November 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH AN- LifeNet Texarkana Division since October Hobgood spent his entire life in North Caro- NIVERSARY OF THE VETERANS 2007, Shon was a wonderful example of serv- lina. He was a successful businessman, a fix- OF FOREIGN WARS POST 4639 ice above self. ture in the community and, above all, a loving Shon passed away on Monday, November 2 husband and father of two. HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN after a battle with COVID–19. The Fourth Dis- Alfred Hobgood was born on December 3, OF VIRGINIA trict of Arkansas will grieve not only the loss 1946, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Alfred of a friend, but also an exemplary public serv- Llewellyn Hobgood, Jr., and Suefan Gooding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant. For the past 23 years, Shon committed Hobgood. Monday, November 9, 2020 his life to working as a first responder, even He was raised in Smithfield and attended Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise volunteering for his local fire department in ad- Darlington High School before attending the today in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of dition to working as an EMT and, eventually, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4639 in a paramedic. time at UNC was formative to his life and the Williamsburg, Virginia. On November 16, Beyond his own service on LifeNet Air med- lessons he learned set him up for a successful 1945, 72 Veterans returning from World War II ical helicopters, he sought to teach others career in the business world. founded Post 4639, and this Post has honor- those life-saving skills as Operations Manager After leaving UNC, he began his career ably served the community ever since. for the Texarkana Division. Later becoming an under the arms of Jim Wheat of Wheat First Post 4639 is named in honor of Sergeant area manager, Shon is said to have done Securities. John Taylor Blacknall, Jr. and 1st Lieutenant ‘‘whatever the company needed to take care Then he went to Scott and Stringfellow in Philip Sheridan Chess, Jr. who were both of patients and to serve the community.’’ Eastern North Carolina. After that, he went on killed in action during World War II. Sergeant I first met Shon when he visited my office in to work for RBC Wealth Management, where Blacknall, who was a soldier in the 116th 2019 for the American Ambulance Associa- he served as Senior Vice President. Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division, was tion’s Stars of Life event. He was dubbed Alfred was a passionate UNC fan and an killed in action on June 6, 1944 at Basse- ‘‘The Selfie King’’ during that trip to Wash- active alumnus, serving as an officer on sev- Normandie, France. 1st Lieutenant Chess was ington, and I am honored I had the chance to eral boards, including as president of the Co- killed in action on July 17, 1944 at Villamagna, visit with him and learn more about his work Founders Club and chairman of the Excel- Volterra, Pisa, Toscana, Italy. I want to ex- in Arkansas. I take this time to honor Shon lence Fund. press my deepest gratitude to SGT Blacknall and his family for their selfless love of commu- Alfred was also an avid golfer. He was a and 1LT Chess, and every American hero who nity and their sacrifice for the safety and well- founding board member of Old Chatham Golf has paid the ultimate price to service and pro- being of their fellow man. Club and a board member of The Rex Hos- tect our nation. f pital Open. And he passionately supported the First Tee of the Triangle as a past Director. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United IN HONOR OF DANIEL O’SULLIVAN States is comprised of veterans that served in His weight as a member of the community combat zones during our nation’s wars who was felt all over North Carolina as he sup- return to continue to serve our nation’s com- HON. JOHN JOYCE ported the Parrot Academy of Kinston, the munities. Post 4639 has been an All-American OF PENNSYLVANIA LMH Foundation, the University of North Caro- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post four times, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lina at Chapel Hill, St. Mary’s School in Ra- an All State Post eleven times. Monday, November 9, 2020 leigh, Rex Hospital, and many other charitable As the United States Representative for Vir- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- causes. ginia’s First District, I am honored to work with er, I rise today to honor Daniel O’Sullivan of Sadly, Alfred Llewellyn Hobgood, III, passed the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4639. I am Huntingdon County for his service in the away on October 6, 2019, at the age of 72. particularly inspired by the dedication and hard United States Army. He is an outstanding He will be greatly missed by his family, work of Post 4639, and the commitment to Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for his serv- friends, and the entire community. their core values including, but not limited to: ice to our nation, the Commonwealth of Penn- f promoting patriotism, honoring military service, sylvania, and our community. IN HONOR OF MICHAEL NORELL ensuring the care of Veterans and their fami- In Pennsylvania and across the country, our lies, and serving their communities. The serv- veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- ice men and women at Post 4639 are true cans’ freedom and our values. They answered HON. JOHN JOYCE American heroes and serve as an example of the call to serve and fight for us—at a great OF PENNSYLVANIA what makes our nation special. cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask that you ica. Monday, November 9, 2020 rise with me to recognize the 75th Anniversary In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- of The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4639. sponsibility—to stand up for those who have er, I rise today to honor Michael Norell of Hun- I am deeply grateful for the men and women served our country in uniform, as well as to tingdon County for his service in the United not only who serve at Post 4639, but who recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, States Army. He is an outstanding Pennsylva- dedicate their life to service for our great na- we are indebted to them. On behalf of the nian, and I am grateful for his service to our tion. 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. nation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, f O’Sullivan for his service to our nation and our and our community. community. HONORING THE LEGACY OF In Pennsylvania and across the country, our LIFENET PARAMEDIC SHON MAT- f veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- THEWS HONORING THE LIFE OF ALFRED cans’ freedom and our values. They answered LLEWELLYN HOBGOOD III the call to serve and fight for us—at a great HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- OF ARKANSAS HON. GEORGE HOLDING ica. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsibility—to stand up for those who have Monday, November 9, 2020 served our country in uniform, as well as to Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Monday, November 9, 2020 recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, today to recognize and remember the legacy Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise to we are indebted to them. On behalf of the of Shon Matthews. A paramedic with the honor the life of Alfred Llewellyn Hobgood, III. 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. Norell

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Nov 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09NO8.001 E09NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E1008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 9, 2020 for his service to our nation and our commu- IN HONOR OF DONALD MILLER IN HONOR OF RONALD MESAVAGE nity. HON. JOHN JOYCE HON. JOHN JOYCE f OF PENNSYLVANIA OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE JED FOUNDA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TION’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY Monday, November 9, 2020 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Monday, November 9, 2020 er, I rise today to honor Donald Miller of Hun- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY tingdon County for his service in the United er, I rise today to honor Ronald Mesavage of OF NEW YORK States Army. He is an outstanding Pennsylva- Huntingdon County for his service in the nian, and I am grateful for his service to our United States Air Force. He is an outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for his serv- Monday, November 9, 2020 and our community. ice to our nation, the Commonwealth of Penn- In Pennsylvania and across the country, our sylvania, and our community. veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. In Pennsylvania and across the country, our cans’ freedom and our values. They answered Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 20th veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- the call to serve and fight for us—at a great anniversary of the Jed Foundation and to cans’ freedom and our values. They answered cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- commend the Foundation’s cofounders, Donna the call to serve and fight for us—at a great ica. and Phillip Satow, for their unrelenting dedica- cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- tion to improving mental health among teens ica. and young adults. sponsibility—to stand up for those who have served our country in uniform, as well as to In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- The Jed Foundation, which is recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, sponsibility—to stand up for those who have headquartered in my district, has become a we are indebted to them. On behalf of the served our country in uniform, as well as to national leader in the development of policies, 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. Miller recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, programs, and systems to nurture mental and for his service to our nation and our commu- we are indebted to them. On behalf of the emotional health and prevent suicide among nity. 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. teens and young adults. In the past 20 years, Mesavage for his service to our nation and our The Jed Foundation has provided programs f community. and resources that have helped more than HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY 3,000 high schools, colleges and universities f across the country strengthen their mental OF THADDEUS W. GAY, SR. health safety nets. HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANCES STAGG NICHOLSON SANDERS After the tragic loss of their son Jed, Donna HON. RICHARD HUDSON and Phillip Satow established the Jed Founda- OF NORTH CAROLINA tion to better equip all teens and young adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEORGE HOLDING to navigate mental health challenges, success- Monday, November 9, 2020 OF NORTH CAROLINA fully enter adulthood, and meet their full poten- Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tial. The Satows recognized the need for a to honor the life and legacy of Thaddeus W. uniform model for suicide prevention on col- Gay, Sr., a true American hero and inspiration Monday, November 9, 2020 lege and university campuses, and they un- to many throughout North Carolina’s Eighth Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today derstood the importance of addressing the Congressional District. stigma and secrecy associated with mental to take pause and reflect on the life of Mr. Gay was born on June 27, 1922 and Frances Stagg Nicholson Sanders. health in these communities. after graduating from West Southern Pines Madam Speaker, Frances Stagg was born With this vision in mind, the Jed Foundation ‘‘Rosenwald’’ School, he attended North Caro- on December 10, 1929, to Sterling Johnston created JED Campus, a program that imple- lina A&T State University before enlisting in Nicholson and Mary Washington Stagg. She ments a comprehensive approach to mental the U.S. Army during the height of World War was the youngest of five siblings and grew up health and substance abuse. In the past two II. A decorated military servant, Mr. Gay in Durham, North Carolina. Shortly after at- decades JED Campus has been utilized by served our great nation in New Guinea and tending Duke University, Mrs. Stagg married over 300 colleges, representing nearly 3.7 mil- the South Pacific and received the Asiatic Pa- her childhood sweetheart, Bill Sanders. lion students, across the nation. Additionally, cific Service Medal with a bronze service star, the Jed Foundation has partnered with over Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Vic- Frances Stagg was a beloved pillar of her 1,600 colleges and universities to utilize the tory Medal. community. She joined the Raleigh Junior foundation’s ULifeline.org on line resource Mr. Gay represents the best our nation has League in 1955, was a member of the first center, which provides students with informa- to offer and served with honor and distinction Docent class of the North Carolina Museum of tion about mental health and how to seek help until 1944. Following the war, he found suc- Art, President of Rex Hospital Guild Board and if they are struggling. cess running various small businesses and served as the Chair of the Wake Committee of even sought patents for several of his inven- the North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames, From ensuring that mental health resources tions. Mr. Gay’s service to our community ex- an organization devoted to historic preserva- are culturally responsive for Latinx teens, tended far beyond his military service and en- tion and patriotic services. She was also chair young adults, and their families, to conducting trepreneurial success. He was a tireless advo- of the Girls Committee and honorary chair for in-depth research on how communities can ef- cate on behalf of the West Southern Pines the North Carolina Terpsichorean Club Debu- fectively understand and support the mental Civic Club, the Rufus L. McLaughlin American tante Ball. Stagg’s greatest joy was spending health of LBGTQ+ teens and young adults, Legion Post No. 177, the Southern Pines Land time with family and friends at her home in the Jed Foundation has gone above and be- and Housing Trust, and the NAACP. Morehead City. Always with a smile, Stagg yond to address the mental health needs of di- Mr. Gay passed away on October 20, 2020 had a full and vibrant life filled with love and verse communities. and left behind a legacy of extraordinary ac- laughter. She enjoyed the salt air and sun- Madam Speaker, I recognize the Jed Foun- complishment. My thoughts and prayers are shine, and loved boating on the Harem with dation for its outstanding public service, and I with his family and all who knew and loved Bill and their girls. She always loved having laud Donna and Phillip Satow’s continued him. Mr. Gay will live on in the hearts and her dogs nearby as well as her many wonder- commitment to promoting the well-being of minds of all who felt his kindness and I join ful friends. students, families, and schools. They have im- the entire community in honoring his extraor- Sadly, Frances Stagg Nicholson Sanders proved the lives and mental health outcomes dinary life. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Au- of millions of students in their twenty years of Madam SPEAKER, please join me today in gust 13, 2019. She was 89 years old. She will service, and I wish them the best as they con- honoring the life and legacy of Thaddeus W. be greatly missed by her friends, family, and tinue their lifesaving work. Gay, Sr. her entire community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Nov 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09NO8.005 E09NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS November 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1009 IN HONOR OF ROBERT GRISWOLD serving approximately 7,500 patients annually. so, we take time today to express our grati- While the organization had a humble begin- tude for Mr. Camacho’s work. His impact on HON. JOHN JOYCE ning, Mr. Camacho’s forward-thinking and the health status of Texans has been incred- OF PENNSYLVANIA leadership helped grow it into the reliable and ible. The example he set in his career serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES successful organization that exists today. Dur- as the model of commitment and dedicated ing Mr. Camacho’s tenure, TACHC exceeded service that many of his former colleagues Monday, November 9, 2020 expectations and extended service to over 100 now live by. We are so grateful for Mr. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- organizations within Texas. As the largest net- Camacho and his life’s work. His legacy of er, I rise today to honor Robert Griswold of work of primary care clinics in Texas, TACHC- service to the less fortunate is truly remark- Huntingdon County for his service in the member clinics have over 550 delivery sites, able. United States Navy. He is an outstanding throughout Texas providing health care to over Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for his serv- 1.6 million patients annually; approximately 80 nizing the career and service of Jose ice to our nation, the Commonwealth of Penn- percent are patients with incomes below pov- Camacho. sylvania, and our community. erty. Heavily involved with the Texas State f In Pennsylvania and across the country, our Legislature, the United States Congress, local veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- community action groups and the American IN HONOR OF CLAIR GREENE cans’ freedom and our values. They answered Health Lawyers Association, he initiated nu- the call to serve and fight for us—at a great merous legislative proposals which improved HON. JOHN JOYCE cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- how health services were provided in Texas. OF PENNSYLVANIA ica. Additionally, he initiated cost-saving contracts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- which helped save money for community Monday, November 9, 2020 sponsibility—to stand up for those who have health centers and allowed them to increase served our country in uniform, as well as to and expand valuable services to patients. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, Health centers serve communities suffering er, I rise today to honor Clair Greene of Hun- we are indebted to them. On behalf of the from shortages of primary medical, dental, or tingdon County for his service in the United 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. Gris- mental health providers. Their mission is to States Army. Clair is an outstanding Pennsyl- wold for his service to our nation and our com- serve low-income and uninsured individuals vania, and I am grateful for his service to our munity. who lack access to quality and affordable nation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanian, f healthcare. With Texas continuously leading and our community. the nation in the number of uninsured, now In Pennsylvania and across the country, our RECOGNIZING EXECUTIVE estimated to be well over 5 million in 2019, veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- DIRECTOR JOSE CAMACHO Mr. Camacho made it his mission to advocate cans’ freedom and our values. They answered to the state and federal government to the call to serve and fight for us—at a great HON. HENRY CUELLAR strengthen and preserve the health care safety cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- OF TEXAS net and assisted in the development of health ica. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centers in medically underserved communities. In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- He negotiated and reviewed legal documents, sponsibility—to stand up for those who have Monday, November 9, 2020 conducted policy analysis, and drafted legisla- served our country in uniform, as well as to Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today tive proposals on behalf of TACHC and the recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, to honor the career and service of Mr. Jose community health centers the association we are indebted to them. On behalf of the Camacho, who has retired after serving 37 serves. In additional to his role of General 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. years as the Executive Director of the Texas Counsel to TACHC’s Board of Directors and Greene for his service to our nation and our Association of Community Health Centers members, Mr. Camacho provided steadfast community. (TACHC). support directly to Texas Health Centers, f Armed with his unwavering commitment to keeping them informed, designing and imple- improving the lives of those less fortunate, Mr. menting training programs related to regu- NATIONAL NURSE Camacho earned his law degree from the Uni- latory requirements, legislative changes, in- PRACTITIONER’S WEEK 2020 versity of Texas in 1973 and worked in private dustry trends and available opportunities—all practice until 1979 when he became the Direc- with the focus on expanding access to care HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS tor of the Farmworker Policy Impact Project at and enhancing both the quality and scope of OF FLORIDA Texas Rural Legal Aid in Austin. In 1982 Mr. services provided to vulnerable populations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Camacho became the General Counsel for the across Texas. Monday, November 9, 2020 National Migrant Referral Project and in 1983, Needless to say, Mr. Camacho has had a he began his career with TACHC as General tremendous impact on health services in Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise Counsel where he assisted in the develop- Texas, and his work will not be forgotten. His today to recognize National Nurse Practi- ment of the organization. Mr. Camacho be- commitment to and vision for TACHC laid the tioner’s Week. came the Executive Director of the Texas As- foundation for its future success and set an All over our nation, nurse practitioners serve sociation of Community Health Centers in example for community health centers as trusted health care providers for patients. 1984 and served in that capacity until his re- throughout Texas. He cares deeply about the They work tirelessly to diagnose and treat pa- tirement in 2020. Mr. Camacho’s career was people he served and consistently showed tients with COVID–19 and to combat commu- devoted to the development of grassroot, com- what it meant to be a good leader. He guid- nity spread nationwide, while grieving their col- munity-controlled organizations in low-income ed—he motivated—he inspired. The dedica- leagues who have lost their lives during the communities whose purpose is to provide tion that he exhibited should be a constant re- pandemic. comprehensive health care services to medi- minder of how we should live our daily lives. Nurse Practitioners work to expand access cally indigent residents. Mr. Camacho’s north This recognition is to commemorate Mr. to care in underserved communities, and end star has been the Federally Qualified Health Camacho for his loyalty and devotion to oth- health disparities in health care. They provide Care Program which affords low income com- ers, and for ensuring the best quality of health high-quality primary, acute and specialty care munities the opportunity to mobilize residents care for all Texans, especially those with lim- services while focusing on health promotion, around the need for culturally appropriate ited resources. disease prevention, health education and health care services and develop a system of As we move forward, let us take the time to counseling, guiding patients to make smarter health care that is responsive to local resi- also appreciate the service of heroes among health and lifestyle choices every day. They dents. our community like Mr. Camacho—all those are highly skilled practitioners with advanced TACHC is the federally designated primary individuals who spend their lives committed to education and clinical training, building upon care association for the state and is the link service and ensuring health and safety of oth- their initial registered nurse preparation. The between federal, state, and local entities pro- ers. In the words of President John F. Ken- confidence that patients have in Nurse Practi- viding health care for Texas’ most vulnerable nedy, ‘‘As we express our gratitude, we must tioner-delivered health care is evidenced by populations. TACHC started with a member- never forget that the highest appreciation is the more than one billion visits made annually ship of seven (7) community clinics in 1983 not to utter words, but to live by them.’’ And to Nurse Practitioners across the country.

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The organization’s bylaws have been and it is no surprise that it is the highest-rated f amended several times to allow for Javier public television station in America. Every Estades to serve multiple terms as the organi- week, more than 1.2 million people tune in on IN HONOR OF WILLIAM B. MARTIN zation’s chairman—something which I think television or radio or click or stream KPBS speaks directly to his unwavering leadership to content. HON. JOHN JOYCE build deep relationships and be an effective During Tom’s tenure, KPBS’s top-notch jour- advocate for his industry. OF PENNSYLVANIA nalists, producers, and crew have won numer- Javier is deeply knowledgeable of every as- ous awards both locally and regionally, as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pect of his industry and is so well-versed he as nationally. I know my colleagues can attest Monday, November 9, 2020 can go toe-to-toe with just about anyone on along with me that when you are interviewed Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- any issue. by KPBS you had better be prepared because er, I rise today to honor William Martin of Hun- His time as Chairman of the Cigar Associa- they certainly would be. tingdon County for his service in the United tion of America was marked by an almost Tom himself has won three local Emmy States Navy. He is an outstanding Pennsylva- overwhelming number of challenges, yet awards. nian, and I am grateful for his service to our Javier seemed to navigate them all with ease, When I joined KPBS as a community pro- nation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, simply because of the type of person he is. ducer in the late ’70s, Tom had already been and our community. It has been a real honor and joy to get to there a few years. As a student at San Diego In Pennsylvania and across the country, our know Javier over the last five years and I State University studying film and television, veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- hope he enjoys his retirement from heading he was hired as a part-time assistant in 1973. cans’ freedom and our values. They answered the CAA—maybe even with a cigar. We worked together during several years of the call to serve and fight for us—at a great f public television auctions (some of us remem- cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- ber those days) and he was truly a man of ica. IN HONOR OF LILLIAN JENNINGS many disciplines. In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- He has done just about every job—director, sponsibility—to stand up for those who have HON. JOHN JOYCE producer, assistance cameraman. In 2009, he served our country in uniform, as well as to OF PENNSYLVANIA was elevated to General Manager and we find recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ourselves working together again as he would we are indebted to them. On behalf of the come to Washington, D.C., for what was a 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. Martin Monday, November 9, 2020 common goal for all of us: protecting vital fed- for his service to our nation and our commu- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- eral funding for public broadcasting. nity. er, I rise today to honor Lillian Jennings of Over the years, while his roles have f Huntingdon County for her service in the changed, one constant has been Tom’s self- United States Navy. She is an outstanding effacing manner. HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for her serv- His retirement will be our loss, but it will be JAVIER ESTADES AND HIS SERV- ice to our nation, the Commonwealth of Penn- his family’s gain. He is no doubt looking for- ICE TO THE CIGAR ASSOCIATION sylvania, and our community. ward to spending more time with them, espe- OF AMERICA In Pennsylvania and across the country, our cially his grandchildren. veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- My colleagues, Reps. SCOTT PETERS, JUAN HON. GEORGE HOLDING cans’ freedom and our values. They answered VARGAS, and MIKE LEVIN, and I would like to OF NORTH CAROLINA the call to serve and fight for us—at a great wish Tom all the best in his retirement. cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ica. Monday, November 9, 2020 In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- IN HONOR OF DARLA HOMAN Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today sponsibility—to stand up for those who have to honor Javier Estades. served our country in uniform, as well as to HON. JOHN JOYCE Javier was born in Spain, but went on to re- recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, OF PENNSYLVANIA we are indebted to them. On behalf of the ceive his undergraduate degree from George IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington University right here in Wash- 13th Congressional District, I thank Ms. Jen- ington—his first real formal contact with the nings for her service to our nation and our Monday, November 9, 2020 U.S. community. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Javier then went back to Europe where he f er, I rise today to honor Darla Homan of Hun- went on to receive his MBA and start his ca- tingdon County for her service in the United TRIBUTE TO TOM KARLO reer working for large, fast-moving consumer States Army. She is an outstanding Penn- companies. Then, about 15 years ago, he was sylvanian, and I am grateful for her service to hired by Altadis to manage the mass market HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS our nation, the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- team in Spain. As he progressed through the OF CALIFORNIA vania, and our community. company, he was eventually hired to run the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Pennsylvania and across the country, our Altadis team right here in the United States veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- and he immigrated here nearly 10 years ago. Monday, November 9, 2020 cans’ freedom and our values. They answered Javier Estades now serves as the president Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, the call to serve and fight for us—at a great and chief executive officer of Tabacalera USA, on behalf of my fellow members of the San cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- which oversees Imperial Brands’ premium Diego Congressional Delegation, I would like ica. cigar businesses, including Altadis U.S.A., JR to pay tribute to Tom Karlo, the General Man- In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- Cigar and Casa de Montecristo. ager of KPBS in San Diego. sponsibility—to stand up for those who have And for the past five years, Javier has head- After 47 years with the station, Tom is retir- served our country in uniform, as well as to ed the Cigar Association of America—a na- ing. These days, very few of us can say we recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, tional trade association representing cigar have been with the same organization for we are indebted to them. On behalf of the manufacturers, importers, and distributors, as nearly 50 years. But when you have, as Tom 13th Congressional District, I thank Mrs. well as other major suppliers of the industry. says, the best job in the world, it’s not sur- Homan for her service to our nation and our The CAA is proactive in defending its mem- prising. community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:36 Nov 10, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09NO8.014 E09NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS November 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1011 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BOBBY HONORING THE LIFE OF MAR- Huntingdon County for his service in the MARTIN GARET ANGELL SHIELDS United States Army. He is an outstanding VOLNEY Pennsylvanian, and I am grateful for his serv- HON. TRENT KELLY ice to our nation, the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, and our community. OF MISSISSIPPI HON. GEORGE HOLDING OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Pennsylvania and across the country, our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans have served and sacrificed for Ameri- Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, November 9, 2020 cans’ freedom and our values. They answered Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today the call to serve and fight for us—at a great I rise today to celebrate the life of Bobby Mar- to take pause and reflect on the life of Mar- cost. Truly, our veterans are the best of Amer- tin, who passed away on November 4, 2020. garet Angell Shields Volney. ica. Bobby was born on February 13, 1933 to Eli- Madam Speaker, Margaret Angell Shields In Congress, it is my privilege—and my re- jah and Valca Martin. As a 1956 agronomy Volney was a proud graduate of East Carolina sponsibility—to stand up for those who have graduate of Mississippi State University, Teachers College where she received her BS served our country in uniform, as well as to Bobby was a lifelong Bulldog fan. He served degree in Home Economics. Her education recognize these brave Americans. As a nation, as the Chairman of the MSU Foundation, the gave her the foundation for a life filled with we are indebted to them. On behalf of the President of the Bulldog Club, and the Alumni creativity and gourmet meals as she became 13th Congressional District, I thank Mr. Association’s 1999 National Alumnus of the a party planner extraordinaire with a driven Homan for his service to our nation and our Year. In 2002, he was awarded the honorary desire to learn and explore new things. community. doctorate of business degree. Bobby served Margaret was an active member of St. Paul northeast Mississippi as Chairman of the Blue Catholic Church, where she volunteered her f Mountain College Board of Trustees and as a decorating talents for various church and member of the Board of Trustees for North- school fundraising events. And she was a pas- east Mississippi Community College. sionate member of The Old Saint Paul Preser- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Outside of serving his community, Bobby vation Guild, working towards preserving our Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, also served in the United States Army during oldest Catholic Church in North Carolina—a agreed to by the Senate of February 4, the Korean War, then later began his career at place where all of her family members had 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- The Peoples Bank. He held the positions of been baptized, married, and buried. tem for a computerized schedule of all president and CEO for 42 years, roles now oc- Madam Speaker, Margaret actively pursued meetings and hearings of Senate com- cupied by his daughter. Bobby’s passion for the preservation of the Judge Gaston House, mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- his community was evidenced by his lifetime where the first recorded NC Catholic Mass tees, and committees of conference. of service to his customers and his mentorship was held in 1821. In 1959, on Tryon Palace’s This title requires all such committees of countless students and employees. He opening day, Margaret was among the first to notify the Office of the Senate Daily served as Chairman of the Mississippi Bank- docents under the guidance of Miss Gertrude Digest—designated by the Rules Com- ers Association and the Mississippi Board of Carraway. Margaret was an active Scout lead- mittee—of the time, place and purpose Banking Review. His generosity was em- er for many years; a founding member of the of the meetings, when scheduled and bodied in his position as chairman emeritus of Trent Woods Garden Club; a Master Gar- any cancellations or changes in the the CREATE Foundation. He spearheaded the dener; a member New Bern Golf & Country meetings as they occur. effort to establish a CREATE affiliate in Tippah Club; and Trent River Artist Association. In County in 1997, an organization dedicated to 1978, Margaret and her daughter opened ‘Bal- As an additional procedure along improving the quality of life in communities loons Galore,’ an ever-evolving place to shop with the computerization of this infor- through investments. especially during the holiday seasons. Wheth- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Bobby was known as a pillar of faith in his er it was a special decorating event, or a bou- Digest will prepare this information for community. He served as a deacon and mem- quet of balloons delivered by ’Big Bird,’ Mar- printing in the Extensions of Remarks ber of the choir of First Baptist Church. He garet brought smiles and memories for over section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD treated his associates like family. The Peo- 32 successful years in business. on Monday and Wednesday of each ple’s Bank, as well as the countless organiza- Sadly, Margaret Angell Shields Volney died week. tions and local industries he impacted, mourn peacefully surrounded by family and friends Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, No- his loss and will always remember his pro- earlier this year on January 15, 2020. She vember 10, 2020 may be found in the found impact on the community. was 93 years old. Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bar- f bara Cook; his daughter, Mary Childs; and IN HONOR OF MICHAEL HOMAN MEETINGS SCHEDULED many beloved grandchildren. Bobby was pre- ceded in death by his parents and sisters NOVEMBER 17 Georgia Crook, Virginia Coombs, and Peggy HON. JOHN JOYCE 10 a.m. OF PENNSYLVANIA Marvin. Committee on Banking, Housing, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Urban Affairs Bobby Martin lived as an example of gen- Monday, November 9, 2020 To hold an oversight hearing to examine erosity, faith, and service to his community the Securities and Exchange Commis- and country. His impact on North Mississippi Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- sion. will endure, and he will be greatly missed. er, I rise today to honor Michael Homan of WEBEX

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