counterparts, yet there are GRESS has proposed following the current Choice indications that military service may affect program with a more permanent program women differently than men. Research has HON. CORRINE BROWN and has presented the Committee with a shown that women exposed to stressful situ- ations like combat or military sexual trau- OF FLORIDA long-term strategy for consolidation of com- munity care programs. ma react differently than their male coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of the essential elements is that the terparts, and female veterans commit sui- Thursday, December 8, 2016 plan streamlines eligibility requirements for cide at nearly six times the rate of other women. Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, U.S. veterans to receive increased access to care in their communities from non-VA providers. Ensuring that VA is properly addressing Representative CORRINE BROWN, has been a The goals of the new Choice program include the unique needs of women veterans is an es- member of the House Veterans Committee for making access to community care easier to sential component of the Committee’s over- 23 years becoming its Ranking Member at the understand, improving the veterans’ experi- sight efforts. During the 111th Congress, the beginning of the 114th Congress. Because of ence, clarifying the program for VA staff, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health my long tenure my work in key policy areas and make it easier for community providers Services Act of 2010 (P.L. 111–163, 124 Stat. 1130) required VA to conduct, through the bridges from one Congress to the next. With to partner with VA, provide seamless con- nections between VA and community pro- Readjustment Counseling Service Vet Center that said, here are a few highlights of my ac- Program (RCS), a pilot program to evaluate viders and apply best practices from the pri- complishments in the 114th Congress: the feasibility and advisability of providing vate sector. RESTRUCTURING THE VA BUDGET I have taken a leadership role in three key reintegration and readjustment services in group retreat settings to women veterans re- I sponsored the Department of Veterans areas to help in the implementation of the cently separated from service in the Armed Affairs Budget Planning Reform Act, H.R. new program: 216, which restructures the VA’s budget 1. Encouraging veterans to sign up for Forces after a prolonged deployment. The pilot program ran for two years. Evaluation based on how much it costs to deliver serv- care. In opening statements before Full Com- data was gathered pre-retreat, immediately ices to veterans. It sets down the require- mittees hearings and repeatedly in public fo- post-retreat, and 2-month post-retreat. Writ- ments for knowing what their needs are and rums at home and in Washington, I have ex- ten feedback from the veteran participants then draws up a budget that will meet those pressed frustration that too many veterans immediately after the retreats was unani- needs. don’t sign up for the VA care they are enti- mously positive for both years and RCS re- In its present form, the Department of Vet- tled to. In order to overcome any doubts ceived several letters from participants ex- erans Affairs budget process does not provide about the quality of care veterans may have pressing their gratitude for the opportunity. sufficient information on not only current after the drumbeat of negative news about More importantly, the majority of the resource requirements, but also future fund- the VA after the wait time scandals in 2013, women veterans who participated in the re- ing needs. To improve the budget formula- I counter the negative images summarizing treats showed improvements in their psycho- tion process and by extension, the Commit- survey figures indicating that once they are logical well-being, decreased stress symp- tee’s understanding of the Departments in the system and receiving care, veterans toms, improved stress coping skills, and a re- goals and the resources needed to meet those are extremely satisfied with the quality of duction in the severity of their PTSD symp- goals H.R. 216 reforms the manner in which that care. toms immediately both following the retreat the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) de- 2. Recognizing that there were implemen- and 2-months post retreat. H.R. 1575 was re- termines, plans for, and delivers health care, tation problems and that unusually close co- ported to the House by the Veterans Com- benefits and services, by requiring the VA to ordination between Congress and the VA mittee on November 2, 2015, and awaits con- periodically review and assess veterans’ would cut through them faster, I called sideration on the House Floor. needs, identify a plan of action to meet these meetings with Democratic House Members I cosponsored H.R. 1948, the Veterans’ Ac- changing needs, and align its resource re- and VA Secretary Robert McDonald to allow cess to Child Care Act, sponsored by Rep. quirements with its current, and future, op- members to air concerns, prioritize changes Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the erations. that needed to be made, and determine Health Subcommittee. It expands and makes H.R. 216 passed the House on March 24, 2016 whether legislation would be needed to fix permanent a successful pilot which provides by a vote of 420–0, and awaits action in the the problems. drop off child care services for veterans with Senate. 3. The absence of a workable provider appointments at a VA medical center. Stud- CLEARING LOGJAMS IN HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION agreement proved to be a major logjam in ies of the four original sites in the pilot Funding caps, contractor lawsuits and de- the delivery of Choice Program care. Upon showed that the program is extremely pop- ular with veterans, particularly veterans sign changes have delayed and even threat- discovering this, I led an effort among House who are grandparents. The program also ened the opening of new VA medical facili- Committee members to put in place a simple proved to have been effective in reducing ‘‘no ties. two-page provider agreement so more pri- show’’ appointments at VA. By consistently concentrating on getting vate care doctors could begin delivering hospitals open I helped the Veterans Com- services to veterans and be paid in a timely HOMELESS VETERANS mittee bypass the partisan infighting and manner. I sponsored H.R. 5407, the Homeless Vet- legislative stalemates that threatened to OPIOIDS erans with Children Reintegration Act. It di- shutter new construction projects. I led the Opioid abuse is a rampant problem which rects the Secretary of Labor to put homeless effort to garner support among the Demo- cuts across all socioeconomic classes. Recog- veterans with dependent children at the top cratic Caucus for down-to-the-wire emer- nizing that wounded veterans are at risk for of the list to receive services through the gency funding necessary to finish new con- the over prescription of opioids for pain Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program struction projects, while at the same time, treatment. I advocated for VA to initiate a (HVRP). This program provides grants to working in close coordination with VA Sec- program of ensuring alternative treatment local workforce boards, non-profits, and retary McDonald and the Chairman of the techniques. In May, 2016, the House passed a community and faith-based organizations to House Veterans Committee to provide nec- bipartisan package of bills to battle Amer- help homeless veterans find jobs. essary assurances that those at the VA re- ica’s growing epidemic of painkiller abuse HVRP is one of the few nationwide federal programs focusing exclusively on helping sponsible for malfeasance in new hospital and heroin addiction focusing on opioid ad- homeless veterans reintegrate into the work- construction would be held accountable. The diction, treatment and prevention. An im- force. By making veterans with children the funding passed the House September 30, 2015 portant element was the PROMISE Act, priority to receive the temporary housing as part of an omnibus bill to continue to which will help improve VA opioid safety, and the wrap-around services necessary to fund the government after a previous con- and provide Veterans with safe, personalized support a single working parent with chil- tinuing resolution expired. care to deal with their physical and invisible dren, it is my hope that vulnerable families wounds including using alternative treat- CHOICE PROGRAM will stabilize, move on to permanent housing ment techniques. From the beginning, the Veterans cite access to health care, both and employment, and one-by-one, never be PROMISE Act is a bipartisan bill. It is cur- physical and mental care, as their most im- forced to spend another night in an unsafe portant benefit. The Veterans Choice pro- rently being conferenced with similar legis- environment. The bill would also require gram was enacted by the 113th Congress as a lation which passed the Senate. DOL to study access to shelter, safety and temporary program in the wake of the wait WOMEN VETERANS other relevant services for homeless veterans time scandal that was endemic across the I introduced H.R. 1575, which makes per- with dependent children. This information VA in 2014. In the first full year after enact- manent a highly successful pilot program to would help us understand the problem and ment, VA made 1.6 million more appoint- provide counseling in retreat settings for identify opportunities to resolve issues fac- ments than it did the year before. Though women veterans newly separated from serv- ing homeless veterans with children. A hear- she was not the Ranking Member of the Vet- ice in the Armed Forces. Women veterans ing was held on June 23 in the Committee on

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IT Accessibility for Visually Impaired Vet- OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join erans—In February, 2015, i pushed the VA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in congratulating the recipients of the Law Secretary to ensure the agency is compliant Thursday, December 8, 2016 Enforcement Awards of Excellence and in rec- with laws requiring VA website accessibility ognizing WRAP for its 34 years of public serv- for disabled veterans, particularly for vis- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ice. I commend the staff of WRAP under the ually impaired veterans, and received the to recognize the Washington Regional Alcohol leadership of President Kurt Erickson for their George ‘‘Buck’’ Gillispie Award from the Program (WRAP) and to congratulate the re- tireless dedication to eradicating underage Blinded American Veterans Foundation in cipients of the Law Enforcement Awards for drinking and drunk or drugged driving. Their June, 2016. Excellence. Caregivers—In 2010, the Caregivers and efforts combined with the support of partner Founded in 1982, WRAP is an award-win- organizations and law enforcement agencies Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (P.L. ning, public-private coalition formed to fight 111–163) was enacted to provide comprehen- have truly saved lives and are deserving of sive caregiver support to caregivers of vet- drunk driving, drugged driving, and underage our highest praise and gratitude. drinking in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan erans severely injured or disabled after Sep- f tember 11, 2001. I strongly advocated for the region. Through educational and innovative enactment of the original program. In the public outreach programs, WRAP is credited IN RECOGNITION OF ISRAEL’S 68TH six years since, I have spoken with many with keeping local alcohol-related death rates INDEPENDENCE DAY caregivers in my district who have benefited consistently below the national average. Its from the program, but also heard from care- programs educate students and the general HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY givers who have given up careers to provide public on the dangers of alcohol and drugs, unpaid care for veterans suffering from ill- OF NEW YORK particularly driving while under the influence. ness rather than injuries, or who were in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jured or became ill before 9/11. I strongly Through the WRAP Holiday SoberRide pro- favor expanding this highly successful pro- gram, individuals who are impaired can re- Thursday, December 8, 2016 gram to provide support for them by cospon- quest a free cab ride home. Since SoberRide Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. soring H.R. 1969, the Military and Veteran was launched in 1993, 65,385 free cab rides Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Israel’s 68th Caregiver Services Improvement Act. The have been provided in the Washington Metro- Independence Day commemorating the day bill has been referred to the Veterans Com- politan area, preventing potential accidents before the expiration of the British Mandate in mittee and several other committees con- and deaths. tinues to push for hearings and has advo- 1948, when Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion cated about the need to find the necessary In 1982, the year that WRAP was founded, declared the establishment of Israel as the funding by closing tax loopholes and not cut- 26,173 people in the United States lost their sovereign state of the Jewish people. I am ting other VA programs. lives in alcohol-related car accidents, and 60 pleased to celebrate that defining moment, as HONORING AND MEMORIALIZING VETERANS AND percent of all traffic fatalities involved drunk well as Israel’s remarkable growth and suc- SURVIVING SPOUSES driving. Due to the tireless efforts of WRAP, cess. I sponsored H.R. 3715, the Final Farewell other organizations such as MADD and When the United Nations issued Resolution Act of 2016. It provides for Saturday burials SADD, local and state police, and enforce- 181 on November 29, 1947, approving the for any eligible veteran or spouse at any of ment of more stringent anti-drunk driving laws, Special Committee on Palestine’s partition the nation’s 134 National Veterans’ Ceme- considerable progress has been made in de- plan establishing a Jewish and an Arab state, teries in light of the preference in certain creasing the number of alcohol-related traffic it seemed to be the culmination of decades of communities and cultures in the US who, by fatalities, yet more still must be done. In 2015, tradition, hold burial services on Saturdays. hard work and bold dreams. On May 14, 1948 This makes it possible for family members 10,265 people died in the United States in al- (5 Iyar), as the British Mandate was coming to to be comforted when they need it most. cohol-related crashes which represents 29 an end, David Ben-Gurion held a special cere- H.R. 3715 passed the House by voice vote on percent of all traffic fatalities. Sadly, this is a mony at the Tel Aviv Museum and read the May 23, 2016. 3.2 percent increase over the 2014 fatalities Declaration of Independence (Megilat Introduced H.R. 5059 the Love Lives On Act which totaled 9,967. HaAtzma’ut), announcing the establishment of of 2016, April 26, 2016, which allows spouses to Since 1997, WRAP has sponsored an an- a Jewish nation to be known as Israel. The continue to receive survival benefits should nual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony to members of the Provisional State Council they remarry, which has been, referred to honor local law enforcement professionals Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and joined him in signing the document. America Memorial Affairs. I am working with Vet- who have gone above and beyond the call of recognized Israel just after midnight on May eran Service Organizations such as the Gold duty in the fight against drunk driving. It is my 15, moments after the new nation was pro- Star Wives of America and Tragedy Assist- honor to include the following names of the claimed. ance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to gar- Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence for Since that day the relationship between the ner the support and find the funding offsets Impaired Driving Prevention recipients: United States and Israel has strengthened and needed to make this bill a priority and move Officer Wesley Vitale, City of Alexandria Po- flourished. Israel remains a beacon of hope it forward. lice Department; and justice in an otherwise tumultuous region. I took the lead in the effort by Members of Officer John Clark, Arlington County Police Congress on the House side for the inclusion Democracy, freedom of expression, an inde- in H.R. 4909, the 2017 National Defense Au- Department; pendent judiciary and government by the rule thorization Act (NDAA) and H.R. 4974, the PFC Kevin Hedden, City of Falls Church of law are among the ideals shared by our two 2017 Military Construction Appropriations Police Department; nations. As a result of our common outlook, Second Lieutenant Jason Long, Fairfax and Veterans Affairs Act of $5 Million the bonds of friendship between our two na- County Police Department; (through the Department of Defense) to sup- tions are strong and unbreakable. port the Women in Military Service to Private First Class Eliezer Calo, Herndon Like the United States, Israel is a nation of America Memorial (WIMSA) at Arlington Police Department; Cemetery. WIMSA recognizes and honors the Deputy Jason Totaro, Loudoun County immigrants and draws its strength from the di- service of women in the military throughout Sheriff’s Office; versity and tenacity of its people. Israel has the country’s history. The 2017 funding is Trooper First Class Anthony Wallace, Mary- been a haven for Jews from every part of the primarily for maintenance and renovation of land State Police; globe, particularly those fleeing discrimination the Memorial’s building, which is in serious Officer David Naples, Metropolitan Police and expulsion. Israel has succeeded in inte- disrepair. Funding for the WIMSA’s edu- Department; grating diverse populations and making them cational programs and exhibitions come part of Israeli culture. from private fundraising. These efforts were Police Officer III John P. Romack, Mont- successful. H.R. 4909 passed the House on gomery County Department of Police; By investing in its citizens, Israel has proven May 26 and is awaiting action in the Senate. Police Officer III Alex Latifov, Montgomery that a creative and resourceful population can H.R. 4974, passed the House on May 19 and County Department of Police; overcome a lack of natural resources. Lacking the House-Senate Conference Report passed Corporal Sage Saliba, Prince George’s potable water, Israel is at the forefront of de- the House June 22. County Police Department; salination efforts. Lacking arable land, it has

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Given its record of innovation, it makes He is also a Shriner and 32nd Degree Mason Thursday, December 8, 2016 sense that Israel has more high tech start ups in Pikeville. than any other country in the world other than Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I would the United States and is a global leader in As individuals, they have helped transform like to call to the attention of my colleagues an medicine. Israeli inventions have revolution- Kentucky’s Appalachian region. As a couple, analysis of our recent government actions to- ized communication, agriculture, imaging and they have conquered the obstacles of life, ward intellectual property rights titled ‘‘Assault- other industries. upheld their wedding vows for 50 years and ing Property Rights to One’s Inventions,’’ Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join shared a love that so many people spend a which shows how we are undermining our po- me in celebrating the 68th Israeli Independ- lifetime searching for. As a result, they have sition as the world leader in innovation and ence Day. Today we rejoice in Israel’s suc- one son, Eddie, a daughter-in-law, Yvette, and preventing the creation of new wealth. For a country with a momentous beginning, cess, embrace its people, and renew our na- two wonderful grandchildren, Triniti Shae and whose intellectual-property-rights approach tion’s commitment to standing alongside Israel Jonah Brock Runyon. produced the most iconic inventors and inven- in defense of its right to safety and prosperity. My wife, Cynthia, and I wish Cal and Sandy tions in the world, recent changes to Amer- f a happy 50th Anniversary and many more ica’s patent system should be alarming. TRIBUTE FOR CAL AND SANDY years of marital bliss. Mark Twain wrote, ‘‘[A] country without a RUNYON’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY patent office and good patent laws was just a f crab and couldn’t travel any way but sideways or backwards.’’ HON. HAROLD ROGERS IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- America made writing ‘‘good patent laws’’ OF KENTUCKY NIVERSARY OF SACRAMENTO that secure intellectual property rights a high IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHILDREN’S HOME priority. The Founders enumerated the Patent Thursday, December 8, 2016 Clause in Article I, Section 8 of our Constitu- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I tion—the only individual right named in the rise today to commemorate the 50th wedding HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Constitution itself. The Founders moved quickly to implement anniversary of a beloved couple in Eastern OF CALIFORNIA Kentucky, my dear friends, Cal and Sandy this property right. The Patent Act of 1790 was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Runyon of Pikeville. the third law enacted by the first Congress. What did the Founders regard as ‘‘good pat- Cal and Sandy’s commitment and love for Thursday, December 8, 2016 ent law?’’ Deeding newly created property to one another is equally as strong as their devo- its creator. One that democratized the property tion and loyal service to the people of Eastern Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to right to one’s inventions. The 1790 law Kentucky. I say that with confidence due to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Sac- achieved this by awarding a patent to the ‘‘first their combined decades of service in multiple ramento Children’s Home. As the staff, volun- and true inventor.’’ capacities to our nation, our commonwealth teers, and community supporters gather to cel- But lately, Congress, the courts and the ad- and our region. ebrate this momentous occasion and the ministrative branch have diverted America to- Sandy faithfully served as my Field Rep- beautiful renovations on their historic home, I ward the way of the crab. Our own govern- resentative for nearly a decade. In fact, she ask all of my colleagues to join me in recog- ment has whittled away at our patent system, still tries to keep me in line, advising and pro- nizing this outstanding organization. degraded patent rights, devalued patents and viding guidance about projects and politics in I know firsthand the incredible impact the IP and diminished inherent property rights. the Big Sandy region. She is a friend to many What would inventors like Thomas Edison, and has mentored countless young people Children’s home has on our community. I have long been a supporter of the Sacramento Chil- the Wright Brothers and Alexander Graham and rising leaders by taking them under her Bell think about this new direction? Or Found- wing. Sandy started in public service at a dren’s Home and I formerly served as a mem- ber of their board. I will continue to offer my ers such as James Madison? young age, landing her first job with former In recent years, Congress has shifted patent support in any way that I can because I be- Pike County Commonwealth’s Attorney Thom- terms to 20 years from when a patent is ap- lieve in their mission to serve our community’s as Ratliff, and continuing on with the State plied for, though the average patent applica- most vulnerable families. By supporting both Highway Department in Pikeville, serving as a tion pendency is 36 months—far longer for so- children and parents, to create happier, more former representative for the Southern Labor phisticated inventions. Union, and finally earning a gubernatorial ap- stable families, the Sacramento Children’s Congress changed the law to require vir- pointment as former Pike County Circuit Court Home is making an invaluable investment in tually all patent applications to be published Clerk. Today, her heart of service reaches our community. 18 months after filing, even if no patent has Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike Founded on February 14th, 1867, the Sac- issued. That’s a problem because it gives IP Counties as Executive Director of the Big ramento Children’s home began as an orphan- thieves a head start by providing them an in- Sandy Area Development District. She has age for abandoned children during the time of vention’s blueprints early. If a patent doesn’t diligently sought out economic development the Gold Rush. Since then, the Sacramento issue, disclosure makes the invention ‘‘prior opportunities and infrastructure enhancements Children’s home has continued to serve the art’’ and unpatentable. to expand clean water and sewer service to most urgent needs of children with unwavering Congress enacted the antiproperty-rights people living in some of our most rural com- dedication. Today, the Sacramento Children’s ‘‘America Invents Act.’’ AIA denies inventors munities. She’s known for getting things done Home provides a variety of services to chil- de novo judicial review if the patent office in- in a no-nonsense approach and doesn’t ac- dren and families, including counseling, emer- validates a patent. AIA also lets patent infring- cept excuses. Sandy is tenacious and fights gency childcare, and programs promoting ers off the hook if they used someone’s pat- for projects that will improve the lives of East- healthy parenting. These wraparound pro- ented invention for a year before a patent was ern Kentuckians. For those reasons, former grams and resources, many of which are pro- filed. It seriously disrupts the one-year grace Governor Louie B. Nunn designated Sandy as vided at no cost to the family, fight and protect period, when inventors could discuss their a bonafide Kentucky Colonel. against child abuse and neglect in our com- ideas with investors and partners, improve While Sandy has worked tirelessly for their details and make a stronger patent appli- munity. project funding, Cal has spent a lifetime serv- cation. ing and protecting our way of life. As a Cor- Mr. Speaker, as the Sacramento Children’s The AIA allows third parties to anonymously poral in the U.S. Marines, Cal served in Guan- Home gathers to celebrate their renovated submit ‘‘prior art’’ while a patent application is tanamo Bay, Cuba and a number of other home on their 150th anniversary, I ask all my being considered. Use of an invention any- posts around the world. He later served as a colleagues to join me in honoring 150 years of where in the world now makes an invention member of the United States Army Security service to Sacramento’s children and families. subject to being invalidated here.

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Mr. Speaker, under U.S. hedge fund sharks or anyone can bring patent OF CALIFORNIA law it is illegal for any American to provide holders into double-jeopardy-like patent reex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money or assistance to al Qaeda, ISIS or other terrorist groups. If you or I gave money, amination in this quasi-judicial administrative Thursday, December 8, 2016 setting. Judge Randal Rader has called the weapons or support to al-Qaeda or ISIS, we PTAB a ‘‘patent death squad’’ because it re- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, would be thrown in jail. vokes patents 80 percent of the time. I rise today to honor Marcus Faumui, whom I Yet the U.S. government has been violating Courts are making it harder to secure a pat- have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of the this law for years, quietly supporting allies and ent, in rulings like KSR v. Teleflex, Bilski v. Year for Contra Costa County in California’s partners of al Qaeda, ISIL, Jabhat Fateh al Kappos and Mayo v. Prometheus. Judicial rul- 5th Congressional District. This award is given Sham and other terrorist groups with money, ings have also raised the bar for patent own- to exceptional members of our community who weapons, and intelligence support, in their ers to win infringement, in such cases as perform beyond their duty as a public servant. fight to overthrow the Syrian government. Global-Tech Appliances v. SEB, Abbott Labs A native of Richmond, California, Mr. The CIA has also been funneling weapons v. Sandoz and Quanta Computer v. LG. Faumui attended Contra Costa College and and money through Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Even if an inventor gets a patent, then Los Medanos College, where he earned his Qatar and others who provide direct and indi- proves someone is infringing the patent, A.S. in Fire Technology. He then graduated rect support to groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda. courts have put permanent injunction against from the top of his academy class and joined This support has allowed al-Qaeda and their infringers out of reach under eBay v. the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department, where fellow terrorist organizations to establish MercExchange. A patent is supposed to en- he has made a tremendous impact in a short strongholds throughout Syria, including in sure exclusive rights, but if you can’t stop in- time. Aleppo. fringers from making, using or selling your in- Mr. Faumui is one of the youngest fire- A recent New York Times article confirmed vention even when you’ve proven IP theft, fighters at the department, but has quickly that ‘‘rebel groups’’ supported by the U.S. where is the private property right to exclu- gained the respect of his peers and commu- ‘‘have entered into battlefield alliances with the sivity? nity with his positive attitude and willingness to affiliate of al-Qaeda in Syria, formerly known Agencies like the Federal Trade Commis- contribute in any way possible. At the depart- as Al Nusra.’’ This alliance has rendered the sion, myopically fixated on antitrust and ment, Mr. Faumui serves as the incident pho- phrase ‘‘moderate rebels’’ meaningless. unproven theories of patent litigation abuse, Reports confirm that ‘‘every armed anti- tographer and collects evidence used in the miss the core constitutional goal of patents, Assad organization unit in those provinces [of peer review process. He also shares his expe- namely to vest in individual inventors enforce- Idlib and Aleppo] is engaged in a military rience as a volunteer trainer at the Los able property rights, which include the right to structure controlled by [al-Qaeda’s] Nusra mili- Medanos College Fire Academy and oversees sell or license that intellectual property. The tants.’’ the school education programs for Rodeo and FTC’s recent ‘‘study’’ of certain patent asser- A recent Wall Street Journal article reported Hercules students. tion entities, or PAEs, paints with such a that many rebel groups are ‘‘doubling down on broad brush; it sheds little light on this area of Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Faumui for his their alliance’’ with al Nusrah. Some rebel patent litigation. dedication to our community’s safety. For this groups are renewing their alliance, while oth- The FTC lacks sufficient data to draw con- reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor him ers, like Nour al-Din al-Zinki, a former CIA- clusions, especially with an unrepresentative here today. backed group and one of the largest factions sample of 22 firms and no data on the poten- in Aleppo, are joining for the first time. tially abusive practices of large infringers. f ‘‘The Syria Conquest Front—formerly known Making sweeping policy recommendations on HONORING HUGH EVANS as the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front—is deeply such a thin foundation only picks sides in a intermingled with armed opposition groups of manner that hurts inventors who have no in- all stripes across Syria’s battlefields.’’ terest in setting up manufacturing plants and HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS The CIA has long been supporting a group threatens property rights, including the right to OF WASHINGTON called Fursan al Haqq, providing them with buy or license IP. salaries, weapons and support, including sur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meanwhile, countries like China, South face to air missiles. This group is cooperating Korea and Taiwan take advantage of the Thursday, December 8, 2016 with and fighting alongside an al-Qaeda affili- FTC’s and U.S. Justice Department’s efforts to ated group trying to overthrow the Syrian gov- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, weaken the rights and remedies of American ernment. I rise today to honor the life and memory of patent owners. The Levant Front is another so-called mod- These foreign governments enable their Hugh Evans, whose body will soon be interred erate umbrella group of Syrian opposition countries’ businesses’ theft of U.S. IP. How? at Arlington National Cemetery. fighters. Over the past year, the United States By depriving American firms of due process, Hugh was a decorated veteran for his cour- has been working with Turkey to give this equating exclusive patent rights with age during the Vietnam War, receiving three group intelligence support and other forms of ‘‘anticompetitiveness,’’ and running judicial Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a Silver military assistance. This group has joined proceedings based on predetermined out- Star. After hearing his remarkable story, it’s forces with al-Qaeda’s offshoot group in Syria. comes favoring domestic players, rather than clear why. In 1968 he led a platoon through This madness must end. We must stop arm- the rule of law. gunfire and across a mine-filled road to pro- ing terrorists. The Government must end this In Federalist 43, Madison explained that the vide reinforcements to his fellow troops. Later hypocrisy and abide by the same laws that right to inventions belongs to their inventors, that year, he was shot in each arm while di- apply to its’ citizens. and ‘‘the claims of individuals’’ to their IP recting artillery fire at a hidden enemy base That is why I’ve introduced the Stop Arming rights ‘‘fully [coincide]’’ with the ‘‘public good.’’ camp amid gunfire and grenades. Hugh Terrorists bill—legislation based on congres- The exclusive property right benefits society showed bravery in the face of danger, and a sional action during the Iran-Contra affair to while inventors enjoy the fruits of their cre- gentle, humble spirit around all who knew him. stop the CIA’s illegal arming of rebels in Nica- ativity. It worked exceptionally well for about After the war, Hugh had a fulfilling career as ragua. 200 years. an attorney in Spokane, finding joy in his free It will prohibit any Federal agency from But today, our property rights-centered pat- time outdoors and with his family and his con- using taxpayer dollars to provide weapons, ent regime is shifting. These changes to stantly growing list of friends. Hugh passed cash, intelligence, or any support to al Qaeda, America’s once-world-class patent system away in March, and his presence is sorely ISIS and other terrorist groups, and it will pro- must be reversed and our course righted if we missed. hibit the government from funneling money

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.068 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2016 and weapons through other countries who are IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVER- TRIBUTE TO BRONX LEBANON directly or indirectly supporting terrorists. SARY OF THE EAST SIXTIES HOSPITAL—MARTIN LUTHER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION KING, JR. DIASPORA CLINIC f HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO IN RECOGNITION OF HENRY WIRZ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY OF NEW YORK OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 8, 2016 HON. DORIS O. MATSUI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, December 8, 2016 pleasure and admiration that I stand before you today to honor the Bronx Lebanon Hos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. pital—Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for their Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 25th Thursday, December 8, 2016 years of tireless work to improve the lives of anniversary of the East Sixties Neighborhood our community, especially the African Dias- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Association (ESNA). For the last quarter cen- pora. recognize Henry Wirz as he retires after thirty- tury, ESNA has had an extraordinary impact Prior to the Diaspora Clinic being opened six years of service to SAFE Credit Union. As on the quality of life of residents of the East June 12, 2012, the primary care staff at the his family, friends and colleagues gather to 60s. Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and the Dr. celebrate his long list of accomplishments, I ESNA was founded in the summer of 1991 Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Centers found ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this to ensure that residents had a say in decisions that many patients who speak minority lan- great individual who has served and contrib- that were being made in their neighborhood. guages ended up in emergency rooms. The uted so much to the Sacramento Region. The idea for ESNA came about because of a Diaspora Clinic at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Graduating from the MBA program at UC proposal to turn a vacant lot on the corner of Jr. Health Center on 1265 Franklin Avenue, Bronx, New York was first conceptualized to Berkeley, Mr. Wirz started his career at a CPA 63rd Street and Second Avenue owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to a break down the myriad barriers between doc- firm before joining SAFE Credit Union, a not- parking lot. A parking lot would have attracted tors and immigrant patients, and it was for-profit, community-chartered credit union more traffic to one of New York City’s busiest opened specifically for the growing African im- with membership open to businesses and indi- intersections. Instead, the founders, Barry and migrant population in the Bronx. The Diaspora viduals. Upon joining SAFE, he quickly moved Judy Schneider and Neil and Judy McLennan, clinic focuses on providing culturally sensitive up the ranks and after five years took over the were able to persuade the owner to lease the services, including health education, preven- reigns as CEO, staying in that role for the last property to an alternative tenant that was tion, maternal/child health care, chronic dis- thirty-one years. Under his leadership, SAFE more acceptable to the community. ease, dental care, and HIV counseling. Thus Credit Union has grown and flourished. Em- far, the Diaspora clinic has had more than Over the last 25 years, ESNA has grown bracing new ideas and technologies, SAFE 15,000 visits to date. into an influential organization with a com- Credit Union is now the second largest credit The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Cen- mitted group of community volunteers. ESNA’s union in the Sacramento Region. It started ter has staff members who speak several of catchment area includes the area from East the African languages and dialects and very with four branches, but has since grown to 60th to East 69th Street from the East Side of twenty-one service centers across twelve often they act as cultural ambassadors who Third Avenue to the East River, and is home help bridge the trust between the Diaspora pa- Northern California counties. SAFE’s work- to more than 35,000 New Yorkers. Today, force has grown from 130 employees to close tients and the medical system. The Clinic has ESNA’s many committees all work together to reached out to the West African population by to 600. Over his entire career, Mr. Wirz has make the community a better place to live. way of direct visits to mosques and churches; worked tirelessly for the more than 190,000 ESNA volunteers help prune street trees, pro- participated in their radio programs; and also members of SAFE, and his efforts are a major mote recycling, remove graffiti from city prop- organized and participated in numerous health reason why the credit union is such a pillar in erty, and monitor neighborhood conditions on fairs and community events because they our region. the streets, alerting the city to sanitation condi- wanted to emphasize the need for primary In addition to his work at SAFE Credit tions, traffic and noise. ESNA also encourages health care to this community. As recently as Union, Mr. Wirz is involved in many philan- community spirit through a number of social October 15, 2016, the Center hosted several thropic efforts to benefit our community. He is events and caroling during Christmas. Imams from Togo, Senegal, Ghana, Guinea a champion to end homelessness, a supporter One of ESNA’s current concerns has been and Gambia communities; a leading Ghanian of educational programs, and an innovator of the East Side Access project (ESA), which will pastor, Mr. Benjamin Boakye, the Gambian the first degree. He has inspired SAFE Credit bring the Long Island Rail Road into Grand Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Union members and employees to volunteer Central Terminal. Some of the construction Mamadou Tangara, and more than two hun- endless time to our community. Mr. Wirz is a work related to ESA is in ESNA’s catchment dred and fifty adults and kids from the West African community participate in the second Past Chairman of KVIE Channel 6; a Trustee area. ESNA worked with the MTA to minimize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Diaspora Health of the University of California, Davis Founda- the impact on local businesses and residents. Fair, and they were treated to giveaways, free tion; a Trustee of the RCA Fund of the Sac- Similarly, one of the stations for the Second Avenue Subway is being built in the ESNA screenings for blood pressure and diabetes. ramento Regional Foundation; and Chairman area, and ESNA helped alleviate construction During the Diaspora clinic hours, the clinic of the Board of Sacramento Community Foun- impact while continuing to support the devel- has a social work assistant who is responsible dation. He has served on the Twin Rivers Uni- opment of a subway that will provide much for ensuring that the concrete services needs fied School District Advisor Board, the NextEd needed transportation alternatives to the area. of these patients are met, and the social work Board, and the City Year Sacramento Board. assistant and the registrars also make sure Although he will be greatly missed from the New York is a city of neighborhoods. Local that the unemployed, undocumented or tem- day-to-day operations at SAFE Credit Union, groups like ESNA make it possible for resi- porary residents benefit from paying little or no dents to come together as a community and Mr. Wirz will remain involved in our commu- cost via Charity Care. Many ‘‘Diaspora’’ pa- have a profound impact on the quality of life nity. tients now visit the clinic regularly for appoint- in their neighborhood. I applaud ESNA for ments with our Internists, but many of these Mr. Speaker, as Mr. Wirz and his family, helping to create a real feeling of community patients have also been incorporated into the friends and colleagues gather to celebrate his in one of New York’s most dense urban neigh- clinic’s regular operating hours. retirement, I am pleased to honor and recog- borhoods and for ensuring that community Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and nize him for his hard work and dedication to concerns are considered when decisions are my other distinguished colleagues join me in making Sacramento a better place for all to being made. honoring the Bronx Lebanon—Martin Luther live. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me King, Jr. Health Center for their consistently him the best in retirement and thanking him in celebrating the 25th anniversary of ESNA remarkable dedication to the health and for his contributions to the Sacramento Re- and its immeasurable contributions to the East wellness of our community, especially for the gion. 60s and New York City at large. African community.

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He became Thursday, December 8, 2016 I rise today to honor the career of ‘‘Young’’ head of the process research and develop- Ron Brewer and congratulate him on his well ment department in 1982, and in 1984, he Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise deserved retirement. began serving as director of pharmaceutical today to honor Mr. Charles Stanley Dubberley, A veteran of the airwaves for more than 40 product development for the Lilly Research Sr. who passed away on November 27th at years, Brewer’s 26-year partnership with Paul Centre Limited in Windlesham, England. He the age of 82. Castronovo made him one of South Florida’s later held roles in project management, regu- Mr. Dubberley was raised on a farm in Ala- most popular radio personalities. Their part- latory affairs, product development, and bama, with his parents and two siblings, Ben nership is ending next week after Ron starts pharma operations. Dr. Lechleiter was named and Beth. what he is calling an ‘‘extended vacation.’’ President and COO of Eli Lilly in 2005, was When he was 22 years old, he married Ju- Ron Brewer started in radio as a teenager named CEO in 2008 and was subsequently dith Russell. Together, they raised five chil- in his hometown of Annapolis, Maryland. After appointed Chairman of the board in 2009. In dren, and passed on the hardworking, small a stop in Virginia, he came to South Florida his eight years as CEO, Dr. Lechleiter has town values they learned from their parents. and made this area his home. demonstrated key strategic leadership abilities Paul and Young Ron’s first meeting was Mr. Dubberley demonstrated these values in and tireless efforts to ensure the growth and over dinner. Ron’s program director asked him his commitment to civil service. Beginning in success of one of Indiana’s largest employers. to have dinner with Castronovo who was look- 1955, he dedicated 37 years of his life to the His outstanding leadership was not only good ing for a job. Pretty soon into their meal they United States Postal Service. for Lilly and Indiana’s economy but also for had the entire room laughing. A partnership the economic well-being of so many families in He moved up the ranks in the Postal Serv- was born. our community. His unwavering commitment ice until his hard work landed him the impor- I was fortunate enough to join them live in to Lilly’s mission to make medicines that help tant position of Postmaster of Savannah. studio many times to discuss the news of the people live longer, healthier, and lead more Further, Mr. Dubberley served as the Chair- day or an event in my Congressional district. active lives, as well as the commitment to man of Savannah’s Postal Credit Union. One of my happiest birthday memories is make significant contributions to humanity by I am proud to recognize Mr. Dubberley’s life when the guys had Steven Van Zandt from improving global health in the 21st century, today and his dediction to our community. He the E-Street band call into the show to sing has supported the flourishing biosciences in- will certainly be missed. me Happy Birthday. dustry and Indiana STEM jobs. Under Dr. While listeners got to hear Ron Brewer on Lechleiter’s leadership, Lilly has helped make f the air every morning many don’t know the ul- Indiana a leading state, number two in the na- timate family man he is off the air. Ron and tion, in the life sciences exports. HONORING CESAR LOPEZ his wife raised their two sons in South Florida Since the company’s inception more than and he spends all his free time with his family. 140 years ago, Lilly has been devoted to dis- Ron’s also been involved with many char- covering, developing, and improving new and HON. MIKE THOMPSON ities. For years he and Castronovo held a holi- better pharmaceuticals. Under Dr. Lechleiter’s OF CALIFORNIA day food driye that’s delivered more than 15 leadership, Lilly continued to achieve its vision million pounds of food to those who needed it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of contributing to humanity and improving most. modern healthcare. Headquartered in Indian- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Other charities that Ron donates his time to apolis, Eli Lilly and Company has had a posi- are kids in Distress, Women in Distress, Joe Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, tive impact throughout the state of Indiana. Dimaggio Children’s Hospital, St. Jude’s Hos- The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, cre- I rise today to honor Cesar Lopez, whom I pital and the Sylvester Cancer Center at the have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of the ated in 1968, is dedicated to improving the University of Miami. lives of those lacking the resources to obtain Year for Napa County in California’s 5th Con- Ron Brewer will be missed by the millions gressional District. This award is given to ex- quality healthcare and strengthening education who listened to him on the radio and morning in math and science for underserved students. ceptional members of our community who per- radio in South Florida won’t be quite the form beyond their duty as a public servant. The Lilly Foundation has given more than same. $15.7 million to Indiana organizations, and A firefighter, paramedic and apparatus spe- Congratulations to Ron on his successful Lilly employees have given more than $19.6 cialist with the City of Napa Fire Department, career and I wish him the best extended vaca- million to charitable organizations. Lilly does Mr. Lopez was born in Mexico and became a tion ever. $819 million in business with over 700 Indiana citizen of the United States in 1988. A grad- f vendors. Lilly employees work to create an im- uate of Vintage High School, Mr. Lopez con- pact on the world by discovering and creating tinued his education at Napa and Sonoma PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN C. life-changing medicines; improving-the under- Colleges to receive his Firefighter 1 and 2 cer- LECHLEITER ON THE OCCASION standing and management of disease, and tification and Emergency Medical Technician OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM ELI giving back to communities through philan- 1A certification. Mr. Lopez then received his LILLY AND COMPANY thropy and volunteerism. This philosophy of Paramedic training at the University of Cali- giving and commitment to the community has fornia, Davis. HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS been canied down through management from In his job with the City of Napa, Mr. Lopez OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colonel Eli Lilly to Dr. Lechleiter. And Dr. is known for his personal sacrifice, generosity Lechleiter’s own personal dedication to chari- and kindness. In addition to his service as a Thursday, December 8, 2016 table work and emphasis on sustainable giving first responder, Mr. Lopez is active in his com- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I has greatly improved our community’s long munity as an athletic coach, mentor and First rise today to honor Dr. John C. Lechleiter on term growth and development. Aid and CPR instructor. His willingness to put the occasion of his retirement. Through his te- Under his leadership, Eli Lilly has shown himself in danger for the safety of others and nacious and determined leadership at Lilly’s progress year after year in diversity initiatives his contagious humor make Mr. Lopez a val- helm and through his compassionate engage- and through his insistence to make diversity of ued team member at the City of Napa Fire ment with our community, Dr. Lechleiter has his scientific workforce a priority, Lilly climbed Department. brought about positive growth to our Hoosier Diversitylnc’s Top 50 list. Lilly’s corporate phi- Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Lopez for his dedi- home. The people of Indiana’s Fifth Congres- losophy rests on the belief that the employees cation to our community’s safety. For this rea- sional District are forever grateful for Dr. are the company’s most valuable assets. In- son, it is fitting and proper that I honor him Lechleiter’s dedication to our Hoosier commu- deed Dr. Lechleiter’s dedication to this prin- here today. nity. ciple has made an impact through the Lilly

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VEREEN’S FIRST ANNUAL fore moving on to positions in Arkansas, Mis- Dr. Lechleiter’s passion for, and dedication WELLNESS THROUGH THE ARTS souri, and Oklahoma. Over time, he has to, the biosciences industry clearly shows in SACRAMENTO ESSAY AWARDS earned a reputation among his peers and his award winning work throughout the years. council members as a leader and an innovator In 2014, he was named as the August M. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI with a sincere commitment to good govern- Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the OF CALIFORNIA ment. Year for his vital support as one of the original IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leonard was appointed City Manager of organizers of the Indiana Biosciences Re- Thursday, December 8, 2016 Carrollton in August 2001. From the begin- search Institute. BioCrossroads presents the Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ning, he fostered a culture of managed com- Watanabe Award annually to an individual or recognition of Ben Vereen’s First Annual petition. Dedicated to improving the quality of organization that has facilitated the develop- Wellness through the Arts Sacramento Essay life for residents, he worked with local leaders ment and promotion of Indiana’s life sciences. Awards at California State University, Sac- and community members to set ambitious Dr. Lechleiter stated the importance of bring- ramento on April 30th, 2016. The evening goals and cut waste, challenging city depart- ing together industry and research universities gathering is the inaugural event for Ben ments to find more efficient ways to serve the in a new, industry-led research institute that Vereen’s new Sacramento chapter of people of Carrollton. would bring entrepreneurial success as well as Wellness through the Arts. Mr. Vereen created His sustained commitment to high quality world-class talent to Indiana. His efforts to en- Wellness through the Arts for young people and affordable services led to incredible gage all sectors across the broader commu- who are struggling with B.O.L.D. (Bullying, growth in the city over the past 15 years, in- nity have pushed Indiana forward to become a Obesity, Low Self-Esteem, and Diabetes), in- cluding the expansion of the Dallas Area national leader in the biosciences industry. viting them to embrace the performing arts as Rapid Transport system in Carrollton and the Additionally, he was awarded the inaugural establishment of a multi-jurisdictional Public Global Health Partner Award from Project a means to a healthier lifestyle. It is a great pleasure to welcome Ben Safety radio system and regional dispatch HOPE in 2012, and he received the 2015 Vereen and his program, Wellness through the center. These projects have had a tremendous International Citizen of the Year Award from Arts, to Sacramento. Ben Vereen is not only a impact on the lives of residents, transforming the International Center of Indianapolis, Indi- legend and idol for many in the performing the downtown area and providing quicker ana. John and his wife Sarah have just re- arts world, but he continues to use his plat- emergency response times. cently been named as the winner of the Great- form to give back to communities in big ways. Under Leonard’s tenure, the City of er Indianapolis Progress Committee’s 2016 Bringing Wellness through the Arts to Sac- Carrollton has also developed a state-wide Charles L. Whistler Award. This annual award ramento will empower our region’s students reputation for government transparency. Ear- recognizes individuals who, outside the regular through art and positively impact them for the lier this year, Carrollton became the first duties of their chosen professions have rest of their lives, no matter what they choose Texas municipality to receive commendation brought together the public and private sectors to do in life. Art enriches our lives in so many from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for civic improvement in Indianapolis. This ways and Ben Vereen is making sure that stu- as part of the new Transparency Star pro- award recognizes the great commitment John dents in Sacramento have greater access to gram. As a direct result of Leonard’s efforts to and Sarah have made to early childhood edu- those incredible benefits that art can have on increase accountability and openness, cation and their dedication to helping the ad- our overall health and wellbeing. Carrollton has earned Transparency Stars in vancement of our young people through early As part of Wellness through the Arts, stu- the areas of Traditional Finances, Economic education. He has received Honorary Doctor- dents from local high schools have taken part Development, Debt Obligations, and Public ates from Marian University, the University of in an essay competition titled ‘‘My Best Day,’’ Pensions—the most of any municipality in the Indianapolis, the National University of Ireland, about how the arts have helped them address state. Indiana University, Franklin College, and Pur- health issues. I am excited about the accom- Among his many achievements, Leonard due University. plishments of each of the finalists of this com- has been recognized as City Manager of the In addition to his work at Lilly, Dr. Lechleiter Year in both Oklahoma and Missouri, and in is also a member of multiple boards and coun- petition: Alanna Serrato and Dylan Curry from C.K. McClatchy High School, Brendan 2014 he was awarded the William J. Pitstick cils. Dr. Lechleiter is a member of the Amer- Regional Excellence Award from the North ican Chemical Society and Business Round- Orellana, Danniel Urena, Darius Wilson, Dylan Achermann, Joseph Weldon, and Kate Central Texas Council of Governments. table. He is chairman of the U.S.—Japan Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize Business Council, United Way Worldwide, and Brugger from Natomas Charter School, and Brian Thao and Joseph Gonsolis from Luther Leonard and his many years of exceptional the United Way of Central Indiana, the Central service to the City of Carrollton. His leadership Indiana Community Foundation, the Indianap- Burbank High School. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate will be greatly missed. I ask all of my distin- olis Symphony Orchestra, and the Indiana the students on their success in the competi- guished colleagues to join me in congratu- Repertory Theater. He also serves on the tion and to welcome Ben Vereen’s outstanding lating Leonard Martin on his retirement. boards of the Pharmaceutical Research and organization to our community. I ask all my f Manufacturers of America, PhRMA, the Chem- colleagues to join me in honoring the hard ical Heritage Foundation, the Central Indiana HONORING THE DELBERT DAY work of these students and Ben Vereen and Corporate Partnership, Nike, Inc., and Ford CANCER INSTITUTE his program that promotes healthier lifestyles Motor Company. During his time at Lilly, Dr. Lechleiter upheld for students by empowering them through per- formance and art. HON. JASON SMITH and expanded Lilly’s devotion to producing OF MISSOURI f high-quality pharmaceuticals and giving back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the community. Lilly employs more than CONGRATULATING LEONARD MAR- Thursday, December 8, 2016 11,000 people in the state of Indiana and TIN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM more than 42,000 people across the globe. THE CITY OF CARROLLTON, Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise Lilly medicines serve countless doctors and TEXAS today to celebrate the opening of the Delbert more importantly patients around the world. Day Cancer Institute at Phelps County Re- Through Dr Lechleiter’s guidance and resolute HON. KENNY MARCHANT gional Medical Center. leadership, great good has been done for the The nationally accredited Delbert Day Can- OF TEXAS people of Indiana and the larger world. On be- cer Institute will provide comprehensive cancer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half of the citizens of Indiana’s Fifth Congres- treatment care to residents of south central sional District, I would like to congratulate Dr. Thursday, December 8, 2016 Missouri and its surrounding areas. The center Lechleiter on his outstanding career at Eli Lilly Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will directly improve access to life saving and and Company and wish all the best to him and to congratulate Leonard Martin, City Manager live extending services. I am proud to know

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These two enterprises are certainly tor’s Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Engineer- en that she is of the first category of people worthy of tonight’s honor, and have played ing at the Missouri University of Science and who go out and strive to make the world a major roles in the development of Sac- Technology. Over the course of his impressive better place and I am honored to be able to ramento’s economy over their numerous dec- career, Dr. Day founded MO–Sci Corp in recognize her for that greatness here today. ades of operation. 1985, and introduced the glass microsphere As I previously mentioned, throughout Nell’s Crocker & Crocker is one of ’Sacramento’s components used for inoperable liver cancer career she has continued to shine and serve most successful public and consumer engage- treatments. As a leader in the advancement of the American people graciously. I cannot ex- ment firms. Its services have helped clients for radiation therapy, Dr. Day earned dozens of press my gratitude enough for all that Nell has over 20 years, and tonight it receives the well- awards and high honors for his achievements accomplished for the Smithsonian Institution deserved Small Business of the Year award. as an incredibly successful forward thinking over the past 16 years or how grateful the Tre Borden is this year’s Young Profes- engineer. The Delbert Day Cancer Institute will American people should be for her diligence sional of the Year. Tre has his hands in a diz- use state of the art medical technologies, in- and excellence as the Director of Government zying number of local art and place-making cluding some of the breakthroughs he devel- Relations at the Smithsonian Institution. Once projects, including curating Warehouse Artist oped, to treat the citizens of south central Mis- again, I would like to sincerely thank Nell for Lofts and founding a business incubator for souri. her vigor in service to the American people as Sacramento’s creative talent. This week the United States Congress sent the Director of Government Relations at the This year’s Al Geiger Memorial Award is a bill to the President’s desk that will support Smithsonian Institution. going to Kelly Bennett-Wofford of Sacramento the principles of incentivizing research to cre- God bless you Nell. I salute you. Covered and Darrell Teat from Nehemiah Cor- ate new treatments and one day cures for rare f poration of America. These two individuals diseases, including cancers. I was proud to carry on Mr. Geiger’s legacy by serving as support the 21st Century Cures Act because IN RECOGNITION OF SAC- role models who help inspire others to serve we need to unleash the ingenuity of future in- RAMENTO’S BUSINESS LEADERS our community. Sacramento is a better place ventors so they can continue to develop pio- because of their tireless efforts. neering technologies so that centers like these HON. DORIS O. MATSUI For his many philanthropic endeavors and will be able to better treat and one day cure OF CALIFORNIA close involvement in Sacramento’s midtown cancer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES renaissance, Patrick Mulvaney, Owner and For improving access to cancer treatments Thursday, December 8, 2016 Chef of the renowned Mulvaney’s B & L res- in rural Missouri it is my pleasure to recognize Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to taurant, is a most deserving recipient of to- the Delbert Day Cancer Institute before the recognize the many outstanding Sacramento night’s Volunteer of the Year award. United States House of Representatives. Scott Hanson receives the Peter McCuen business leaders who are tonight’s honorees Award for Civic Entrepreneurs. Scott is senior f at the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of partner and founding principal of Hanson RECOGNIZING NELL PAYNE Commerce’s 121st annual dinner and busi- McClain Investment Advisors, and has helped ness awards ceremony. Those being honored people plan for retirement for over 20 years. at tonight’s event are dedicated to the success HON. SAM JOHNSON He is a nationally recognized investment advi- of the Sacramento region and have worked OF TEXAS sor, author, and radio host. tirelessly to advance its economic vitality. I ask IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, Sedrick Ghoston is Ambassador of all my colleagues to join me in honoring these Thursday, December 8, 2016 the Year. A highly successful financial serv- fine Sacramentans. ices representative at Mass Mutual Northern Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Martha Clark Lofgren, Partner and Co- California, Sedrick’s persistent efforts help his I rise to recognize Nell Payne for her more founder of Brewer Lofgren, LLP, is clients reach their financial goals. than 16 years of service to our nation as the Sacramentan of the Year. A distinguished at- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Director of Government Relations at the torney, Ms. Lofgren specializes in public policy these individuals and businesses for their con- Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Insti- matters with an emphasis on government rela- tributions to the Sacramento region that I love. tution that we all love and admire just wouldn’t tions, transportation, and land entitlement. She I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring be the same had it not been for all of the hard continually contributes her expertise and hard them for their unwavering commitment to Sac- work that Nell has put in. work to the well-being of the Sacramento re- ramento. Nell began her formal education with a gion. Bachelor of Art in French Language and Lit- Donna Bland, President and CEO of Golden f erature from the University of Iowa and grad- 1 Credit Union, is Businesswoman of the HONORING THE FOUNDATON FOR uated in 1978. After finishing her Bachelor De- Year. Under Donna’s guidance, Golden 1 con- SICKLE CELL RESEARCH gree, she went on to pursue a Doctor of Law tinues to grow, to the benefit of its members (J.D.) from George Washington University, and of the regional economy. Golden 1 is a HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ which she finished in 1982. large part of the Sacramento community, and Nell began her professional career working OF FLORIDA we all look forward to the opening of the Gold- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the Staff Attorney, Counsel, and then Chief en 1 Center in Sacramento later this year. Counsel for the U.S. Senate Budget Com- Bill Yee, President and CEO of Western Thursday, December 8, 2016 mittee from May 1982—September 1987. Nell Contract, is Businessman of the Year. Mr. Yee Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, then spent October 1987—January 1990 as has led the employee-owned Western Con- I rise today to honor the Foundation for Sickle the Director of Government Affairs for Turner tract for over three decades. Under his leader- Cell Research, a comprehensive non-profit or- Broadcasting System, Inc. As Nell continued ship, Western Contract has maintained its ganization in my district that provides a plat- in her career she went on to become a Spe- focus on outstanding customer service, while form for researchers, healthcare providers, cial Assistant to the President, Legislative Af- —finding innovative ways to adapt to the and those living with sickle cell disease. fairs for the White House from February 1990 changing demands of the furniture industry. The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Re- through December 1991. After Nell had served Aerojet Rocketdyne, a company that has search was founded by Dr. Lanetta Bronte in alongside the President, she was able to been advancing technologies in rockets for 2012, and on October 20, 2016, the Founda- move to Paris, France and serve as a Cor- over seventy years, is being inducted into the tion held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the porate Relations Manager for the American Centennial Business Hall of Fame. Aerojet opening of its facility in the city of Hollywood, University of Paris. From 1994–2000 Nell Rocketdyne has long been a valued member Florida. served as Counsel for Verner Liipfert Bernhard of Sacramento’s regional economy, providing Currently, Florida has the highest number of McPherson & Hand. Furthermore, Nell went many high-quality jobs to my constituents and individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. This dis- on to serve as Director, Office of Government advancing our national security. ease is unique in that acute treatment options Relations for the Smithsonian Institution from Julius Clothing Company, a top-tier fashion rarely suffice. Instead, Sickle Cell requires a August 2000–present. specialty store serving the Sacramento region lifetime of care management.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.081 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS E1662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 8, 2016 I could not be prouder of Dr. Bronte and the liam Jr. Regina, Claudine, Hattie and Lil- I rise to recognize the United States Agency rest of the team at the Foundation for Sickle lian. for International Development (USAID) and the Ann, as she preferred to be called, spent Cell Disease Research for taking up this im- her formative years on her parents’ farm design-build team for their efforts to recon- portant work. I am proud to be an advocate for where they raised livestock and grew vegeta- struct the National Campus of Health and those affected by Sickle Cell Disease and I bles, The Gray family was a loving family Sciences of Haiti. stand in solidarity with this community to edu- and her father believed in working hard. The As the proud Congressional Representative cate, advocate, and ultimately eliminate Sickle Gray children all had chores, but Ann had a for one of the largest populations of Haitian Cell. deep love for learning and would often be Americans in the United States, I am deeply found doing homework or reading a book. f concerned about the quality of life for Haitians Her siblings said she loved school so much here and in Haiti. I am beaming with pride and IN HONOR OF ABDUL KARIM that if she missed a day she would cry. At the young age of 16 she graduated from honored to commemorate the great works that KABIA, SR. George Washington Carver High School and are being undertaken by USAID and others to was offered a scholarship to Virginia Union improve living conditions in Haiti. HON. DONALD NORCROSS College. Ann decided to attend college in The National Campus of Health and Rochester, NY where she had a cousin named OF NEW JERSEY Sciences of Haiti was developed by USAID as Regina Alexander. She was accepted at a part of Haiti’s recovery following the dev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brockport State College and worked as an el- astating 2010 earthquake. The catastrophic Thursday, December 8, 2016 evator operator at a local department store while she attended college. Her bus ride to earthquake caused widespread death and de- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Brockport and back was an hour each way. struction, and destroyed the original National to honor the life of Mr. Abdul Karim Kabia, Sr., Soon after arriving in Rochester she joined Medical University and National School of who was born in August of 1952 in Bo Sierra Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and she became Nursing where the majority of Haiti’s doctors Leone, West Africa to the late Mohamed active in the young adult fellowship pro- and nurses were trained. Ishmin and Fatmata Yailey Kabia. gram. It is there that she met a young man The National Campus of Health and named Harry A.D. Hicks. At the time, Harry Mr. Kabia graduated from Saint Andrews had already served in the Air Force and was Sciences was originally built in 1862. The loss secondary school in Bo Sierra Leone and at working on his Bachelor’s Degree at Roch- of the two important learning institutions had a 18, his parents sent him to Europe to learn dif- ester Institute of Technology. During this major impact on the delivery of medical care ferent languages and have new, exciting life period, Harry learned about Ann’s gift of gab in Haiti and their replacement was critical to experiences. Mr. Kabia studied under a Mas- and her ability to do homework at the same the country’s recovery. The new facility is set ter Chef while in Spain and became a wonder- time. to produce approximately 1,500 doctors, ful cook. He could speak Italian, German, After graduating from Brockport State nurses, pharmacists, and other health practi- with a degree in Elementary Education, Ann Spanish and several African dialects. became a teacher. But, she found that teach- tioners over the next 10 years. After moving to the United States of Amer- ing was not her calling. She later became a The collaboration, of the design-build team ica, he received a degree in Human Services Social Worker and worked for 28 years at was remarkable and worthy of recognition. through Camden County College and began a Monroe County Department of Social Serv- The team was led by Tseng Consulting Group, thirty-four year career as a social worker at ices, retiring in 1987. Ann worked hard and under the leadership of George S. Tseng, the Camden County Board of Social Services took her job seriously. She knew that there PhD, PE, and included Mr. Eric Accime, Mr. before he retired in 2014. During his time with were individuals and families that needed to Jene C. Thomas, Mission Director of USAID- be connected to critical resources in the the Board of Social Services, he was an active community. Haiti, Mr. Manish Kumar, PE, of USAID, Dr. member of the Communication Workers of As a Social Worker, she traveled all over Jean-Claude Cadet, Dean of the National America Local 1084 and became a passionate Monroe County meeting with families. In Campus of Health and Sciences, and many political campaigner. November 1975 she was one of the initial 19 other USAID key personnel. Upon moving to the United States of Amer- members of a class action law suit against The reconstruction of the National Campus ica in 1975, Mr. Kabia met Dorleen Chism and Monroe County Social Services for not hir- of Health and Sciences was based upon the they were married on Valentine’s Day in 1976. ing and promoting minorities in supervisory best practices of design-build and delivery positions. Ann and countless others paved Throughout their forty-year marriage, they had the way for those that followed them to be techniques as developed and promoted by the two children, Fatinata Yailey Kabia and Abdul promoted into senior level positions. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Jane Karim Kabia, II. He was a proud grandfather After retiring, Ann and Doug, as she affec- H. Hsiao, PhD, Dr. Tseng, and Mr. Accime to Fyar Ishmirr Kabia. tionately called him, were able to travel to also provided significant financial contributions In addition to his family, he was a mentor, Italy, France, and England They also en- to the National Campus for Health and surrogate father and uncle to many individuals joyed traveling to Washington, DC and Flor- Sciences to ensure its long term maintenance ida to spend the winter with their daughter who he encountered throughout his life’s jour- and family. Ann and Doug enjoyed a mar- and sustainability. 1 Haiti has provided the world with learned ney, providing them advice and support and riage 49 ⁄2 years. showing them kindness and love. Ann, surrounded by family left to be with scholars, renowned and acclaimed artists, and Mr. Kabia was a devoted family man who her beloved Doug on November 14, 2016, She some of the most delectable cuisine. I am ex- will be remembered fondly and deeply missed is survived by her sons Kevin and Keith cited about the new contributions that Haitians by all who had the pleasure to have known Hicks, Rochester, NY; her daughter Santhea will be able to make to the world through the him. His always present smile and his soulful Hicks Brown; (Honorable Alvin Brown), Flor- reconstructed National Campus of Health and ida two grandsons, Joshua Andrew and Jor- laughter will be impossible to forget. dan Latham Brown, her siblings William Sciences. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kabia was an inspiration Gray, jr. (Alice), Regina Grayson (Ed), Mr. Speaker, I urge you, my colleagues in to his family and truly exemplifies the Amer- Claudine Cottom (Jim), Hattie Hicks (Don), Congress, and all Americans to please join me ican Dream. I hope that you will all join me in and Lillian Jones (Irving); nieces, nephews in recognizing USAID and the design-build honoring his memory here today. and extended family, church family and team for their commitment, dedication, and ex- many friends. f cellence in the reconstruction of the National Ann will be remembered as a loving wife, Campus of Health and Sciences of Haiti. mother, grandmother and a child of God. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE ANNIE f GRAY HICKS f HONORING USAID AND THE RE- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. CORRINE BROWN CONSTRUCTION OF HAITI’S NA- OF FLORIDA TIONAL CAMPUS OF HEALTH HON. JUDY CHU IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 8, 2016 HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON Thursday, December 8, 2016 Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I OF FLORIDA Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, would like to include the following: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Monday, December 5, 2016, I was unable Annie Mae Hicks was born August 18, 1935 Thursday, December 8, 2016 in Culpeper, Virginia to the late William to vote due to prior commitments. Had I been Festus Gray, Sr. and Laura Mae (Scott) Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from present on the House floor, I would have Gray. She was the eldest of 6 children, Wil- the 24th District of the great state of Florida, voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 601, final passage

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:01 Dec 09, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08DE8.084 E08DEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS December 8, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1663 of H.R. 5015, the Combat-Injured Veterans our nation’s youth, and support our first re- me in congratulating Galen and in wishing him Tax Fairness Act. I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on sponders. nothing but continued success. roll call No. 602, H.R. 6427, the Creating Fi- To then discover that the Pentagon has f nancial Prosperity for Businesses and Inves- identified at least $125 billion in waste further tors Act, and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call No. 603, S. underscores our nation’s misguided priorities. CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA 1635, Department of State Authorities Act, Fis- If just ten percent of the self-identified waste MCMAHON cal Year 2017. were redirected to the NIH, new cures could f be found and lives could be saved. In this HON. JOE WILSON year’s Defense Authorization, $1.5 billion is OF SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING SERGEANT BRENTON spent to upgrade an aircraft carrier that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GARRICK U.S. Navy had asked to retire. Why not Thursday, December 8, 2016 reprioritize that money to improve veterans’ HON. MIKE THOMPSON healthcare or expand access to education? Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- OF CALIFORNIA This gratuitous spending must stop. The er, on Wednesday, President-elect Donald IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American taxpayer deserves to know that their Trump selected Linda McMahon of Greenwich, hard-earned dollars are going toward pro- Connecticut, to head the Small Business Ad- Thursday, December 8, 2016 moting American values and being reinvested ministration where she will continue to make a Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, in their wellbeing. It’s not just the programs difference with vision to create opportunities I rise today to honor Sergeant Brenton that I highlight that deserve a higher priority— and jobs. Garrick, whom I have named a 2016 Public it’s Medicare and Medicaid, it’s Social Secu- President-elect Trump announced, ‘‘Linda Safety Hero of the Year for Solano County in rity, it’s social safety net programs—the list has a tremendous background and is widely California’s 5th Congressional District. This goes on and on. Until we press the Pentagon recognized as one of the country’s top female award is given to exceptional members of our to undergo a rigorous audit, I cannot and will executives advising businesses around the community who perform beyond their duty as not support bloated spending at the Defense world . . . Linda is going to be a phenomenal a public servant. Department. The American people deserve leader and champion for small businesses and Sergeant Garrick is a 25 year Veteran of the more transparency and accountability. unleash America’s entrepreneurial spirit across Vallejo Police Department, and was appointed Dwight D. Eisenhower shared my fears and the country.’’ to be the community engagement officer last concerns. Our 34th President, a five-star gen- The Hartford Courant reported, ‘‘The mother year. His work is instrumental to the Vallejo eral in the United States Army during World of two and grandmother of six, McMahon is a Police Department’s successful community po- War II, and Supreme Commander of the Allied fiscally conservative Republican who em- licing efforts, demonstrating extreme care and Expeditionary Forces in Europe once said, braces the party’s small-government ethos. In decisive leadership when appropriate. ‘‘[i]n the councils of government, we must her two runs for Senate, she campaigned on As a community engagement officer, Ser- guard against the acquisition of unwarranted a promise to bring fresh energy, a business- geant Garrick has made communication with influence, whether sought or unsought, by the woman’s savvy and an outsider’s common- the residents of Vallejo a top priority for the military-industrial complex. The potential for sense approach to Washington.’’ department. He regularly meets with students the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, I believe that Linda McMahon will be a pas- and parents at schools, staffs events such as and will persist.’’ sionate advocate for small businesses and fur- Late Night Basketball, and hosts Coffee with f ther facilitate a climate of job creation in this the Cops and the annual Department open country. I look forward to working with Ms. house. His work helps Vallejo Police officers TRIBUTE TO GALEN ZUMBACH McMahon to create jobs and expand oppor- connect with the people they work for and tunity for all Americans. The citizens of Con- builds trust between law enforcement and citi- HON. DAVID YOUNG necticut are being recognized for their entre- zens in our community. OF IOWA preneurial expertise. Mr. Speaker, I thank Sergeant Garrick for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and his dedication to our community’s safety. For may the President by his actions never forget Thursday, December 8, 2016 this reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor September 11th in the Global War on Ter- him here today. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise rorism. f today to recognize and congratulate Galen f Zumbach of Creston, Iowa, for being inducted THWARTING GOVERNMENT WASTE into the Creston High School Hall of Fame. HONORING OFFICER LUIS AND REPRIORITIZING AMERICAN Galen came to Creston High School in 1977 PANIAGUA TAXPAYER DOLLARS as the agriculture education instructor and Fu- ture Farmers of America advisor. He taught at HON. MIKE THOMPSON HON. MARK DeSAULNIER Creston High School for 33 years. Under his OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA direction, Creston FFA students participated in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than 100 activities each year. The local FFA chapter has been considered one of the Thursday, December 8, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 nation’s best throughout Galen’s teaching ca- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today reer and has been named Iowa Supreme I rise today to honor Officer Luis Paniagua, to discuss the concerning $125 billion in bu- Chapter 13 times. During his tenure, Creston whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety reaucratic waste brought to light by the Wash- High School FFA was the only chapter in the Hero of the Year for Napa County in Califor- ington Post this week. nation to win five National Chapter Award nia’s 5th Congressional District. This award is This article came on the heels of two major competitions. given to exceptional members of our commu- votes last week in the House of Representa- Over his 33 year career at Creston High nity who perform beyond their duty as a public tives: an additional $4.8 billion in funding to School, Galen stood on the stage as 209 stu- servant. the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the dents received their State FFA degrees, with A native of Santa Rosa, California, Officer authorization of $611.2 billion for the Depart- 56 earning American FFA degrees. Under his Paniagua graduated from Santa Rosa Junior ment of Defense. Considering these measures leadership, 22 members held offices at the College with an Associate’s Degree in Admin- back-to-back leads me to put them in context state or national level of FFA. Even with such istrative Justice before joining the Calistoga with each other. success, Galen’s dedication to his students Police Department. Additionally, Officer On the one hand, Congress has allocated didn’t stop at FFA—he also coached high Paniagua works with third grade students hundreds of billions of dollars to fund a military school football during a majority of his time at through the Read Aloud Partners program. that is larger than the next seven country’s the school. Officer Paniagua showed outstanding lead- combined, including China, Saudi Arabia, Rus- Mr. Speaker, I commend Galen for this out- ership and bravery during a robbery incident sia, the United Kingdom, India, France, and standing achievements and his unwavering this year. Despite his relatively short tenure, Japan. On the other hand, we are providing a commitment to improving the lives of his stu- Officer Paniagua reacted quickly and bravely helpful, but relatively minute, sum of money to dents. I ask that all of my colleagues in the to stop two armed suspects from fleeing the increase lifesaving medical research, educate United States House of Representatives join robbery of an armored car. He even managed

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