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RECOGNIZING MARIPOSA COUNTY ice to the United States Army and to the HONORING SARAH KENNEDY DISTRICT THREE SUPERVISOR United States of America. Lieutenant Colonel JANET BIBBY Evan Ewachiw will be transitioning from his HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON present assignment as an Army Congressional OF CALIFORNIA Budget Liaison (SAFM–BUL) to serve as an HON. TOM McCLINTOCK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA operations research analyst for the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1, United States Army. Thursday, September 18, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native of Fallston, Maryland, Lieutenant Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, September 18, 2014 Colonel Ewachiw was accepted into the Col- honor a young lady from California’s 25th dis- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today lege of William and Mary’s Reserve Officer trict who is making a lasting difference in our in recognition of The Honorable Janet Bibby, Training Corps program in 1991 and, upon community, one friendship at a time. Mariposa County Supervisor. graduation in 1995, was commissioned a Reg- I’ve been blessed with the honor of serving Janet Bibby was born and raised in ular Army Infantry Officer. LTC Ewachiw grad- in Congress for nearly 22 years, and I’ve had Mariposa County. She grew up in a ranching uated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Eco- the pleasure of meeting many extraordinary family with five generations of deep roots in nomics. He has subsequently earned Master’s people. However, today, it is a privilege to the community. degrees in Legislative Affairs and Operations share a few words about the inspiring work of Ms. Bibby’s love of community forged the Research from the George Washington Uni- Sarah Kennedy. beginnings of her career as a public servant in versity and Florida Institute of Technology, re- Sarah is a 14-year old student from Santa Mariposa County in 1985. Janet served as the spectively. Clarita, California. I had the joy of meeting Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and worked Lieutenant Colonel Evan Ewachiw’s assign- Sarah and her family not too long ago. It was in the District Attorney’s office and the Farm ments have been diverse and include service evident from our brief conversation that Sarah Advisors office. As a clerk in the District Attor- within the Active Duty Army, as well as the is a person who can transcend boundaries, ney’s office, she devoted herself to making the Army National Guard. His assignments include and her honest and sincere personality lights community a better place to live, work, and Infantry Platoon Leader in B Company 1–503 up a room. Sarah is the type of person you recreate. She was elected to the Mariposa Infantry, Camp Casey, the Republic of Korea; want to know and befriend. Board of Supervisors in 2003 to represent the Information Management Officer, 10th Special Actually, friendship is her secret weapon. third district—an honor she has held for the Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colorado; Signal Sarah is behind a growing anti-bullying move- past eleven years. Detachment Commander and Battalion Signal ment that recognizes the good in everyone. Janet Bibby has taken her commitment to Officer, 19th Special Forces Group, Colorado Through the power of relationships, Sarah public service seriously, tirelessly working for Army National Guard; Operations Research breaks down the boundaries that often divide the constituents of Mariposa County. Her con- Analyst, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Vir- students in our schools. Upon meeting some- tributions to the advancement of agriculture in ginia; Army Congressional Fellow in the office one, Sarah offers the individual a gumball, and Mariposa are notable, as she has promoted of Representative JOHN CULBERSON (TX–17); soon they are fast friends. I wouldn’t be sur- the industry throughout her career. Janet has and most recently as a Congressional Budget prised if every student in Santa Clarita has a been involved in a variety of county-improve- Liaison Officer. Additionally, Lieutenant Colo- gumball by now. ment projects to benefit those she represents, nel Ewachiw deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, Too often in our busy lives, we forget about including: the Yosemite Wastewater Treatment in 2002 in support of Operation Enduring the power of the simple things in life. A simple Project, the construction of the Don Pedro Freedom. ‘‘hello’’, a modest ‘‘how are you’’, these hum- Wastewater Treatment Facility, a multitude of Lieutenant Colonel Ewachiw’s leadership ble words make a difference. Through Sarah’s projects to improve the local airport, and innu- throughout his career has positively impacted inspiring and wise actions, she is bringing stu- merable efforts to improve funding and sup- his soldiers, peers, and superiors. As an Army dents together. Adults should stand ready to port for fire stations. Budget Liaison Officer for the past two years learn from her as well. We all have time in our Janet has also made significant efforts to with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of busy days to make a friend. make the county family-focused, such as the the Army for Financial Management and As a father, grandfather, and great-grand- creation of the Recreational Sports Complex, Comptroller, he worked directly with the House father, I am grateful for the noble pursuit the Mariposa Park Amphitheatre, the Arts and Senate Appropriations Committees to Sarah has undertaken. Mr. Speaker, we know Park, and the Skate Park. educate and inform Representatives, Sen- that Sarah is fighting the good fight. I know This is only a sampling of the work Ms. ators, and congressional staff about military that her family is proud of her, and I stand Bibby has done for the community. She con- and civilian personnel issues, force structure, here today to congratulate Sarah on her stantly strives to make Mariposa safer, strong- operation and maintenance, and the Army progress. I hope everyone has the chance to er, and more united. I am proud to honor and Working Capital Fund. Additionally, he served have a true friend like Sarah Kennedy. thank Mariposa County District Three Super- as the Army’s liaison to the Office of Manage- Sarah is an inspiration to all of us, and she visor Janet Bibby for her many years of public ment and Budget and the Congressional has a friend in me. and community service. Budget Office. f f Our country has been enriched by Lieuten- ant Colonel Ewachiw’s extraordinary leader- RECOGNIZING THE 103RD ANNIVER- PAYING TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT ship, thoughtful judgment, and exemplary SARY OF DOUBLE TEN DAY FOR COLONEL EVAN C. EWACHIW FOR work. As a personal matter, I have benefited THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO from his counsel and I deeply respect this offi- THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND cer for his dedication to serving others. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO TO OUR NATION Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to work OF GUAM with Lieutenant Colonel Evan C. Ewachiw dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing his time as an Army Congressional Budget HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Thursday, September 18, 2014 OF INDIANA Liaison. On behalf of a grateful nation, I join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues today in recognizing and com- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mending Lieutenant Colonel Evan Ewachiw for to congratulate the people of Taiwan on the Thursday, September 18, 2014 almost two decades of service to his country. upcoming celebration of the 103rd anniversary Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay We wish Evan, his wife Carrie, and his chil- of ‘‘Double Ten Day.’’ Double Ten Day traces tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Evan C. Ewachiw dren Ana and Rhys all the best as they con- its roots to the Wuchang Uprising that oc- for his exceptional dedication to duty and serv- tinue their journey in the United States Army. curred on October 10, 1911. The Wuchang

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18SE8.001 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 Uprising signaled the end of the Qing Dynasty thousands of women mostly from Korea and and beyond, and I am confident that the orga- and the start of a democratic movement that China to serve as sex slaves for the Japanese nization will continue to serve as a leading- we continue to celebrate and recognize. Dou- Imperial Army. Estimates vary as to how many edge think tank for many years to come. ble Ten Day is a celebration of the birth of de- women were involved, but most agree the Please join me in congratulating Bioneers on mocracy and the Republic of China. number is around 200,000. their 25th anniversary celebration and wish I want to especially recognize the people of These women were referred to as ‘‘comfort them many more successful years. Taiwan on this important occasion. The women.’’ But there was nothing comfortable f strength of the relationship between the peo- about their role. The first so-called ‘‘comfort ple of Taiwan and the people of the United station’’ opened in Shanghai in 1932. These PERSONAL EXPLANATION States is strong. I look forward to continue stations were used to satisfy the sexual de- working to expand business opportunities as sires of Japanese troops. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY well as deepen our mutual appreciation for When demand outstripped supply, the Japa- OF NEW YORK each other’s unique cultures. Exchange of our nese military responded by abducting more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cultures is clearly evidenced on Guam, which women in occupied countries. In other in- Thursday, September 18, 2014 is home to many people of Chinese ancestry. stances, women were lured with promises of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Guam continues to benefit from their cultural work in factories or restaurants before being er, I was unavoidably absent during Sep- contributions to our community and the pro- incarcerated in comfort stations abroad. tember 17, 2014. If I were present, I would motion of trade and economic opportunities. An estimated 75 percent of these enforced have voted on the following: Again, I congratulate the people of Taiwan sex slaves died. Many survivors were left in- Rollcall No. 509: H.J. Res 124, ‘‘aye.’’ on the 103rd anniversary of Double Ten Day. fertile due to sexual trauma or STDs. They f We celebrate this historic occasion with them also suffered from depression, impaired anger and we honor their friendship with the Amer- control, and PTSD. These symptoms exist CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ican people. even today, over 60 years later. RESOLUTION, 2015 f Since WWII, the Japanese government has been inconsistent in its message. SPEECH OF CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT Some officials insisted no women were BLOCK GRANT ACT OF 2014 HON. JEFF MILLER forced into sexual servitude. Other officials OF FLORIDA SPEECH OF claimed their role was ‘‘necessary.’’ Still others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tried to discredit the few victims that are still Tuesday. September 16, 2014 HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI alive. Japan would do well to accurately report OF OREGON the history regarding this tragedy. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1993, the Japanese released the Kono port the inclusion of additional funding for the Monday, September 15, 2014 Statement. In it, they finally confessed to forc- United States Office of Special Counsel, ing women to work in military-run brothels. ‘‘OSC’’ in section 124 of H.J. Res. 124. There Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- is a critical need for ongoing oversight of the port of S. 1086, the Child Care and Develop- Earlier this year, the Japanese announced that they would be reviewing the ‘‘background’’ Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘VA.’’ This ment Block Grant Act of 2014. I would like to section of the Continuing Resolution recog- thank Chairman KLINE and Ranking Member of the Kono Statement. It is time for Japan to own up to its actions. nizes that need by providing an increase in MILLER for their work on this important legisla- Covering these atrocities behind a smoke funding for the OSC. tion. OSC protects whistleblowers government- The Child Care and Development Block screen will not change the truth. The stories of these women have been well documented. wide who expose waste, fraud, abuse, and Grant program is an investment in our future. mismanagement. Since the House Committee We know that quality care can set children up Victims have a right to be acknowledged. After so many have died, the few remaining sur- on Veterans’ Affairs discovered the use of un- for academic success, and helping families official, unlawful scheduling lists at the Phoe- cover the costs of child care enables parents vivors deserve an apology. They deserve jus- tice. This would help the diplomatic relation- nix VA Health Care System, VA employees to keep working or train for new careers. across the country have stepped forward to S. 1086 sets new requirements to strength- ship between Japan and Korea. report allegations of further misconduct and en child care quality. These requirements, And that’s just the way it is. threats to Veterans’ health care. Whistle- which include background checks for federally- f blowers have been at the heart of exposing funded providers and yearly safety inspections CELEBRATING THE BIONEERS 25TH misconduct and promoting accountability at for non-licensed providers, represent common- ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT CON- the VA. Many of them have faced retaliation sense measures to protect children. FERENCE The bill also takes several steps to improve and threats from VA management. This has a access to child care services. It will give fami- chilling and crippling effect on our efforts to re- lies certainty that their children can receive HON. JARED HUFFMAN store confidence in the VA. OSC has been inundated with claims of re- care for a full year, even if their income—and OF CALIFORNIA taliation and disclosures from VA employees. thus their eligibility—changes. And the bill will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OSC’s numbers are at record-setting levels. In help providers budget for their businesses by Thursday, September 18, 2014 the aftermath of the initial exposure of the VA making sure unpredictable child absences Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- scandal, cases from VA employees comprise don’t affect their funding. ure to recognize Bioneers on the occasion of over 29 percent of all OSC’s cases, which Although I am pleased that the bill author- the organization’s 25th Anniversary Summit covers the entire Federal government. This izes increased appropriations for the Child Conference, which will take place in October year, OSC will receive over 300 more cases Care and Development Block Grant program, of 2014. from VA whistleblowers than in the previous far too many eligible families will continue to Since Kenny Asubel and Nina Simons year. This is a massive increase for a tiny go unserved. Supporting safe, high quality founded Bioneers, the organization has be- Federal agency like OSC. In testimony before child care requires resources, and I hope my come an important resource for innovators the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, colleagues will join me in continuing to call for seeking to solve the world’s most pressing en- Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner told us that increased funding for the Child Care and De- vironmental and social challenges. Through OSC had to establish a new priority intake velopment Block Grant program. the annual conference and various educational system for VA cases. OSC also reallocated f programs, Bioneers connects diverse groups much of its small staff to deal with the VA in- COMFORT WOMEN of people to share new, creative ideas and crease. generate positive change at local, regional and Despite its small size, OSC’s efforts are HON. TED POE international levels. Bioneers has provided one making a tremendous difference. Its work has of the planet’s primary incubators to help lay already resulted in relief for courageous VA OF TEXAS the foundation for sustainable and restorative employees who were retaliated against for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alternatives to the environmentally destructive speaking out about wait lists and improper Thursday, September 18, 2014 aspects of the modern global economy. care. OSC’s review of the VA Office of Med- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, during Bioneers has been a vital tool for the people ical Inspector led to an overhaul of the internal World War II, the Japanese military forced of California’s Second Congressional District oversight structure at the VA.

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The funding increase The veterans on this flight from Oregon are neys to take steps to turn the situation around will provide the additional staff and related ex- as follows: Albert Azar, Army; Clarence Brace, by working to relocate plans to build a new penses necessary to support ongoing inves- Army; Howard Christopherson, Army; Jacob football stadium away from the river, to stop tigations of misconduct and whistleblower re- Egger, Army; Theodore Flaiz, Army; Henry the Navy Yard from dumping toxic waste into prisal. It will promote accountability and better Krebs, Army; Loyal Lee, Army; Richard Lovett, the water, and to end the flow of sewage into administration of the VA. Army; Eddie Morris, Army; Henry Nelsen, the river—a project that will be completed in I thank Chairman ROGERS for his work to Army; Lewellyn Renville, Army; Robert Strick, 2022 with the opening of underground tunnels help cleanup the problems at the VA through Army; Henry Tiano, Army; James Rose, Army built to capture and treat sewage overflows. increased funding of the OSC in section 124 Air Corps; Richard Smith, Army Air Corps; During this time, Mr. Boone and program of H.J. Res. 124. Frederick Parish, Army Air Force; Ray Bur- manager Jim Connolly were also working to f gess, Coast Guard; Helen Hansen, Coast raise consciousness in the local community Guard; Richard Shettler, Coast Guard; Marvin about the river. Mr. Boone and Mr. Connolly HONORING COMMANDER AUNDREA Adams, Navy; Robert Bigler, Navy; Harold hosted trash clean-ups, tree plantings, and nu- E. TAPLIN Candland, Navy; Paul Clayton, Navy; Byron merous public events to get Marylanders and Dougan, Navy; Joseph Fahey, Navy; John Washingtonians engaged with the river and to HON. JAMES P. MORAN Faust, Navy; John Ferguson, Navy; Troy promote it as a source of outdoor recreation. OF VIRGINIA Grimshaw, Navy; Herman Hansen, Navy; The programs and events they developed in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cecil Hector, Navy; Imer Henry, Navy; Richard the early days of the Anacostia Watershed So- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Higgins, Navy; Marvin Johnson, Navy; Glenn ciety set the stage for the many important ac- Lewis, Navy; Robert Montgomery, Navy; Bob tivities the organization undertakes today. Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Moore, Navy; James Stangland, Navy; Gordon Over the next twenty-five years, the Ana- honor Commander Aundrea E. Taplin who is Stone, Navy; Neil Swarthout, Navy; Paul costia Watershed Society grew to become a retiring after 21 years of faithful service to our Swenson, Navy; Arthur Tooze, Navy; Gilbert powerful advocate for the river, its watershed, nation in the United States Navy. Turner, Navy; Harold Wakefield, Navy; George and the communities it benefits. The organiza- Commander Taplin began her dedicated ca- Yates, Navy; Robert Ganson, USMC; Edward tion has expanded to include four departments reer in public service after graduating from the Kimball, USMC; Richard Mann, USMC; Harold essential to its success: Stewardship, Edu- United States Naval Academy in 1993. Al- Reeves, USMC; Albert Riney, USMC; Thomas cation, Advocacy, and Recreation. The Ana- ready a distinguished Officer, over the course Teela, USMC. costia Watershed Society engages local resi- of the next 21 years, Commander Taplin These 50 heroes join more than 98,000 vet- dents of all ages in the cleanup and restora- served the Navy in a wide variety of roles, erans from across the country who, since tion of the river while involving the community travelling throughout the country and over- 2005, have journeyed from their home states in advocating for policies to reduce and regu- seas. to Washington, DC to reflect at the memorials late the pollutants entering its waters. Her assignments included Naval Air Station built in honor of our Nation’s veterans. I have been proud to serve as an advocate Sigonella; Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squad- Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the for the Anacostia and its watershed throughout ron Light 47; Naval Legal Service Office courage of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and my time in Congress. My first association with Southwest; Commander, Naval Surface Marines who put themselves in harm’s way for the Anacostia Watershed Society was as a co- Forces, Submarine Group Nine, USS John C. our country and way of life. As a nation, we sponsor of an Earth Day boat tour of the river, Stennis (CVN 74); the Office of the Judge Ad- can never fully repay the debt of gratitude aimed at gaining attention in Congress for the vocate General and the Navy Office of Legis- owed to them for their honor, commitment, Society’s advocacy efforts. Later, I was proud lative Affairs. and sacrifice in defense of the freedoms we to work in Congress to promote policies au- Throughout her career, Commander Taplin have today. thorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to has demonstrated a commitment to self-im- My colleagues, please join me in thanking help restore the Anacostia. Throughout my in- provement, re-dedicating herself to her edu- these veterans and the volunteers of Honor volvement with the Anacostia Watershed Soci- cation at various points. In 1999, she earned Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication ety, I have met many engaged and energized her Juris Doctor from the University of San and service to this great country. I especially local activists who are deeply concerned about Diego and in 2009 she earned her LLM in En- want to recognize and thank Dick Tobiason for the future not only of the river but of our re- vironmental Law from George Washington his tireless work as president of Honor Flight gion as a sustainable place to raise healthy University. of Oregon and trip leaders Erik Tobiason and families. Commander Taplin has also earned a vari- Pam Kelsay for their efforts. The Anacostia Watershed Society’s vision ety of awards for her outstanding service to f for the future includes a river that is fishable our country. Her personal awards include four and swimmable—as per the Clean Water Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy and HONORING THE ANACOSTIA WA- Act—and serves as an urban oasis and des- Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and two TERSHED SOCIETY ON ITS 25TH tination for those in Maryland, Washington, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. ANNIVERSARY DC, and visitors from around the country. I I commend Commander Taplin for her com- congratulate its members on twenty-five years mitment to our country and the sacrifices she HON. STENY H. HOYER of service to the communities of our region, has made on our behalf. On the occasion of OF MARYLAND and I look forward to continue to work with her retirement, I thank her and her family for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them to advance the Society’s mission for over two decades’ honorable service to our Thursday, September 18, 2014 many years to come. nation and wish her fair winds and following f seas as she concludes a distinguished career. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, the Anacostia f Watershed Society, a nonprofit organization CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION based in Maryland and Washington, DC FOR THE EL RIO COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO HONOR FLIGHT OF tasked with restoring the Anacostia River for HEALTH CENTER OF TUCSON, OREGON the health and enjoyment of its watershed ARIZONA IN RECOGNITION OF communities, is celebrating its 25th anniver- THE OPENING OF ITS NEW CON- HON. GREG WALDEN sary this year. Since its founding, it has been GRESS HEALTH CENTER OF OREGON cleaning the water, recovering the shores, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring the heritage of the Anacostia River HON. RON BARBER for the benefit of all who live in its watershed Thursday, September 18, 2014 OF ARIZONA and for visitors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Founded in 1989 by Robert Boone, the Ana- nize the 50 World War II veterans from Or- costia Watershed Society overcame early Thursday, September 18, 2014 egon who will be visiting their memorial today challenges as it sought to raise awareness of Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in in Washington, DC through Honor Flight of Or- the deteriorating health of the river and its wa- recognition and celebration of the El Rio Com- egon. On behalf of a grateful state and coun- tershed after nearly two hundred years of munity Health Center of Tucson, Arizona,

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This year, Heart of Flor- OF NEVADA and affordable health care to all, the El Rio ida United Way committed more than $9.2 mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community Health Center serves over 900 lion in funding over three years to nonprofit Thursday, September 18, 2014 people each day, more than three-fourths of partner agencies in Central Florida. Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, October 12, 2014, whom live at or below the federal poverty Additionally, Heart of Florida United Way marks the 75th anniversary of the Hispanic level. provides direct services that aid the homeless, Reading Room of the Library of Congress El Rio’s brand new, 54,000 square foot facil- connect individuals with volunteer opportuni- which is located in the Jefferson Building. ity makes state-of-the-art healthcare acces- ties and ensure accessibility of lifesaving Since 1939, the Hispanic Division has been sible to all residents of southeastern Arizona’s medications. Their dedicated work to engage systematically acquiring books, journals, news- largest city. The new facility will help El Rio many aspects of the community has undoubt- papers, photographs, prints, maps, posters, serve an additional six thousand patients each edly made Central Florida a better place to sound recordings, and other materials from year, as well as creating numerous new health live and work. I thank Heart of Florida United and about the greater Hispanic world. Today care jobs and helping our local economy Way for their dedicated work, and I congratu- with more than 13 million items, the Library of thrive. late them on 75 years of remarkable contribu- Congress possesses the most extensive col- I congratulate the El Rio Community Health tions to our community. lection in the world on the history and culture Center and support its continued efforts to of Latin America, the Caribbean, Iberia, and make sure all people are able to access the f U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. health services they need. Hispanic Division specialists assist scholars f CONGRATULATING JAY WOLVOVSKY from all over the United States and indeed CELEBRATING THE NORTH BAY around the world with information about mate- CHILDREN’S CENTER 25TH ANNI- rials in all formats in the Library’s collections. VERSARY HON. JOHN P. SARBANES The reading room’s website www.http:// OF MARYLAND loc.gov/rr/hispanic which can be accessed in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES English, Spanish, and Portuguese, is an im- HON. JARED HUFFMAN portant resource for students as well the wider OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 18, 2014 public for finding books, maps, images, audio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today visual materials, music, and many other Thursday, September 18, 2014 to honor and congratulate my friend Jay sources to learn about the history and culture of the greater Hispanic world. The website is Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- Wolvovsky on his 30 years of outstanding visited more than 100,000 times per month. ure to recognize the North Bay Children’s service to the residents of the greater Balti- more community. At the end of this month, The recently issued Hispanic American Center on the occasion of the organization’s Members of Congress, 1922–2013, published 25th Anniversary Celebration, which will take Jay will retire from his position as CEO of the Baltimore Medical System (BMS), a position by the Government Printing Office and avail- place on November 8, 2014. able online, was compiled by the Office of the Incorporated in 1986, the North Bay Chil- he has held since he founded BMS in 1984. Under Jay’s stewardship, BMS has grown into Historian of the Clerk of the House, with help dren’s Center was founded on the funda- from specialists in the Hispanic Division who mental belief that every child should have Maryland’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center system. Since taking over the oper- provided expertise and access to the vast col- equal access to quality care and early edu- lections of the Library of Congress. The first cation. Over the last 25 years, the Center has ation of four East Baltimore clinics from the Baltimore City Health Department in 1984, and much smaller edition of this directory was continually met this expectation and become prepared in the Hispanic Division in 1994 and an invaluable asset to the local community. BMS has expanded to thirteen health centers reaching the whole city and even Baltimore published in 1995 by the GPO. Each year, new programs are added as the The Hispanic Division’s major annual publi- County, including eight school-based health Center’s staff continues to create positive cation is the Handbook of Latin American centers that provide essential medical care to change by locally addressing key national pri- Studies, an annotated bibliography providing more than 1,000 children each year. When orities, such as promoting early literacy, com- an indispensable guide to publication about struggling communities have faced the loss of bating childhood obesity and reducing poverty. Latin America. Compiled and annotated in the healthcare providers, BMS has stepped in, ab- The Center serves over 100,000 nutritious Hispanic Division since 1939 and currently meals annually to children in California’s Sec- sorbing practices and patients from the Balti- published by the University of Texas Press, ond Congressional District. By teaching fami- more neighborhoods of Highlandtown and the Handbook is a collaborative effort drawing lies about nutrition, incorporating local gardens O’Donnell Heights. All told, BMS provides on the knowledge and expertise of a network to enhance early education, and encouraging medical care to over 45,000 underserved pa- of contributing U.S.-based scholars who volun- childhood literacy, the North Bay Children’s tients each year. teer their efforts to the project. Available in Center promotes parent engagement and I consider myself lucky to have worked with print and searchable through an online data- works to ensure that every child is ready to Jay for many years. He has had an enormous base www.loc.gov/hlas the Handbook lists and succeed in school and life from an early age. impact on the Baltimore region and he has describes the most important scholarly publi- Please join me in congratulating the North changed the lives of countless families in the cations in the humanities and social sciences Bay Children’s Center on 25 years of out- State of Maryland and beyond. His compas- from and about Latin America and the Carib- standing service to the children and families of sion and dedication to give back to his com- bean. Marin and Sonoma counties and wish them munity and to bring medical care to those who A unique resource in the Hispanic Division many years of future success. could not otherwise receive it has been the is the Archive of Hispanic Literature on Tape, f driving force behind BMS’ incredible success begun in 1943, which holds audio recordings over the past three decades. His keen eye for by more than 700 multi-lingual poets and RECOGNIZING HEART OF FLORIDA innovation, whether in working with the Balti- prose writers from the U.S., Hispanic areas, UNITED WAY more City Health Department to provide sen- and the Caribbean, including Haiti and iors with pharmacy services 20 years before Suriname. Richard Blanco, the poet who read HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Medicare Part D, or in building relationships at President Obama’s second inauguration, re- OF FLORIDA and partnerships with local foundations and corded in 2013, and Octavio Paz is one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national groups to expand BMS’ reach, has nine Nobel laureates in the archive. been an invaluable asset to the organization. Two years ago the Hispanic Division inau- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Jay has been a true friend to the Baltimore gurated a bilingual portal ‘‘Distant Neighbors: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is community and to me; I thank him for all he The United States and the Mexican Revolu- a privilege to recognize Heart of Florida United has accomplished and congratulate him on his tion, 1910–1917,’’ which contains photo- Way as they celebrate 75 years of service in well-earned retirement. graphs, manuscripts, maps, and other rare

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I thank Judy efit Tyrone Hospital. home away from home for researchers from for her wonderful work and I wish her the best On September 20, 1954, Tyrone Hospital all over the world,’’ according to Jaime as she begins a new chapter in her life. opened its doors and accepted its first patient. Benitez, noted educator and Puerto Rican f Over the years, the hospital has grown to Commissioner during 1973–1977. With its bring personalized health care not only to the arched ceilings, vivid murals by Brazilian artist REMEMBERING MAYOR JOHN residents of northern Blair County but also to Candido Portinari, and architecture reminis- FORD communities in neighboring counties. That cent of renaissance Spain, the reading room growth has included state of the art medical provides an inspiring space for those seeking HON. LOU BARLETTA equipment, an expanded range of services, to research their ancestors, complete school OF PENNSYLVANIA and a diverse medical staff. assignments, or write books. With its vast His- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The hospital’s 60th year has been marked by the recent introduction of its new name— panic collections, the Library provides both ex- Thursday, September 18, 2014 ploratory materials for beginning students and Tyrone Regional Health Network—reflecting its rare published or other materials—maps, Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I am honored developing system of new providers and serv- manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings— to recognize and remember the life of former ices throughout Central Pennsylvania. The for advanced scholars. These materials allow Hazleton Mayor John Ford, a well known 60th year also coincided with the announce- those of us in the United States and in other member of the community. Mayor Ford ment of plans for a 38,000 square foot expan- parts of the world to better understand His- passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 after sion that will provide a new hospital facility. panic heritage and history, and its lasting and a long and distinguished career of public and A lot has changed since Tyrone Hospital ongoing influence within our country. civil service. first opened its doors in 1954. However, its My husband, Latin American historian Dr. Prior to serving as mayor of Hazleton, presence as a community hospital and its mis- Thomas C. Wright, can personally attest to the Mayor Ford was the founder and owner of sion to provide needed healthcare services to incredible resources available through the Di- John Ford Trucking and the Hazleton Stand- local residents has remained the same. vision to scholars and authors. We congratu- ard Fuel Co., a small company that continues I wish to thank Tyrone Hospital’s dedicated late the Hispanic Division and its staff and cel- to service the Hazleton area to this day. Be- staff, Board of Directors and CEO Stephen ebrate the valuable work they have done over yond his role as a small business owner, Gildea for their commitment to quality the past 75 years. Mayor Ford was very active in the area. He healthcare. I congratulate them and the people f was a member of the Hazleton Elks, West Ha- of Tyrone and surrounding communities on zleton Lions, and was on the board of numer- this important anniversary for their local hos- TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JUDY ous charitable organizations. Mayor Ford con- pital. I’m proud to have such a wonderful facil- BRADSHAW tinued to serve on multiple committees at the ity in the 9th District, and wish Tyrone Hospital local, state, and federal level after completing continued success in the next sixty years and HON. TOM LATHAM his term as mayor. beyond. OF IOWA During his tenure as mayor from 1986– f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1987, Mayor Ford saw the city of Hazleton change from a commission form of mayor to STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE Thursday, September 18, 2014 a strong mayor form, finishing his last two PEOPLE OF UKRAINE Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- years of government as a member of the city nize the retirement of Des Moines Police Chief council from 1988–1989. He is remembered SPEECH OF Judy Bradshaw, and to express my apprecia- by all who knew him as a hard working and HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE tion for her dedication and commitment to law generous man committed to making Hazleton OF TEXAS enforcement. a better city. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since beginning her storied career as a po- My sincerest condolences go out to his wife lice cadet in 1980, Chief Bradshaw has been Rose, who survives him, as well as his sisters Wednesday, September 17, 2014 an integral part of the Des Moines Police De- Marie and Ida, brother Robert, and several Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise partment for more than three decades. As the nieces and nephews. today in strong support of H. Res. 726, a reso- Des Moines Police Department’s first female f lution supporting the right of the people of lieutenant, captain, major, and chief of police, Ukraine to freely determine their future, includ- Chief Bradshaw has continually broken new HONORING TYRONE HOSPITAL ing their country’s relationship with other na- ground while both innovating and improving tions and international organizations, without the department. HON. BILL SHUSTER interference, intimidation, or coercion by other Throughout her career, Chief Bradshaw has OF PENNSYLVANIA countries. worked and supervised in every area of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania, department while developing several programs Congressman GERLACH, for introducing this bi- Thursday, September 18, 2014 and policies. Since assuming the role of Chief partisan resolution and urge all Members to of Police in 2007, Chief Bradshaw has revital- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support it to show the solidarity of the people ized the community’s relationship with the de- recognition of the 60th Anniversary of Tyrone of the United States with the people of partment and its officers. Two of her pro- Hospital in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. It is a mile- Ukraine. grams, the Community Ambassador Program stone in this outstanding facility’s history of The United States is strongly committed to and Mentoring Youth with Cops Program, providing essential healthcare services to the the sovereignty, independence, and territorial incentivize productive relationships with at-risk residents of its community. integrity of Ukraine. youth and community leaders alike. Chief In the early 1900s, Harvey Gray, a promi- The United States strongly supports efforts Bradshaw’s tenure has shown that when the nent Tyrone businessman had a vision to build to assist Ukraine to defend its territory against Des Moines community and its police work to- a hospital to care for the people of Tyrone and military aggression by the Russian Federation gether, great things are possible. surrounding areas. Mr. Gray and his wife and by separatist and paramilitary forces. Throughout her illustrious and lengthy ca- Adda ultimately donated $150,000 after their The Russian Federation has undertaken a reer, Judy has never wavered in her commit- deaths toward the establishment of Tyrone campaign of political, economic, and military ment to justice and security. Chief Bradshaw Hospital. The Tyrone Borough Water depart- aggression against Ukraine. is a testament to the high quality character in- ment provided the location, donating nearly 17 For example, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a stilled in Iowans, and the city of Des Moines acres of wooded land west of the Laurel civilian airliner, was destroyed by Russian- owes her a great debt of gratitude for her Ridge. The people of Tyrone realized the backed Ukrainian separatists using a Russian- service. While Judy’s leadership will be sorely Gray’s vision of a community hospital over a made missile, taking the lives of all 298 inno- missed, she leaves behind a more secure period of years. Numerous community resi- cent persons on board.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18SE8.011 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 That is why I strongly support H. Res. 726, QuakeWrap is to be recognized and cele- ford’s Fall Foliage Festival. This wonderful which condemns the continuing political, eco- brated for its job creation and sales here in event celebrates not only the changing of the nomic, and military aggression by the Russian the United States and in multiple international seasons, but all that the town of Bedford has Federation against Ukraine and the violation of markets, including Australia, Indonesia, Mex- to offer. its sovereignty, independence, and territorial ico, Nigeria and Vietnam, as well as its work Every year, the coming of fall brings about integrity. with the United Nations. Both private and pub- a beautiful transformation across Central I strongly support the resolution’s demand lic sector customers are utilizing its patented Pennsylvania. From the changing color of the that the Russian Federation remove its military carbon fiber technology to repair, modernize leaves, to the return of autumn favorites like forces and military equipment from the territory and secure vital infrastructure for public safety Sunday football and pumpkin pie, there truly is of Ukraine, including equipment provided to and commerce, such as bridges, pipelines, no better place to experience all that the sea- the separatist and paramilitary forces. buildings and piers. Among their diverse port- son has to offer than in the heart of our state. I applaud the resolution’s call for the Presi- folio of projects, they have repaired the tunnel That is why I am honored to stand here today dent to cooperate with allies and partners in system under the University of Arizona, done to celebrate 50 years of the Bedford Fall Foli- Europe and other nations around the world to retrofit work on Alcatraz Island in the San age Festival. impose visa bans, targeted asset freezes, sec- Francisco Bay, provided seismic retrofit for the In 1964, the Bedford County Motor Club and tor sanctions, and other measures on the Rus- VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, provided the Antique Auto Club joined together to cre- sian Federation and its leadership sufficient to blast protection for the new UN building in Bei- ate the Historical and Fall Tour, an event compel it to end its violation of Ukraine’s sov- rut, Lebanon and begun an extensive infra- which then came to be known as the Fall Foli- ereignty and territorial integrity. structure pile project in Nigeria. age Festival in 1966 and has grown ever Mr. Speaker, I ask all members to join me QuakeWrap is an example of a small U.S. since. Today, the event draws an estimated in voting for H. Res 726. business that has grown by being a leader in 70,000 visitors to Bedford over the course of f state-of-the-art technology and by embracing two weekends, and features the work of over exporting as key to their growth strategy. Even 400 artists and craftsmen. In addition, pa- TAIWAN’S NATIONAL DAY in the face of great economic recession, rades, antique cars, the crowning of the fall fo- QuakeWrap increased its revenues and cre- liage queen, and a wide range of musical en- HON. DENNIS A. ROSS ated jobs in our community. QuakeWrap has tertainment offer excitement for people of all OF FLORIDA also made strategic and effective utilization of ages. The event is one of the largest fall foli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES key export resources at both the federal and age festivals in the Northeast, and its 50th an- state levels, including the U.S. Commercial niversary this year promises to be the best Thursday, September 18, 2014 Service and its Arizona Export Assistance one yet. Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, as Taiwan’s na- Center in Arizona, the Arizona Commerce Au- I would like to thank all of the dedicated vol- tional day, known as Double Ten Day, ap- thority, and the U.S. Small Business Adminis- unteers who have put so much effort into mak- proaches on October 10, I rise to remind my tration—demonstrating the impactful collabora- ing the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival such a colleagues that Taiwan, our democratic ally, tion that can indeed exist between the private lasting success. Their hard work has ensured continues to be left out of international organi- and public sectors. that the festival continues to be a highlight zations at the insistence of China. f every autumn, and I know that it will only get Taiwan’s exclusion does not befit a society better in the years to come. I’m proud to have that is modern, prosperous, and democratic, OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL such a wonderful event in the 9th District, and and a government whose institutions have im- DEBT hope that everyone has a chance to visit and plemented the operating procedures and experience fall in Bedford County. guidelines set forth by the very international HON. MIKE COFFMAN f organizations from which it has been shut out. OF COLORADO America shares many values with Taiwan, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING RON TINGLEY cluding our commitment to democracy, human Thursday, September 18, 2014 rights, and free markets, and this is a voice Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January HON. JEFF DENHAM from which we should hear in the forums de- 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- OF CALIFORNIA bating the complex issues and challenges of fice, the national debt was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our time. $10,626,877,048,913.08. Thursday, September 18, 2014 The best way we can honor our friends in Today, it is $17,770,878,224,353.80. We’ve Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Taiwan as they celebrate their national day, in added $7,144,001,175,440.72 to our debt in 5 acknowledge and honor the life of Ron addition to extending our best wishes and con- years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- Tingley, who passed way September 8th in a gratulations—which I do now—is to continue tion, our economy, and our children could tragic traffic accident. Ron was born to Ethel to build on the work we have done to strength- have avoided with a balanced budget amend- and Richard Tingley January 31, 1947. His en Taiwan’s meaningful participation in inter- ment. national organizations where Taiwan’s mem- lifelong interest in our veterans started with his f bership is impossible due to its unique political father who was a World War II vet stationed status. I hope my colleagues will join me in PERSONAL EXPLANATION primarily in Guam. In addition, his grandfather this effort and also join me in wishing Taiwan served as a motorcycle courier in Germany a Happy Double Ten Day. HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ during World War I. After retiring from 41 f OF PENNSYLVANIA years of service as a counselor at Modesto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Junior College, Ron wanted to give back and CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION OF Thursday, September 18, 2014 continued his work with our country’s vet- QUAKEWRAP FOR ITS SUCCESS erans. IN IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Mr. Tingley played an instrumental part in SAFETY WORLDWIDE No. 495 I was unable to attend. Had I been establishing the Veteran’s Resource Center present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ (VRC) at Modesto Junior College (MJC). The HON. RON BARBER f VRC opened three years ago as a permanent OF ARIZONA RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- location for vets to meet, study, and share ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF BEDFORD, PENNSYLVA- maraderie. Once in place, Ron worked with NIA’S FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL veteran students to solidify the purposes and Thursday, September 18, 2014 services of the VRC. Uniting partners in the Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. BILL SHUSTER community helped the VRC extend services recognition and celebration of QuakeWrap, a beyond the college campus. OF PENNSYLVANIA growing business in Tucson, Arizona that is In addition, Mr. Tingley collaborated with off- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES improving the safety of infrastructure around campus resources to educate and train MJC the globe. On October 1, 2014, they will be Thursday, September 18, 2014 veteran students to facilitate peer support honored by the District Export Council of Ari- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in groups. He became keenly aware of the zona for their success in exporting. recognition of the 50th anniversary of Bed- needs of spouses and dependents and it was

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Campus staff and faculty leaned on Ron 43.4% of the city’s population, the third largest sion that can have serious ramifications for In- to handle the most sensitive situations. The number of Hispanics of any city in the nation. dian Country. crisis responses he managed and resolved The projected population of Hispanics in the As the Court’s Bay Mills decision correctly kept students in school and, for some, kept United States in 2060 is estimated to be 128.8 observes, our nation’s federally recognized In- them alive. million. According to this projection, the His- dian tribes are independent governments It was a passion for Ron to remain con- panic population will constitute 31 percent of whose sovereignty pre-dates the United States nected with and support the heroes of our the nation’s population by that date. Constitution. Our founding fathers wisely country. Ron is survived by his wife of 40 Hispanics are greatly diverse people. They chose to subject Indian tribes solely to the au- years, Jeanette; his sister, Janice Clair; broth- come from different countries bringing different thority of the United States Congress, to the er-in-law, Duane Clair; nephew, Eric Cole & cultures, language dialects and customs His- exclusion of state governments, as well as the his wife Chris; & by many loving friends and panics have enriched our Union and shaped Executive and Judicial branches of the federal relatives. our character. Hispanics are hardworking indi- government. And though Indian tribes are sub- Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating viduals that try to better themselves but never ject to the authority of Congress, they retain the life of Mr. Ron Tingley and all of his excel- forget their upbringings. all of their inherent and historic sovereign lent contributions to veterans and the commu- Hispanic Americans continue to impact powers, except as those powers may be ex- nity. every sector of our country, and are leading pressly modified by Congress. If Congress f officials in all aspects of American life. Many does not act to take away the sovereign pow- Hispanic Americans serve as elected officials, ers of Indian tribes, those powers are retained. NATIONAL HISPANIC AMERICAN members of the armed forces, police officers, One of the most important attributes of sov- HERITAGE MONTH judges, teachers, construction workers, busi- ereignty possessed by Indian tribes is sov- ness men and women, artists, athletes, and ereign immunity from suit, including suits initi- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE civic leaders. ated by State governments. In addition to OF TEXAS A source of special pride to me is that being consistently affirmed by decisions of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas is the home state of 11 Hispanic recipi- nation’s highest court over the past two cen- turies, tribal sovereign immunity has been re- Thursday, September 18, 2014 ents of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Many contemporary Hispanic Americans peatedly acknowledged and confirmed in fed- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise have risen to occupy some of the most impor- eral case precedent. Thus the Supreme Court today to commemorate National Hispanic tant positions in the nation, including U.S. Su- correctly upheld the sovereign immunity of the American Heritage Month. For more than 500 preme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; Labor Bay Mills Indian Community, and affirmed the years, and long before the founding of the Re- Secretary Tom Perez; U.S. Senators ROBERT express desire of Congress that Indian tribes public, Hispanic Americans have made signifi- MENENDEZ and TED CRUZ, White House Do- retain the fullest extent of their immunity from cant contributions to American life and culture. mestic Policy Director Cecelia Munoz; and my suit. Hispanic Heritage week was formerly pro- colleagues in the Texas House delegation, Like state and federal governments, Indian posed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 Congressmen RUBE´N HINOJOSA, HENRY tribes rely on their inherent sovereign powers, and was expanded by President Ronald CUELLAR, JOAQUIN CASTRO, BETO O’ROURKE, including immunity, to protect their treasuries Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period PETE GALLEGO, and FILEMON VELA. and further their economies. These sovereign starting on September 15 and ending on Octo- As the Hispanic community continues to en- powers are vital for any government to provide ber 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, rich American society, I urge all Americans to essential programs and services for its citizens 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100–402. take time during this month to commemorate and are critical in maintaining the viability of The day of September 15 is significant be- the contributions of Hispanic Americans in our nation’s Indian tribes, many of which are cause it is the anniversary of independence shaping the United States. located in the most economically depressed for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El The best way to honor National Hispanic regions of the country and have been under Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nica- Heritage Month is to continue cherishing and constant duress due to severe cutbacks in ragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate respecting the ethnic and cultural diversity that federal funding over the past several decades. their independence days on September 16 strengthens and enhances our nation. For Indian tribes, sovereign immunity is nec- and September 18, respectively. We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage essary not only to protect the Tribes from pri- In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month to continually honor the achievements vate litigants, but also to prevent state govern- Month, we celebrate the diversity throughout and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our ments from overstepping their constitutional the United States with a variety of festivities nation. authority and diminishing the rights and sov- across the country, including parades, fes- Celebrating the National Hispanic Heritage ereignty of Indian tribes through litigation. As tivals, art exhibits, and musical performances. helps keep a vivid image of all the hard work the Supreme Court acknowledged in the Bay Hispanics have had a profound and positive Hispanic individuals accomplished throughout Mills Indian Community decision, only Con- influence on our country through their strong history. gress has the authority to diminish the sov- commitment to family, faith, hard work, and I encourage all Americans to join me in ereign rights of Indian tribes. service. They have enhanced and shaped our marking this important occasion. While I applaud the Supreme Court’s deci- national character with centuries-old traditions f sion affirming Tribal sovereign immunity, I am that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural deeply disturbed by dicta in the Court’s major- customs of their communities. THE UNITED STATES SUPREME ity opinion that is not only at odds with the Hispanics have played a vital role in the mo- COURT’S DECISION IN MICHIGAN Constitution and prior Supreme Court prece- ments and movements that have shaped our V. BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMU- dent, but is an affront to tribal sovereignty. In country. They have enriched our culture and NITY its majority opinion, the Court suggests that a brought creativity and innovation to everything state may bring a suit for prospective injunc- from sports to the sciences and from the arts HON. TOM COLE tive relief against tribal officials for alleged vio- to our economy. OF OKLAHOMA lations of state law based on the doctrine of The Hispanic community is an integral part IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ex Parte Young. Prior Supreme Court prece- of our country’s rich history and economic dent, however, has made clear that the doc- well-being. According to most recent data His- Thursday, September 18, 2014 trine of Ex Parte Young only permits suit for panic-owned businesses have generated $351 Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on May 27, 2014 prospective injunctive relief against govern- billion in economic output towards the U.S. the United States Supreme Court issued its ment officials for alleged violations of federal economy, along with creating 1.9 million jobs. decision in Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Com- law, not for alleged violations of state law. The As the Member of Congress from the 18th munity, wherein the Court affirmed the sov- basis for authorizing such suits against gov- Congressional District of Texas, I am honored ereign immunity of our Nation’s federally-rec- ernment officials is that federal law is supreme

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The Court’s suggestion also been a mentor to my wife, Jill, who said Farmer’s Markets, greenhouses and other that tribal officials acting in their official capac- that Lisa taught her everything she knows. community agriculture initiatives can help di- ity are subject to suit for alleged violations of Lisa is truly an exceptional woman, and I versify American food production so we rely state law is not only in clear conflict with prior am proud to call her a friend. I join her friends less on imports and create American jobs that and family in wishing her good health and Supreme Court precedent, but permitting such cannot be outsourced. My bill will spur the de- continued success in the coming year. suits would eviscerate tribal sovereign immu- velopment and expansion of community agri- nity by giving states the ability to do indirectly f culture in nontraditional agricultural production what our Constitution has prohibited from areas across this great nation. them doing directly: exercising jurisdiction and SUPPORT FOR THE URBAN authority over Indian tribal governments AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION ACT Mr. Speaker, urban farming and food pro- through litigation. Furthermore, it will undoubt- duction is a viable solution to support healthier edly expose tribal officials to individual liability HON. MARCY KAPTUR dietary options and improve overall health of and aggravation if they are named in baseless OF OHIO urban communities. The Urban Agriculture Ex Parte Young suits. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Production Act is the appropriate means to further develop alternative, urban agricultural Perhaps worse, the Supreme Court’s Bay Thursday, September 18, 2014 Mills decision includes dicta suggesting that, if production and to help meet all communities’ civil remedies against Indian tribes and their Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to food production needs of the future. officials ‘‘prove[] inadequate,’’ a state may proudly submit the Urban Agriculture Produc- bring criminal charges against tribal officials tion Act. f acting in their official capacity for alleged viola- Across America, too many of our urban tions of state law. This also would enable neighborhoods are absent stores where com- HONORING INDIANA REGIONAL states to trump the sovereign rights of Indian munity members can purchase fresh, healthy MEDICAL CENTER tribes by criminalizing what would otherwise foods. There are more than 23 million individ- be civil, government-to-government disputes uals residing in these so called ‘‘food desert’’ between states and Indian tribes. Such action neighborhoods, where there are no stores HON. BILL SHUSTER within one mile in which they can buy healthy would violate the United States Constitution OF PENNSYLVANIA and the sovereign rights of Indian tribes that food. the Constitution guarantees. Again, the Con- Without healthy options, people are forced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to eat unhealthy, processed, junk food, be- stitution withholds from States the authority to Thursday, September 18, 2014 exercise jurisdiction and power over Indian cause that is all that is available and afford- able. The Urban Agriculture Production Act is tribes, and grants that power solely to Con- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in a step to correct this unacceptable trend. gress. The Supreme Court does not have the recognition of the 100th anniversary of Indiana I am pleased to recognize and support the power to usurp Congress’ Constitutionally Regional Medical Center in Indiana, Pennsyl- growing resurgence of locally grown and pro- granted plenary power over Indian affairs by vania. It is a milestone in this wonderful com- duced product. I see it in my own community granting States the right to criminalize the ex- munity hospital’s long history of providing ex- ercise of tribal sovereignty where Congress at the Sustainable Local Foods and Frederick Douglass Center Association Community Gar- ceptional healthcare services to the people of has not seen fit to do so. And again, it will be Indiana County and surrounding areas. tribal officials acting in their official capacity den, of Toledo, Ohio. that could be exposed to potential criminal li- Individuals, non-profits, and co-ops are step- Resting in the heart of western Pennsyl- ability for doing the very same thing that all of ping up and taking action to address the chal- vania, Indiana offers the perfect blend of his- us who are here as elected officials are trying lenge of access to healthy food, by developing tory, progress, industry, scenery, culture, and to do—be good civil servants. local food sources and community gardens to charm. When Indiana Regional Medical Center Therefore, I urge our federal and state judi- provide fresh, affordable produce throughout first welcomed the public in November of ciaries to treat the above-referenced dicta underserved communities. Not only are they 1914, it was a 40-bed facility with 13 private (and erroneous dicta at that) in the Bay Mills growing product to provide to communities rooms. From the time of its opening, the hos- decision as just that: non-binding dicta, and to though, they are engaging and encouraging pital’s mission has been to serve the commu- instead uphold the United States Constitution community participation all throughout the nity with quality, progressive, compassionate by deferring to Congress on all issues involv- process. They are teaching community mem- patient care. ing tribal-state conflicts. Where Congress has bers how to farm. Over the years, this nonprofit institution has not expressly chosen to subject Indian tribes As the ancient proverb says, ‘‘give a man a grown to become the county’s sole full-service fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to state jurisdiction or authority, the states health care provider. Throughout its many ren- to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’’ And cannot usurp Congress’ plenary and exclusive ovations, expansions in services and contin- so goes my bill, the Urban Agriculture Produc- authority over Indian tribes by bringing suits or ued advancements in knowledge and tech- tion Act. criminal charges against tribal officials for al- nology, Indiana Regional Medical Center has The measure will encourage economic de- leged violations of state law as a means of ex- remained unchanged in its commitment to the velopment in underserved communities by fur- ercising control over sovereign Indian tribes. community. It truly lives by its mission to serve thering the mission of local farming. It provides f the health care needs of every life it touches programmatic funds to educate people on with compassion, respect and dignity. The HONORING LISA DALE MOORE health and wellness, supports marketing and hospital and its people certainly have made a development networks, and will inspire com- HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH munities to create self sufficient food produc- difference in making Indiana County a better tion systems to stimulate community develop- place to live, and they continue to have a OF FLORIDA positive impact on the region. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and healthy eating options. All throughout our urban communities there I wish to thank Indiana Regional Medical Thursday, September 18, 2014 are an abundance of unused land and space Center’s dedicated staff, Board of Directors Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that are conveniently located to neighborhoods and CEO Stephen Wolfe for their commitment celebrate Lisa Dale Moore, who turns 60 that are ripe for agriculture development. We to quality healthcare. I congratulate them and years old on September 21, 2014. must support and encourage the means to de- the residents of Indiana County and sur- Lisa Dale Moore was born on September velopment these plots so they become local rounding communities on this important anni- 21, 1954 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After grad- sources of wholesome food options. versary for their local hospital. I’m proud of uating from George Washington University Communities that lack access to fresh having such an outstanding facility in the 9th with a major in Judaic Studies, she received a produce are facing growing epidemics of obe- District, and wish Indiana Regional Medical Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler sity related diseases. We must get serious Center continued success in the next one hun- School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. about the increased incidents of preventable dred years and beyond.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.014 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1459 HONORING CAPTAIN MARY R. larly in light of the President’s decision to com- We’ll never know now if Sawyer realized he MCCORMICK mit U.S. military personnel to Liberia to fight had contracted Ebola and just wanted to go this disease. Liberian President Ellen Johnson home for treatment or whether he thought his HON. SAM GRAVES Sirleaf, with whom I also spoke earlier this symptoms were from some other illness. Many OF MISSOURI week, has conceded that the Ebola epidemic people are just like him, however, and they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘has overwhelmed’’ her country’s containment are spreading this disease even to places and treatment capabilities. A global response, where it had been brought under control. For Thursday, September 18, 2014 with the United States in the lead, is thus nec- example, the Macenta region of Guinea on the Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I essary. Liberian border was one of the first places this proudly pause to recognize Captain Mary R. It is important to note that in in a letter last disease surfaced, but by early September, no McCormick, a proud veteran of our United week to President Obama, President Ellen new cases had been seen for weeks. Doctors States Navy, on her retirement after 26 years Johnson Sirleaf wrote that ‘‘The virus is Without Borders closed one of its Ebola treat- of service. spreading at an exponential rate and we have ment centers to focus on harder-hit areas. In- After graduating first in her class as an En- a limited time window to arrest it. Mr. Presi- fected people leaving Liberia for better treat- sign in the JAG Corps Student Program from dent, well over 40% of total cases occurred in ment in Guinea have once again made the Navy Justice School in 1988, Captain the last 18 days. Our message has gotten out Macenta a hotspot for the disease. McCormick was released from active duty on and our citizens are self-reporting or bringing The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and June 30, 1992 and soon was affiliated with the in their relatives. But our treatment centers are Prevention has established teams in Guinea, Select Reserves. Captain McCormick has im- overwhelmed. MSF is now running a 160 bed- Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria to help local peccable knowledge concerning military and unit that will expand even further. I am being staff do fever detection and to administer civilian appellate criminal law. She has rep- honest with you when I say that at this rate, questionnaires on potential troublesome con- resented servicemembers from all military we will never break the transmission chain tacts. The agency also is helping to establish branches during her six-year civilian military and the virus will overwhelm us.’’ sites at airports for further testing and/or treat- appellate practice, and she has served five I held the follow-up hearing yesterday morn- ment. years as appellate counsel. ing to determine if there is a reasonable hope Liberia and Sierra Leone are the hardest hit Captain McCormick served as an Assistant for vaccines, treatments and detection strate- by this Ebola outbreak. This is undoubtedly Attorney General for the State of Colorado gies in time to help with this health emer- partly because of the weak infrastructures of from October 1992 through June 1995 where gency. two countries emerging from long conflicts. she was lead appellate attorney. She was re- I hesitate to provide figures for the number However, post-conflict countries also have sig- called to active duty from November 2010 of people infected or who have succumbed to nificant segments of the population who don’t through September 2013, to serve as Appel- this virus because even as we hold this hear- trust the central government. The unfortunate late Defense Counsel for Guantanamo detain- ing, dozens, if not hundreds, of new infections mishandling by the Liberian government of an ees. will be documented. According to the latest attempted quarantine in the capital dem- Captain McCormick was named Missouri’s figures, infections are approaching 5,000 peo- onstrates why trust has been so difficult to Elder Law Attorney of the Year for 2006 and ple, and 2,500 deaths. come by. she is author of the treatise Missouri Elder Ebola, which is mostly unknown in West Af- The Liberian government established bar- Law published annually by West/Thomson rica, presents itself early in the infection like riers to block off the West Point slum area Reuters. usually non-fatal diseases such as Lassa after a holding center for Ebola victims was Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in fever, malaria or even the flu. The temperature ransacked and contaminated materials were recognizing Captain Mary R. McCormick for seen in early stages might even be brought taken. This quarantine was done without in- her admirable service to our country as well down with regular medicines. Therefore, many forming its 80,000 inhabitants or consulting as her passion for the law. people may not believe, or may not want to with health care workers. Not only did this pre- f believe, they have this often fatal disease. vent people from pursuing their livelihoods or If someone is in denial or unknowledgeable bringing in much-needed supplies, this move GLOBAL EFFORTS TO FIGHT about this disease, they may not seek treat- created great suspicions over the motives of EBOLA ment until it is too late—both for them and for the Liberian government. This suspicion was the people they unknowingly infect. Families in heightened when the official in charge of the HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Africa tend to help one another in times of area was called to a meeting and was seen OF NEW JERSEY need, an admirable trait that unfortunately in- leaving just as everyone else was trapped be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creases the risk of infection. The sicker a per- hind barriers. son gets with Ebola, the more contagious they The furor over this quarantine forced the Thursday, September 18, 2014 are, and never more so than when they die. government to abandon it 10 days into its Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, So burials that don’t involve strict precautions planned 21-day term. Liberian officials assure yesterday, I convened a second hearing in just to avoid direct contact with highly contagious us they have learned from their mistakes, that five weeks on the Ebola crisis in West Africa corpses make transmission of this deadly dis- the quarantine and has alerted Liberians to to underscore just how serious a crisis we are ease almost inevitable. Burial traditions make the reality of the Ebola epidemic. The human facing—an international pandemic which avoidance of infection problematic. rights of victims and those who live in prox- threatens to balloon unless confronted head The porous, lightly-monitored borders in imity to them must not be sacrificed by the on. West Africa lend themselves to cross-border emergency situation Ebola presents. Earlier this week, I spoke with Dr. Tom transmission, as people go back and forth Despite the fact that the drug ZMapp ap- Frieden, Director of the U.S. Centers for Dis- along well-travelled roads and into market- pears to have saved the lives of Americans ease Control and Prevention and the lead wit- places where hundreds of people, also travel- Nancy Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly, one of ness at our August 7 emergency recess hear- ling, make contact with those who are in- the witnesses from yesterday, there are no ing on Ebola and he said that this is the worst fected. proven, readily available treatments for Ebola. health crisis he has ever seen and that Ebola Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American, report- The death rate for this disease, once more is at risk of spreading beyond those countries edly was caring for his dying sister a few than 90%, is now down to 53% despite the currently affected—Guinea, Liberia and Sierra weeks ago. After she died, apparently of number of cases growing exponentially. Leone. Ebola, he left Liberia on his way to his daugh- In Africa, a few patients apparently have Since our emergency hearing in August, we ter’s birthday party in Minnesota. He collapsed been successfully treated with ZMapp, and have seen a constant movement upwards in at the Lagos airport in Nigeria and died within some others have been saved using other the number of cases predicted. The World days. Had he left Liberia a week or even days treatment methods, especially when the dis- Health Organization now estimates that we will earlier, he might have made it home to Min- ease was identified early. Yet there is not see as many as 20,000 cases of Ebola in this nesota, but he likely would have infected peo- now, nor will there be in the short term, large epidemic before it is ended. One hopes that ple along the way, including his own family. quantities of this medicine or any others. that number does not increase further, but it We can say that because Sawyer infected There are several Ebola therapeutics under may be a conservative estimate. several people in Nigeria, which led to Ebola development, but if this outbreak cannot be I held yesterday’s hearing to take stock of being transmitted to health care workers and brought under control soon, even the most op- where our intervention efforts stand, particu- then to dozens of other people. timistic timetable for the testing and production

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18SE8.017 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 of these drugs will not be sufficient to meet 31 years of commissioned service and rejoins the Administrative Review of the Detention of the ever-expanding need. the Retired Reserves. Colonel Harms is also a Enemy Combatants, Guantanamo Bay and ZMapp was used with the informed consent retired Lieutenant in the New York City Police Washington, D.C. She served in multiple bil- of those to whom it was given. But how can Department. lets including: Lead Recorder, Chief of Staff, we guarantee that the many Ebola victims Colonel Harms began her military career as Deputy Branch Chief, Tiger Team, Operations whose most likely salvation would be to use a dental hygienist. Her enlisted career with the Officer, Special Liaison to Department of an experimental drug truly understand the Army National Guard spanned from March 12, State, and Guantanamo Review Task Force risks of using a drug that has not been fully 1976 until May 18, 1983. She began her ca- Member. She was promoted to the rank of tested and vetted by the authorities in the reer in the New York Army National Guard in Colonel in the Army National Guard on May country in which it is developed? No drug is 1976 when she received her Associate of Ap- 12, 2008. During this assignment, in 2008, she 100% effective, so what will other victims think plied Science degree from the State University also completed a Master of Arts in National if some people die despite taking experimental of New York at Farmingdale. In addition to Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. treatments? We must protect the rights of serving as a dental hygienist she also served Naval War College. those willing to take a chance on unproven as a Platoon Sergeant in the 824th Medical She next served at the Periodic Review treatment when they have no other alter- Detachment. Secretariat in Arlington, Virginia beginning in natives. She then earned a Bachelor’s of Science April 2012, where she served as the Deputy Lack of faith in national and international degree in Public Health from Saint Joseph’s Director for Operations. She entered the Re- systems fighting Ebola also has impeded the College, Brooklyn, NY and Saint John’s Uni- tired Reserves on July 31, 2013, but continued replacement of the many African health care versity, Jamaica, NY, being cross-enrolled in to serve on Retiree Recall orders until May workers who have died from this disease. For both schools for ROTC purposes. She was 2014. example, even before this Ebola outbreak, Li- commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Colonel Harms’ final uniformed assignment beria had fewer than two doctors for every U.S. Army Reserve on May 19, 1983, earning was at the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort 100,000 people. As of late August, 164 Libe- the honor of Distinguished Military Graduate. Belvoir, VA, from June 2014 until July 2014. rian health care workers had contracted Ebola, After commissioning, Colonel Harms com- Cathleen Harms also had a distinguished and 78 had died. pleted the Army Medical Department Officer career in public service as a New York City African health care workers face an epi- Basic Course. Her first assignment in the Police Officer. She retired as a Lieutenant in demic that threatens to defy control. The lack Medical Service Corps was as Administrative the New York City Police Department. During of diagnostic techniques and insufficient sup- Officer, 824th Medical Detachment, New York her NYPD career, she held the ranks of Police plies of safety equipment have put these Army National Guard, from May 1983 until Officer, Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant. health care workers at extreme risk. These May 1989. During this tour she attended the Her positions included Patrol Officer, Patrol health workers know that the lack of treatment Army Medical Department Theater Medical Supervisor, Detective Investigator, Supervisor centers and medicines means that those on Operation Course in 1985, was promoted to of Narcotics Investigations and Operations, the front lines of this epidemic are most at the rank of First Lieutenant on May 18, 1986, Platoon Commander, and Integrity Control risk. Some have asked for insurance for their and promoted again to the rank of Captain on Lieutenant. She was trained and experienced families should they succumb to Ebola and May 19, 1987. Her next assignment was as in performing internal and external investiga- certain evacuation for treatment outside the the Medical Regulating Officer, for the 244th tions, conducting interviews and interrogations, hot zone. These heroes deserve all the sup- Medical Group, New York Army National preparing and reviewing reports and investiga- port we can muster. Guard from 1990 until 1993. During this time tive findings, conducting and supervising Ebola not only challenges the collective abil- she served in both a National Guard Status search warrants, developing and managing ity of the world community to meet the de- and a Title 10 Active Duty Status and at- confidential informants, and reviewing and mands it poses, it threatens the progress tended the Army Medical Department Officer managing overtime budgets. made over the last decade by African coun- Advanced Course and the Command and The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel tries in overcoming conflict and improving eco- General Staff College Mobilization and De- Harms culminate a long and distinguished ca- nomic development. Even after this outbreak ployment Planning Course. reer in the service of her community and is finally brought under control, its damage will Colonel Harms’ next assignment was as the country and reflect great credit upon herself, be seen in lowered gross domestic product Personnel Officer for the 244th Medical Group the United States Army, and the Department and diminished foreign investment. of the New York Army National Guard from of Defense. So we must be prepared to create effective September 1993 until June 1994, during which Her Defense Superior Service Medal citation strategies to help affected African nations re- time she completed the Patient Administration is attached to this submission. cover. A large part of any successful strategy Course as the Honor Graduate. She then DEFENSE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL TO will feature efforts to recreate and dramatically served in the 244th as Patient Administration COLONEL CATHLEEN A. HARMS expand health care systems in West African Officer from July 1994 until July 1997, and Colonel Cathleen A. Harms, United States and other countries on the continent. This epi- graduated from the Command and General Army, distinguished herself by exceptionally demic has shown that we must not be compla- Staff Course in 1995. In 1997 she completed superior service while serving in various po- cent about weak governance or health care the Defense Equal Opportunity Management sitions of increased responsibility, culmi- Institute’s (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advi- nating as Deputy Director for Operations, systems. To that end, Ranking Member BASS Periodic Review Secretariat (PRS), Arling- and I will soon introduce a bill to address the sor’s Course in which she made the Com- ton, VA, from August 2004 through May 2013. emergency and ongoing needs in the fight to mandant’s list for academic achievement. Under her expert guidance, over 1,150 cases contain the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Her next assignment was as Detachment were prepared for processes that determined We live in a world that is increasingly inter- Commander, 53rd Troop Command New York enemy combatant status, the transfer, con- connected, and Ebola has demonstrated that Army National Guard from August 1997 until tinued detention or release of detainees held our neighbor’s problems can soon become our December 2000. She was promoted to Major, at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. problems. Army National Guard in October 6, 1997. Dur- She managed the sensitive interface with ing this period of command she also com- foreign governments on their nationals’ sta- f tus and handled numerous requests from pleted the National Guard Bureau Military Dis- HONORING COLONEL CATHLEEN Congress, non-governmental organizations crimination Complaint Investigator Course in and the media. Colonel Harms participated HARMS’ SERVICE TO OUR COUN- 1998. in the Presidential Task Force under Execu- TRY Colonel Harms’ following assignment was tive Order 13492, which comprehensively re- as Equal Opportunity Advisor, 53rd Troop viewed 240 detainee cases. She was vital in HON. STEVE ISRAEL Command, New York Army National Guard, the planning and execution of the transition from the Office for Administrative Review of OF NEW YORK from January 2000 until August 2004. In 2001 the Detention of Enemy Combatants to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she completed the DEOMI Mediation Course and in 2004 she completed the Army National PRS per Executive Order 13567. Her out- Thursday, September 18, 2014 standing leadership resulted in major con- Guard Facilitator Course. She was promoted tributions to national security and the suc- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Na- cess of the PRS and OARDEC missions in pay tribute to Colonel Cathleen Harms of tional Guard on April 8, 2003. support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Great Neck, New York, who on July 31, 2014 Colonel Harms returned to Active Duty in The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel ended 38 years of military service, including Title 10 status in August 2004 to the Office for Harms culminated a long and distinguished

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Mr. Speaker, writing from this initiative to challenge her stu- today I rise to recognize the City of Thousand HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER dents to compose original short works of lit- Oaks as it celebrates 50 years as a thriving OF TENNESSEE erature that encourage their readers to visit and prosperous municipality in Ventura Coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the actual places included in the stories. ty, California. I would like to congratulate the city, along with its residents, on this momen- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Mr. Speaker, on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, we know just how important tourism is to our local tous milestone. Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise economies. I proudly support any effort to en- The City of Thousand Oaks was incor- today to congratulate the Town of Collierville, courage tourism in our region, and I especially porated on October 7th, 1964, and was TN on winning Parade Magazine’s ‘‘America’s applaud innovative methods in the classroom, named for the beautiful and bountiful oak trees Best Main Street’’ contest. Over 2,000 main like tourism writing. Professor Palmer and Dr. that are the hallmark and symbol of the city to streets were nominated and ultimately trimmed Walker have found a unique way to highlight this day. In the early years of its incorporation, down to the best 16 representatives. The final- the heritage and culture of South Alabama nearly 20,000 people lived within the 14.28 ists faced off in a bracket-styled competition while providing an enriching experience for square miles that was Thousand Oaks. Since its incorporation, Thousand Oaks has that demonstrated not only Collierville’s beauty their students. and livability, but also the dedication and pride I hope my colleagues in the House will in- developed into a flourishing community, grow- of the citizens of the Town of Collierville. vite their state’s writers and teachers to take ing to 56 square miles with over 127,000 resi- The history of Collierville dates back to a look at what is going on in Mobile and con- dents. This successful expansion is due to col- 1836, when Jessie Collier divided his farm into sider ways to incorporate these types of col- laborative partnerships among city administra- lots and posted an advertisement that lots lege courses into their curriculum, and in turn, tors and involved citizens working towards a were for sale in the Town of Collier. Originally highlight their state’s unique tourism attrac- vision to create a family-oriented community. Additionally, city officials have done an out- incorporated in 1850, Collierville was the tions. standing job to maintain the healthy growth of scene of a bloody Civil War battle the featured I will be honored to present Professor Palm- this community, while conserving and inte- famed Union General William T. Sherman. er with the 2014 SELTI Tourism Fiction Award grating the natural beauty that surrounds Following war and reconstruction, Collierville on October 15 at the Mobile Carnival Mu- Thousand Oaks through its development. Over was re-incorporated in 1870 with a pictur- seum, and I am excited to highlight these the last 50 years, more than 15,000 square esque downtown square with the town’s busi- types of innovative teaching methods. nesses surrounding it. The Square’s iconic ga- acres of land have been designated as ‘‘Open f zebo today serves as the focal point of annual Space,’’ including more than 75 miles of trails fairs, festivals, and political activities with the A DAY TO HONOR ‘‘ROSIE THE that have been protected to ensure that resi- ever-changing colors of the season the back- RIVETER’’ dents of the city today can enjoy the same drop. The Town of Collierville’s Historic Town beauty that the Chumash Native Americans Square doubles as the business and social HON. JARED HUFFMAN experienced hundreds of years ago. center of the town, playing host to a wide While this natural acreage gives our com- OF CALIFORNIA munity the best of nature, another source of array of small businesses and local res- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES taurants that exemplify what small-town Amer- pride is the Civic Arts Plaza, which is a jewel ica is all about. Thursday, September 18, 2014 of cultural arts. Thousand Oaks has become a From inception to war, from cotton to dairy, Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, beacon for our region featuring world-class en- from the industrial revolution to information along with my friend and colleague GEORGE tertainment, musicals, concerts, children’s age, the Town of Collierville has maintained its MILLER, to honor the important contributions of shows, ballets, and much more. In addition, southern tradition and charm. The voters of women on the Home Front during World War some of the city’s most impressive accom- Parade Magazine could not have made a bet- II. plishments have come in the realm of infra- ter choice and I am indeed privileged to rep- During World War II, 6 million women en- structure improvements, which have signifi- resent the Town of Collierville. On behalf of tered the workforce nationwide, increasing the cantly enhanced the quality of life and ensured Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, I con- female percentage in the workforce from 27 the mobility of its residents and businesses. gratulate the Town of Collierville on winning percent to 37 percent. Women replaced men Over the last five decades, the City of Thou- Parade Magazine’s ‘‘America’s Best Main in many traditionally male jobs as men en- sand Oaks has grown into an exceptional and Street’’ contest. listed in active military service. They worked premiere community that has been recognized for being one of the most desirable places in f as riveters, welders, electricians, and draftsmen, among others. all of California to live, work, recreate, and HIGHLIGHTING THE VALUE OF Working women during World War II set the raise a family. It is my sincere pleasure to TOURISM THROUGH LITERATURE stage for working women today. African Amer- congratulate the City of Thousand Oaks on ican women overcame long-held policies of their 50th anniversary! HON. BRADLEY BYRNE discrimination and made significant contribu- f OF ALABAMA tions to the war effort by working in the ship- RECOGNIZING REVEREND DR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yards and in supporting the Home Front. Fed- JAMES CHERRY, SR. OF AENON eral, state, and local public and private agen- Thursday, September 18, 2014 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH cies coordinated efforts to develop child care OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to programs for working mothers. UPON HIS RETIREMENT honor two outstanding English professors for Today, the image of ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ and their innovative contributions toward promoting the phrase ‘‘We Can Do It’’ have come to HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER tourism through literature. symbolize women’s empowerment. OF NEW YORK First, Professor Mary S. Palmer’s short story On October 24, 2000, the Rosie the Riveter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Raisin’ Cain’’ recently won the Southeastern World War II Home Front National Historical Literary Tourism Initiative Tourism Writing Park Establishment Act of 2000 was enacted Thursday, September 18, 2014 Contest Award. into law. As we approach the anniversary of Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Professor Palmer’s story highlighted the that date, we ask that you take time on that to pay homage to the life and ministry of the family-friendly nature of Mobile’s Mardi Gras day to honor the important contributions of Reverend Dr. James Cherry, Sr. Reverend and was published online at the Southeastern women on the Home Front during World War Cherry is the long-serving, revered and ac- Literary Tourism Initiative’s website. The story II. complished pastor of the highly regarded

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K18SE8.019 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 Aenon Missionary Baptist Church in Roch- our nation’s leading legal minds: Thomas Hale HONORING JAMES LINTOTT ester, New York. Boggs, Jr., who passed earlier this week at Throughout his thirty-four year tenure as the age of 73. HON. FRANK R. WOLF pastor of Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, Thomas Boggs, Jr. belonged to a great OF VIRGINIA Reverend Cherry has earned the love and re- American family—a family devoted to public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spect of Aenon congregants and countless policy and leadership. His father, Congress- Thursday, September 18, 2014 others throughout the United States and man Hale Boggs, represented the people of abroad. His teaching and preaching have en- Louisiana in the House for almost 28 years, Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to rec- abled innumerable people to lift themselves elected by his colleagues to become Demo- ognize Mr. James W. Lintott, a constituent from the depths of despair, given them hope cratic Whip and Majority Leader. When Leader who recently stepped down as chairman of the for a brighter future and the determination to Boggs tragically died, Thomas’s mother Lindy board for the Children’s National Medical Cen- reach their full potential in life. His outstanding won the election to fill his seat, serving for 18 ter. Mr. Lintott has held this post since 2010 ministry can be credited in great part for the years as a forceful and dynamic Congress- and has been a passionate advocate for ac- unprecedented growth of the Aenon Mis- woman unafraid to know her own power and cess to quality health care for all children. sionary Baptist Church. make her own mark. Tommy’s late sister Bar- Jim’s leadership has helped to advance pe- His compassionate spirit and boundless love bara Boggs Sigmund won public office as diatric health in our community and beyond. for humanity have guided Aenon to reach far mayor of Princeton, N.J., and his sister Cokie He has been actively involved with Children’s beyond its four walls and into the darker Roberts is one of our nation’s finest journal- National for more than 12 years and has places of our society. With his guidance, the ists. served as a member of a number of govern- church established ministries such as Dorcas’s ance committees and boards. He began his Thomas Boggs’s family taught him that pub- Closet, Monks Bread, and the Urban Farm involvement as a member of Children’s Hos- lic service was a noble calling, leaving a ster- Stand to address the basic needs of people in pital Foundation Board of Directors in 2002 ling legacy of leadership and civic engage- the southwest area of Rochester, New York. and later served as chairman of that board. ment that would guide and define his entire Through his work with the New York State Jim has been a champion for children by life. As an undergraduate at Georgetown Uni- Empire Baptist Mission of America, Reverend leading philanthropic giving initiatives and versity, he studied government from within the Cherry has ministered to the needs of count- building awareness in the community of the halls of Congress, working as an elevator op- less people throughout our nation and in for- importance of supporting the mission and erator in the House of Representatives. As a eign countries. goals of Children’s National. Under his leader- law student at Georgetown, he worked with Often referred to as the ‘‘pastor’s pastor’’ by ship, Children’s National secured a gift to es- the Joint Economic Committee, at one point his colleagues, Reverend Cherry is notable for tablish an institute for pediatric surgical inno- helping to advance President Johnson’s 1964 sharing wise and profound counsel with other vation. This institute is advancing pediatric anti-poverty tour of Appalachia. ministers and pastors. Not being one to pro- medicine by discovering new treatments and mote himself or a personal agenda, he has al- Later, he spent 15 months as Assistant to devices and implementing innovative ap- ways freely shared his wisdom; thereby aiding the Director of the Office of Emergency Pre- proaches to improving children’s health. younger pastors to excel in ministry and more paredness, before leaving to pursue a life in Lintott’s efforts have helped to advance pe- seasoned pastors to benefit from his wealth of law. diatric medicine and research. He is truly a experience and ministerial expertise. In 1966, he joined the law firm that would passionate advocate for children’s health. I Reverend Cherry faithfully served our nation become Squire Patton Boggs, building a list of would ask my colleagues to join me in con- through his service in the United States Ma- accomplishments that includes critical victories gratulating and thanking Jim Lintott for his rine Corps (1954–1957). He has faithfully for American automakers and preserving thou- leadership as chairman of the board of Chil- served as an American Baptist pastor for 54 sands of American jobs. Although he lost an dren’s National Medical Center. years and as pastor of Aenon Missionary Bap- election for Congress in 1970, he continued f tist Church for 34 years. He has received nu- his commitment to public service as part of the merous accolades and many awards, includ- Presidential Commission on Executive Ex- CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN ing awards from the National Baptist Conven- change and as a Presidential Delegate to our SPIRIT tion, the Great Lakes Baptist Association, the trade mission to China in 1979. Empire State Congress of Christian Education, In recognition of his intellect and ability, The HON. BILL POSEY the Urban League, the NAACP, the YMCA National Law Journal has named him to their OF FLORIDA and the National Black Leadership Commis- list of the top 100 lawyers in the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion on AIDS. every year since the list’s inception. Thursday, September 18, 2014 Through his ministry and works, Reverend Thomas Boggs was a towering advocate for Cherry has proven himself to be a servant of Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, on October 24, American workers and middle-class families— God and a friend to all of humanity. In tribute 2014, Honor America, Inc. will celebrate its carrying forward the legacy of public service to his lifetime of service to the Rochester, New 40th Anniversary and hold its 3rd Annual Pa- that his family continues to exemplify. I hope York community and far beyond, I stand to triot Awards Dinner at the Rialto Hilton in Mel- that it is a comfort to his wife, Barbara, his honor him today. As Reverend Cherry enters bourne, Florida. Founded in 1974 in Wash- children, his sister Cokie, and all of his loved into retirement at the end of 2014, let the ington, D.C. by the Rev. Billy Graham, Bob ones that so many people throughout the record show that his legacy is one of love, Hope, Hobart Lewis, and J. W. Marriott, Honor world share their grief and mourn the loss of compassion, empathy and great works. Today America seeks to reawaken a sense of pride the devoted and loving patriarch of the Boggs I am proud to honor the life and legacy of one in American traditions, ideals, and accomplish- family during this most difficult time. of the finest residents of New York’s 25th ments. Congressional District. Mr. Speaker, the Roch- It’s critical to the survival of our nation and f ester community, the State of New York and our freedom for young people to learn about our nation’s cultural heritage, our Constitution our nation are far better places because Rev- PERSONAL EXPLANATION erend Dr. James Cherry, Sr. has walked and history. That’s what Honor America is all among us. about—promoting awareness of the great f HON. TIM RYAN blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—instilling both pride in American MARKING THE PASSING OF OF OHIO citizenship and respect for our flag. THOMAS HALE BOGGS, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To do this, Honor America sponsors the Lib- Thursday, September 18, 2014 erty Bell Memorial Museum, the Brevard Hall HON. NANCY PELOSI of Fame, and the Melbourne Military Memorial OF CALIFORNIA Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on Tues- Park in Melbourne, Florida. They also sponsor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day, September 16, 2014, I inadvertently the City of Melbourne’s Independence Day voted ‘‘no’’ on roll No. 503—On Motion to Sus- Parade and Veteran’s Day Parade to pay Thursday, September 18, 2014 pend the Rules and Pass: Gun Lake Trust homage to the many Americans who have Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Land Reaffirmation Act. I had meant for my made tremendous sacrifices protecting and the memory of a civic-minded giant and one of vote to be recorded as ‘‘aye’’. defending our liberty.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.017 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1463 I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- The President’s strategy does not provide LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION lating Honor America for their tireless efforts to for U.S. Special Forces and the backing of our FUND remind us all what it means to be an American grounds troops, even though our military lead- and celebrate it. ers have repeatedly suggested the exact rec- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT f ommendation. OF WASHINGTON Our security is too important to base military IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING BILL SCHWERI strategy on political calculations. Our strategy must be firmly rooted in what is necessary in Thursday, September 18, 2014 HON. ANDY BARR order to complete the mission and to ensure Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, on September OF KENTUCKY our security. From Clausewitz to Powell, mili- 3, 1964, President Johnson signed the Land IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary leaders have preached the necessity of and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) into decisive force. law, establishing a dedicated and permanent Thursday, September 18, 2014 I served in Iraq. We heeded this wisdom means for the protection of America’s irre- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and committed to win with decisive force. We placeable recreational, natural, historic, cul- honor a tireless advocate for the Common- acted on military reality and not political risk. tural and outdoor resources. wealth of Kentucky, Mr. Bill Schweri, who is We can do this again and fulfill the Amer- The 50th anniversary is an occasion for retiring from his position as the Director of ican objective to destroy ISIL, but we must celebration, but also a reminder that LWCF’s Federal Relations at the University of Ken- commit ourselves to do what is necessary. Not authorizing legislation expires in within a year. tucky. As Bill retires, I want to personally only what it takes, but whatever it takes. As we commemorate LWCF’s half-century thank him not only for the work he has done f track record of success, it is imperative to se- to better the Sixth District of Kentucky and the HONORING DAVID SMITH cure reauthorization of the program before that broader Commonwealth, but also for the rela- date. tionship he has developed with me and my HON. JULIA BROWNLEY LWCF is fully paid for without relying on the support of American taxpayer dollars. Every staff. OF CALIFORNIA year, $900 million of the many billions of dol- Bill has always been happy to spend the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time to get to know my office, and we all have lars the U.S. Treasury collects from offshore fond memories of working with Bill—not to Thursday, September 18, 2014 oil and gas drilling is deposited into the LWCF mention remembrances of chatting about UK Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, trust fund. These revenues are a promise sports in the front office. Bill’s ability to build today I rise to recognize David M. Smith, made to the many communities across Amer- lasting relationships is unmatched, and he President and Chief Executive Officer of ica that rely on these resource lands, and on leaves large shoes to fill. United Way of Ventura County, on the occa- the conservation and recreation economies Few people have contributed as much to sion of his retirement from an exemplary ca- they support. our Commonwealth and UK as Bill has during reer in dedicated public service and out- This arrangement has served our nation his 42 years at the University including the last standing contributions to our community. well, helping to realize a long list of conserva- 20 as Director of Federal Relations. His con- David Smith has had a remarkable and dis- tion successes over the past 50 years without tribution to the success of UK—from the NCI tinguished career as a community leader and costing taxpayers a dime. This includes cre- designation at the Markey Cancer Center to philanthropist. His passion and dedication to ating outdoor recreation opportunities in every advances in energy research to programs in the mission of United Way has fostered a state and 98 percent of counties across the agriculture and education—speaks for itself. thriving and prosperous environment for nu- country—opening up key areas for hunting, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me merous community programs that serve the fishing, and other recreational access; sup- and the Big Blue Nation as we honor Bill citizens of Ventura County with an array of in- porting working forests and ranches; and ac- Schweri and wish him a long, happy, and valuable health and human services. quiring inholdings and protecting critical lands In October 2001, David took on the weighty healthy retirement. in national parks, national wildlife refuges, na- role and responsibilities as the leader of f tional forests, Civil War battlefields and other United Way of Ventura County, and served as federal areas. From the Pacific Crest Trail to CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS a steward for the organization’s vision and the North Cascades, the Mountains to Sound RESOLUTION, 2015 shared purpose of changing lives and shaping Greenway to Lake Chelan, the high quality of communities. life and outdoor opportunities in Washington SPEECH OF With over a decade of dedicated service, have been protected by LWCF. David has created a powerful strategy of en- Outdoor recreation activities in Washington HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP couraging individuals to invest in their commu- directly support 227,000 jobs and consumers OF OHIO nity’s needs, thereby enhancing the quality of spend $22.5 billion on outdoor recreation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life for all of Ventura County’s residents and equipment, apparel, lodging, and other serv- Wednesday, September 17, 2014 delivering positive community results. In addition, David holds an impressive vol- ices, generating $1.6 billion in state and local Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- unteer track record as a member of the Board tax revenue. Further investments are needed port of the President’s request to train vetted, of Directors of Ventura County Economic De- to replace funds that have been redirected moderate Syrian rebels, as I believe it is only velopment Association. David has also served and to ensure that we can continue to protect one step in the right direction and it’s sup- as a board member of the Boys & Girls Club our national treasures, such as the Yakima ported by military experts. of Camarillo, the Camarillo Chamber of Com- River Basin in my home state. This is an area Tremendous oversight is going to be nec- merce, Casa Pacifica, the Ventura County not only used and beloved by hikers, campers, essary in this effort. And unfortunately I fear, Taxpayers Association, and the American hunters, and fisherman but it also critical in as do many experienced generals and military Cancer Society Ventura County Chapter. For providing drinking water and irrigation. personnel, that it’s part of a strategy that’s in- his selfless service to his community, the LWCF does more than simply add acreage sufficient to secure America’s national secu- Camarillo Chamber of Commerce honored to our public lands—it provides an entire suite rity. David Smith as Man of the Year in 2010. of conservation tools to address national, The President’s stated objective is to de- David Smith’s lifetime career of leadership, state, local and regionally driven priorities stroy ISIL. However, I believe that this overall community service, and his many accomplish- across the country. These include working strategy, and the means requested, are not ments are indicative of his unwavering com- land easements that keep working forests in enough to meet this objective. mitment and dedication to Ventura County. As production and jobs in rural economies—rath- The current strategy relies on U.S. airpower this chapter in his career comes to an end, I er than forcing family forest owners to sub- in support of local forces. This is not a want to express my sincere appreciation for divide and sell off portions of their land to de- counterterrorism effort, and to destroy ISIL, it’s David’s years of honorable and selfless dedi- velopers. Additionally, these often include pur- necessary to have strong coordinated ground cation that greatly contributed to the success chase of inholdings within the boundaries of troops. of the United Way of Ventura County, and our existing public lands which make management The local ground forces the President is community as a whole. more efficient by reducing the cost of fencing, planning to rely on appear currently unready For these reasons, I commend David M. boundary surveying, firefighting and other and they will need to operate with a strong Smith and wish him the best in all of his future costs and ensuring access for land manage- central command and control. endeavors. ment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.021 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 As we celebrate the 50th anniversary, the ‘‘It has been said that George Washington ington possessed just aren’t as appreciated best way to honor the Land and Water Con- was the ‘indispensable man,’ ’’ observed Bar- as they were. Honesty. Good judgment. Mod- servation Fund is to make sure Congress pro- bara B. Lucas, the regent of the Mount esty—my God, who in late-20th-century Vernon Ladies’ Association, adding that Mr. America gets credit for being modest any- vides the necessary funding levels so it can Rees ‘‘likewise was an indispensable man to more?’’ continue its history of success for our great Mount Vernon in his time.’’ In 2007, Mr. Rees published a book, ‘‘George nation. Mr. Rees’s tenure as president coincided Washington’s Leadership Lessons: What the f with what he and other George Washington Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About enthusiasts feared was a growing ignorance Effective Leadership and Character.’’ HONORING JIM REES about American history, particularly among Survivors include Kirk Blandford, his part- the young. Once, Mr. Rees encountered a ner of 29 years, whom he married last year, HON. FRANK R. WOLF group of students and began joking with of Markham; and a brother. them—‘‘you know, playing off some of the OF VIRGINIA On one occasion, Mr. Rees was called upon Washington myths,’’ he told the Weekly to correct an oversight by Washington, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Standard. had borrowed from the New York Society Li- Thursday, September 18, 2014 ‘‘I said, ‘Well, it’s a good thing this isn’t a brary ‘‘The Law of Nations,’’ Emer de cherry tree, or it might be in danger—you Vattel’s 18th-century political treatise, and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to never know who might come chop it down.’ honor Jim Rees, who passed away on Sep- failed to return it. And there was no reaction. Nothing. So I By the time the matter came to Mr. Rees’s tember 9, 2014, at his home in Markham, Vir- said, ‘But I guess we could always use the attention, the item was more than two cen- ginia. wood to make some teeth.’ Nothing. Blank turies overdue. He returned a copy to its stares.’’ Jim served as president of George Wash- rightful owner. ington’s Mount Vernon estate for two decades, Mr. Rees led a years-long mission to en- f from 1994 to 2013. I had the privilege of work- liven the visitor experience at Mount Vernon and to invigorate the image of the president ing closely with Jim over the years on many who lived there. Washington, Mr. Rees re- CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS important issues, especially working to im- marked, seemed to be locked in the national RESOLUTION, 2015 prove historical literacy among young Ameri- imagination as the rather dour-looking gen- cans. Jim was a tireless advocate of George tlemen on the $1 bill. SPEECH OF Washington’s legacy, his estate at Mount ‘‘Washington was athletic, adventurous HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Vernon and the leadership virtues of our na- and risk-taking, known to be one of the fin- est horsemen of his day and willing to meet OF MARYLAND tion’s indispensable founding father. Because challenges head-on,’’ Mr. Rees once told the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his work building Mount Vernon’s endow- New York Times. ‘‘Some have called him the ment and revitalizing interest in the estate, Jim nation’s first action hero.’’ Wednesday, September 17, 2014 was called ‘‘an indispensable man to Mount At the Ford Orientation Center, a building Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I support Vernon in his time’’ by Barbara Lucas, regent opened in 2006 with sponsorship from the the core pillars of the President’s plan to fight Ford Motor Co., visitors watch a film de- of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, who ISIS—the use of American surveillance, intel- spoke to the Washington Post about Rees’ scribed as an ‘‘action-adventure’’ movie about Washington’s military exploits and ligence assets and air power to support the legacy. personal life. ground operations of the Iraqi army and Kurd- Jim was beloved not only by the board of The Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Edu- ish fighters in Iraq, and to strike ISIS military the Ladies’ Association, staff and volunteers cation Center, which also opened at Mount equipment, troop concentrations, and com- but also by all those who share his commit- Vernon in 2006, includes theaters, interactive mand and control in Syria. I also believe we ment to preserving the legacy of the Father of displays and galleries with artifacts from should supply weapons to those groups in Washington’s life, including the bedstead he our Country. His passing is a loss to the Syria, such as the Syrian Kurds, who have Mount Vernon community and indeed the na- used during the Revolutionary War, his sword and, perhaps best known, his dentures. consistently fought ISIS, and whose priority is tion. I respectfully submit Jim Rees’ obituary The teeth in particular represented a de- to defeat ISIS. I welcome the opportunity to from The Washington Post and ask my col- parture from what had previously been the work with my colleagues to revise the existing leagues to join me in honoring Jim’s life and organization’s conservative presentation of 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force to achievements. the former president. more clearly support these objectives, but to [Sept. 13, 2014] ‘‘We used to be so discreet that we didn’t want to display Washington’s dentures,’’ Mr. also ensure that U.S. ground forces are not JAMES C. REES, 62, LONGTIME PRESIDENT OF engaged in combat in Iraq or Syria. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON, DIES Rees told the Times. ‘‘When we finally broke down and showed them, they turned out to My one concern with the Administration’s (By Emily Langer) be a sensation. That taught us something.’’ plan relates to the proposal to arm the so- James C. Rees, who endeavored to keep Mr. Rees also oversaw the restoration and called ‘‘moderate’’ Syrian opposition. I believe George Washington first in the hearts of his reconstruction of Mount Vernon’s whiskey that it is a well-intentioned proposal that will countrymen, and particularly in the hearts distillery and gristmill. One of his last un- have unintended negative consequences that of his country’s tourists, as president for dertakings was fundraising for the $106 mil- nearly two decades of the founding father’s lion Fred W. Smith National Library for the will not serve our ultimate goal of defeating Mount Vernon estate, died Sept. 9 at his Study of George Washington, which opened ISIS. home in Markham, Va. He was 62. in 2013, the year after Mr. Rees retired. First, the primary objective of these Sunni The cause was multiple system atrophy, a James Conway Rees IV was born May 5, Islamist fighters is the defeat of Assad and his neurological disorder, said his husband, Kirk 1952, in Richmond. The history textbooks he Alawite dominated regime—not the defeat of Blandford. used as a youngster, he often said with cha- ISIS. Since the start of the war there have Mr. Rees spent nearly his entire career at grin, devoted significantly more space to Mount Vernon, the stately home 15 miles been shifting alliances among these Sunni Washington than can be found in books used Islamist forces that include the al-Qaeda affil- outside the District in Virginia, where today. George Washington lived for decades and He was a 1974 English graduate of the Col- iate, Jabhat al-Nusra, different elements of the where he was buried after his death in 1799. lege of William & Mary in Williamsburg and Free Syrian Army, the Islamist Front, Ahrar al- After working in the development office received a master’s degree in public adminis- Sham and ISIS, among others. Their common and as the estate’s associate director, Mr. tration from George Washington University cause and overriding objective is defeating Rees became in 1994 Mount Vernon’s execu- in 1978. Before joining Mount Vernon in 1983, Assad. Indeed, the commander of the Syria tive director, a title later changed to presi- he did development work for William & Mary dent. He moved into a home on the grounds Revolutionaries’ Front, Jamal Maarouf, one of and for the National Trust for Historic Pres- the most militarily proficient commanders of overlooking the Potomac River and became, ervation. he said, the public relations agent for the na- Mr. Rees often reflected on the challenges the FSA, recently said that, ‘‘It’s clear that I’m tion’s first president. of promoting Washington in the modern age. not fighting against al-Qaeda. This is a prob- The nonprofit Mount Vernon Ladies’ Asso- ‘‘I suppose it has to do with lots of things,’’ lem outside of Syria’s border, so it’s not our ciation, which has independently owned and he once told the Weekly Standard. ‘‘The rise problem. I don’t have a problem with anyone maintained the property since 1860, credited of social history—filling up history with all who fights against the regime inside Syria.’’ Mr. Rees with leading fundraising initiatives kinds of people who’d been ignored before While there is no doubt that Assad is a bru- that brought more than $250 million to the means there’s less room for old heroes. And estate. During his nearly three decades with I suppose it has to do with the end of the tal dictator, he does not pose the same threat the institution, its endowment grew from $4 great man theory of history, too.’’ to the United States as ISIS, and his forces million to more than $100 million, according ‘‘But there’s something else that worries have recently been battling ISIS. At this point, to the group. me,’’ he continued. ‘‘The qualities Wash- arming fighters whose primary purpose is to

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With over three and a half decades of ex- been battling ISIS from the start, and that is It isn’t just the citizens of Burlingame who ceptional work dedicated to the Department of the Syrian Kurds. We should provide material trust Jerry Deal to be fair and insightful. Jerry Defense, Fire and Emergency Services, Fire- support to these Kurdish fighters in Syria. was elected by San Mateo County’s 20 may- fighter Foster has set a superior standard of We should also continue our efforts to get ors to serve on the SamTrans Board of Direc- performance for those who serve with him. His the Sunni tribesmen in Iraq and Syria to take tors overseeing fixed-route and para-transit service has truly lived up to the meaning of up the fight against ISIS. The President and bus services in San Mateo County. The coun- the Department of Defense, Fire and Emer- his team deserve great credit for helping to ty’s mayors also elected him to serve as Vice gency Services’ motto, ‘‘Protecting Those Who push former Prime Minister Maliki from power. Chair of the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Defend America.’’ He ruled Iraq, not as a nationalist Iraqi leader, Board which owns and operates Caltrain. The Firefighter Foster’s lifetime career of leader- but as a Shia strongman. That sectarian ap- Caltrain Board of Directors appointed Jerry as ship and his many accomplishments are indic- proach alienated the Sunni population in Iraq, its representative on the Transbay Joint Pow- ative of his steadfast commitment and dedica- and made them more open to tolerating the ers Authority (TJPA), the body responsible for tion to our community. As this chapter in his rise of ISIS. overseeing the new Transbay Transit Center, career comes to an end, I want to express my With the emergence of a more inclusive a rail extension for Caltrain and High-Speed sincere appreciation for Firefighter Foster’s Iraqi government, we must work with all par- Rail and adjacent transit-oriented develop- years of honorable and selfless dedication that ties to assure Sunni tribesman that their inter- ments in downtown San Francisco. As you greatly contributed to the success of the Fed- ests are better served by a united Iraq than by can surmise from this list, Jerry is smart, self- eral Fire Department Ventura County. ISIS. That is why the President’s emphasis on effacing, and is passionate about improving For these reasons, I commend Firefighter a political component to this strategy is so im- the quality of life for all Bay Area residents di- Jon C. Foster and wish him the best in all of portant. rectly impacted by city planning, housing and his future endeavors. f transportation. Jerry’s expertise, enthusiasm and effective- IN RECOGNITION OF JERRY DEAL ness have left an indelible mark on the city of f Burlingame which he has called home for over NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN HON. JACKIE SPEIER 35 years. He and his wife JoAnn Johnson- OF CALIFORNIA Deal, a teacher at Franklin Elementary School, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have five children and ten grandchildren. HON. MIKE COFFMAN Thursday, September 18, 2014 Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- OF COLORADO atives to rise with me to honor Jerry Deal, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Vice Mayor of Burlingame, a proud resident Jerry Deal who is retiring after serving for and a dear friend, for over two decades of out- Thursday, September 18, 2014 eight years on the Burlingame City Council, standing public service. He will be leaving us Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise re- the last four as Vice Mayor, and for 13 years shortly to move to Oregon, but his legacy will garding the continuing maritime disputes in the on the Planning Commission, three times as live on in the beauty of Burlingame, in its ar- waters of the East China Sea, particularly sur- the Chair. His work on the Planning Commis- chitecture, in its family-focused activities and rounding a group of particular islands. Known sion earned him the nickname ‘‘Father of De- lifestyle, and in the example of fairness that as the Senkaku Islands to Japan, the sign Review.’’ Jerry’s commitment to his be- Jerry exhibited during his time in public office. Diaoyutai Islands in Taiwan, and the Diaoyu loved home community and public service has We will say farewell to a friend of decades Islands in China, these islands are the focal benefitted the city of Burlingame and the qual- who has etched his mark on decades yet to point of the many disputes over the waters of ity of life of its residents. come. the East China and South China seas. As an architect, Jerry has used his training f and skills to inform many of his public policy Although tensions remain, Taiwan has decisions. He was instrumental in the trans- HONORING JON C. FOSTER emerged as a pro-active voice urging coun- formation of Burlingame Avenue and the build- tries to work together to insure prosperity and ing of the new Safeway, roof garden, pocket HON. JULIA BROWNLEY security for all. Japan, China, and Taiwan all park and retail and office spaces. As a busi- have claims to islands in the East China Sea, OF CALIFORNIA and the resulting tensions—particularly be- ness owner himself and a member of the Bur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lingame Economic Development Committee, tween China and Japan—threaten our polit- Jerry helped foster a business-friendly envi- Thursday, September 18, 2014 ical, economic, and security interests in the re- ronment. His pragmatism and humor, essential Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, gion. to any good architect, have allowed him to be today I rise to recognize Jon C. Foster, a dis- Taiwan’s President, Ma Ying-jeou, is deter- effective in leading the public and his col- tinguished and exemplary Firefighter for Fire mined to peacefully resolve this problem by leagues. Station 74, San Nicolas Island, for the Federal working to build a trusting relationship with the Due in part to Jerry’s leadership, the library Fire Department Ventura County, on the occa- countries involved. In 2012 President Ma pro- was saved and Burlingame still maintains its sion of his retirement from a remarkable ca- posed the East China Sea Peace Initiative, own police department. Jerry is also a tireless reer of over 35 years of dedicated service to which demonstrates Taiwan’s genuine interest advocate for children, promoting and pro- our community and our country. in finding a permanent solution that benefits all tecting our schools and developing additional Firefighter Foster has had an outstanding stakeholders. The general response to the ini- recreational fields. and admirable career, which began when he tiative has been positive in this country, and I Jerry’s passion for community service began enlisted in the United States Air Force as a believe it holds much promise. I am hopeful with a seat on the Board of Directors of the Firefighter in 1976. He quickly rose to the that regional tensions can be lessened be- San Francisco Repertory Company, and as a ranks of Staff Sergeant and Crew Chief before cause of the constructive steps taken by Tai- board member of the free Shakespeare in the the end of his enlistment in 1982. Firefighter wan. Park festival. During his time on the Bur- Foster continued his commitment and service Taiwan has proven time and again to be a lingame City Council he was involved in a long to the community by working at the Construc- friend working to ensure the peace and sta- list of issues and committees. In addition to tion Battalion Center, where he served as a bility of the Asia-Pacific. With the National Day the already-mentioned Economic Development Firefighter for the United States Coast Guard of Taiwan fast approaching on October 10, I Committee, Jerry served as a liaison between and worked with the CBC Fire Department. would like to take this opportunity to thank the the city and the Burlingame Chamber of Com- Firefighter Foster was transferred to Point people of Taiwan for their friendship, thank merce. He has one of the better attendance Mugu Fire Department, where he served for President Ma for his contribution towards re- records at Chamber functions, and he listened two years before being assigned to San Nico- gional peace, and to wish all of Taiwan’s peo- closely when the Chamber made important las Outlying Field. Firefighter Foster has ple a wonderful and most happy National Day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.026 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 IN RECOGNITION OF THE AXIS ment of best practices to prevent, report, and service members and successfully created COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC IN address injuries, and educate teachers, stu- lasting protections for current, and future vet- PLEASANTON dents, and coaches on the risks of cardio- erans returning home. myopathy and other critical cardiac conditions. As Jessey enters his retirement, he looks HON. ERIC SWALWELL It will also allow students to learn CPR and forward to celebrating loving memories and time with his wife, and high school sweetheart, OF CALIFORNIA how to use an automated external defibrillator, Maria Margaret Baca, his two girls Victoria IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or AED, to help prevent death in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. This legislation will in- Baca-Garcia, and Racheal Elizabeth Baca- Thursday, September 18, 2014 crease school safety and help reduce the Sweeney, and three grandchildren Ireland Ajai Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, number of deaths from this condition on Lowe, Logan Kai Sweeney, and Zachary I rise today to honor the construction of a new school property. Kaikoa Garcia. Jessey’s esteemed character, defined by selflessness, enthusiasm, and love community health clinic in Pleasanton, which f is set to break ground in October. Axis Com- of life are felt by all who know him. As he en- munity Health is the sole provider of health HONORING MASTER SERGEANT ters retirement I hope he continues to inspire services for indigent and low income families JESSEY J. BACA future generations to give back as much as he in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. has to our wonderful country. For over 42 years, Axis has ensured access HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM f to primary and preventative care to residents OF NEW MEXICO TRIBUTE TO MG (RET) JOE of the Tri-Valley. The rapid growth of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ROBLES area’s population coupled with changes in Thursday, September 18, 2014 family income and changes made by the Af- HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO fordable Care Act have left the Tri-Valley in Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Master OF TEXAS need of additional facilities to accommodate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents in need of accessible health serv- Sergeant Jessey J. Baca, a dedicated service ices. member, proud family man and loyal civil serv- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Fourteen thousand residents rely on Axis ant who is entering a well-deserved retire- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Community Health and it is projected that by ment. today to honor and thank an important leader 2015, 20,000 residents will turn to Axis for Jessey’s burning passion for his country is in the San Antonio community, MG (Ret) Joe medical and behavioral health services. The a distinctive characteristic that he has em- Robles. Joe will retire at the end of this year new clinic, slated to open next summer, will be bodied throughout his life. On October 1, after an admirable career as a military officer, critical to answering the growing needs of the 1977, just a year before graduating high war hero, philanthropist, and the CEO and community. school in Los Lunas, New Mexico, Jessey en- President of USAA. He will be profoundly The new 24,000 square foot clinic will house listed in the United States Navy delayed entry missed by the employees at USAA, but his re- 27 exam rooms, seven mental health coun- program. tirement will no doubt be felt by the greater seling rooms, a health education classroom, Jessey went on to serve 4 years in the San Antonio community and beyond. an on-site patient pharmacy and a laboratory Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea CV 43 with Joe was the eldest of nine children born in draw station. Squadron VA 27 out of Naval Air Station Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. His father, a waiter Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Lemoore, California. In 1983, Jessey joined at the time, was recruited to work in a steel in celebrating the expansion of the Axis Com- the New Mexico Air National Guard as an mill in Ohio—just as World War II ended and America was reindustrializing. When Joe was munity Health Center and honoring its commit- Electronics Technician in the Avionics depart- three years old, he came to the U.S. to reunite ment to ensuring that every Tri-Valley resi- ment to work on A–7s and F–16 fighters. In with his father who had saved enough money dent, regardless of income, can achieve and total Jessey would spend over 37 years in to bring his family to Ohio. For the next 35 maintain good health. military service and 32 years in federal service years, his father worked at the steel mill and f to the United States of America, seeing to our interests across the globe, from Belgium to part time as a carpenter and plumber to make SAFE PLAY ACT Chile, France to Iceland, and halfway around ends meet. Joe learned the value of hard work early in the world to China. life. At age 11, he began working as a stock But it was Jessey’s service in Iraq that HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. boy and cashier at the local grocery store. As would ultimately alter the course of his life. OF NEW JERSEY a teenager, he did yard work in the summers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When Jessey returned to the United States, and helped his father on plumbing and con- he was confronted with a multitude of ail- Thursday, September 18, 2014 struction jobs. It was this hard work that moti- ments: everything from cancer, to chronic vated Joe to pursue higher education. While in Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bronchiolitis, chemical induced asthma, brain high school, Joe was awarded a medical recognize the first Children’s Cardiomyopathy lesions, TBI, PTSD and a host of other health school scholarship sponsored by the local Awareness Month this month. complications. There was strong reason to be- medical society. The scholarship would pay for The Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation, lieve that this was caused by exposure to burn his education under the condition of returning or CCF, is a non-profit group dedicated to pits in Iraq. to his hometown to practice medicine. He had raising awareness for the risk of sudden car- As Jessey explained: to first earn an undergraduate degree and be diac arrest in the young and helping to prevent ‘‘Contractors were burning all the waste. accepted to medical school on his own. Joe tragic deaths. Anything from body parts to metal and ev- graduated from high school in 1964 and The CCF works to raise awareness for seri- erything in between. Computer parts, bat- worked that summer painting a house. The job ous cardiac conditions and provides resources teries, whatever could go in there were paid enough to cover his first year of tuition at burned and it would burn 24–7.’’ and supports to families struggling with the im- Lorain County Community College. Soon possible reality of discovering that their young In unprecedented fashion, Jessey spear- thereafter, Joe got married and took a full time children have critical conditions. CCF’s work to headed a movement to create a national reg- job at a NASA nuclear plant. bring attention to this issue and encourage istry for veterans affected by bum pits during In 1966, Joe was drafted into the United better detection, prevention, and treatment for their service. Senator TOM UDALL of New Mex- States Army. By any measure, Joe’s military patients is important, and I thank them for ico, after meeting with Jessey, decidedly intro- service was stellar. Joe served as the Chief of these efforts. I invite my colleagues to join me duced the Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011 the Program and Budget office at the U.S. in congratulating this organization’s lifesaving (S. 1798) with Senator BOB CORKER of Ten- Army Headquarters, the Division Artillery com- work. nessee. mander of the 1st Infantry Division (Mech) at Today, I invite my colleagues to join me in On January 10, 2013, Jessey’s vision be- Fort Riley, Kansas; and the Army Planner and supporting H.R. 5324, the Supporting Athletes, came a reality when President Obama signed Director for Operations and Support at Depart- Families and Educators to Protect the Lives of into law legislation creating a national bum pit ment of the Army Headquarters. Athletic Young Act, known as the SAFE PLAY registry. The truth is that Jessey’s life’s work As assistant division commander of the 1st Act. This legislation will provide school sys- is a testament to true patriotism; not only did Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas, he pre- tems with resources to raise awareness for he fight and serve bravely on behalf of the pared and deployed the division for Oper- youth athlete safety, encourage the develop- American people, he spoke up for his fellow ations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He also

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The resolution urges governments Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around the world to ensure that adequate laws are in place to monitor and punish those re- Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Thursday, September 18, 2014 Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal sponsible for anti-Semitic violence and hate with Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to crimes. ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Today I stand with my colleagues on the Joe joined USAA in 1994 after retiring from Charles Garnati, who retired this month after floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in the U.S. Army. He assumed the position of 30 years as State’s Attorney for Williamson solidarity with all those around the world who President and CEO in 2007 after serving as County, Illinois. will not permit these hate crimes to pass with- the CFO for several years. Under his leader- Charles Garnati has actually served in the out comment and who believe that acts of reli- ship as CEO, USAA has thrived. Despite the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s office for giously and ethnically motivated violence economic slump Joe steered USAA to earn parts of five decades. He worked in the office against one of us is an act perpetrated against the highest possible ratings for financial for a brief time in the 1970s and then was all of us. strength from Moody’s, A.M. Best, and Stand- elected to his first term as State’s Attorney in ard & Poor’s. 1984. He would serve continuously as State’s f Committed to advocating for military fami- Attorney until retiring this month due to health lies, Joe has guided USAA to a leadership HONORING THE PLEASANT reasons. At his retirement, Garnati was the VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY role in hiring veterans and military spouses longest continuously serving state’s attorney in and offering them careers in the private sec- the State of Illinois. tor. Joe was invited to the White House and During his career as State’s Attorney, HON. JULIA BROWNLEY the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to be recog- Garnati has prosecuted perpetrators of the OF CALIFORNIA nized for USAA’s efforts in this area and dem- most heinous crimes, including 30 murder IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onstrating their commitment by ensuring that trials. He was able to get first degree murder Thursday, September 18, 2014 veterans and military spouses were 30 percent convictions in 29 of those 30 trials. Garnati is of USAA’s new hires in 2013. quick to praise his legal staff in the State’s At- Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, All of these achievements are astounding by torney’s office as well as the law enforcement today I rise to recognize the Pleasant Valley themselves, but Joe also became a dedicated agencies within his jurisdiction for the success Historical Society as it celebrates 50 years as and active member of his community. Joe is rate of his office. an exceptional organization that has been the Chairman of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Garnati always approached his job as both dedicated to promoting community pride, en- Health System and of the Pl6Plus Council of making those who commit crimes pay for their couraging historical interest, and preserving Greater Bexar County Foundation. He also actions and also to provide justice to the vic- and presenting the history of the Pleasant Val- serves on the American Red Cross Board of tims of those crimes. Particularly in murder ley. Governors and on the boards of directors of cases, he was keenly aware of the pain suf- The Pleasant Valley Historical Society was The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas—San fered by the families of victims. founded in 1964, when a small group of com- Antonio Branch, DTE Energy, the CHRISTUS Garnati accepted as a personal challenge munity members, including the Honorable Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation, the prosecution of those who harmed children. Stanley J. Daily, Mayor Emeritus of Camarillo, and San Antonio’s Early Childhood Education As part of that crusade, he helped found two Ms. Pat Meredith, and Mr. Jack Fulkerson, es- Municipal Development Corporation, as well programs for children, the Williamson County tablished the organization with the intent to as the Advisory Board of the Kay Bailey Child Advocacy Center and the Court Ap- preserve the history and artifacts of the region, Hutchison Center for Latin America Law at the pointed Special Advocates of Williamson which is comprised of the areas of Camarillo, University of Texas. County program. His annual golf scramble has Pleasant Valley, Somis, and Santa Rosa. The diverse people and cultures that have In 2009, The Christian Science Monitor raised more than $350,000 for these pro- grams. encompassed Pleasant Valley have contrib- named Joe the ‘‘No. 1 Veteran in Business.’’ uted to making the area a unique and special That same year, American Banker named him Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Charles Garnati well and thanking place. From the time of the Chumash that re- ‘‘Innovator of the Year.’’ In 2012, Robles was sided in the region to the Spanish and Mexi- honored as ‘‘Executive of the Year’’ by Ari- him for a lifetime of service to the people of Southern Illinois. can settlers to the Americanos who settled zona State University and, in 2013, Bank Inno- there when the newly formed State of Cali- f vation named him one of the ‘‘10 Most Innova- fornia emerged, the Pleasant Valley has a rich tive CEOs in Banking in the U.S.’’ REGARDING H. RES. 707 heritage and history. In 2010, Joe led the San Antonio and Bexar Throughout the past five decades, the County United Way campaign to a record re- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Pleasant Valley Historical Society has at- sult, and in 2012, he was tapped by my broth- OF MARYLAND tracted hundreds of local residents and out of er, then-San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state visitors to enjoy and learn about the her- co-chair the city’s Brainpower Initiative, which itage of the Pleasant Valley. In 1985, the Mu- led to the Pre-K 4 SA program to fund pre- Thursday, September 18, 2014 seum and Botanical Gardens were established school education for thousands of San Anto- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise as a to showcase native plant species and educate nio’s children. cosponsor in support of H. Res. 707, a resolu- visitors about the history of the land. Joe has left an indelible mark on the mili- tion condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. I The Pleasant Valley Historical Society also tary, USAA, and the San Antonio community. also rise to spotlight the troubling and rising holds annual celebrations recognizing valued He will be sorely missed for his leadership, tide of hate crimes against Jews that has re- longtime residents of Pleasant Valley and hon- sound judgment, and commitment to the com- cently begun sweeping the globe. There have oring these volunteers as pillars of the com- munity. But what those closest to him will miss been violent attacks against Jews in the Mid- munity; bestowing the title of Don and Don˜a most are his immense compassion and gen- dle East, death threats in Latin America, syna- upon them for their civic service and philan- uine care for all those around him. Joe’s char- gogues fire-bombed in Europe and the dese- thropy . In addition, the Pleasant Valley Histor- acter is, indeed, his hallmark. Congratulations, cration of the property of Jews in North Africa. ical Society holds numerous events on local Joe Robles, on your successful career, incred- World leaders have spoken out against history that foster a sense of community within ible accomplishments—but most of all—your these acts of violence and condemned those the region which is valued by all who have lasting impact on all those you have led and responsible. The resolution I helped to intro- interacted with the organization. worked with along the way! As a native of San duce expresses that same sentiment by un- For fifty years, the Pleasant Valley Historical Antonio—I hope and expect I will see much equivocally condemning all forms of anti-Semi- Society has promoted and celebrated the his- more of you in the years to come. tism and urging the secretary of state to main- tory and culture of the Pleasant Valley area. It

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Marci’’ is a great tool for individuals who want with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle f clear and user-friendly information about how to preserve and protect these programs. they can get the most from their Medicare f TURKEY benefits, avoid problems, get help and voice their views. Other publications and special re- OBSERVER STATUS FOR TAIWAN HON. STEVE ISRAEL ports provide those of us in Congress with crit- AT THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL OF NEW YORK ical information about the specifics of the law AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and its implementation. Because the Medicare Rights Center sees the actual, on-the-ground Thursday, September 18, 2014 HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO impacts of Medicare policies, they help us de- OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- termine the actual effects of current policies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES press my grave concern for Turkey’s actions, and identify specific improvements that can be or should I say lack thereof, vis-a-vis regional made. Thursday, September 18, 2014 security in the Middle East. Medicare Rights Center president Joe Baker Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, greater, more As ISIS sweeps across Iraq and Syria, we and federal policy adviser Stacy Sanders are meaningful participation for Taiwan in inter- know many foreign fighters have joined their frequently found on Capitol Hill, testifying and national organizations is based on the need ranks. But what I find incredibly disturbing is responding to information requests from Con- for the international community to marshal all that Turkey, a NATO ally, is one of the most gressional offices. The Seniors Task Force, of its expertise in meeting today’s global chal- active recruitment sources for ISIS. According which I co-chair, has been privileged to have lenges. For example, in a world trying to con- to reports, as many as 1,000 Turks have Medicare Rights Center representatives join tain what is a grave Ebola epidemic, it would joined the ranks of ISIS. us to brief members and staff about Medicare make no sense for a nation with Taiwan’s re- Turkey must do more to stop its citizens trends, policies and impacts. sources and expertise to be completely shut from joining ISIS, and a good starting point I want to congratulate and thank Diane Ar- out of the deliberations of the World Health would be to shut down the recruitment oper- cher, the founder of the Medicare Rights Cen- Organization. It took the SARS crisis for Tai- ation that has thus far been ignored. ter, and all the past and current staff, volun- wan to achieve observer status, but its partici- Also problematic are the dozens of oil fields teers and board members for the work that pation should be maximized as much as pos- and refineries that ISIS now controls across you have done to provide quality, affordable sible, given that global health crises may grow Iraq and Syria. Control of this oil has given care for seniors, people with disabilities and all more frequent with increased globalization. ISIS a steady flow of funds placed around $1– Americans. Additionally, while I welcome the invitation $2 million per day on the black market. Turkey Congratulations on your first 25 years of that was extended to Taiwan by the leadership again needs to step up and do more to curb service to America, and I wish you many more of the International Civil Aviation Organization the flow of this oil through its territory and put productive years in the future. to attend last September’s assembly, Taiwan a stop to ISIS’s smuggling network. f should at the very least have an ongoing seat I would also like to express my concern for RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- at the table. The number of air travelers has the erosion of civil liberties and rule of law in SARY OF THE LAND AND WATER grown, the threat of terrorism has not dis- Turkey. Intimidation of the press, private busi- CONSERVATION FUND AND THE sipated, and yet Taiwan is unable to receive nesses, and other civil society actors has WILDERNESS ACT BEING SIGNED the real-time safety information made available been reported. This, along with abuses of reli- INTO LAW to all ICAO members. gious freedom and surface-level reforms, has These are just two examples of how the made clear that Turkey’s democracy is not world does not benefit from Taiwan’s isolation moving in the right direction. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK from the technical and expert deliberations of OF PENNSYLVANIA It’s time for the Turkish government to take international organizations. There are others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a stand. It’s time to lift restrictions on the Working to assist Taiwan to gain entry as an media and religion, among other key sectors Thursday, September 18, 2014 observer into the ICAO, just as we did in the of society. And it’s time to put a stop to ISIS’s Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, September case of the World Health Assembly and as we financial and personnel networks that flow marks the 50th anniversary of both the cre- must do on other fronts, is the right thing to do through Turkey. ation of the Land and Water Conservation for Taiwan, for the United States, and for the f Fund and the Wilderness Act being signed world. I urge my colleagues to redouble our into law. I rise in celebration of these two mile- efforts on this front. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEDI- stones, as they have resulted in the preserva- f CARE RIGHTS CENTER FOR 25 tion of our nation’s most treasured resources. YEARS OF QUALITY SERVICE For 50 years, LWCF has remained the na- HONORING NANCY ANN tion’s premier conservation and recreation MCCALLISTER HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY support program. While authorized by Con- OF ILLINOIS gress, the program is not funded by taxpayer HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dollars, making it a responsible, practical OF NEW MEXICO Thursday, September 18, 2014 method to protect our nation’s natural land- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scape and beauty. Thursday, September 18, 2014 Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, 25 years The parks, trails, forests, wildlife refuges, ago, the Medicare Rights Center was created. battlefields, historic sites, and working lands Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Since then, seniors, people with disabilities, sustained by LWCF funding support an out- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the their friends and family members, and policy- door recreation and tourism sector that con- life of New Mexico resident Nancy Ann makers have benefitted from the Center’s ex- tributes a total of $1.06 trillion annually to the McCallister, who passed away on August 16, pertise. American economy. This program supports 2014. Since its founding in 1989, the Medicare 9.4 million jobs that are vital to our nation’s re- Nancy was a lifelong resident of New Mex- Rights Center has provided critical advice to covery. ico, with family ties to some of New Mexico’s individuals who want to find out about Medi- Additionally, since President Lyndon B. oldest families. She was a descendant of Don care’s benefits, learn about enrollment and eli- Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law, Juan Vigil y Montes de Santa Anna, and gibility, and get help in resolving any problems Congress has added over 100 million acres to Michel des Marais, who would later become that they may face. My constituents—and con- the unique land preservation system. This one of the founders of the city of Las Vegas stituents around the country—have called the landmark conservation bill created a way for in 1835. To this day Nancy’s family continues Medicare Rights Center’s hotline and received Americans to protect their cherished wild lands to live in New Mexico, preserving the rich cul- help—whether from the Center’s excellent for future generations. tural heritage of their ancestors.

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In both cases, the Russian government has contains The Mortgage Choice Act of 2013, Nancy loved gatherings with family and an opportunity to appeal the rulings. Moreover, (H.R. 3211). friends, and like a true New Mexican, enchi- Russia could simply refuse to comply with the Mr. Speaker, as I stated during the hearing ladas were mandatory. As her kids will tell compensation orders. However, the two court and the mark up on The Mortgage Choice Act you, she loved to entertain dozens of people rulings, if upheld, hold the possibility that the of 2013 (H.R. 3211), there are serious con- and nothing brought her more delight and Russian government will be compelled to cerns about steering consumers into buying pleasure than making them smile. She would make some compensation, through seizure of title insurance with hidden commissions and often tell her favorite story about training a Russian assets that come within the jurisdic- inflated costs. young William G. ‘‘Bing’’ Grady when she tion of the European authorities. I bought two homes in my life. Like most worked at Albuquerque National Bank in the Under Vladimir Putin, the Russian govern- homebuyers, I was asked to sign a bunch of 1950s. Mr. Grady would go on to become ment unfortunately has taken major steps papers with lots of fees such as origination president of the bank. backwards and now must be considered a charges, appraisal fees, scoring fees, record- Nancy was a great listener and many peo- rogue regime. Perhaps the court actions in ing charges, tax service fee and title insur- ple came to her for advice and wisdom. She Europe in the Yukos case will contribute to the ance. Like most consumers, I chose my title was inclusive and never judgmental. Whether international effort to turn Russia back to a insurance provider based on referral: I did not it was raising her kids or helping individuals path of international cooperation and construc- comparison shop. overcome the burden of alcoholism, she al- tive behavior. For most of us, title insurance is the most expensive of the closing cost fees—some- ways embraced the opportunity to help some- f one by teaching them with words of wisdom, times running in the thousands of dollars. a helping hand and a guiding heart. This kind- TRIBAL GENERAL WELFARE These fees are poorly understood by home- buyers. This can lead to paying higher fees heartedness and understanding made Nancy EXCLUSION ACT OF 2013 than is necessary or appropriate. an exceptional person, cherished by her family SPEECH OF When Congress passed the Dodd-Frank and respected as a role model for all her kids. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection A lifelong New Mexican with deep family HON. TOM REED Act, we required the newly created Consumer roots in our state, Nancy represents the best OF NEW YORK Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to do a of our state. The qualities she exemplified— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES better job at protecting consumers when buy- love, compassion and empathy—are the quali- Tuesday, September 16, 2014 ing a home. ties New Mexico strives toward each and We know that the housing finance system Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I take this oppor- every day. Our state is richer and fuller be- had too much predatory and discriminatory tunity to clarify a number of interpretive issues cause Nancy taught us to love more, not less; lending. African Americans and Latinos were with regard to H.R. 3043 and the IRS guid- to be selfless, not selfish, and to always re- frequently charged much higher interest rates member that it is the people around us who ance, Rev. Proc. 2014–35, that it generally than they qualified for. Homeowners were refi- make life worth living. codifies. nanced into high fee and interest rates they f In passing this legislation, Congress expects could not afford. The result was more than five IRS to apply its current guidance and any fu- million foreclosures and a colossal loss of PROTECTING AMERICAN SHARE- ture guidance that it might issue to implement HOLDER RIGHTS FROM RUSSIAN wealth. H.R. 3043 in a manner that does not impose In response to the new law, the CFPB wrote EXPROPRIATION significant administrative burdens on either a rules to protect people buying homes from Nation or its members in administering the products which would strip their wealth. One HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL safe harbor programs. Thus, for example, we of those rules defined a Qualified Mortgage OF NEW YORK expect that a Nation may establish a program (QM) standard which was established in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meeting the safe harbor program standards for Dodd-Frank. As part of that QM standard, the the benefit of all of its members relying on cer- Thursday, September 18, 2014 CFPB established a ‘‘points and fees’’ bright tification and recoupment procedures. line limit for mortgages that qualified under the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as we and our al- Further, in applying the current guidance for Ability to Repay provision. lies deal with the numerous problems caused prior periods, Congress expects that the IRS The CFPB established a limit on ‘‘points and by Russian Federation President Vladimir will not challenge arrangements that are con- fees’’—which account for a loan’s origination Putin, we should not lose sight of the 10-year sistent with the spirit of the guidance in terms costs—that exceed 3 percent of the loan legal battle against Putin’s illegal expropriation of what payments are eligible and without re- amount—although it can be up to 8 percent of Yukos Oil Company. After Yukos was gard to specific documentation and similar re- for lower cost homes. Because of concerns privatized and stock was sold to investors in quirements imposed by the guidance. that the affiliated title insurance system was the United States and Europe, Putin manufac- Finally, with respect to the provision in H.R. leading to higher costs for borrowers in a mar- tured a spurious tax claim against Yukos and 3043 suspending current audits and examina- ket based on reverse competition, the CFPB manipulated the Russian legal system to seize tions, Congress intends that it apply to all pay- wisely chose to require title insurance charges the company’s assets, most of which were ments and benefits from a tribal government from affiliated title agents be within the points turned over to Rosneft, a Putin-allied oil com- to its members for their general welfare and and fees cap. pany. further, that a tribal government may, at its op- H.R. 3211 reverses the CFPB’s decision. For 10 years, representatives of the 55,000 tion, waive suspension of its examination. By excluding affiliated title insurance firms Yukos shareholders have pursued judgments f from within the points and fees cap, H.R. 3211 against the Russian Federation and com- restores an incentive to overcharge home- pensation for their financial losses. In July, INSURANCE CAPITAL STANDARDS buyers. 2014, this massive legal effort culminated in CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2014 We know how hard it is to get people into two judgments in European courts in favor of homes. Homebuyers need to save thousands SPEECH OF the claimants and against the Russian govern- of dollars for a downpayment. So why should ment. HON. KEITH ELLISON we make it easier to let them get overcharged In the first case, the Permanent Court of Ar- OF MINNESOTA as much as a thousand or more dollars on title bitration in The Hague ruled that the Russian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES insurance? Some say that as much as half or government must pay $51.6 billion to the larg- more of a title insurance premium goes to the Monday, September 15, 2014 est Yukos shareholder, GML, Ltd, for what the referral agent. Why would we want to preserve court found was Russia’s illegal confiscation of Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I oppose The this practice of overpricing title insurance to Yukos. Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act fund referral commissions? In the second case, the European Court of of 2014 (H.R. 5461). While I support efforts to At the Financial Services hearing that in- Human Rights ruled that the Russian govern- provide flexibility under the Dodd-Frank Act’s cluded this bill, I requested that we hear from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.038 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 independent land title agents as well as from provider provided or what benefit it allegedly signor wrote to every school and told them to groups like the Consumer Federation of Amer- gave. reject him. It was not until Mel took a trip with ica, the Center for Responsible Lending, By contrast, in 2013, The National Associa- some friends to Long Island that Mel met a re- Americans for Financial Reform and its 100 af- tion of Independent Land Title Agents cruiter from St. Michael’s College in Santa Fe, filiates and the AFL–CIO. (NAILTA) commissioned the first-ever national NM. That recruiter saw a bright young man in I requested that the National Association of settlement preference survey of American real Mel, and St. Michael’s College welcomed him Independent Land Title Agents be invited to estate consumers. More than 900 consumers with open arms, forever changing his life. testify. I have heard concerns directly from title participated in the nationwide survey. The re- Mel would go on to graduate from St. Mi- agents in my state that some referral sources sults include: chael’s College, and afterward from the Uni- ask to share ownership of their business. 93% of American real estate consumers versity of New Mexico School of Law in 1971. Since title insurance is based on referrals, surveyed said it was important that title insur- That same year, Mel married Monica McCor- when realtors, homebuilders and mortgage ance agents remain a neutral third party in the mick, daughter of Don G. McCormick, and brokers refuse to provide referrals to a title performance of title insurance-related services. moved to Carlsbad to join the late Mr. McCor- agent firm, the firm may not be able to survive 62% of American real estate consumers mick’s law firm. financially. Unfortunately, these independent surveyed said that a title agency cannot re- A few years later, Mel and Monica moved to unaffiliated title agents were not invited to tes- main objective if it is partially owned by a Ruidoso where they raised twins, Colm and tify nor was there another hearing on the bill. bank, real estate firm, mortgage company or Dylan, and their youngest son, Brendan. Mel Many organizations opposed the bill includ- homebuilder. eventually opened his own law firm in Ruidoso ing the AFL–CIO, Alliance for a Just Society, Only 1% of American real estate consumers in the late 70s. Mel practiced in all areas of Americans for Financial Reform, Center for surveyed prefer a ‘‘one stop shop’’. law while in Ruidoso and developed an exper- Economic Justice, Center for Responsible For all the efficiencies that proponents as- tise in banking, commercial, corporate, real Lending, Connecticut Fair Housing Center, sert existed prior to this new rule that provided estate, and probate law. Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of a disincentive to refer homebuyers to con- In 1989, Mel and the family moved to Albu- America, Consumers Union, Empire Justice trolled/affiliated title firms, settlement costs— querque where he set up his private practice Center, Home Defenders League, The Leader- exclusive of inflation—continue to rise. I be- working on everything from personal injury ship Conference on Civil and Human Rights, lieve the CFPB’s rule could actually lower title and wrongful death to contract and collection NAACP, National Association of Consumer insurance premiums and increase homeown- cases. It was in Albuquerque where Mel vol- Advocates, National Association of Inde- ership for Americans. unteered his legal services to the Democratic pendent Land Title Agents, National Con- I have concerns about a market where peo- Party of New Mexico, and served as a long- sumer Law Center (on behalf of its low income ple assert that half or more the cost of the time ward chairman and Democratic Party clients), National Council of La Raza, National product is a referral fee unlinked to the prod- supporter. He served many roles, including Fair Housing Alliance, New Economic Project, uct itself Consumers and independent title in- Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexi- Public Citizen, Woodstock Institute and Center surance agents say that title insurance pre- co’s Resolutions Committee, the Rules Com- for Responsible Lending. miums can provide remuneration to the refer- mittee, and the Platform and By-Laws Com- These concerns about hidden referral com- ral source based on the capture rate such as mittee and respective committees for the missions are not hypothetical. Last month, the lower desk rental fees, bonuses, gifts or high- Democratic Party of Bernalillo County. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) er commissions. This should not be permitted. A successful lawyer, community icon, and fined RealtySouth, the largest real estate firm I urge members to stand with homebuyers loving father—Mel is a talented man of cour- in Alabama for violations of the Real Estate who want to understand all the fees they are age and integrity. His character, love of life, Settlement and Practices Act (RESPA). charged. enthusiasm and selflessness are felt by all RealtySouth improperly steered consumers to I urge members to support a market free of who know him. As Mel enters retirement and its affiliated firm, TitleSouth LLC. In addition, pressures for referral commissions. reflects on his life and career, his proudest ac- complishment is his family. He is very proud The CFPB has taken action against Borders & f Borders PLC in Kentucky for funneling kick- that he and his wife Monica raised three suc- backs to shell companies. In June, the CFPB HONORING MEL B. O’REILLY cessful children: Dylan of Farmington and fined Stonebridge Title Services in New Jersey Brendan of Albuquerque who are both law- for paying illegal kickbacks to referral sources. HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM yers, and Colm who is an electrical engineer Some who support H.R. 3211 say there are OF NEW MEXICO and renewable energy consultant living abroad. some fixed costs in lending that could result in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lower valued mortgages to need to pay loans I wish Mel all the best as he looks forward Thursday, September 18, 2014 higher than the Qualified Mortgage guideline to traveling with Monica, diving with CoIm, and of points and fees established by smaller Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New spending time with Dylan and Brendan in his loans. However, the Consumer Financial Pro- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mel B. retirement. His achievements and accomplish- tection Bureau already provided for flexible O’Reilly for his dedicated work as a lawyer in ments are truly remarkable. I join his family definitions based upon the amount of a bor- New Mexico and tireless service to the Demo- and friends in celebrating the contributions he rower’s mortgage: cratic Party of New Mexico. made, throughout his life, to his family, his 3 percentage cap on a loan balance at From an early age Mel was a committed community, and the great State of New Mex- $100,000 or greater, 5 percentage cap on a family member and disciplined individual. At ico. loan balance from $20,000.00 to $60,000, or 8 the ripe age of 12, Mel’s father fell ill which f percentage cap on loan balances of less than meant working extra shifts in the family res- IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER $12,500. taurant and bar. SHIRLEY SAUNDERS Since the average mortgage origination fees The extra hours he spent supporting his are below one percent according to the Center family meant less time for other activities and for Responsible Lending, the caps set by the put a strain on Mel’s attendance at morning HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. OF NEW JERSEY QM are appropriate. I have not seen any com- chapel services. The parochial school’s coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pelling evidence that shows that lenders will selor, a monsignor, took notice and chastised not make loans if the title premiums charged Mel in front of his peers, called him a ‘‘bar- Thursday, September 18, 2014 by their affiliates are included in the points and maid’’ and threatened to expel him. Mel stood Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fees cap. Lenders are free to make loans out- up to the monsignor and said: ‘‘There’s no congratulate Sister Shirley Ann Saunders as side the ability to repay rules as well. need to expel me, I’ll quit school. I’ve got to she celebrates her 25th anniversary as First I have also heard the proponents of H.R. go to work.’’ Lady of North Stelton A.M.E. Church in 3211 arguing that the availability of affiliate This hardship did not stop Mel’s drive to Piscataway, NJ. Sister Shirley’s service to the service providers helps reduce the overall cost succeed. He continued both working in the bar congregation and the Piscataway community of obtaining a mortgage loan. I question their and studying, and during his senior year of will be honored as North Stelton A.M.E.’s evidence. The 2010 Harris Interactive study high school, at 15 years old, Mel was ranked Women’s Day Celebration and is truly deserv- paid by the National Association of Realtors is at the top of his class. ing of this body’s recognition. suspect. In that study, more than 70% of buy- Still, none of colleges Mel applied to accept- The wife of Pastor Kenneth L. Saunders, ers ‘‘did not know’’ what an affiliate service ed him; he would later find out that the mon- Sr., Sister Shirley has been an active member

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He is currently directing a $6.5 million the war did not blind her to the human con- Administrator of North Stelton A.M.E. Church, contract with the National Institute of Mental sequences of people who were selflessly try- the Advisor for the Women’s Ministry and the Health Intramural Program to research Mood ing to help our troops communicate in a for- Anna Howard Missionary School. She is also and Anxiety Disorders in African Americans eign environment. the founder of the Shirley A. Saunders Praise and other minorities. Elie Wiesel famously said, ‘‘The opposite of Angels Liturgical Dance Ministry, which is Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me love is not hate, it’s indifference.’’ During my named in her honor. in recognizing Dr. William Lawson for his ex- time in elected office, I have had the privilege In addition to her roles within the North traordinary works in the field of Psychiatry. of meeting scores of political activists dedi- Stelton A.M.E. Church, Sister Shirley serves f cated to changing our nation for the better. In on the Board of Directors of the North Stelton my experience, however, no one embodies or Economic Development Corporation, as Vice IN TRIBUTE TO MARILYN BUEL personifies Wiesel’s quote better than Marilyn President of KLS Positive Image, Inc. and as Buel. She was always trying to improve her Executive Director of the Nubian Sisters for HON. JOE COURTNEY community, state, and nation, and never ex- Christ Ministry, which she also founded. OF CONNECTICUT pected anything in return—except to be a part Prior to her service in the church, Sister IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the solution to our challenges, rather than Shirley worked for Columbia Broadcasting Thursday, September 18, 2014 complaining or being negative. I was privi- Systems (CBS) in New York City and the Col- leged to have the benefit of her support and lege of Medicine and Dentistry Dental School Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will never forget it as long as I live. in Newark. She is a graduate of Jersey City’s to remember a friend, Marilyn Buel of Essex, We lost Marilyn in August after a long and Lincoln High School and Taylor Business Insti- Connecticut. brave battle with cancer. On behalf of this en- tute in New York City. When I was a freshman state legislator in tire House and my colleagues, I want to ex- Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in Hartford a long time ago, Governor Bill tend my deepest condolences to Dick, Eliza- congratulating Sister Shirley Saunders on her O’Neill’s Chief of Staff, Chad McCullom, called beth and her family for their loss. Connecticut 25 years of service to North Stelton A.M.E. me in for a meeting. McCullom was an Irish will never be the same without Marilyn Buel. politician straight out of central casting—a Church. f f cigar-chomping, hard-bitten veteran. It was a contentious meeting, but after we worked out RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF RECOGNIZING DR. WILLIAM the issue, we shook hands and he said to me, JAMES STEM LAWSON ‘‘the thing about this business, unlike other walks of life, is that you really get a chance to HON. JIM COSTA HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON see inside of people. Sometimes what you see OF CALIFORNIA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is not very pretty, and sometimes it can be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quite inspiring.’’ I recount this story because over the last 12 Thursday, September 18, 2014 Thursday, September 18, 2014 years, I had a chance to see inside Marilyn Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Buel due to our political struggles together. my colleagues Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. RAHALL, and ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing And what I saw was beautiful and exquisite. Mr. DENHAM to recognize Mr. James Stem to Dr. William Lawson for his work as the Dean Twice, Marilyn stood beside me when I ran congratulate him as he celebrates 48 years of of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at How- as a challenger for the United States Con- service to America’s unions and railroads. ard University. Dr. Lawson has published over gress. Running as a challenger for Congress James will be retiring as the national legisla- eighty-five articles, books, and other publica- is probably one of the lowest percentage gigs tive director at the United Transportation tions involving mental illness and its relation- you can imagine. This felt especially true Union (UTU). James’ extraordinary career and ship to psychopharmacology, substance abuse when I ran the second time. It was hard to service to our country deserve to be honored. and racial and ethnic issues, and is also an convince friends and family that I even had a James was born on June 19, 1948, in Ra- outspoken advocate for access to services for chance. I remember one couple sent me a leigh, North Carolina. His career in the railroad the severely mentally ill. mass card when I announced, and it included industry started early at the age of 18 when Dr. Lawson received his bachelor’s degree a prayer to St. Jude. As the Roman Catholics he became a trainman for the Seaboard Air from Howard University, master’s from the in this body can attest, St. Jude is the patron Line Railroad and a member of the Brother- University of Virginia, Ph.D. in Psychology saint of lost causes—which did not give me a hood of Railroad Trainmen. James’ interest in from the University of New Hampshire and his great warm feeling about people’s confidence the union movement began early on in his ca- M.D. from the University of Chicago, com- in my ability to win this race. reer, and he quickly became active in Local pleting his residency at Stanford University When I called Marilyn Buel though, her first 1129 in Raleigh. Medical Center. reaction was, ‘‘what took you so long?’’ And By 1973, James worked part-time as a spe- He has been named one of ‘‘America’s from that point on, she immediately got to cial UTU organizer, and two years later, was Leading Black Doctors’’ by Black Enterprise work for the next 2 years—working tirelessly elected to be the secretary-treasurer of the Magazine, was the Andrea Delgado Honoree on what turned out to be the closest race for Local 1129. He was also elected as a local and Lecturer for the Black Psychiatrists of Congress in the last 20 years. Marilyn was chairperson and legislative representative. Be- America, received the Jeanne Spurlock passionate about the cause and focused on cause of his extensive background at the Award, E.Y. Williams Clinical Scholar Distinc- making her greatest impact. In the Town of UTU, James served as delegate at five UTU tion Award from the Psychiatry and Behavioral Essex where I ran and lost in 2002, the losing international conventions from 1979 to 1995. Sciences Section of the National Medical As- margin was 716 votes. In 2006, the year we In 1984, James was elected as the North sociation, a Multicultural Workplace Award won the total district by 83 votes, my losing Carolina state legislative director. In 1998, with from the Veterans Administration for his out- margin in Essex was only nine. In a race that the necessary experience and knowledge, standing contribution to the advancement of was decided by 83 votes, picking up a 707 James was appointed the alternate national diversity and multicultural understanding, rec- vote swing from one race to another was a legislative director. He was then re-elected to ognized as a national mentor by the National major deciding factor in my victory. Marilyn that position at the UTU conventions in 1999, Alliance of the Mentally Ill, numerous awards helped open the door for me in 2006, which I 2003, and 2007, and since 2009, James has for excellence in teaching, and state, federal, will never forget as long as I live. served as the national legislative director. and foundation support for pharmacological re- The one time in office Marilyn called me Throughout his career, James held many search new and effective treatments. about a vote, she asked me to cosponsor a positions including: trainman, switchman, hos- Dr. Lawson is boarded in Psychiatry and bill which would provide for more visas to Iraqi tler helper, hostler, fireman, and locomotive Neurology with added qualifications in Drug interpreters who, as the US troops were being engineer. Additionally, he is a member of the and Alcohol Addictions. He is also a fellow of drawn down at the end of the conflict, were original Positive Train Control Working Group

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Under Presi- The contributions he made to the United dent Smart, Missouri State University has met Thursday, September 18, 2014 Transportation Union and the railroad industry all five of its performance measures estab- deserve to be commended. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, celebrating lished by the Missouri Coordination Board of their 50th anniversary this year, Friendship In- Higher Education and oversaw many improve- f dustries, Inc. in Harrisonburg, Virginia has ments to the campus. served the Commonwealth of Virginia well by Tom Strong founded Strong, Garner, Bauer IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH AN- offering employment and training opportunities P.C. in 1976 and is admitted to practice law in NIVERSARY OF ST. PETER’S for individuals with disabilities. With a vision of front of the Supreme Court of the United EPISCOPAL CHURCH providing ‘‘work opportunities to ensure imme- States. The Missouri Association of Trial Attor- diate and full employment for all persons with neys awards the Thomas G. Strong Trial At- HON. JACKIE SPEIER disabilities’’ who come to them for assistance, torney Award in his name to the attorney who OF CALIFORNIA Friendship Industries has fostered a commu- is a great example of what a trial lawyer nity that seeks to value all individuals, regard- should be. He also authored a book that I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less of the challenges they may face. thoroughly enjoyed titled ’Strong Advocate: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Friendship Industries, founded in 1964, be- The Life of a Trial Lawyer.’ Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor came one of the first social enterprises in the I am proud of the initiative these three indi- the 150th Anniversary of St. Peter’s Episcopal Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. What first viduals have taken to make the great state of Church in Redwood City, California. This con- began as the Linville-Edom Sheltered Work- Missouri the best it can be. I urge my col- gregation cherishes its diversity and welcomes shop for post-high school aged males has leagues to join me in congratulating them on anyone who wants to join its spiritual journey. grown and flourished into a manufacturing this tremendous honor. Father Giles Alexander Easton founded the company that has earned both private and church in 1864 a few months after he led the public contracts. Through all this growth and f first Episcopal service in Redwood City in a change, Friendship Industries has retained its IN RECOGNITION OF JEANNE FOX room at the old county courthouse. He named social mission of developing and maintaining the congregation after St. Peter’s Church in employment and training opportunities for indi- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Smyrna, Delaware, where he had been bap- viduals with disabilities. OF NEW JERSEY tized and confirmed. I applaud Friendship Industries for its con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES St. Peter’s was the second church in Red- tributions to our community. For 50 years now, wood City to organize and construct a church the business has provided work opportunities Thursday, September 18, 2014 for individuals living with disabilities, embrac- building. In 1867, the ‘‘Little Red Church’’ was Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to built and became a landmark for six decades. ing the sentiment that ‘‘work offers community and belonging.’’ It is an honorable goal to ex- recognize Jeanne Fox on her retirement from In the 20th century, as the population in tend community and belonging to all people, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Com- Redwood City increased, the parish outgrew and it is my great pleasure to congratulate missioner Fox is a dedicated public servant its building and moved to its current location at them and celebrate the work they’ve done to whose numerous achievements should be 178 Clinton Street. In 1925, the congregation achieve that goal. celebrated. built a parish hall that served as the church Friendship Industries, Inc. will commemorate Commissioner Fox has been an outstanding and a meeting space. In 1952, the sanctuary, their 50th anniversary on October 7, 2014. I advocate for environmental causes. She offices and classrooms were added as the am pleased to recognize them here today in served as President of the Board of Public baby boom reached its peak. While many of the United States House of Representatives. Utilities from 2002 until 2010 and served two the baby boomers are thinking about retire- terms as Commissioner. Prior to her positions f ment now, the young generations continue to at the Board, Commissioner Fox served as utilize St. Peter’s buildings and grounds. The CONGRATULATING 2014 MISSOU- Regional Administrator of the United States church houses a Montessori preschool, the RIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS JIM Environmental Protection Agency and as Ragazzi Boys Choir and its own youth group. GIGLIO, CLIF SMART, AND TOM Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Over the last 150 years Redwood City has STRONG the New Jersey Department of Environmental changed dramatically. The railroad trans- Protection and Energy. During her tenure as formed a small logging port into a suburb, and HON. BILLY LONG President of the Board of Public Utilities, the the explosive growth of Silicon Valley turned OF MISSOURI Board received several environmental awards, the suburb into the hometown of many tech- including the Golden Meter Award for Best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology companies and their employees. This Statewide Net Metering Program in the U.S. explosive growth has brought wealth to many Thursday, September 18, 2014 and the Network for New Energy Choices residents, but it has also left some of them be- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Award. hind. Many families struggle with skyrocketing ognize and congratulate Jim Giglio, Clif Smart, Additionally, Commissioner Fox has also housing prices and rents, a high cost of living and Tom Strong on receiving the 2014 Mis- been an active member of a number of envi- and job insecurity. One thing that has not sourian Award. ronmental organizations and commissions. changed in Redwood City is that the doors of The Missourian Award recognizes Missou- She served on the Board of Directors of the St. Peter’s Church are open to everyone. rians who have positively impacted their com- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative from 2003 The parish is proud to include people from munities, state, or nation through contributions until 2010, was President of the Mid-Atlantic all walks of life and of all ages. It is also very in civics, arts, business, or politics. Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commis- active in mentoring young people to give back It is important that we strive to better the sioners and was a member of the Advisory to the community. St. Peter’s has delivered community we live in and it is apparent that Council to the Board of Directors of the Elec- hundreds of backpacks and uniforms to local these three men from Missouri’s 7th Congres- tric Power Research Institute, among others. schools, has served many meals and filled sional District have continually done that. Commissioner Fox is a graduate of Rutgers many ‘‘Hope Bags’’ for the homeless. Jim Giglio served as an officer in the U.S. University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- Army and taught at Missouri State University from Douglass College and Juris Doctor from atives rise with me to acknowledge the good for 39 years. He has produced eight books, in- Rutgers University School of Law. that St. Peter’s Episcopal Church has done cluding one of my favorites ‘Call Me Tom: The Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- over the last 150 years for its parishioners and Life of Thomas F. Eagleton,’ along with the lating Jeanne Fox on her retirement. Her com- the community at large. May it continue to best seller out of the series on the study of mitment to public service and the betterment share its welcoming spirit for at least another John F. Kennedy in the American Presidency of our communities is truly deserving of this 150 years. Series. body’s recognition.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ability Employment Month this October, I am PARENTS CORPS ACT OF 2014 honor the life of Jack Hall, who passed away honored to recognize Georgia Industries for on August 20, 2014 at the age of 57 after a the Blind (GIB). GIB works in partnership with short battle with cancer. Jack made a positive HON. JOHN LEWIS the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency difference in the lives of countless individuals, OF GEORGIA to generate employment opportunities through- and he will undoubtedly be missed by many. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out Georgia in manufacturing and services for In 1957, Jack was born to Bill and Maureen people who are blind. It is appropriate, at this, Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Cork, Ireland. When Jack was a year old, time to reflect on and celebrate their achieve- Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- his family immigrated to the United States. ments. introduce the National Parents Corps Act of After living in Los Angeles and Firebaugh, There remains a significant gap in employ- 2014. I am proud to author this legislation Jack’s family settled in Fresno, California ment for those with disabilities. Today, nearly which intends to combat youth violence and where he graduated from Bullard High School seventy percent of workforce-eligible blind in- substance abuse in our country’s schools. in 1975. dividuals remain unemployed. The National Parents Corps Act aims to After graduating from high school, Jack GIB has helped bridge the employment gap continue the successful National Parents worked with his father for a farming operation for blind individuals in Georgia since it began Corps program first initiated in 2003. The bill in Firebaugh. He then worked at an account- in 1949 by providing good jobs in manufac- revitalizes a program which trains parent lead- ancy firm before serving as a fiscal analyst for turing and service industries. They currently ers to collaborate with schools, students, and the State Center Community College District. have four centers in Georgia that employ the community in order to proactively work to- In 1999, Jack received his Bachelor’s Degree nearly 200 people, most of whom are blind, gether in deterring and reducing alcohol and in Business Administration from California and generate over $12 million in annual sales. drug abuse, bullying, gang involvement, and State University, Fresno. Furthermore, GIB was presented with the other dangerous activities. Jack’s career in politics began in 2000 when Commissioner’s Cup Safety Award for 2013, a The program targets middle school students he was hired to serve as the Director of the distinction considered to be the top workplace and creates a collaborative network to recog- Central Valley and Agricultural Liaison for safety award in the State of Georgia. nize and respond to dangerous trends in the Governor Gray Davis. During his tenure with GIB demonstrates the importance of having most susceptible school-age population—mid- the Governor’s office, Jack helped to create an inclusive workforce. Their business suc- dle school. Professionally-trained parent lead- the ‘‘Buy California’’ marketing program which cess is not only measured in sales and ers will build critical networks between stu- later became known as the ‘‘Californian awards, but also in changed lives by affording dents, parents, teachers, administrators, local Grown’’ initiative. opportunities to those with disabilities. It is im- law enforcement, and the community. They When Governor Davis left office, Jack portant for us to raise awareness regarding will develop prevention programs, share sci- served as my first District Director. During his disability employment and the inherent value entific research, best practices, and create time, he was instrumental in establishing the that employing those with disabilities brings to spaces of open dialogue and targeted action. offices in California’s 20th Congressional Dis- the workplace. Mr. Speaker, I have always stood for invest- Mr. Speaker, please join me, on behalf of trict. He was an exemplary employee who ing in children and for peaceful communities, Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District, in rec- truly cared about the San Joaquin Valley and which is why I am reintroducing this legisla- ognizing GIB for its strong work and contribu- our entire nation. tion. No child should live his or her life in fear tions to Georgia. Upon his departure from my office, Jack or marked by drugs and violence. This bill re- f served as the Southern California Regional sponds to a clear need, with a targeted and Coordinator for the Alliance for a Better Cali- WISHING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA effective approach, and I hope all of my col- fornia. In addition, he served as the Statewide A HAPPY DOUBLE TEN leagues will join this common-sense effort to Political Director for the California Faculty As- support healthy, safe, schools. sociation. Jack also served on the Big Fresno HON. MIKE QUIGLEY f Fair board, and he created his own firm, Cen- OF ILLINOIS RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- tral Valley Strategies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TIONS TO JAZZ OF GERI ALLEN In January 2010, Jack began working as a Thursday, September 18, 2014 regional Director of Governmental Affairs for Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Comcast Cable. He served as Chairman of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. recognize the Republic of China, commonly OF MICHIGAN the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Jack was called Taiwan, on its upcoming National Day well respected by community leaders, his col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Republic of China on October 10, 2014. leagues, and many friends. Thursday, September 18, 2014 This year marks the 35th anniversary of the More important than his career in politics, Taiwan Relations Act, which has facilitated a Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, jazz artist Geri Jack’s family meant everything to him. He was special relationship between the United States Allen will be honored this year by the Con- a devoted husband to his wife, Christina, with and Taiwan. Since 1979, we have enjoyed gressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) whom he had two children: Liam and Rachel. close security cooperation, culture exchange at the Jazz Forum and Concert during the He was a dedicated father who always took and trade flows. The economies of the U.S. 44th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). the time to attend his children’s athletic events and Taiwan are tightly linked, and Taiwan has Ms. Allen is an internationally renowned pian- from their days in youth leagues through their been an important trading partner to the ist, composer, and educator, who will also be collegiate careers. He is survived by his wife United States. performing at the Walter E. Washington Con- and children, as well as his mother, Maureen, I would also like to recognize the accom- vention Center, in Washington, D.C. Ms. Allen his siblings: Patricia, Anne, Kevin, Tom, Bill, plishments of President Ma Ying-jeou in con- will receive the 2014 CBCF ALC Jazz Legacy and Vince, and many loving nieces, nephews, tributing to peace and security in the region. Award for her contributions to jazz and world cousins, and in-laws. During his presidency, Taiwan and Mainland culture. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I China have had constructive dialogue between Geri Allen was born on June 12, 1957 in ask my colleagues in the U.S. House Rep- their leaders. I hope that this dialogue will con- Pontiac, Michigan, but she was raised in De- resentatives to pay tribute to the life of Jack tinue. troit, where she attended Detroit public Hall. His service to our community and fun- As a member of the Taiwan Caucus, I have schools. Her early music education came at loving spirit will always be remembered. had the opportunity to learn much more about Cass Technical High School in Detroit, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.051 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 through the Jazz Development Workshop, Though many changes have occurred in the months in office when some of us junior mem- where she was taught by Marcus Belgrave. past 150 years, one thing has remained con- bers managed to revive the state side match- She then came to Washington, D.C., where stant, and that is the dedication of Sunshine ing program, of the LWCF the landslide con- she received a degree from Howard University Elementary faculty and staff to their students. servation program. in Jazz Studies in 1979. At Howard, she stud- Past and current faculty and staff have con- It certainly was a proud moment and since ied under composers Thomas Kerr, pianists tributed long hours of committed service in then I have led an annual effort to fund the Raymond Jackson, John Malichi, Fred Irby, providing each Sunshine Elementary student LWCF. Arthur Dawkins, and Komla Amoaku. She then with the best education possible. This year 170 members of congress joined left D.C. for New York City, where she learned Sunshine Elementary would not be nearly me in a letter to appropriators to provide fund- from bop pianist Kenny Barron. She then as successful without the help and support ing for the LWCF. But it is not enough if we moved on to study ethnomusicology at the provided by the surrounding Springfield com- don’t reauthorize it now and provide full find- University of Pittsburgh, earning her masters munity. Its strong ties to the neighborhood ing. there. She returned to New York, where she have allowed parents and faculty to work This Congress I am also proud to be the began touring with Mary Wilson and the closely together, creating an environment es- sponsor of two wilderness bills of national im- Supremes in 1982. She later helped charter pecially conducive to learning and success. portance, the Udall-Eisenhower Artic Wilder- the Black Rock Coalition and the Brooklyn M- Sunshine Elementary started out as a one- ness Act, to permanently designate the Arctic Base movement. She would collaborate on room building 150 years ago and over the Refuge Coastal Plain as wilderness, and the several works with a fellow charter member of years has grown into a great elementary Red Rocks Wilderness Act, to protect as wil- that group, Steve Coleman. school for Springfield students. derness Utah’s Red Rocks area. Her own albums have displayed a depth of I congratulate Sunshine Elementary School We’re going to get these bills passed one range and skill. Her first album, The as the school celebrates 150 years. way or another, we must. It is so important, not just because of the naturalness that is pre- Printmakers, displays what many have called f an avant-garde talent. In 1995, her album served, but because of what it says about our Twenty-One, won the Soul Train’s Lady of LWCF AND WILDERNESS 50TH country. Soul Award for album of the year. In 2008, ANNIVERSARY The Wilderness Act, when Hubert Hum- Ms. Allen won a Guggenheim Fellowship in phrey and others introduced it, sat around on Composition, which allowed her to release her HON. RUSH HOLT the legislative agenda for years—Congress after congress. It was the support of citizen composition Refractions: Flying Toward the OF NEW JERSEY activists that created the momentum nec- Sound, which celebrates the work of Cecil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary to pass The Wilderness Act. And it will Taylor, McCoy Tyner, and Herbie Hancock. Thursday, September 18, 2014 She is the youngest person and the only be the work of activists like those with the woman to receive the Danish JAZZPAR Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- Alaska Wilderness League, the Southern Utah award. memorate the 50th Anniversary of two of our Wilderness Alliance, and the Wilderness Soci- In addition to the massive number of awards country’s most transformational conservation ety that will continue to work for the passage she has received, which are simply too numer- laws, the Wilderness Act and the Land and of wilderness bills. The Wilderness Act provides some of the ous to mention here, Ms. Allen has also been Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act. strongest land protections in the world by rec- a remarkable mentor to younger jazz musi- Earlier this month I celebrated the Anniver- ognizing wilderness areas as where the earth cians. One example of such efforts is found in sary of LWCF and the Wilderness Act at the and its community of life are untrammeled by the powerful For the Healing of the Nations, a Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in New humans, where humans ourselves are visitors tribute to the survivors of 9/11, which was per- Jersey. This area was the first wilderness es- who do not remain. formed with Howard University’s Afro-Blue tablished within the Department of the Interior From the Great Swamp Wilderness in New Jazz Choir. In addition to her work with her following the passage of the Wilderness Act. Jersey to the Arctic Refuge in Alaska—wilder- alma mater, she has been a professional edu- LWCF money has also contributed to the ness is essential to safeguard our nation’s cator for many years, having taught jazz at the preservation of the Great Swamp, and in fact most wild and beautiful areas, not simply to University of Michigan, and presently at the LWCF money totaling more than 400 million preserve beautiful scenery, but to give nature University of Pittsburgh. dollars has come to New Jersey. In other the necessary resilience to sustain itself, and Despite this list of accomplishments, she states around the country the LWCF has con- also to give humans places to renew and has yet to slow down and take a break. She tributed even more. master ourselves. recently released a recording celebrating our I, along with Secretary Jewell and many collective home town: Grand River Crossings: members of Congress, have advocated mak- f Motown & Motor City Inspirations. On May 10, ing permanent full funding for the LWCF. We IN RECOGNITION OF ST. JOHN 2014, she received an Honorary Doctorate of must remember that over 50 years, in only A.M.E. CHURCH’S 144TH ANNIVER- Music from the Berklee College of Music. ONE year has the LWCF received the full au- SARY Geri Allen is a living national jazz treasure, thorized funding. The idea was to take reve- and I encourage my colleagues to learn more nues from depleted resources, in other words from off shore oil drilling and mineral extrac- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. about her tremendous contributions to the OF GEORGIA most American of art forms. tion, and use that to preserve other resources, land. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Ecologists have made it especially clear in Thursday, September 18, 2014 RECOGNIZING SUNSHINE ELEMEN- recent years that we really must have inter- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is TARY SCHOOL’S SESQUICENTEN- locking tracts of land, what Frederick Law my honor and pleasure to extend my sincere NIAL Olmstead called emerald necklaces, across congratulations to the congregation of St. John the country. It is not enough to protect only African Methodist Episcopal Church in Colum- HON. BILLY LONG isolated places; that is not enough for migrat- bus, Georgia as the church’s membership and OF MISSOURI ing species and even plant communities, who leadership celebrates a remarkable 144 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must interact over long distances. St. John A.M.E. Church will usher in this mile- Wilderness is important for so many rea- stone with a celebration, aptly named ‘‘Stung Thursday, September 18, 2014 sons. Wilderness provides more than simply By The Spirit,’’ and a day of service on Sun- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- beautiful vistas, it is how nature heals herself day, September 21, 2014. ognize Sunshine Elementary School’s sesqui- and it is critically important for human well- St. John A.M.E. Church was founded as St. centennial. being. What we forget is that preserving only John’s Chapel in 1870 and was located on On October 24th, Sunshine Elementary a few headliner areas is insufficient. And that Fifth Avenue in Columbus. Reverend John G. School will celebrate 150 years of providing is why Congress really must reauthorize and Mitchell served as the first faith leader to the the children of Springfield, Missouri, with an fully fund the Land and Water Conservation founding congregation, a dynamic group of outstanding education. Sunshine Elementary Fund because it is critically important to this faithful and steadfast Reconstruction-era has always striven to provide children with the whole picture. Christians who helped bring the church to life. tools and skills necessary for them to be suc- One of my proudest moments in my now 16 The church grew and evolved over the next cessful in life. year career in congress was in the early century and on September 30, 1980, it was

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Although the Local 155 has collectively reach toward knowledge, cures, storied history. battled some tough times, they always con- and the promise of healthier lives for all. Unfortunately, hardship struck on February tinue on with impressive resiliency. In addition, f 10, 1990, when a tornado swept through the they have made great progress to improve the community and severely damaged the church. working conditions and wages for ironworkers. RECOGNIZING ARROWHEAD As plans were drawn to restore the building, a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. second tornado created further damage to the in recognizing the Ironworkers Local Union structure on February 22, 1990. In a dem- 155 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary. I HON. BILLY LONG onstration of compassion and unity, a great would like to thank them for their service in OF MISSOURI number of nearby churches opened their the Central Valley and wish them many more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES doors to the members of St. John. Reverend years of success. Thursday, September 18, 2014 Elijah Smith, alongside other officers and the f congregation, accepted the generous invitation Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- extended to them by the Reverend Eugene PERIPHERAL AUTOIMMUNE ognize Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. on re- Adams, Jr. from the nearby Saint James NEUROPATHIES AWARENESS ceiving the Small Business of the Year award A.M.E. Church. presented by the Branson/Lakes Area Cham- Eventually, the members of the St. John HON. JOHN GARAMENDI ber of Commerce. family made the decision to relocate and build OF CALIFORNIA Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. arrived in a new church on Steam Mill Road in Colum- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Branson area four years ago and has bus. The grand opening ceremony for the new made its mission to develop relationships and Thursday, September 18, 2014 location took place on September 2, 1991. trust in the community. Arrowhead prides itself While the original location of the church is Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on integrity, a principle that has helped it fit in no longer in service, its members still consider to call attention to rare and serious auto- well with the Branson community. that first edifice near and dear to their hearts. immune neuropathies such as Guillain-Barre´ With services like same day delivery, roofing Thankfully, certain items, such as the stained syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory recycling bins, and job lockers, Arrowhead glass windows, brass railings, and various Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), provides value that other suppliers simply can- pieces of furniture, were salvaged from the Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), and re- not match. Arrowhead designs and builds all original location and artfully incorporated into lated conditions. These diseases cause the of its own delivery equipment, job lockers, and the new church. body’s immune system to attack healthy or- shingling recycling bins. Manufacturing its own The story of St. John A.M.E. and its long gans and tissues. In the case of conditions products allows it to save time and service history of coming together through the good like GBS, CIDP, and MMN, the immune sys- more customers in a day. and difficult times is truly an inspiring one of tem attacks the body’s peripheral nervous sys- Arrowhead has gone above and beyond to the dedication and perseverance of a faithful tem. become a part of the Branson community and congregation of people who put all their love As we find with so many ailments, aware- we are lucky to have it and the outstanding and trust in the Lord. Today, the church con- ness, recognition, and an early and accurate services it provides to customers. tinues to flourish under the leadership of Rev. diagnosis are key to mitigating the serious I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- Dr. Debora F. Grant. health consequences of peripheral auto- lating Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. on re- Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to immune neuropathies. The earlier treatment ceiving the Small Business of the Year award. join me in congratulating St. John African begins, the better the prognosis for the af- f Methodist Episcopal Church on its 144 re- fected individual. These conditions can be pro- markable years of worship and service in the gressive, and any delays in medical interven- PROMOTING JOB CREATION AND name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. tion can result in the patient being completely REDUCING SMALL BUSINESS f immobilized and using a ventilator to breathe, BURDENS ACT with the potential for residual damage and dis- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- ability. Essentially, the more damage that is SPEECH OF SARY OF IRONWORKERS LOCAL done to the nervous system, the longer it UNION 155 HON. KEITH ELLISON takes to heal. OF MINNESOTA According to the National Institutes of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM COSTA Health (NIH), symptoms are related to the OF CALIFORNIA type of affected nerve and may be seen over Monday, September 15, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a period of days, weeks, or years. Muscle Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I oppose The Thursday, September 18, 2014 weakness is the most common symptom of Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to motor nerve damage. Other symptoms may in- Business Burdens Act, (H.R. 5405). This bill recognize the Ironworkers Local Union 155 clude painful cramps and uncontrolled muscle contains 11 separate bills some of which I (Local 155) organization in celebration of their twitching visible under the skin, muscle loss, support and some I oppose. This legislation 100th anniversary. bone degeneration, and changes in the skin, contains a number of potentially significant de- On March 11, 1914, the Local 155 came hair, and nails. NIH plays a crucial role in the regulatory measures, many of which are being into existence. The Local 155 was founded by effort to combat these conditions, as treatment addressed by regulatory action by the Securi- great visionaries who saw an opportunity to options are limited and diagnosis can be dif- ties and Exchange Commission and Commod- extend the services of a Local Union to the ficult. While there are many known triggers for ities Futures Trading Commission. These bills Central Valley. Starting off from humble begin- the conditions, the underlying causes have yet stop those productive efforts replacing them nings with just a mere $28.50 in their general to be defined. Investment in medical research with sweeping deregulation which I think is fund, the Local 155 has grown into a leader in and scientific innovation is needed to identify worse for investors and the economy. the ironworker industry for not only California’s the root cause of these conditions and to im- I specifically wish to draw attention to my Central Valley but also in parts of Nevada. prove the lives of affected individuals. concerns with The Small Company Disclosure The Local 155 attributes much of their suc- This October, the GBS/CIDP Foundation Simplification Act (H.R. 4164)—Title VII of this cess to the founding fathers of the union. International is coordinating the 13th Inter- bill. This bill would exempt nearly 60 percent Their first president, L.R. Boltinghouse, Finan- national Symposium on GBS, CIDP, MMN, of public companies from complying with the cial Secretary, Paul Kidd, and Recording Sec- and related conditions. This event will bring EXtensible Business Reporting Language retary, T.F. Harrigan all took the risk and re- leading scientific minds, patients, and other (XBRL) requirement. XBRL is an improvement sponsibility of starting a Local Union. Their ef- stakeholders together with the goal of advanc- the Securities and Exchange Commission forts paved the way for many more officers ing our understanding of these conditions and (SEC) started in 2009 to enable more efficient and workers to follow in their footsteps and improving care for affected individuals. I urge investing, especially investing in smaller firms. become a part of the Local 155. my colleagues to join me in supporting this Instead of investors, the public and regulators

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.058 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1476 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 reading and analyzing reams of paper filings, Nine out of the ten bills included in H.R. A TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE the market would be brought into the 21st 5405 have already been approved, as stand- OF KATHRYN CARANLIK SIMON Century with a searchable electronic data- alone bills, by bipartisan majorities in either base. Clearly, a searchable electronic data- the Financial Services Committee or the full HON. ANNA G. ESHOO base on companies’ financial statements is House. (The Financial Services Committee passed Rep. Hurt’s original bill in March OF CALIFORNIA much more efficient than requiring investors 2014.) So it seems clear that the backers of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES read reams and reams of documents. H.R. 5405 want to craft a bill that will pass Thursday, September 18, 2014 When this bill came before the Financial the House easily, without serious opposition. Services Committee on March 14, 2014, I Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor voted yes on this bill. I was concerned that the H.R. 5405’s introduction conveys that the the life of a precious friend and an extraor- bill is non-controversial by stating three in- dinarily accomplished and loving woman, SEC was not paying adequate attention to en- nocuous purposes: sure the accuracy of the XBRL database. Kathryn Caranlik Simon, who died on Sep- Since that vote, the SEC has started enforcing To make technical corrections to the tember 17, 2014, at the age of 62. the accuracy of the XBRL data format. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- A native of San Francisco and raised in sumer Protection Act, to enhance the ability SEC sent out letters in July, 2014, to many South San Francisco, Kathy owned her own of small and emerging growth companies to firms urging they correct inaccurate reporting. access capital through public and private public affairs consulting business through The SEC action and my own research into the markets, to reduce regulatory burdens . . . which she worked as a community relations need for accessible corporate financial infor- strategist, building and winning public support But H.R. 5405, if approved by the House, in- mation to grow companies has made me op- and approval of several high-profile projects. troduced and passed in the Senate, and She played an instrumental role in several pose this broad exemption. signed into law by President Obama, will Congress should encourage, not discourage dramatically restrict the availability of prominent San Francisco Peninsula develop- the move toward data-based financial report- searchable corporate financial data to inves- ment projects, including the Bay Meadows ing. An expansion of structured data enable tors—and to the tech companies building in- residential and retail complex in San Mateo, investors to make better and faster decisions, vestment tools. the IKEA store in East Palo Alto and the sub- especially related to smaller firms; strengthens Supporters of open data in financial regu- stantial renovation of Sequoia Hospital in Red- the SEC’s oversight ability and makes it easier latory reporting will remember that the SEC wood City. to discover fraud and simplifies compliance re- collects an open data version of each finan- A graduate of Skyline College in San Bruno sponsibilities for firms. cial statement in the eXtensible Business and San Jose State University, where she ob- More progress is still needed at the SEC. Reporting Language (XBRL) structured data tained a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, The agency still collects the same financial format, alongside the old-fashioned plain- Kathy Simon began her career at Ampex in statement from each public company twice— text version, from every public company reg- Redwood City, worked at Shaklee Corp. in once as a document and again as XBRL data. istered in the United States. Investors, mar- Emeryville, and for local public relations agen- And last July’s letters were only a start. To kets, and the public can use the XBRL cies before launching her own public affairs make disclosures more useful to investors and version of each financial statement to create consulting business, Simon Communications. less burdensome to companies, the agency a fully searchable data set of all U.S. public Through her firm she partnered with other must continue to improve data quality and company databases. XBRL data supports free leading consultants specializing in strategic tools for investors like RankandFiled.com. must combine the two submissions into one. communications with residents to win support It is also used by infomediaries like The Small Company Disclosure Simplification Morningstar and Thomson Reuters to enrich and approval for many of the Peninsula’s high- Act would prevent the SEC from ever taking the information they deliver to paying cli- profile, and often controversial, projects. She these steps. If the agency is legally required to ents. also was a key campaign advisor and commu- collect only documents, not XBRL data, from nications strategist for local elected officials. Rep. Hurt’s proposal, now incorporated a majority of public companies, it will be un- into H.R. 5405, would direct the SEC to ex- Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, able to continue, and complete, the trans- empt all public companies with revenues Kathy was among the organizers of the Com- formation that it began in 2009. below $250 million—a majority of public munity Breast Health Project, a Palo Alto- I submit a blog post from the Data Trans- companies—from the obligation to file an based organization dedicated to providing in- parency Coalition detailing the ramifications of open data version. Supporters of the exemp- formation, treatment options and mammo- H.R. 5405 on data transparency. tion claim that XBRL-formatted financial grams to breast cancer patients. The group re- [From http://datacoalition.blogspot.com/2014/ statements cost ‘‘tens of thousands of dol- cently expanded its charter to other cancers 09/new-proposal-includes-xbrl-exemp- lars’’ to create, but Financial Executive and was recently renamed Bay Area Cancer tion.html] International found a median annual cost of Connections. NEW PROPOSAL INCLUDES XBRL EXEMPTION— $2,000 for small companies (page 19) and some Active in the Greek Orthodox Church of the AND MAJOR SETBACK FOR OPEN DATA providers offer XBRL preparation services at Holy Cross in Belmont, Ms. Simon was a (Data Transparency Coalition; September 10, even lower prices. member of the Board of Directors of 2014) Supporters of the exemption had one valid Philoptochos, a women’s organization that en- The Data Transparency Coalition advo- point last spring: at that time, the SEC had gages in community-based charitable works. cates on behalf of the private sector and the not taken any steps to ensure the quality of A resident of Redwood City for more than public interest for the publication of govern- the XBRL filings. Without assurance that ment information as standardized, machine- three decades, Ms. Simon is survived by her the open data versions of financial state- lifelong love, her husband, Mark, an executive readable data. ments were reliable, investors were reluctant with a local transit agency; her sons, David of UPDATE: ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, H.R. 5405 to use them, and relied on the plain-text PASSED THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY versions instead. But last summer, after a New York City and Alex of Redwood City; her A VOTE OF 320 TO 102. year of advocacy from open data allies in daughter-in-law, Jeanette O’Donoghue Simon; A major setback for open government data Congress, the SEC took its first public steps two granddaughters, Dylan Rose Simon and may be on the agenda for the U.S. House of toward enforcing better data quality. As Sloane Kathryn Simon; two sisters, Elaine Representatives. quality improves, investors and the tech Adams of Santa Cruz and Beverly Heppler of Despite the opposition of the tech indus- companies serving them will make more use Concord; and many nieces and nephews. try, Rep Robert Hurt’s proposal to direct the of the open data financial statements. Kathy Simon’s beloved husband Mark per- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop collecting financial data from most The companies themselves will benefit, fectly captured the essence of Kathy in his de- public companies has been included as part too. Open, structured data delivers informa- scription of her as a woman of extraordinary of a new legislative package—a new bill in- tion more efficiently to the markets, which courage, with an unstinting heart of gold and troduced on Monday, Sept. 8, by Rep. Mike makes it easier for smaller companies to find a fierce and proud love for her family and Fitzpatrick and a number of other Repub- eager investors and brings down their capital friends. I consider myself deeply privileged to lican members. costs. have known Kathy and to have called her my The new bill, H.R. 5405, brings together ten H.R. 5405 would cut off such progress by friend. previous bills into a single one. One of those forcing the SEC to use documents, not open ten is Rep. Hurt’s previous proposal, in- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me data, to collect corporate financial informa- cluded in the new bill verbatim. Judging in extending our most sincere condolences to from the urgency of the current House sched- tion. the Simon family. Kathy Simon was a special ule, H.R. 5405 could see action by the House Fans of open data should make their oppo- person who has been taken from us too soon, of Representatives as early as next week. sition to this portion of H.R. 5405 known. but her life was a gift to each person who had

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.062 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1477 the privilege to know her. Our community and For more than three decades, Diane has RECOGNIZING ‘‘ONE GRATEFUL our country were blessed and strengthened by been among the nation’s most prominent radio MINUTE’’ her time with us. hosts. Her reputation for welcoming all sides f of every issue has allowed her to attract some HON. MIKE THOMPSON of the nation’s most influential guests and OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE LIFE OF ED made her program one of the most popular in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RONTELL radio. Thursday, September 18, 2014 Diane Rehm, a native Washingtonian, HON. JIM COSTA began her career as an assistant producer at Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, OF CALIFORNIA WAMU before becoming an award-winning I rise today in recognition of ‘‘One Grateful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES journalist. In 1979, Diane became the host of Minute’’, which will be observed at noon on September 21, 2014, for a period of sixty sec- Thursday, September 18, 2014 WAMU’s local morning talk show, ‘‘Kaleido- scope.’’ She grew the show until it was inevi- onds in conjunction with World Gratitude Day Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tably renamed ‘‘The Diane Rehm Show,’’ and the United Nations World Peace Day. honor the life of Eddie Rontell, who passed today with nearly 2.6 million weekly listeners With all that is going on in our world it is im- away on August 20, 2014, at the age of 88. across the country. portant for us to take this one minute out of Ed’s family and friends as well as community Among Diane’s many accomplishments are our day to reflect and express gratitude for all members throughout Fresno will miss him her National Humanities Medal awarded by that we have. This global initiative will allow us dearly as he dedicated much of his life to the President Obama, and her George Foster Per- to all come together in shared gratitude and revitalization and wellbeing of the city. sonal Peabody Award, one of the oldest and appreciation for all that is good in our lives. Born in Fresno, California, Ed was the son most prestigious awards in broadcasting. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time of Italian immigrants and grew up during the Diane is also a celebrated writer, authoring that we recognize the ‘‘One Grateful Minute’’ Great Depression. Forced to drop out of three best-selling autobiographical books: initiative on September 21, and the positive Washington Union High School upon his fa- Finding My Voice, Toward Commitment: A impact that gratitude can have on our lives. ther’s death, Ed worked a number of jobs in- Dialogue about Marriage, and Life With Maxi. f cluding time spent as a farm laborer and a Mr. Speaker, I believe that most Members BOYS TOWN CENTENNIAL fireman. Eventually, Ed founded an Auto Shop of Congress are familiar with Diane’s excel- COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT which he used to launch his lifelong career as lence from hearing her program here in the a car dealer. nation’s capital or at home. Therefore, I ask SPEECH OF Ed was an honest businessman who often my colleagues to join me in commending earned the loyalty of his customers for genera- Diane Rehm for 35 years of extraordinary con- HON. LOIS FRANKEL tions. Ed used the money he earned to help tributions to the nation with ‘‘The Diane Rehm OF FLORIDA those in need. He was an anonymous donor Show’’ and to wish her many more years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to hundreds of charities throughout the state. broadcast history. Monday, September 15, 2014 Additionally, Ed spent much of his own free f Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I time volunteering with local non-profits includ- rise today in support of H.R. 2866, The Boys ing the Northern California Cancer Program, RECOGNIZING THE CRISIS CENTER Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. the Fresno Metropolitan Museum development This legislation will create a coin to honor board, the Fresno Community Hospital board, HON. BILLY LONG Boys Town’s longstanding commitment to the the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, the San OF MISSOURI needs of at-risk children and struggling fami- Joaquin College of Law board, the Fresno IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies in communities across America. Downtown Club, the UC Valley Medical Edu- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Driven by the belief that every child de- cation Foundation, CaP CURE Prostate Can- serves the opportunity to succeed, Boys Town Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- cer Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Fres- serves children of every race, color, and reli- ognize the Crisis Center on receiving the no. gion. In my district, South Florida Boys Town Charity of the Year award presented by the Ed was a friend of the late Bishop Steinbock provides incredible opportunities to help chil- Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. and played a major role in the renovation of dren achieve success and pursue their St. John’s Cathedral. It was a project that Ed, The Crisis Center was first established in 1990 for the purpose of providing safe shelter, dreams. a faithful Catholic who attended mass every I am pleased to honor Boys Town and I support, and advocacy for victims of domestic morning, was very proud of. urge my colleagues to vote for this legislation and sexual violence and their children. Since Ed was also a devoted family man. He was and I yield back my time. a devoted husband to his wife, Margie; a its establishment, the Crisis Center has grown proud father to his five children, Cathie, Eddie, to be able to accommodate up to 40 women f Steve, Marilyn, and Carol; and a loving grand- and children at one time. IN RECOGNITION OF THE TIBURCIO father to his grandchildren and great-grand- The Crisis Center provides a large number VASQUEZ GRAND OPENING IN children. of invaluable services to victims such as sup- SAN LEANDRO Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I port groups, counseling, case management, ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- crisis intervention, court advocacy and a 24- HON. ERIC SWALWELL hour crisis hotline. It is the only non-profit in resentatives to honor the life of Ed Rontell. He OF CALIFORNIA the area that provides such services, and all will be greatly missed, but his dedication to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those around him will never be forgotten. free of charge. The Crisis Center shelters an Thursday, September 18, 2014 f average of 300 women, men and children each year, and also provides services to 700 Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, RECOGNIZING DIANE REHM non-resident women, men and children. I rise today to honor the construction of As a member of the Missouri Coalition Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center’s (TVHC) HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and its state-of-the-art community health center in OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Board of Directors for the past 15 years, the San Leandro. September 20, 2014, marks the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Crisis Center has become involved with many grand opening of this new facility and the cen- other organizations that share its vision for ter’s first health fair. Thursday, September 18, 2014 providing a community based response to For over 41 years since its founding in Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to eliminating domestic and sexual abuse. 1971, TVHC has delivered culturally and lin- ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing The services provided by the Crisis Center guistically appropriate health care services to Diane Rehm, who this week is observing 35 have greatly helped to make Branson a safer residents of southern Alameda County. The years in the District of Columbia at the public and happier community over the past 24 need is undeniable, and in 2011, the U.S. radio station, WAMU, where she has provided years. Census Bureau estimated that over 195,000 outstanding service to listeners in the District I would like to ask my colleagues to join me Alameda County residents were uninsured. of Columbia, the national capital region, and in congratulating the Crisis Center on receiv- The unincorporated areas of Ashland and the nation. ing the Charity of the Year award. Cherryland, where the new TVHC facility

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During his serv- tioned to ensure every resident has access to that support our outdoor recreational economy ice, Tom earned the Presidential Unit Citation, quality service, advocacy, and community em- and public well-being. In my district, important the Good Conduct Medal, the National De- powerment. sites such as Petroglyphs National Monument fense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service The new health center continues the TVHC and the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Ref- Medal with 2 stars, the Vietnam Campaign tradition of delivering free and low-cost care uge—the first refuge in the Southwest to serve Medal with device, and the Rifle Marksman with the dignity and respect that every patient an urban area—will be protected for genera- Badge. deserves. The two-story, 20,000 square foot tions to come thanks to the LWCF. Tom was born in Clovis, California, on Feb- healthcare facility is equipped to serve 7,200 The LWCF has created outdoor recreation ruary 11, 1947. He was raised in the foothill new patients and will employ 81 professional opportunities in every state and 98 percent of area above Millerton Lake and graduated from and administrative staff. This all-inclusive site counties across the country, yet there are so Sierra High School. will serve patients in family practice, women’s many other natural and historic wonders that A long time musician and singer, he enter- health and pediatric specialties, dental and deserve protection. tained people over a span of 40 years. He health education services. The best way we can honor the LWCF’s played in bands, duos, and single engage- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me half century of success is to reauthorize the ments throughout the Central Valley and up celebrating the grand opening of this new fund before it expires next year. We owe it to and down the State of California, as well as community health center, and honoring our children and our children’s children to en- Nevada, Alaska and other Western States. Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center for promoting sure LWCF has the opportunity to celebrate Tom was also well known as an instrument re- good health and well-being in our commu- many more anniversaries. pairman for many years. nities. f Tom spent many years raising show quality f poultry that were endangered species or on RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF THE the Breeds Conservancies Watch List. In addi- RECOGNIZING CHATEAU ON THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVA- tion, he was always happy to help 4–H and LAKE RESORT TION FUND FFA students with their poultry projects. Tom will be remembered for his strong de- HON. BILLY LONG HON. CHELLIE PINGREE termination, jovial ways, and a unique sense OF MISSOURI OF MAINE of humor. He will be greatly missed by his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wife, Joy; son, Brad Beckham; step daughter, Pamela Piek; 10 grandchildren and step Thursday, September 18, 2014 Thursday, September 18, 2014 grandchildren; and his brother, Forest Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I rise Beckham. ognize Chateau on the Lake Resort on receiv- today to join my colleagues in honoring the Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I ing the Ozark Mountain Hospitality award pre- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- sented by the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act resentatives to honor the life of Tom of Commerce. of 1964 was established to assist federal, Beckham. His presence will undoubtedly be Chateau on the Lake prides itself on its out- state and local governments in their efforts to missed, but the impact he made on our coun- standing customer service. Its client-based create and sustain public outdoor recreation try and the community will never be forgotten. business philosophy has continually ensured facilities. f that its customers always have the best expe- LWCF success stories have taken place in rience possible during their stay. The Chateau every state in the Nation. My home state of HONORING REX TILLERSON takes the approach that the customer knows Maine alone has received $40 million in grants what they want and should receive nothing for federal grant program projects since 1965. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON less. The program has helped preserve some of OF TEXAS The Chateau, also known as the ‘‘Castle in Maine’s most treasured spaces—including the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Ozarks,’’ offers 301 beautifully appointed Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Aca- Thursday, September 18, 2014 guest rooms and 57 spacious hotel suites with dia National Park, the Saint Croix Island Inter- a focus on comfort and luxury. Nestled on national Historic Site, and the Appalachian Na- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Table Rock Lake, one can truly let one’s cares tional Scenic Trail—as well as many more na- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rex melt away at this resort. tionwide. Tillerson. As the former President of the Boy Chateau on the Lake has shown the com- As a member of the House Appropriations Scouts of America and the current Chief Exec- munity the true spirit of hospitality, and that Committee, I will continue to fight for the full utive Officer of Exxon Mobil, Mr. Tillerson has spirit is exhibited in its employees’ drive to funding of the LWCF so that it can continue touched countless lives and impacted them in meet the needs of its customers. the great work it has been doing for the past a positive way. A Native of Wichita Falls, I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- 50 years. And I raise my voice along with Texas, Mr. Tillerson attended the University of lating Chateau on the Lake on receiving the those of others who are calling for a reauthor- Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Ozark Mountain Hospitality award. ization of this important legislation. Science degree in civil engineering. f Again, my sincere thanks go to the thou- He is one of the nation’s most successful sands of people across the country who work business leaders, but has always recognized THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE to make the LWCF a success. It is my honor the importance of charitable giving and com- LAND AND WATER CONSERVA- to congratulate them and the LWCF program munity development. Mr. Tillerson’s contribu- TION FUND AND THE WILDER- on this important milestone. tions to Texas and the country as a whole NESS ACT f cannot be ignored. He served as the past na- tional president of the Boy Scouts of America HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM HONORING THE LIFE OF TOM and is a former director of the United Negro BECKHAM OF NEW MEXICO College Fund. In those roles he influenced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countless lives and provided a positive exam- ple for our nation’s youths to follow. Under his Thursday, September 18, 2014 HON. JIM COSTA OF CALIFORNIA leadership, Exxon Mobil has contributed great- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly to K–12 STEM outreach programs, engag- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, this month marks the ing students from all backgrounds in the 50th anniversary of the Land and Water Con- Thursday, September 18, 2014 STEM disciplines. Mr. Tillerson understands servation Fund (LWCF) and the Wilderness Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the importance of providing students with math Act. This landmark legislation established a pay tribute to the life of Marion Burkett and science skills, ultimately preparing them

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Mr. Speaker, it is with great ICAN GRADUATE INITIATIVE that’s coming. pleasure that I recognize Hermine Reiring in Dementia, including Alzheimer’s is the celebration of her 100th birthday. Hermine is HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL most expensive disease we face. It is costing us more than heart disease and cancer. I be- part of ‘‘America’s Greatest Generation,’’ and OF NEW YORK lieve it to be the third cause of death in the this amazing milestone deserves to be hon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Breast cancer, heart disease ored. Thursday, September 18, 2014 and HIV have all made tremendous progress Hermine was born on August 4, 1914, in Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- since the federal government made signifi- Hammond, Indiana. During World War II, cant investments into research. Comparable Hermine joined the U.S. Army and served nize support for public broadcasting and the investments must be made for Dementia so American Graduate initiative in advance of three years in the Navy WAVES (Women Ac- we can accomplish the same successes, while cepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She American Graduate Day on September 27th. saving millions of lives and trillions of dol- Each year nearly one million students fail to lars. worked as a storekeeper in a hangar. graduate on time, and public media is working Senator Pat Toomey recently stated at a In 1945, Hermine married Leonard Reiring, with partners across the nation to reach a goal Finance Committee Hearing that cir- and they built their lives together in California. of a 90 percent high school graduation rate by cumstances have changed historically, and They lived in San Diego and Burbank before the year 2020. With the help of the American as such we should be changing the way we settling in Madera in 1964. Hermine and Leon- fund this disease. I have been saying this for Graduate initiative and the many other institu- ard raised three children together, and today, years. Hermine has eight grandchildren and 16 great- tions and initiatives grappling with this issue, Please make my life count and make it remarkable progress toward this goal has worthwhile for me in having this disease. I grandchildren. Each day, Hermine’s family has been made in recent years. American Grad- believe we could be at the tipping point. the pleasure of learning from a woman who uate Day puts faces on the dropout numbers Make the hard choices; increase funding for has many special memories and life experi- and increases understanding of the risks and Alzheimer’s disease and reallocate existing ences to share. solutions through national and local content, funding sources. Do everything necessary to The City of Madera has benefitted greatly ensure that Alzheimer’s disease gets the ex- covering all facets of the dropout issue for from Hermine’s efforts and service to the com- posure, commitment and funding necessary munity. In addition to working at the Madera broadcast, web and mobile platforms. to change the course of the disease. An October 2013 study conducted by the Regards, Michael Ellenbogen. County Administrator’s office, Hermine was also a member of the Women’s Improvement Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins Michael Ellenbogen—Advocate for all of Group, the Historical Society, and she volun- School of Education finds that the American those living with dementia, who can no longer teered as a docent for the county library. Stay- Graduate initiative has succeeded in building speak, write, or have passed. community capacity to meet the national pri- ing active in the community is important to f ority of ending America’s high school dropout Hermine as she still loves to participate in crisis. More than 80 public radio and television PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH bake sales and volunteer at her church. stations in over 30 states have joined forces Hermine’s generation set an example for the with over 1000 partners and at-risk schools to HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ coming together and establishing of our coun- shed light on the problem and share solutions. OF NEW YORK try in the 20th century. We have all been very The dropout rate in the tri-state area is alarm- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fortunate to live and build from the invest- ments and many sacrifices made by Hermine ing, and I see students in my district struggling Thursday, September 18, 2014 to complete their education every day; I sup- and others from her generation. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday port this important initiative that delivers real Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I will mark history as more New Yorkers than impact in our fight to end this dropout crisis. ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- ever before come together to demonstrate resentatives to honor Hermine Reiring as she f their commitment to solving the climate celebrates this very exciting time in her life. RECOGNIZING MR. MICHAEL change crisis. During the ‘‘People’s Climate Her service to the Madera community and the ELLENBOGEN AND WORLD ALZ- March’’, New Yorkers from all walks of life will entire nation deserves to be commended. HEIMER’S DAY march through Manhattan in support of a more f sustainable future. I am proud to be joining this effort. UPROSE, a grassroots environ- HONORING THE LIFE OF MARY E. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK mental justice organization in my district, is SINOPOLI OF PENNSYLVANIA one of the lead organizers in New York City. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPROSE has a long record of working on en- HON. JIM COSTA vironmental issues locally and globally through OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 18, 2014 community empowerment and fostering future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, in recogni- environmental leaders. I am proud to join with Thursday, September 18, 2014 tion of World Alzheimer’s Day, my constituent, them in Sunday’s march. Michael Ellenbogen, wrote a touching excerpt The backdrop for the New York event will Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to detailing his experience with early onset Alz- be the United Nations Summit on Climate pay tribute to the life of Mary Sinopoli, who heimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a Change, where representatives from around passed away on August 30, 2014, at the age progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the globe will convene to discuss this matter. of 93. Mary was a respected member of the the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in Locally, this timely event will underscore the Fresno community who will be greatly missed loss of memory thinking and language skills, importance of working now to preserve our by residents throughout the Central Valley. and behavioral changes. planet for future generations. However, this On December 7, 1920, Mary was born at Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive will be a global event with actions taking place her grandparents home on the corner of disease in America, and is the only one of the throughout the world. Stanislaus and F streets. She was the first top ten causes of death in America that can’t From London to Rio to Johannesburg to child of Americo and Concetta Frediani. She be prevented, cured, or even slowed. It is im- New Dehli, people everywhere will speak with attended Orange Center Elementary School, portant to work with brave people like Michael one collective voice in calling for environ- and Washington Union and Fresno Tech high to raise awareness and take action on this mental justice, an economy that works for schools. issue as a legislative body. Please see Mi- people and the planet, clean air and good Mary married George Sinopoli on May 11, chael’s touching words below: jobs. I urge all my colleagues to join in these 1941. They were happily married for 65 years It’s been over a year since my last writing collective actions and show their support for until George’s passing in 2006. Mary was a and since that time I have declined even protecting our planet. dedicated wife and a loving mother. She was

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She volun- needed is admirable, and has helped to create destruction of Yukos and who’s company, teered at the hospital for 60 years and gave a better Laredo and Webb County. I thank you Rosneft, subsequently acquired its main pro- over 30,000 hours of service. She was a 63- for your time. duction assets. Indeed, Rosneft stands to lose directly if its assets outside Russia are year life time member of the American Legion f Auxiliary and served as their State Hospital seized to facilitate payment of the award. In- censed by the loss of face and the possible Representative to the Veterans Hospital for 40 RUSSIA’S CONTINUING DISREGARD FOR THE RULE OF LAW loss of business, Sechin raged about the un- years. She served as president in the Auxiliary fairness of the ruling before turing his re- at the Unit and District level. marks directly to Leonid Nevzlin, the largest Mary will be greatly missed by her daughter, HON. MATT SALMON former shareholder. Nevzlin, he warned, Gloria Jean Sinopoli; son, Sam Sinopoli; OF ARIZONA ‘‘should take care of himself.’’ grandchildren, Anthony, Michael, Julia and It’s hard to interpret this as anything IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other than a direct physical threat. Given Lauren; her sister, Palmira Smith and her hus- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Sechin’s status and connections, it certainly band Don; brother, Americo Frediani Jr. and deserves to be treated as more than a throw- his wife, Patricia; sister-in-law, Louise Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring away remark. Putin’s Russia has a long his- Petrucelli, cousins, nieces and nephews. to my colleagues’ attention a September 8, tory of using targeted assassination as a tool Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I 2014 article by David Clark, printed in the of policy, both inside Russia and abroad. ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Huffington Post UK, entitled, ‘‘The Unaccept- Outside Russia the targets have usually been resentatives to honor the life of Mary Sinopoli, able Face of Putinism’’. In this troubling article, armed Chechen separatists. Investigating au- Mr. Clark comments on Russia’s continued ef- thorities in both Qatar and Turkey have ac- a standup American citizen. Her presence will cused the Russian intelligence agencies of undoubtedly be missed, but the impact she forts to ignore, and in fact undermine, the rule murdering Chechen exiles on their territory. made on our community will never be forgot- of law. At the heart of this most recent dem- Russia is hardly alone in carrying out the ten. onstration is Putin crony, Igor Sechin, a former targeted assassination of those it deems to f KGB operative-turned-Rosneft CEO, who, re- be terrorists. But it is also now one of the portedly, upon losing an arbitration case at few countries that appears ready to use the RECOGNIZING OFFICER FERNANDO The Hague under the Energy Charter Treaty same method against non-violent opponents. SANCHEZ and being required to pay $50 billion in com- Rather than a shocking exception, the 2006 murder in London of former Russian intel- pensation to the majority shareholder of ligence officer Alexander Litvinenko may HON. HENRY CUELLAR YUKOS Oil, threatened the plaintiff, Mr. Leo- prove to be an ominous foretaste of what the OF TEXAS nid Nevzlin. Kremlin is capable of. Now the subject of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The lawsuit stems from the Kremlin’s act of public inquiry, British officials long ago con- taking over YUKOS Oil and imprisoning the cluded that there was Russian state involve- Thursday, September 18, 2014 company’s top executives. As we watch Rus- ment in the crime. Yet even in the Litvinenko case the motive Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sia violate Ukraine’s sovereignty through its recognize Officer Fernando Sanchez for his 40 was related to national security, or at least annexation of Crimea and flout the inter- the Kremlin’s interpretation of it. If Leonid years of dedicated service to law enforcement national community’s warnings about their ac- Nevzlin has now been added to a hit list it and for his commitment to Webb County and tions in Eastern Ukraine, it is important to note marks a further escalation of Moscow’s will- the state of Texas. that President Putin’s government continues to ingness to resort to violence beyond its bor- Officer Sanchez is a remarkable and highly violate the rule of law and must be held ac- der. After all, the offence that seems to have respected citizen who has dedicated his ca- countable. Russia must be required to live up made him a target was to do nothing more reer to the safety of his community. First serv- to their international obligations, which in- than exercise his legal rights in a court of law. ing in 1974, Officer Sanchez worked as a de- cludes compliance with rulings by The Hague In the context of the ongoing violence in tention officer for Webb County. He then at- as prescribed in the Energy Charter Treaty. Eastern Ukraine, it might be tempting for tended Laredo Jr. College, where he worked The international community must ensure that Western governments to treat Sechin’s indis- diligently toward his Basic Texas Peace Offi- Russia is held accountable for their actions cretion as a matter of comparatively little cer’s Certification which he received in the fall and meets their responsibilities under the law. importance. That would be a mistake. If of 1975. I hope my colleagues will take the time to read Russia is allowed, in effect, to announce its willingness to resort to state terrorism, It was then that Officer Sanchez was trans- this article. ferred to the Civil Division, where he began there is no way of knowing what con- [From the Huffington Post, UK, Sept. 8, 2014] sequences may follow. The Kremlin is his service as a Bailiff of the first County Court THE UNACCEPTABLE FACE OF PUTINISM strongly suspected of involvement in the at Law under Judge Antonio Zardenetta. (By David Clark) dioxin poisoning that almost killed Victor When Judge Zardenetta was elected to the Yushchenko shortly before he became Presi- 111th Judicial District Court, Officer Sanchez There isn’t a better weathervane of Krem- dent of Ukraine in 2004. Without a clear sig- lin opinion than Igor Sechin. The 53 year old was appointed as the bailiff of the court from nal of international condemnation it might former KGB operative has been Vladimir consider doing something similar today to 1979 to 1982. In 1982, he relocated to Vic- Putin’s most loyal and influential lieutenant toria, Texas, where he served as a Sergeant President Poroshenko or Prime Minister since they worked together for the Mayor of Yatsenyuk. The message therefore needs to in the Sheriff’s Department before returning to St. Petersburg in the 1990s. Officially he has be sent that murder for political ends would Laredo to continue his service to the 111th Ju- served as Deputy Head of the Presidential put Russia outside the community of dicial District Court as a Bailiff. Administration, Deputy Prime Minister and civilised nations. After serving as the Bailiff for the 111th now Chairman of Rosneft, the state oil com- The first step should be for the European Court for a combined fourteen years, Officer pany. Unofficially he has long been leader of Union to follow U.S. policy in putting Igor the Kremlin’s hardline siloviki faction; the Sechin on the sanctions list of individuals Sanchez worked as an investigator for the group of senior intelligence and security offi- Webb County Attorney’s Office from 1997 to subject to travel bans and asset freezes. The cers who provide the muscle that makes U.S. included Sechin on its list because of 2004. In 2005 he was appointed as Chief Putin’s leadership possible. So when Sechin the immense influence he has exerted during Deputy for the Webb County Sheriff’s Depart- publicly threatens the life of an exiled Rus- Russia’s lurch towards authoritarian nation- ment, and within the same year was promoted sian businessman, as he did recently, it’s alism. Perversely, the EU chose to exclude to Senior Lieutenant until 2008. In August of worth paying attention. Russia’s behaviour him from its own list for precisely the same 2009, Officer Sanchez was hired as a criminal could be about to take another turn for the reason. He is considered too important to be investigator for the Webb County Public De- worse. signalled out for punishment because of his Sechin’s outburst came at the end of a bad fender’s Office. He was then appointed the involvement in the strategically vital energy period for Russia. Already facing escalating sector where Europe’s dependence on Rus- Bailiff and Interpreter for the 406th Judicial international sanctions and a setback to its sian imports has all but paralysed its capac- District Court under Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. covert military intervention in Eastern ity to act. That will need to change if the EU from August of 2010 until his retirement in Au- Ukraine, an international tribunal in The wants to challenge the impunity of the Rus- gust of this year. Hague at the end of July found the Russian sian elite.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.081 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1481 A second step should be for Western gov- SUTTER DAVIS HOSPITAL’S 2013 TAIWAN’S 103RD NATIONAL DAY ernments to issue a formal de´marche and put BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY Russia’s leaders on notice that the country AWARD HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON will be designated a state sponsor of ter- OF TEXAS rorism if any attempt is made to follow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through on the threat against Nevzlin or HON. JOHN GARAMENDI anyone else legitimately standing up to the OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 18, 2014 Kremlin. Difficult as this may be, the lessons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. of the recent past have to be learned. Every Mr. Speaker, as we join in congratulating our time the West has shied away from tough ac- Thursday, September 18, 2014 friends in Taiwan on the occasion of their tion in the face of Russian lawlessness the 103rd National Day, I think the best way to result has been to encourage its leaders to Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, greater and more dangerous policy excess. Sutter Davis Hospital (SDH) was one of three celebrate the tremendous progress Taiwan It’s time to draw a line. organizations in the country to receive the has achieved over the past decades, and its 2013 Baldrige National Quality Award, the na- contributions to the world, is through the con- f tion’s highest Presidential honor for perform- tinuation of our efforts to support Taiwan’s ance excellence through innovation, improve- meaningful participation in international organi- TRIBUTE TO ST. JOHN’S CHAPEL ment, and visionary leadership; and zations. OF CHARLESTON, S.C. Whereas, Sutter Davis Hospital was se- Twenty years ago, in the 1994 Taiwan Pol- lected from a field of 22 applicants that were icy Review, the Clinton Administration de- rigorously evaluated by an independent board clared that it would support such participation, HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN of examiners in seven areas defined by the a pledge which successive Administrations Baldrige Criteria: leadership; strategic plan- have upheld. OF SOUTH CAROLINA ning; customer focus; measurement, analysis Ten years ago, the House passed legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and knowledge management; workforce focus; tion in support of Taiwan’s efforts to gain ob- operations focus; and results. An organization server status in the World Health Organiza- Thursday, September 18, 2014 may compete for the award in one of six cat- tion. Last year, this House passed bipartisan egories: manufacturing, service, small busi- legislation to secure observer status for Tai- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wan at the International Civil Aviation Organi- pay tribute to a church that has been a bea- ness, health care, education and nonprofit; and zation, or ICAO. con of hope and a helping people and helping Taiwan has enjoyed observer status at the hand to people in Charleston, South Carolina Whereas, Since 1988, only 102 Baldrige World Health Assembly every year since since the 1800’s. In 1839, St. John’s Chapel awards have been presented to 96 organiza- 2009, and was invited last year to be a guest opened its doors to welcome people to a spir- tions. To date, more than 1,500 U.S. organiza- at the ICAO triennial Assembly by the ICAO tions have applied for the Baldrige Award, and itual environment and I join them today in Council President. internationally, the program has served as a celebrating a monumental milestone. As Taiwan is a key security and trading model for nearly 100 excellence programs; partner of this country, it is vital for the House On October 11th St. John’s will begin cele- and to continue its support of Taiwan by bolstering brating their 175th anniversary of creating spir- Whereas, Thousands of organizations its standing and meaningful participation in itual, social and economic opportunity and ad- worldwide use the Baldrige Criteria to guide international bodies. Taiwan is a democracy of vancement for families residing on Charles- their operations, improve performance and 23 million people who are highly educated, ton’s eastside and communities across the pe- achieve sustainable results. This improvement and highly skilled. It is to the benefit of all the ninsula. Their activities include the re-dedica- and innovation framework offers organizations world’s peoples that experts from Taiwan en- tion of their historically significant building and an integrated approach to key management gage with their colleagues in the international its service to the honor and glory of God. areas. The criteria are regularly updated to re- forums that seek to tackle the challenges of The Charleston community has always seen flect the leading edge of validated manage- the 21st century. ment practice; and this Chapel as a place of religious refuge. I ask my colleagues on both sides of the Their mission is to seek and encourage mem- Whereas, Sutter Davis Hospital has been on aisle to support Taiwan and its people on this a long quality journey to excellence and over bers to be participants in society through col- issue, and on the other issues vital to our the years has made significant improvements. shared values, security, and prosperity. Mean- laboration and empowerment. They attempt to This journey has placed SDH among the best while, I also wish the people of Taiwan a do this in a setting where diversity is cultivated hospitals in the nation, and has now distin- happy Double Ten Day and continued success and celebrated. They also try to create an en- guished SDH as a Baldrige winner as a result and prosperity. vironment and community that are conducive of the work accomplished by all employees, f to peaceful interactions of its residents by physicians and volunteers working together; strengthening ethics and morality, reducing and RECOGNIZING MRS. VIRGINIA CANNINGTON FOR 31 YEARS OF poverty and injustice and promoting commu- Whereas, Sutter Davis Hospital is dedicated CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO OUR nity involvement. to a patient care mission, which aims to en- COUNTRY The Reverend Dr. Dallas H. Wilson, Jr., hance the health and well-being of people in Vicar, has served St. John’s Chapel and the the communities it serves, through a not-for- Charleston community with grace and dignity. profit commitment to compassion and excel- HON. AUSTIN SCOTT OF GEORGIA He and his staff have spent their tenure at St. lence in health care services; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John’s continuing to grow its mission and pur- Whereas, The community of Davis, and sue goals through scripture, Sacraments and Yolo County as a whole, is proud of Sutter Thursday, September 18, 2014 service through uncomplicated worship and Davis Hospital for serving as a national role Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- wholesome community activities. model for small hospitals and leading the er, on the occasion of her retirement from the transformation of health care to achieve the civil service with the United States Govern- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- highest levels of quality, accessibility, and af- ment, I want to recognize Mrs. Virginia (Gin- leagues join me in congratulating St. John’s fordability; and ger) Cannington for her 31 years of contin- Chapel for its 175 years of compassionate Now, therefore, be it resolved that Con- uous service to our country. In her most re- service to the Eastside and Charleston com- gressman JOHN GARAMENDI expresses his sin- cent position, Mrs. Cannington was an analyst munities. As the church grows, I look forward cere appreciation and gratitude for the vision, for Medical Officer Special Programs in the to the services they will offer to the people of leadership and organization shown by Janet Office of the Command Surgeon, Air Force that area. I also hope they continue their mis- Wagner, CEO, and her team of employees, Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, sion furthering the cultivation of diversity. I physicians and volunteers at Sutter Davis Georgia, where she served as the single point offer best wishes and Godspeed on the occa- Hospital, for bringing a national presidential of contact for commissioning medical profes- sion of this celebration, and hope they will honor to Yolo County, providing quality care to sionals into the Air Force Reserve. continue their good work for many years to all patients and serving as a steadfast commu- Mrs. Cannington began her career with the come. nity partner. United States Government in 1983 working for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.083 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 the Internal Revenue Service in Shreveport, PREVENT CANCER FOUNDATION It’s come from all corners . . . from our Louisiana. After 17 months, she transferred to AWARD ACCEPTANCE/RECOGNITION RECEIPT RE- customers and colleagues, public health ad- the Army Corps of Engineers in Bossier City. MARKS FOR CVS HEALTH—ANDREW J. vocates, elected officials and the media. And we are particularly thankful for to- She then began working for the 47th Fighter SUSSMAN, MD, PRESIDENT CVS/MINUTECLINIC, SVP AND ASSOCIATE CMO, CVS HEALTH day’s recognition from the Prevent Cancer Squadron in October of 1985 on Barksdale Foundation—a group that has been truly at AFB, Louisiana—which began her association Thank you very much. I’m very happy to be able to join you all today and am honored the forefront of cancer prevention since it with the Air Force. Mrs. Cannington would to accept this wonderful recognition on be- was founded, nearly 30 years ago. I hope through our efforts, along with the later join her husband with his Air Force as- half of CVS Health. signments and work at 509th Tactical Missile As you may have heard, we recently work of groups like yours, we can help more Wing in RAF Greenhom Common, England; marked an important milestone in the his- Americans embark on their path to better the 410th Transportation Squadron at K.I. tory of our company. We officially changed health. Thank you again for this wonderful honor. Sawyer AFB, Michigan; the 480th Intelligence our corporate name to CVS Health. Group at Langley AFB, Virginia; culminating We made this change to reflect our broader f health care commitment. her career at the Medical Directorate for the And along with the start of CVS Health, we DO-NOTHING CONGRESS Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air also ended the sale of all cigarettes and to- Force Base, GA. bacco products at CVS/pharmacy nationwide. HON. GENE GREEN During her tenure, Mrs. Cannington was By removing these items from our store OF TEXAS awarded the Air Combat Command Transpor- shelves, we believe we can make a difference IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation Professional of the Year, Air Intelligence in the health of all Americans. Agency Junior Professional of the Year, Na- In fact, there’s evidence that removing to- Thursday, September 18, 2014 bacco products from retailers with phar- tional Air Intelligence Professional of the Year, macies may lead to substantially lower rates Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and a National Reserve Recruiting Award for of smoking with implications for reducing I rise to recognize the hardworking men and Support Personnel several times. As an ana- tobacco-related deaths. women of Houston and Harris County, who go lyst at the Air Force Reserve Medical Direc- A recent CVS Health study found that to work every day without complaint and the torate, she processed 2,811 commissioning there was up to a 13 percent reduction in pur- failure of this Congress to do its job and pass packages. Her role was crucial in ensuring chasers of tobacco products in Boston and pressing legislation that the good people of there were enough healthcare professionals San Francisco AFTER policies eliminating the 29th District of Texas and Americans the sale of tobacco products at retailers with for those wounded in battle, a mission at pharmacies were put in place. throughout our country are relying on. which she excelled. If retailers with pharmacies across the The 113th Congress, which is scheduled to Mrs. Cannington could not have made such country were to forego sales of tobacco prod- end in less than 4 months, has passed only a tremendous impact within the Air Force with- ucts, the result could be up to 60,000 fewer to- 142 laws to date. And 34 of those were cere- out the love and unfailing support of her fam- bacco-related deaths annually. monial. ily, specifically her husband of 44 years, re- Along with removing tobacco-related prod- Last Congress had passed 151 laws by the tired Chief Master Sergeant William ucts from our stores, we also launched a na- same date. Cannington; her children—Jennifer and her tional smoking cessation campaign to help The ‘‘Do-Nothing Congress’’ of 1947 and millions of Americans to quit smoking. husband Bob; Josh; and Matt and his partner We know that 7 in 10 people who smoke 1948 that President Harry Truman famously Gregg; her sister Cathy and her husband want to quit. campaigned against passed 906 public laws. Dave as well as Melody and her husband We also know that for most people it will That is not even including the 458 private laws Thor. She also contributes her success to her take several tries before they are successful. that were passed or the modern conveniences mother, Virginia Walker and her mother-in-law That’s why, with help from national ex- that we have today that should enable us to Ann Cannington. perts, we designed the CVS Health smoking do more for the American people. cessation program. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my sin- We’ve combined the efforts of CVS/phar- Over the past 20 months, our chamber has cere appreciation to Mrs. Virginia Cannington macy, CVS/minuteclinic and CVS/caremark failed to bring to the floor critical legislation for her outstanding service to both the United to come up with a comprehensive program that would extend emergency unemployment States Air Force and our great Nation. We that will help smokers to quit. insurance, cutting off benefits for 4 million wish her and her family the best of luck as The program is made of up four compo- Americans, raise the minimum wage for the 10 she transitions into retirement. Mrs. nents—Readiness assessment, Education, million-plus Americans who work full-time and Cannington is a true professional and a credit Medication Support, and Coaching. live below the poverty line, or ensure equal For example, at our 925 walk-in medical pay for equal work for working men and to herself, her family, and the United States of clinics called CVS/minuteclinic, our ‘‘Start America. to Stop’’ program puts all four of these sup- women in our country. port components into action. Mr. Speaker, if this Congress ends without f Our Nurse Practitioners begin with an as- this chamber even bringing these bills for a RECOGNIZING CVS HEALTH FOR sessment to create a customized treatment floor vote, historians will have no choice but to plan. RECEIVING THE PREVENT CAN- rewrite the textbook and name us the true They then provide ongoing education and ‘‘Do-Nothing Congress.’’ CER FOUNDATION’S CANCER support to meet the individual needs of AWARENESS AWARD smokers who are trying to quit. f Our team also provides an overview of TO ALLOW RAILROAD EMPLOYEES medication options and, if appropriate, can TO REMAIN ON DUTY AS NEC- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN prescribe medication. OF MASSACHUSETTS And finally, our Nurse Practitioners pro- ESSARY TO CLEAR A BLOCKAGE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vide face-to-face personalized coaching to OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT help patients keep the momentum going and GRADE CROSSINGS Thursday, September 18, 2014 avoid relapse. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today CVS This is another example of how CVS/ minuteclinic is expanding access to walk-in HON. THOMAS E. PETRI Health received the Excellence in Cancer OF WISCONSIN Awareness Award at the Twenty-Second An- health care seven days a week, as part of the changing health care landscape. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nual Action for Cancer Awareness Awards MinuteClinic is also affiliated with 41 Thursday, September 18, 2014 Luncheon. The annual award was given by major health systems around the country— the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention and growing—affiliations that include inte- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today, along with Program of the Prevent Cancer Foundation to gration of electronic medical records, physi- Representative SENSENBRENNER and Rep- CVS Health for their commitment to health by cian medical director collaboration, and col- resentative DUFFY, I am introducing common taking tobacco products off their shelves. Dr. laboration on wellness programs such as sense legislation that would provide flexibility Andrew Sussman accepted the award on be- smoking cessation. for train crews to remain on duty past their As we have placed a growing emphasis on half of CVS Health and I want to commend our purpose as a health care organization, maximum hours of service, when feasible to him, and CVS Health, for their commitment to we’ve been truly humbled by the outpouring the extent necessary, in order to clear a block- prevent cancer and improving the health of of encouragement and support we’ve received age of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. every American by removing tobacco from since announcing the removal of cigarettes My district and the state of Wisconsin have their stores. and tobacco products from our stores. seen a surge in traffic on our rail lines. This

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Re- The opening of this facility further under- nity of Byron in my district, a train blocked a sponding to the GAO study, in 2002, Con- scores Bridgestone’s ongoing commitment to state highway for five hours and could not gress authorized an additional $60 million for technological and environmental innovation, move the fifty feet to clear the crossing be- six years. and adds to its reputation as a leader in cor- cause the crew had reached its maximum I have seen the results firsthand. Several porate environmental sustainability. hours of service. A new crew was required be- historic buildings at Allen, Claflin, and South Again, I would like to congratulate fore the train could be moved. Carolina State Universities, and Voorhees and Bridgestone Americas on the grand opening of I recognize that the rail system is very com- Benedict Colleges in my district have been its new Biorubber Process Research Center. plex and there are many factors that go into successfully restored. These structures are I am proud that Bridgestone is an integral trains being held and crossings being blocked. icons on their respective campuses and in part of our community, and I’m pleased to But I still struggle with the fact that motorists, their communities. They are living testaments commemorate this significant development in including emergency services, were forced to to African American and South Carolina his- Arizona’s 5th District. wait five hours for a train to move fifty feet. tory. Arnett Hall at Allen University was de- f Part of the benefit in moving goods by rail is signed by an African American architect and SISTERS OF MERCY CELEBRATE to relieve congestion on the roads, not in- built by the students themselves in 1891. If 120 YEARS OF SERVICE crease it. The goal of this legislation is to pro- this building were lost, that link to the past vide a common sense solution to scenarios would be severed, never to be revived again. such as the instance in Byron. Through a grant from this program, it has HON. HENRY CUELLAR While I realize these are the waning days of been stabilized, restored and is being pre- OF TEXAS the 113th Congress, I hope that by at least in- served. These results are not limited to South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troducing this legislation now, it will continue a Carolina. Since its origin in 1996, 59 institu- Thursday, September 18, 2014 discussion here in Congress and with the rail tions have benefited in 20 different states. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to industry and rail labor on this common sense While there are many success stories, the celebrate a momentous occasion—the 120 solution. need is still great. Sites identified by the GAO years of service the Sisters of Mercy have f are still threatened and are continuing to dete- graciously provided the City of Laredo, Texas. riorate. The authorization for this program has PERSONAL EXPLANATION For over a century, these Sisters have faith- expired, and it has not received appropriations fully contributed to the health and wellbeing of since the Recovery Act in 2009. Congress the residents within my hometown. HON. JIM GERLACH must not abandon the progress we have Three Sisters arrived in Laredo in 1894 with OF PENNSYLVANIA made. This bill would reauthorize the program the mission of building the city’s first hospital. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for ten years at the same funding level. It will They came from Dublin, Ireland, and less than not by itself reach the total funding needed for Thursday, September 18, 2014 one month after their arrival, they accom- every threatened site, but it will revive this ini- plished their goal and opened a medical facil- Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, tiative and continue to make progress pre- ity with six rooms and twelve beds. Though on September 15, 2014, I missed one re- serving these historic campuses. I have been they were not formally trained in nursing, they corded vote on the House ‘‘floor.’’ Had I been privileged to receive strong support from my committed to learning in order to serve the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus needy of Laredo. As the population and health No. 497. and many other members of both parties for care needs grew, Sisters of Mercy expanded f these efforts, and I look forward to working to new buildings to care for as many with all of them to extend this vital program INTRODUCTION OF THE HBCU HIS- Laredoans as possible. and preserve our Nation’s history. TORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM Over the last 120 years, nearly 120 Sisters REAUTHORIZATION ACT f have faithfully served in Laredo, many of CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPEN- whom served for decades at a time. There are ING OF THE BRIDGESTONE presently five sisters who serve the Laredo HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN community: Sister Maria Luisa Vera, who re- OF SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICAS BIORUBBER PROCESS RESEARCH CENTER IN MESA, AZ cently celebrated her 50th jubilee and is Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent of Mercy Ministries; Sister Rosemary Thursday, September 18, 2014 Welsh, who has served Laredo for 22 years HON. MATT SALMON and is the Executive Director at Casa de Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- OF ARIZONA troducing a bill to reauthorize the Historically Misericordia and the Director of Outreach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) His- Services at Mercy Clinic; Sister Olivia toric Preservation Program. I have always Thursday, September 18, 2014 Obregon, who has served for a total of 33 years in various nursing supervisory positions; studied history, and taught it at the high Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Sister Kathleen Tinnel, who has served La- school level. Throughout my tenure in Con- celebrate the grand opening of the redo for 12 years both as a pediatric nurse gress, I have worked to support historic pres- Bridgestone Americas Biorubber Process Re- and a minister; and the newest Sister—Sister ervation efforts which preserve and protect our search Center in Mesa, Arizona on September Beth Yoest—who is on the faculty at St. Peter nation’s treasured institutions. The bill I am in- 22, 2014. Memorial School. troducing today would continue a tremen- I’m honored to represent this facility, which Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- dously successful program which has been will serve as a research and development cen- portunity to recognize the Sisters of Mercy for widely supported by many of my colleagues ter for advancing the use of the desert-based commendably caring for the citizens of Laredo from both sides of the aisle. Guayule plant—native to the Southwestern throughout the past 120 years. I thank you for HBCUs represent a unique and critical as- United States—as an alternative natural rub- this time. pect of African American history in the United ber source for Bridgestone products. States. Many of these institutions are over 100 This research will help further the develop- f years old, but this history lives on today as ment of a more diverse domestic, sustainable SUPPORTING THE REPUBLIC OF these colleges and universities continue to and renewable source for natural rubber that CHINA’S NATIONAL DAY thrive. In 1996, $29 million was originally pro- will decrease the reliance on rubber trees. vided in grants to preserve historic sites on The Biorubber facility will be supplied with HON. DINA TITUS HBCU campuses. In 1998, at the request of guayule from the nearby Bridgestone Guayule OF NEVADA the Congressional Black Caucus, the GAO Agro Operations Farm in Eloy, AZ which is ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conducted a study to identify and project the pected to submit its first sample for research cost of preserving and protecting threatened for evaluation by mid-year 2015. Thursday, September 18, 2014 historic buildings and sites on the more that The Biorubber facility will provide significant Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to 100 HBCU campuses in the United States. economic benefits to my district with 40 high- rise today with the people of the Republic of

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On August 5, 2014, after a protracted include Taiwan, we hope to continue to wel- Thursday, September 18, 2014 come more Taiwanese tourists and business five-year-long battle, the Argentinean Supreme travelers to Las Vegas. Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored Court overturned a lower court judgment in Nevada’s First Congressional District is to recognize Eduardo Eurnekian, a truly re- favor of the grandson of an Argentinean dip- home to a vibrant Taiwanese American Com- markable man. lomat, Luis Hernan Irigoyen, who had been munity that enhances our local culture. As Chairman of the International Raoul stationed at the Argentine Embassy in Berlin I am proud to consider myself a friend of Wallenberg Foundation (IRWF), Mr. Eurnekian during the Nazi regime. After the IRWF ac- Taiwan. The relationship between our two na- has made a significant contribution to pre- cused the diplomat of letting Argentine Jews tions has been strong over the past century. serving and promoting the extraordinary leg- die, the diplomat’s grandson sued IRWF for This mutually beneficial partnership relation- acy of Raoul Wallenberg, the WWII Swedish damages. The high court decided that the ship has strengthened and enriched our eco- diplomat who is credited with saving scores of IRWF will not have to idemnify the diplomat’s nomic, political, and cultural ties. Jews in Budapest from the horrors of the Hol- grandson and that ‘‘even the harshest criticism It should be fostered and promoted in the ocaust. Raoul Wallenberg disappeared on has Constitutional Protection.’’ Years before coming years. January 17, 1945 when he went to meet with this unprecedented ruling, following a cam- members of the Soviet Army to discuss the fu- I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the paign by the IRWF, the then-Foreign Minister ture of the Jewish refugees in Hungary. Im- occasion of their National Day and join them of Argentina, Mr. Rafael Bielsa, ordered the prisoned by the Stalinist regime along with his in their celebration. removal of a plaque that was placed inside the loyal driver, Vilmos Langfelder, his fate and Argentine Chancellery in homage to 12 Argen- whereabouts, now 70 years later, remain f tine diplomats (Irigoyen was among them) that shrouded in mystery. allegedly worked in favor of persecuted Jews. TRIBUTE TO FLATWOODS RED HAT In 1981, our nation honored Raoul The IRWF proved that this honor was TULIPS Wallenberg by making him an Honorary Cit- undeserved. izen of the United States, only the second per- Mr. Eurnekian is an internationally recog- son to be so honored (following Winston nized entrepreneur. He is CEO and President HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Churchill). More recently, on July 9, 2014, the of Corporacion America, whose diverse hold- OF WEST VIRGINIA U.S. Congress presented him the Congres- ings include management of more than 50 air- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Gold Medal in recognition of his human- ports, infrastructure development, mining, fi- Thursday, September 18, 2014 itarian service. nancial services, energy, agricultural, wine and Under the leadership of Mr. Eurnekian and nano-technology and microchip production. He Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in collaboration with IRWF founder Baruch serves as First Vice-President of the Argen- recognize the Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips, a Tenembaum (who was honored by this House tinean Chamber of Commerce and is a Mem- local chapter of the National Red Hat Society, on September 10, 2003), the IRWF has ber of the Executive Board of the International an organization of women who provide com- worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the Chamber of Commerce. munity service in the town of Flatwoods and legacy of the hero who became a victim him- His work has earned him a variety of pres- throughout Braxton County, West Virginia. self. It has been reaching out to tens of thou- tigious awards and prizes, including the fol- The Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips were found- sands of young people around the world, in- lowing: ‘‘Businessman of the Year’’ from (Ar- ed in 2005 and have spent the past nine years stilling Raoul’s spirit of civic courage and soli- gentina 1995); ‘‘Leonardo Award’’ from the organizing events and volunteering to make darity in their hearts and minds. Italian Government (1999); ‘‘Man of the Year’’ their community a better place to live, work, Just recently, Mr. Eurnekian spearheaded from the Armenian General Benevolent Union and raise a family. The impact of these the events celebrating the award of the Con- (2010); ‘‘Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin Order’’ women has been felt by an array of causes, gressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg. from the Catholicos of all Armenians, His Holi- including well known groups such as The Dozens of Members of Congress had the op- ness Karekin II (2011); ‘‘Certificate of Appre- American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, portunity to learn about the IRWF and to pay ciation’’ from UNDP for his role as an ‘‘advo- March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies, and The tribute to its outstanding work at a luncheon cate for sustainable development’’ in Armenia American Heart Association. In addition, the ceremony prior to the moving award presen- (2012); ‘‘Business for Peace Award’’ from the ladies have held fundraisers for local organiza- tation in the Capitol Rotunda. Mr. Eurnekian Oslo Business for Peace Foundation (2012); tions like the Braxton County Animal Shelter was there presented with the ‘‘Guardian of the ‘‘Businessman of the Year’’ from CAMACOL— and the local Lions Club, which helps provide Rescuer’s Legacy,’’ a magnificent statue sym- Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry eye exams and glasses to children. Every bolizing peace and solidarity that was created (2012); and ‘‘Businessman of the Year—Serv- year in May, the ladies host a candlelight serv- by the renowned artist Frank Meisler. ices Category’’ from the Argentine Business- ice at the local Hospice Memorial to honor In an effort to raise global awareness of men Association (2012). In spite of his many members of the community who have passed Raoul Wallenberg, and to pay tribute to world commitments, Mr. Eurnekian did not hesitate away. leaders who treasure the values of the Swed- for a single moment when offered the chal- Just next month, the Flatwoods Red Hat Tu- ish hero, Mr. Eurnekian and Mr. Tenembaum lenge to lead the IRWF—and he has led with lips will host an event benefitting the local ani- have bestowed the Raoul Wallenberg Centen- tireless commitment, passion and ingenuity. mal shelter’s Capture, Neuter, and Release nial Medal upon many distinguished individ- Now 82 years old, Eduardo Eurnekian con- Program, which aims at combating the stray uals throughout the world. These include the tinues his activism with passion and vigor. Al- dog and cat problem in the community. They former British PM Gordon Brown, the former though he has never received any compensa- remain an active group through the year and President of Slovakia Ivo Gasparovic, the tion for his work on behalf of the IRWF, he meet regularly at different restaurants in the President of the European Commission Jose has generously contributed his own funds to area and can often be found visiting the Manuel Barroso, the former Secretary of Pope the mission of this important organization, Braxton County Senior Center in Sutton. John XXIII Cardinal Loris Capovilla, the leg- whose membership includes more than 300 The Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips are led by endary British savior Sir Nicholas Winton, the heads of state, Nobel Prize laureates and ac- Queen Mum Judy Norvell and Vice Queen President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos complished individuals from all walks of life. Joyce Black. Papoulias, the Former Minister of Justice of Indeed, the former Archbishop of Buenos Mr. Speaker, Flatwoods, Braxton County, Canada and long-time Wallenberg supporter Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, joined its ranks and indeed the State of West Virginia, owe the and prominent human rights activist Professor many years ago, and the IRWF is honored to Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips many thanks for Irwin Cotler. include him, now known as Pope Francis, in their hard work and dedication to the commu- The IRWF strives to raise awareness of its membership. nity and their neighbors. I am honored to rep- Raoul Wallenberg’s legacy and fate, urging Together with Baruch Tenembaum and in resent such a distinguished group of women in international leaders to raise their voices. the spirit of the IRWF, Mr. Eurnekian is now Congress. President Obama did so in his video address working to create an Armenian cultural center

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These are the twenty-two farm families from OF TEXAS I am honored to pay tribute and express my Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional who have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratitude and appreciation to Eduardo been recognized for their family-owned farms Thursday, September 18, 2014 Eurnekian, and I urge my colleagues to join of one hundred fifty years or more. me in congratulating him on his outstanding From Benton County: James E. Donovan Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to achievements. (Foley); Glenn Seppelt Family (Foley). honor the contributions of the late David C. f Leyendecker of Laredo, Texas—a well-known From Carver County: Dale Wildung (Co- citizen and a champion of education, veterans, IN RECOGNITION OF CPL. VINCENT logne); Earl Schmidt Family (Cologne); Doro- and his community. MANNION-BRODEUR thy Light (Delano); Rodney Jaus (Hamburg); Mr. Leyendecker truly embodied the virtue Meldon Melcher Family (Norwood/Young of service in his everyday life. His dedication HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING America); Gerald Schimmelpfennig Family to his community is evident from the multitude (Norwood/Young America); Eugene Kamann OF MASSACHUSETTS of organizations in which he both led and par- (Norwood/Young America); John H. Eklund IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ticipated. Mr. Leyendecker served as the Ro- (Watertown); James Hendricks Family (Water- tary District governor, the president of the La- Thursday, September 18, 2014 town). redo Chamber of Commerce, and a member Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to From Sherburne County: Shady Nook Farm/ of the Border Olympics of Laredo. He also commemorate the Dedication of Cpl. Vincent Neal Weis Family (St Cloud). was the past president of the Blessed Sac- Mannion-Brodeur Patient Room at Spaulding From Stearns County: Ken Zumwalde (Cold rament School Board, and remained an active Rehabilitation Hospital. Spring); Torberg/Prill Family (Richmond); member until his passing. Mr. Leyendecker This newly-dedicated patient room, located Joyce Hansen (Rockville); Robert A. Moeller served as a commander of the Laredo Marine in one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in (St Cloud); David J Morreim (St Cloud); Je- Corp League 895, and also was the first chap- the country, recognizes Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur rome D. Schroeder (St Joseph). ter president of the Korean War Veterans As- and his valiant service in the United States From Wright County: Richard Lindenfelser sociation 1950 Chapter 209. His unrelenting Army. While serving in Iraq in 2007 with the (Albertville); William Weldele (Buffalo); Flor- dedication to education and the military is a 82nd Airborne, Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur was ence Roth (Delano); Lawren Horsch Family testament to his memory and a shining exam- critically injured by an insurgent trap. After sur- (Delano). ple to us all. viving forty operations and a year-long coma, Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in Mr. Leyendecker is survived by his loving Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur became an inspiration honoring these twenty-two family owned farms wife of 62 years, Nancy Knight Leyendecker; for people throughout the country and an ex- and their owners who represent a great piece children, Nancy Goodman and her husband ample of what it means to serve one’s coun- of Minnesota’s rich history and heritage. Andre; Patricia Martinez and her husband try. His noble actions and enduring strength David; grandchildren, David Ford Goodman, have deemed him a Purple Heart and Bronze f Andre ‘‘Trey’’ Goodman and his wife Victoria, Star Recipient and have earned him the grati- David Martinez, Jr., Jennifer Martinez and Te- tude of an entire nation. With the assistance of TO RECOGNIZE ALEXANDER HUM- resa Martinez; and great granddaughter Ken- his parents, Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur is now at MEL AND THE KEYSTONE IRON nedy Elizabeth Goodman. He is further sur- the point in his recovery where he is able to WARRIORS vived by numerous nieces, nephews, other motivate and speak to Walter Reed patients loved relatives and friends. His family and as well as work with other injured soldiers friends will cherish the values and faith that throughout their own recovery process. HON. PATRICK MEEHAN Mr. Leyendecker instilled in them, and will Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to OF PENNSYLVANIA greatly miss his presence. honor and thank Cpl. Vincent Mannion- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the Brodeur for his invaluable service in the opportunity to recognize the late David C. United States Army and to recognize the dedi- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Leyendecker. His hard work and spirit have cation of the Cpl. Vincent Mannion-Brodeur Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- truly impacted many lives and our community. Patient Room at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hos- nize Alexander Hummel, an inspiring, impres- I thank you for this time. pital. I ask that my colleagues join me in rec- sive 9-year-old from Pennsylvania who found- f ognition of Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur and his dis- ed the Keystone Iron Warriors organization to tinguished service in our Armed Services. RECOGNIZING DENNIS J. TAITANO help our veterans. Alexander is passionately f ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 32 dedicated to serving the needs of veterans YEARS OF DEDICATED FEDERAL RECOGNIZING TWENTY-TWO FAM- and active duty personnel. He also dreams of CIVILIAN SERVICE ILY-OWNED FARMS FOR ONE becoming a U.S. Marine. HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS OR The Keystone Iron Warriors works to pro- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO MORE OF FARMING IN MIN- vide support and resources to veterans and OF GUAM NESOTA their families who deal with the physical and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental trauma of returning from combat. The HON. MICHELE BACHMANN Iron Warriors rely on community support, gen- Thursday, September 18, 2014 erous donations, and the unified goal of giving OF MINNESOTA Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today back to those who have selflessly served our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Mr. Dennis J. Taitano on his re- country. Community contributions go to pro- tirement from the U.S. Department of the Navy Thursday, September 18, 2014 viding service canines, transportation, and as- after 32 years of federal civilian service. Mr. Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today sistance with medical bills to alleviate some of Taitano retired as the Deputy Assistant Sec- to recognize twenty-two family-owned farms the challenges that face our veterans. Alexan- retary for Financial Services. for reaching the milestone of family farming for der’s Iron Warriors also provide friendship and Mr. Taitano was born and raised in Guam. one hundred fifty years or more. Throughout comradery for those who have returned home. He attended George Washington High School our state’s history, Minnesota farmers have None of it would have happened without Alex- from 1975–1976 before pursuing higher edu- not only fed the citizens of our great nation, ander’s leadership and generosity. cation in the states. He holds a bachelor’s de- but they help to provide the world with food. Mr. Speaker, I honor Alexander Hummel gree in business management and economics These Minnesota families have stood the test and the Keystone Iron Warriors for their dedi- from the University of Maryland and a mas- of time and passed their farm from generation cation to serving and honoring our Nation’s ter’s degree in public financial management to generation; sharing their values of hard heroes. I applaud this young man’s strength from the American University. He is also a work, determination, and love of the land. and thank him for the invaluable work he con- graduate of the U.S. Department of Agri- Each family has its own story to tell about the tinues to do for our veterans. culture’s Senior Executive Service Candidate

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In recognition of the pro- management positions with the U.S. Depart- found impact Commissioner Hatchett has ment of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. De- IN RECOGNITION OF OAKLAND made on the Pontiac community, in 2008, First partment of the Navy (DON). He previously COUNTY COMMISSIONER MATTIE Lady Michelle Obama acknowledged her as served as the Director of the USDA Farm MCKINNEY HATCHETT FOR HER the ‘‘Mother of Pontiac’’. Service Agency’s Office of Budget and Fi- DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE PONTIAC COMMUNITY Mr. Speaker, the people of Pontiac have nance, Chief Financial Officer of the FSA, and been so fortunate to have a passionate advo- Chief Financial Officer of the USDA Foreign cate and leader as their voice to Oakland Agriculture Service. He has also served as the HON. GARY C. PETERS County for the last twelve years. Commis- Comptroller of the DON Naval Sea Systems OF MICHIGAN sioner Mattie McKinney Hatchett’s commit- Command’s Naval Ordinance Center and as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to public service and decades of en- Special Advisor for Defense Reform within the Thursday, September 18, 2014 gagement with Pontiac residents to find solu- Office of the Secretary of Defense. Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I tions for the issues affecting their city and In 2009, Mr. Taitano was appointed the Oakland County are an example of the impor- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Oper- rise today to recognize my dear friend, Oak- land County Commissioner Mattie McKinney tant work done by our locally elected officials. ations with the DON’s Office of the Assistant I know Commissioner Hatchett’s voice on the Secretary (Financial Management & Comp- Hatchett, as she prepares to step down from the commission at the end of her term. Oakland County Commission will be greatly troller). In this capacity he was responsible for missed by her peers and by her constituents overseeing the DON’s $170 billion operating When her tenure ends in December, Com- missioner Hatchett will have completed more and wish her well as she begins a new chap- budget and exercised financial oversight for ter in her service to the people of Pontiac. the DON’s 830,000 military and civilian per- than a decade of service to the people of Pon- tiac as their elected representative to the Oak- sonnel, including over 400 support contractors. f Mr. Taitano is the recipient of the 2009 land County Board of Commissioners and will end the most recent chapter in her more than Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Serv- CPB’S ‘‘AMERICAN GRADUATE: five decades of public service to the City of ice. He has also received two DON Meri- LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN’’ torious Civilian Service Medals, multiple USDA Pontiac. In 1963, Commissioner Hatchett Farm Service Agency Administrator Honor began serving her community as an employee Awards, and the USDA CFO Summit Award and volunteer in the Pontiac Public School HON. EARL BLUMENAUER for the Budget and Performance Management District. As an education professional, Com- OF OREGON System. missioner Hatchett has been involved in Pon- On behalf of the people of Guam and a tiac Public Schools for more than fifty years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grateful nation, I commend Mr. Dennis Taitano and currently serves as a Trustee on the Pon- for his many years of dedicated service to our tiac Board of Education. During her time in Thursday, September 18, 2014 Pontiac Public Schools she has held a variety country. I wish him the best in his retirement. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, this Sat- of positions from teacher to elementary school f urday marks the 3rd annual ‘‘American Grad- principal, and several high-ranking administra- uate Day,’’ a live, public broadcasting event IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH AN- tive roles. highlighting those working to keep America’s NIVERSARY OF THE WILDER- Through Commissioner Hatchett’s many students on the path to graduation. NESS ACT public service endeavors in the Pontiac com- munity, she has become a leader, mentor and Our local public broadcasting station’s re- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN passionate advocate for her constituents, porting is only the beginning of the work they do. OF PENNSYLVANIA friends, and neighbors. Her extensive work in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community includes service as the Chair- The American Graduate initiative, made person of the Pontiac General Hospital Build- possible with seed money from the Corpora- Thursday, September 18, 2014 ing Authority, an Oakland Livingston Human tion for Public Broadcasting, is the perfect ex- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Services Agency Counselor for Youth Corp., ample of this. Deputy Mayor of the City of Pontiac, and as celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilder- The initiative is a long-term effort by our a member of the Golden Opportunity Club. ness Act. public broadcasters to shed light on America’s President Johnson signed the Wilderness She has also been a member of many na- dropout crisis. But these efforts don’t stop in Act in 1964 to permanently protect some of tional organizations like the National Congress the newsroom. America’s most beautiful wild places. The Act of Black Women and the National Baptist Con- has so far protected 757 wilderness areas, ac- gress. It’s followed by local stations joining forces counting for a total of 109 million acres. In her most recent role as Oakland County with over 1,000 partners and at-risk schools in The National Wilderness Preservation Sys- Commissioner, Commissioner Hatchett has their communities to find ways of meeting the tem—comprised of four federal agencies—was continued to be a staunch advocate for the initiatives goal: A 90 percent high school grad- established to monitor and protect these Pontiac community. She has worked tirelessly uation rate in the U.S. by the year 2020. untrammeled spaces. In Pennsylvania alone, to ensure that the voices of her constituents This effort couldn’t be more critical. the NWPS has designated more than 9,000 are heard and has been involved in finding so- Each year, nearly one million students fail to acres of wilderness, including the Allegheny lutions to the issues affecting them. She has graduate on time. The U.S., which once had Islands and the Hickory Creek wilderness been an active member of the National Asso- some of the highest graduation rates of any areas. These protected lands are void of con- ciation of Counties and, in 2011, was named developed country, now ranks 22nd out of 27 struction, roads and permanent structures. the first African-American Woman to serve as developed countries. That means today’s gen- Wilderness lands are also void of any logging President of the Michigan Association of eration will not be prepared for the jobs of to- and mining activities. Counties. morrow. The NWPS not only protects the resident As an elected representative, I have been wildlife and natural ecosystems, but it also honored to serve the residents of Pontiac in The initiative has made an impact. A study supports outdoor recreation activities and jobs. my time as a Michigan State Senator and by Johns Hopkins found that American Grad- Wilderness areas provide tremendous oppor- Member of Congress, and I have been so for- uate has successfully built local capacity to tunities for hiking, camping and fishing. Yet we tunate to have Commissioner Hatchett as a end the dropout crisis. are just visitors to these lands. local leader with whom I have been able to As the founder and co-chair of the Public Mr. Speaker, the Wilderness Act and the work to address many issues affecting our Broadcasting Caucus, it’s an honor to highlight National Wilderness Preservation System constituents. Commissioner Hatchett’s leader- the success of this program and the broader have helped to protect our nation’s last re- ship has earned her countless awards and issue it is meaningfully addressing.

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He also local businesses, and it quickly proved its Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in proudly served as the ‘‘acequia mayordomo’’ worth to the community, helping to grow the honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, to recog- or ‘‘ditch boss’’ and he taught his daughter Port of Pensacola into the largest in Florida by nize Dennis Freytes. Dennis has worked and how to farm, irrigate, appreciate water, and 1900. Thanks to this prosperity and the tire- excelled in the business, government, and recognize the vitality it brings to a community. less work of the Chamber, many new and im- non-profit sectors, and as a Lieutenant Colo- Trudy would carry these values with her portant corporations were started in the Pen- nel in the U.S. Army. throughout her entire life. sacola area. During his time in the Army, he was the Trudy and her husband, Edmund Healy, By the turn of the century, the Chamber had Commander of Infantry, Special Forces, Engi- would go on to found the Healy Foundation to also established a strong military affairs com- neer, Medical, and other units deployed world- focus on land and water issues and projects ponent, linking the Pensacola-area business wide on security and humanitarian missions. that promote healthy New Mexico commu- community to Northwest Florida’s growing mili- He served on General Staff and dealt dip- nities. Through their foundation Trudy and Ed- tary installations. In fact, the Chamber’s lead- lomatically with over 32 countries. mund have built partnerships with local, state ership helped lobby for new defense activities Upon retiring from the Army, Dennis worked and federal entities to generate funding for during the 1898 Spanish-American War. Over at a number of institutions and companies in- land and water projects in New Mexico and in- the years, the Chamber has served as a key cluding BlueChip Energy/Advanced Solar vested in courses at New Mexico State Uni- component driving Pensacola’s transition from Photonics, the Small Business Administration, versity for regulators and inspectors. They a small Navy Yard to the Cradle of Naval the University of Michigan Institute for Social also contributed to the film ‘‘The Water Haul- Aviation. Research, the University of Puerto Rico, and ers,’’ spurring swift approval of the Navajo- Meanwhile, during the early 20th century, Mathematic Policy Research. Gallup water project in Congress. The project the Chamber also brought together the busi- Dennis has volunteered his time to help helped make clean water available to more ness community and local city and county offi- seniors, youth, veterans, small businesses, than 240,000 residents. cials to help upgrade Pensacola’s local infra- and state, local and national government. He In 2001, Governor Bill Richardson appointed structure to meet the needs of a growing pop- is the current Vice President for the Southeast Trudy to the Water Trust Board and was elect- ulation and economy. Thanks to the work of Region of the National Association for Uni- ed its Treasurer. Her involvement had an im- the Chamber, local leaders, and the broader formed Services. In his role as Vice President, mediate effect. As the proud founder of the Pensacola community, the entire Pensacola Dennis helps to promote a strong national de- Acequia Project Fund for the Water Trust area grew from a small town with no paved fense and to protect veterans’ benefits. Dennis Fund, Trudy championed a holistic approach roads and few utilities to a world-class city that also serves as Veterans Advisor to Orange to water issues and fought to ensure the pros- is home to tens of thousands of residents, County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and as Chair of perity of underrepresented rural communities countless successful businesses, and millions the Florida Civil Rights Association’s Govern- in New Mexico. Trudy understands the con- of visitors each year. ment Committee. nection between water and people; what it Over the years, the Greater Pensacola Dennis previously served as Trustee for Va- means for survival, economic livelihood, and Chamber of Commerce has grown with the lencia Community College and sat on the Or- cultural heritage. surrounding Pensacola community. From its ange County Schools Search Committee. He It is astonishing to think of all that Trudy has humble beginnings 125 years ago, as a small also volunteered with the Citizens Commission accomplished and fulfilled in her life: a horse- group of civic leaders with no full-time staff, for Children, Alliance for Children and Fami- back rider, successful art gallery owner and the Chamber has grown immensely and today lies, Seniors First, the United Way Board, connoisseur, folk singer, guitar player, film the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce YMCA Youth Achievers, and a number of writer, avid rancher, passionate water advo- represents more than 1,200 members working other civic and social justice groups. cate, loving mother and proud wife to name a on a daily basis to help bring world-class eco- Dennis is the Founding Chairman of the few. Her zest for life is endless and if you nomic development projects to benefit North- Hispanic Achievers Grant Council. He has re- talked to anyone who knows her, they would west Florida’s businesses and citizens. ceived numerous medals and awards for his tell you that water is her true passion. I look Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States outstanding military, professional, and volun- forward to continuing to work with Trudy on Congress I am proud to congratulate the teer service. the important water issues facing our state Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce on I am happy to recognize Dennis Freytes, and country and would like to take this mo- its incredibly successful 125-year history and during Hispanic Heritage Month, for his serv- ment to recognize all that she has done for look forward to another 125 years of success ice to the United States and contributions to New Mexico. and prosperity. the Central Florida Community. f f f RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVER- HONORING MICHELLE SCULLY HONORING TRUDY HEALY SARY OF THE GREATER PENSA- COLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HON. JOHN GARAMENDI HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW MEXICO HON. JEFF MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Thursday, September 18, 2014 Thursday, September 18, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I submit the Thursday, September 18, 2014 following: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Michelle Scully (Educator, agriculture and Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise economic development advocate; Lake Coun- Trudy Healy; a woman of remarkable talents to recognize the 125th anniversary of the ty): Michelle has a 20-year history of service who has an unwavering commitment to pre- Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. All to Lake County, particularly in the areas of serving water quality in our great State of New across our Nation, local Chambers of Com- education, agriculture, and economic devel- Mexico. merce play vital roles in supporting economic opment. When Michelle and her husband re- From an early age, Trudy proved to be curi- growth and development throughout their com- located to Lake County as he went to work ous and passionate about her surroundings munities, and the Greater Pensacola Chamber in the family’s pear packing and farming businesses, she quickly immersed herself in She was gifted with a virtuous heart, and im- of Commerce exemplifies this proud tradition. community activities. She was appointed to mersed herself in every aspect of her commu- The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Com- an advisory board tasked with researching nity in Taos, New Mexico. Her mother, Mer- merce’s impressive history dates back 125 the divisive issue of genetically modified cedes Gonzales Valerio, was her trusted years to its first meeting on September 16, crops. She also served on the steering com- friend and confidant whom Trudy loved dearly. 1889, where a small group of business lead- mittee that developed Lake County

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.106 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 AgVenture, a program to educate commu- To his beloved wife Jean, thank you so ly rose to Chief of Staff for Congressman John nity leaders on the importance of agriculture much for sharing this unique human being Blatnik (D–Minnesota–8). to Lake County. To address the issue of hun- with us and being his partner helping him do Later, he was elected to represent his be- ger, Michelle organized a very successful loved Minnesota as the Congressman from Bountiful Gift Box fundraiser for the coun- so much, bring so much joy and so much . . . ty’s Hunger Task Force. She brings cre- not just progress . . . but joy . . . a man who the 8th District, ultimately being reelected for ativity and solid business ideas to the table truly loved his work as he loved his family and 18 terms—the longest tenure in Minnesota of the Regional Economic Development Com- he loved his country. history for a Member of Congress. mittee with a style that keeps community Yes, Jim Oberstar will be missed. But I for Many of us will remember Jim Oberstar as members excited and engaged in realizing one will feel his presence, his commitment, his a modern renaissance man of many talents opportunities. She was a member of the Ad- example, every day I serve in Congress and and an amazing intellect but—he never forgot visory Council appointed to be a driving so it is for many others. his hardworking roots, or stopped fighting for force behind the opening of Marymount Cali- the hard working people of his state and our fornia University’s Lakeside Campus and f now serves as the campus’s inaugural execu- country. FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JIM Like many of my colleagues, I join in prais- tive director. OBERSTAR Michelle has weathered storms, profes- ing Jim Oberstar and send my deepest sym- sional and personal, with infinite grace and a pathy to his wife Jean, his children and his smile on her face. When she fell and broke HON. ZOE LOFGREN grandchildren. We share your feelings of loss her back riding her horse on their ranch, OF CALIFORNIA and send our sincerest gratitude to you for Michelle dragged herself, using only her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sharing this great man with our country. arms, a quarter mile home where she laid on the floor until her husband arrived and in- Thursday, September 18, 2014 f sisted on taking her to the emergency room. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join in HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER Once home from surgery she missed just CONGRESSMAN JIM OBERSTAR three lectures of teaching her biology class honoring our former colleague from Min- at Mendocino College, where she is still an nesota, Congressman Jim Oberstar. instructor. Michelle personifies grit—she is He was a legendary figure in the House, HON. MICHELE BACHMANN able to work hard, overcome adversity, and elected in 1974 as part of the class of Demo- OF MINNESOTA bring long-term passions and community crats called the Watergate Babies that also in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES goals to fruition. cluded my colleagues from California, HENRY Thursday, September 18, 2014 f WAXMAN and GEORGE MILLER. During his service in Congress, he became Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today JIM OBERSTAR a well respected voice for transportation and in memory of the former Congressman from infrastructure issues, earning him the nick- Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, Jim HON. EARL BLUMENAUER name of ‘‘Mr. Transportation.’’ Oberstar, who passed away on May 3 at the OF OREGON For decades he fought tirelessly to rebuild age of 79. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and renew our country’s infrastructure and he I had the privilege of serving with Jim Ober- eventually rose to chair the House Transpor- Thursday, September 18, 2014 star for four years, and will always remember tation and Infrastructure Committee. his mastery of multiple foreign languages. It Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, as I get Under his leadership he championed trans- was a remarkable talent. on my bike to ride home tonight I’ll be smiling, portation, reinvigorating commerce, and good Jim was a dedicated representative who will thinking of Jim Oberstar. stewardship of our environment. An avid cy- be remembered for devoting 36 years of his There has never been anyone in public life clist, he championed the creation of trails for life in service to Minnesota and the country in who was more committed to cycling. The joys hiking and cycling. Under the American Re- the U.S. Congress. We joined our hearts, ef- of the exercise, the power to help people covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, he can forts, and voices in the protection of the un- enjoy the freedom, health and advantages of be credited with including major funding for born and I am especially grateful for his work cycling—no one more committed to making it transportation and infrastructure projects that as the co-chairman of the House Pro-Life safe for our families. put Americans back to work rebuilding our Caucus. And that’s just the tiniest fraction of the Jim bridges and roads—and rebuilding our econ- My prayers are with his family, particularly Oberstar story. We could spend the next two omy in the process. his wife Jean, and friends during this difficult hours talking about his contributions to avia- I have very fond memories of Jim Obstar. time. tion, to a strong rail system, to making our At the time Democrats were in the major- Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in roads and bridges safe, resources to expand ity—I was Chair of the Ethics Committee—I honoring the life and legacy of the late Con- infrastructure where we need, and the vision enjoyed Jim’s wise counsel and perspective gressman Jim Oberstar. May he rest in peace. and money to maintain and improve where we on many legislative matters when we gathered f need to. with our fellow Chairs during the Leader’s Jim dedicated his life to rebuilding and re- weekly Chair meetings. RECOGNIZING THE SIXTIETH WED- newing America. Over the last half century, his Jim was a real expert in transportation and DING ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN fingerprints are on all the major advances, infrastructure but his passion was for working AND CHRISTINA BROXSON OF whether he was in a staff capacity, a Com- people. I appreciate Jim Oberstar as an amaz- GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA mittee member, in a powerful leadership posi- ing and multi-faceted person. tion, in the Minority or in the Majority, Jim He was born into humble roots in Chisolm, HON. JEFF MILLER Oberstar was there, his influence felt, his ad- Minnesota and he rose to greatness through OF FLORIDA vice and guidance welcomed, and he made a hard work and higher education: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES difference. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from College As rich and important were his many con- of St. Thomas (now the University of St. Thursday, September 18, 2014 tributions to rebuilding and renewing America, Thomas) in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1956. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise he was far more than that. He was a kind and He earned his Master’s degree in European today to commemorate the Sixtieth Wedding caring Member of this Chamber who listened Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, Anniversary of John and Christina Broxson of to people regardless of their position in the Belgium in 1957, Gulf Breeze, Florida. I am proud to honor the legislative pecking order. And he studied further at Universite´ Laval in Broxsons and congratulate them on this re- Jim truly was interested in what they need- Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada and Georgetown markable milestone. ed, what they thought, and if there was a way University in Washington, DC. John and Christina met in 1953 at South- that he could help them, consistent with his vi- Jim even spent four years as a civilian lan- western Assemblies of God University (SAGU) sion and values. Because he was a consum- guage teacher in the United StatesMarine in Waxahachie, Texas where John earned his mate legislator, often, he could do both. Corps, teaching English to Haitian military per- Bachelor of Science degree in May 1954. Last, but by no means least, Jim Oberstar sonnel and French to American Marine offi- They were married the following month on was a caring family man, driven by his prin- cers and noncommissioned officers. June 4, 1954 and spent the early years of ciples, his faith, love for his family, and con- Jim’s talents did not go unnoticed and when their married life in pastoral ministry as well as cern for everyone else’s family. he served as a Congressional staffer he quick- missionary evangelism.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.109 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1489 In 1959, John was appointed by Florida to pay special tribute to a very special man, truly great former Chairman of the Committee Governor Leroy Collins to complete his fa- and that is Congressman Jim Oberstar from on Transportation and Infrastructure—Jim ther’s term as Santa Rosa County Sheriff, and Minnesota. Oberstar. in 1962, John was elected to the Florida In my entire 22 years in this Congress, I We can all take comfort—and some pleas- House of Representatives. John and Christina have served on the Transportation and Infra- ure as well—in knowing that Jim was well moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida, with their fam- structure Committee. I had a couple of aware of the respect and esteem we ALL had ily in 1964 to begin their business, John chances in my early years to move to other for him—Republicans, Democrats, liberals and Broxson and Associates, Inc., an Independent committees, and I think people were surprised conservatives. Insurance agency and real-estate brokerage that I didn’t take either one of those offers. But That was evident when he quietly entered company. Committed to public service, John I enjoyed serving on the Transportation and this chamber in January of last year—for the also served in other various roles to include, Infrastructure Committee, originally called the first time as a former Congressman. Florida State Senator and Santa Rosa County Public Works and Transportation Committee, First one member spotted him—then an- Commissioner. in part because it was considered to be the other and another—and within a few seconds Both John and Christina have lived a life of most bipartisan, or nonpartisan, committee everyone was standing, cheering, and ap- service to God and country, while raising five probably in the Congress. It was often said plauding spontaneously. children: Sylvia, Bob, Cheryl, Bart, and An- that there is no such thing as a Republican It was a truly unforgettable moment—a ges- gela. John and Christina are loving and de- highway or a Democratic highway; and on ture I haven’t seen in this historic place since voted parents, grandparents, and great-grand- many, many things people on both sides of Hubert Humphrey addressed a joint session of parents. the aisle on that committee worked together to Congress shortly before he passed away Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States help build America. some 36 years ago. Congress, it is my pleasure to join John and Certainly, Congressman Oberstar was one When I think of Jim Oberstar, four big words Christina Broxson; their children; grand- of the great leaders of that committee through come to mind. The first word is accomplish- children; great-grandchildren; and the entire his entire time in the Congress. Jim Oberstar ment. Broxson family in celebration of their sixty served for 11 years on the committee staff, He was the son of a miner who grew up in years of marriage. My wife, Vicki, and I wish rising to the position of staff director. He then a little House in Chisholm, Minnesota—whose John and Christina many more years of happi- began his service in the House and continued career in public service and as a leader on the ness and all of God’s blessings. to serve for the past 36 years. Transportation Committee touched every great f It is an astounding figure to think that a man city, every town, and every small community in worked on this one committee for 47 years of our great nation .... CHAIRMAN OBERSTAR his life, but he has done so with great honor With a road—a bridge—a park—a harbor— and distinction. In fact, I think almost every- an airport—a public building. Tens of millions HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. body knows that there is no one in the Con- of people have a better, safer quality of life OF TENNESSEE gress and probably never has been anyone in thanks to Jim Oberstar. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the history of the Congress who has known And those accomplishments were genuinely bipartisan in nature. Thursday, September 18, 2014 transportation issues and understood them and worked on them longer and harder and As Chairman, Jim believed a good idea is a Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, with more effectiveness than Jim Oberstar good idea regardless of who proposes it. several years ago, they sent us to a civility has. So Committee debates were wide open, conference because they didn’t think that At one point, he was chairman of the Avia- with plenty of give and take. If you had an Democrats and Republicans were getting tion Subcommittee. In 1994, after the election, idea, Jim made sure it was heard and de- along well enough in the Congress, and I have the Republicans took control and I had the bated—and that it received an up or down never forgotten something our first speaker honor of becoming the chairman of the Avia- vote after all was said and done. said. tion Subcommittee, and I served for 6 years in The second big word that applies to Jim is David McCullough, the great historian, told a that position, which was the maximum allow- work—hard work. story about a Russian visitor who came up able on our side. Regardless of how early you showed up— into the House gallery in 1948 and watched When I took over as chairman of the Avia- you couldn’t arrive early enough to beat Jim to for a while, and then he went out and shook tion Subcommittee, I had frequently heard Jim the office every morning. And his light was al- his head and he said, ‘‘The House is a Oberstar referred to as ‘‘Mr. Aviation.’’ So I ways the last one to go out after the rest of strange place.’’ He said, ‘‘A man stands up went to him and asked for his help, and he us had left for the night. and says absolutely nothing, no one pays any helped me and guided me and gave me ad- Of course, Jim didn’t worry about DC traffic. attention, and then everyone disagrees.’’ vice that to this day I appreciate very much, This man, who presided over hundreds of They say there is a little bit of truth in the and he did that in a very kind and humble billions of dollars in transportation projects— best humor, and I guess there is some truth way. and who understood more about the intrica- in that humor. But David McCullough was kind Then, of course, in the last 4 years, he cies of transportation policies than most of the enough to go on from there and say, but if he reached the pinnacle and became chairman of rest of us combined—just wove through the had a chance to live his life over again and he that committee, a committee that he loves. He traffic jams riding his bike to work every morn- could choose what he wanted to do, he would has been a great chairman, and I think he has ing. choose to be a member of that wild and rau- tried to help everyone on both sides of the And by the way, thanks to Jim’s ‘‘Safe cous bunch known as the United States aisle. Routes to School’’ program, millions of kids House of Representatives. So I just wanted to rise and pay tribute to are walking and biking to work every day I think today, because of some of the tele- a man that I consider to be a great American across our nation. vision talk shows, that many people around and a great Member of Congress, Congress- The third word for Jim is intellect. To para- the country think that we all dislike each other man James Oberstar. phrase President Kennedy—Thomas Jefferson or that we hate each other at times, or that f was the smartest American to ever dine Democrats and Republicans just don’t get alone—except perhaps when Jim Oberstar along at all. But that is not true at all, and I JIM OBERSTAR was grabbing a bite to eat in the Rayburn caf- think for the great, great majority of Members, eteria. all of us get along really well with everyone, HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN Jim was simply brilliant He spoke six lan- regardless of party, and all of us consider it a OF MINNESOTA guages fluently—from French to Creole to that great privilege and honor to serve in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strange combination of Finnish and English we United States House of Representatives. call ‘‘Range Speak’’ up north on Minnesota’s We are losing many, many good Members Thursday, September 18, 2014 Iron Range. from both sides of the aisle this year because Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, what an honor it There was no detail to small—and no vision of retirements, running for other offices, or for is for me to convene this special order for our to grand—for Jim to comprehend—and then all sorts of reasons, and there are many other friend and colleague—Minnesota’s longest articulate in a manner everyone else could un- Members, both Democrat and Republican, serving Member of Congress and my prede- derstand as well. who are good friends of mine who are leaving cessor in representing our state’s Eighth Con- Last but not least—when I think of Jim, I to whom I should pay tribute. But I rise tonight gressional District.... A giant of a man—the think of home.

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This bill and the beautiful Boundary Waters. last year as a member of the Budget Con- would apply 10–20–30 to these accounts for His heart was always back there—as well ference Committee, and the deal that resulted, the next 10 years. as here in this Chamber and in this House he while not 100 percent of what either side I want to make two things clear about the loved so well. wanted, was a reasonable compromise on 10–20–30 Act. First: It would not—I repeat, We loved him dearly. We will miss him ter- federal spending through the end of the next would not—add one dime to the deficit. It ribly. And we will do our best to carry on in his fiscal year that I was proud to support. would simply allocate resources from funds al- great work in a spirit of bipartisan respect and Now that we have determined how much ready authorized or appropriated. Second: it decency. the federal government will spend, we must would be no remedy for an inadequate budg- f determine how to spend it most effectively. It et. If we cut spending on economic develop- is on this latter question—how to allocate finite ment programs as much as some advocate, HONORING PENNSYLVANIA STATE federal resources to get the most ‘‘bang for allocating 10 percent of this reduced amount TROOPER JOSEPH J. SEPP, JR. the buck’’—that I believe we may be able to to persistent poverty counties would be wholly find more common ground to make real insufficient to addressing the great need in HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS strides in combating persistent poverty in these areas. OF PENNSYLVANIA America. The 10–20–30 Act is a bill that mem- Over the past 30 years, the national econ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of both parties should support. omy has risen and fallen multiple times. Dur- Mr. Speaker, there are currently 488 per- ing each economic downturn, while we have Thursday, September 18, 2014 sistent poverty counties in America—so de- been rightly focused on getting economy as a Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- fined because 20 percent of the population whole back on track, we have not given ade- nize the exemplary service of Pennsylvania has lived below the poverty line for the past quate attention to these communities that are State Police Trooper Joseph J. Sepp, Jr. 30 years or more. They are diverse, including suffering from chronic distress and Depres- Trooper Sepp gave his life while defending his Appalachian communities in states like Ken- sion-era levels of joblessness. As a result, community on November 10, 2002. tucky and West Virginia, Native American they have suffered even in good economic Trooper Sepp was born on August 23, 1968 communities in states like Alaska and South times. The 10–20–30 Act of 2014 would cre- in Wilkinsburg and raised in Windber. He Dakota, Latino communities in states like Ari- ate a mechanism to address this deprivation in graduated from Windber Area High School in zona and Texas, African American commu- times of want and in times of plenty, in times 1986 and the University of Pittsburgh at nities in states like South Carolina, Mississippi, of federal investment and in times of fiscal Johnstown in 1991. He joined the Pennsyl- and Alabama. They are urban communities in austerity. vania State Police on February 24, 1992, ful- the Northeast, and rural in America’s heart- I published an article on 10–20–30 in the filling his lifelong dream of serving as a State land. 139 of these counties are represented in most recent issue of the Harvard Journal on trooper. this august body by Democrats, 331 by Re- Legislation. I discuss the history of our na- Trooper Sepp was shot while chasing a sus- publicans, and 18 are split between the two tion’s efforts to address chronic poverty and pect at high speed in Ebensburg. He died thir- parties. Combating persistent poverty should more fully lay out the case for broadly imple- ty-eight hours later on November 10, 2002. matter to all of us, regardless of party, geog- menting 10–20–30 in a bipartisan fashion. I More than 1,200 law enforcement officers from raphy, or race. look forward to working together to pass the across the nation attended his funeral at St. In early 2009, when we were putting to- 10–20–30 Act to lessen the scourge of per- Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in gether the Recovery Act, I proposed language sistent poverty in these distressed commu- Windber. to require at least 10 percent of funds in the nities. Trooper Sepp is survived by his wife Jenny rural development account to be directed to f and their children Joey, Andy, and Amanda projects in these persistent poverty counties. Jo. He is also survived by his sister Tina and This requirement was enacted into law. In light CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL DAY parents Joseph and Lana Gay Sepp. of the definition of persistent poverty counties OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA Mr. Speaker, we name our buildings, as having at least 20 percent poverty rates (TAIWAN) bridges, and monuments after those who have over 30 years, this provision became known served and sacrificed for our community in ex- as the 10–20–30 initiative. HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN traordinary ways. It is fitting that the bridge This provision bore dividends, as economic OF FLORIDA carrying 17th Street over State Route 56 will development projects proliferated in persistent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES now be named the Joseph Sepp Memorial poverty counties across the country. The Re- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Bridge. covery Act funded a total of 4,655 projects in I join all Western Pennsylvanians in hon- persistent poverty counties, totaling nearly Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is a oring Joseph J. Sepp, Jr., a State trooper who $1.7 billion. I saw firsthand the positive effects great honor for me to commemorate the Na- gave his life to protect and serve his commu- of these projects in South Carolina. Projects tional Day of the Republic of China, commonly nity. were undertaken and jobs created that would known as Taiwan. National Day is on October f have otherwise gone lacking. Among these in- 10, when the people of Taiwan will celebrate vestments was a $5.8 million grant and $2 mil- the birth of their country. I am proud to memo- INTRODUCTION OF THE 10–20–30 lion loan to construct 51 miles of water lines rialize this significant milestone here in Con- ACT OF 2014 in the Britton’s Neck community in Marion gress in tribute to the great spirit and pride of County. In Lowndes County, Mississippi, $17.5 the people of Taiwan, our close friend and HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN million was spent to install a water line, ele- ally. The alliance between Taiwan and the OF SOUTH CAROLINA vated tank, and two wastewater pump sta- United States is strong but I believe it is time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions, providing potable water to Mississip- to take even bolder steps to improve and en- pians and creating badly needed construction rich our cooperation on a range of important Thursday, September 18, 2014 jobs. The Wellborn Special Utility District in issues that confront both of our nations. Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Brazos County, Texas, received a $538,000 Already our 12th-largest trading partner, we introduce the 10–20–30 Act of 2014. loan to construct more than 9 miles of new should be acting aggressively to enhance our It is no secret that there are major disagree- water distribution lines and connect over 60 economic relationship with Taiwan in ways ments among the two political parties over the households to a new water source. that will benefit both our nations. A Bilateral role that the federal government should play in The legislation I am introducing today would Investment Agreement with Taiwan is long fighting poverty and confronting many other expand 10–20–30 to other federal agencies. In overdue and I urge the Administration to con- national challenges. These disagreements, put 2011, I joined with our former Republican col- clude negotiations in an expeditious manner simply, come down to a question of federal re- league, then-Representative Jo Ann Emerson so that our two nations can sign an agreement sources: I believe that we should target more of Missouri, to introduce an amendment to the as soon as possible. In addition to bolstering resources to impoverished communities than Continuing Resolution that would have contin- Taiwan’s economic strength, there is much

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The United States Influential People in the World. reauthorization in 2000 by attaching it to my should help to modernize Taiwan’s defense Ms. Poo has exhibited outstanding devotion anti-trafficking law—the Victims of Trafficking capabilities by building its capacity to partner to a cause that continues to improve countless and Violence Prevention Act (PL 106–386/ with other friendly foreign militaries and lives. I appreciate all that she has done to TVPA). I also cosponsored the 2005 reauthor- through the sale of necessary defense articles. serve our nation, and I congratulate her for ization, fought to ensure these programs are We can also support Taiwan by encouraging her achievement. She is more than deserving fully funded to assist the maximum number of visits by high-level officials between our na- of this honor. victims and voted for seven of the first seven tions and supporting the meaningful participa- f VAWA reauthorization bills offered through tion of Taiwan in international organizations. HONORING NICOLE MONTNA VAN 2012. Along with my colleagues Representatives VLECK All of these efforts have helped draw na- MARIO DIAZ-BALART, ALBIO SIRES, GERRY CON- tional attention to the epidemic of domestic vi- NOLLY, and JOHN CARTER, the co-Chairs of the olence and invested significant resources to Congressional Taiwan Caucus, I have intro- HON. JOHN GARAMENDI prevent domestic violence, assist the women duced legislation called the Taiwan Policy Act OF CALIFORNIA and children who fall victim to it, and improve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that would accomplish these objectives, our justice system’s response. strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan relationship po- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Millions of victims have been helped by litically, economically, and militarily. As Tai- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I submit the VAWA, but more remains to be done. wan’s National Day approaches, let us use following: The release of a video last week of then- this auspicious occasion to find ways to im- Nicole Montna Van Vleck (Rice grower and Baltimore Ravens runningback Ray Rice as- prove our relations even further. Taiwan is a industry leader; Sutter and Sacramento saulting his now wife in an elevator in Atlantic beacon of freedom in the Pacific and we can- Counties): Nicole Montna Van Vleck is the City horrified us all. I, like most Americans, managing partner of family owned and oper- was shocked and disgusted by the unaccept- not afford to support Taiwan any less than to ated Montna Farms in Yuba City, a major the best of our ability. Happy Double Ten Day, grower of Japanese short grain specialty able brutality and violence captured on the Taiwan. rice. Nicole is actively involved in all as- video. But regrettably, the violence exposed f pects of the operations from growing to dry- does not represent a rare, isolated incident but ing and milling and her involvement with rather an exploitation that remains all too prev- HONORING MS. AI-JEN POO California agriculture is long-standing. She alent in our modern day society. is a third generation Sutter County rice VAWA is one component of a solution, but HON. KEITH ELLISON farmer who has been a leader in numerous we must work harder and have a more robust associations as an advocate for the state’s OF MINNESOTA national conversation on the culture of vio- farmers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For more than a decade she has served on lence in America and how we can better pro- tect vulnerable women and children. Thursday, September 18, 2014 the California Rice Commission where she currently sits on the Board of Directors and Of course, acts of violence against women Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in on numerous committees. She is a member and children are not a uniquely American honor of Ai-jen Poo to congratulate her on the of the California Rice Industry Association problem. Around the world, women and chil- 2014 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Mac- Board and in 2011 joined the Board of Direc- dren are abused and assaulted, and in many Arthur ‘‘Genius’’ Fellows show extraordinary tors for American Commodity Company. places, unable to receive any form of assist- dedication and originality in their field, as well From February of 2011 to July 2013, Nicole ance or hold perpetrators to account. In con- as exceptional promise for continuing their served as co-chair for the USA Rice Federa- flict zones rape is used as a weapon of war tion Rice Quality Task Force and remains creative pursuits in the future. Ms. Poo dem- active. She also is active in the USA Rice and intimidation. Modern day slavery con- onstrated these qualities through her success- Producers Group. tinues as traffickers sell women as commod- ful organization of domestic workers on a na- In the area of water, Nicole has leadership ities. Gendercide, where babies are aborted tional and international level. She has created roles in the Northern California Water Asso- based exclusively on their sex, is common- better working conditions for women who are ciation. She is Vice President of the Sutter place in many cultures, particularly in China. often exploited, by establishing fair labor Bypass Butte Slough Water Users Associa- Again, Mr. Speaker, we can, and must, do standards which were originally nonexistent. tion, having been president for more than a better. Ms. Poo started organizing immigrant decade. She is Treasurer of Garden Highway In 2000, when VAWA was up for renewal Mutual Water District. Outside of agri- women workers in 1996. In 2000, she co- culture, Nicole is a member of the Board of and there was a concern that it may not pass, founded Domestic Workers United, the organi- Directors for River Valley Community Bank. I helped secure its enactment by attaching the zation that has successfully advocated for Nicole is a graduate of the California Agri- reauthorization bill in it entirety to my landmark passage of the state of New York’s Domestic cultural Leadership Program, and of the TVPA. The TVPA was a significant break- Workers’ Bill of Rights in 2010. Currently, Ms. USA Rice Leadership Program. Early in her through—for the first time we put significant Poo is the Executive Director of the National career she worked as a legislative analyst for U.S. resources and the real force of law to- Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), which the law firm of Morrison & Foerster before wards the prosecution of those who sexually arose from the first national domestic workers returning to the family farm in 1994. As Vice exploit and traffic women and children and sig- Chair of the California State Fair Agricul- convention in 2007 that she helped plan. tural Advisory Board, Nicole advocates for nificant resources towards shelters and treat- NDWA is a leading organization in building fair agricultural education programs for youth. ment for women abused both here in the U.S. labor standards for the 2.5 million domestic She raised money for State Fair Scholar- and around the world. Simultaneously we re- workers in the U.S. Recently, Poo was instru- ships and school tours of the State Fair authorized the VAWA programs; enacted mental in the Department of Labor’s decision Farm. Nicole is a respected leader and cham- ‘‘Aimee’s Law’’ under which any state that pre- to include caregivers for the elderly and dis- pion for women in agriculture statewide and maturely releases violent criminals will be abled in federal minimum wage and overtime for economic development in Sutter County. forced to reimburse another state if the crimi- protections. f nal repeats the crime; and expanded the Ms. Poo is also Co-Director of Caring VAWA; HISTORIC LAW CONTINUES scope of Megan’s Law so that it covered col- Across Generations, a campaign that brings TO HELP WOMEN AND GIRLS lege campuses. together caregivers and the employers into an The version of VAWA that was signed into alliance that supports immigration reform, HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH law last year reauthorized some of these health care, and labor policies. This con- antihuman trafficking programs but unfortu- OF NEW JERSEY fluence of interest results in better labor condi- nately gutted the State Department’s Traf- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions, and greater quality care for America’s ficking in Persons (TIP) Office. As I stated at aging population. Thursday, September 18, 2014 the time, these provisions: ‘‘represents a sig- Aside from being a 2014 MacArthur Foun- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, this nificant retreat in the struggle to end human dation fellow, Ms. Poo was previously recog- week we mark the 20th anniversary of enact- trafficking.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.118 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 The TIP Office is an extraordinary advocacy COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNI- institutional organizations. Burns & McDonnell mechanism and has had a huge impact world- VERSARY OF THE BERRYDALE have been involved with many major projects wide. In addition to ‘best practices’ advocacy, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT around the Chicagoland area such as the Illi- the office monitors labor and sex trafficking in IN JAY, FLORIDA nois Tollway, O’Hare International Airport, and every country of the world pursuant to min- countless others. imum standards prescribed in the TVPA and HON. JEFF MILLER With over 160 employees in their local of- fices, Burns & McDonnell ranked 14th in For- makes recommendations for whether or not OF FLORIDA countries should be ranked Tier I, Tier II tune 100’s ‘‘Best Companies to Work For’’ in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Watch List or Tier III. Countries with bad 2014 and was named to the 2014’s ‘‘Best records and who fail to make ‘serious and Thursday, September 18, 2014 Places to Work in Illinois’’ list by the Daily Her- sustained’ efforts to improve are designated Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise ald Business Ledger, one of only sixty Illinois Tier 3—the worst ranking—which may result in to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the companies to receive this honor. sanctions. Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department in Jay, Mr. Speaker and my distinguished col- For over a decade the TIP Office has been Florida, and recognize the dedication and self- leagues in the House, please join me in hon- the flagship in our struggle to combat the vio- less service of its members in protecting the oring Burns & McDonnell for their legacy of lence of human trafficking, and demoting our citizens of the Northwest Florida community. excellence. Burns & McDonnell is a company anti-trafficking efforts, as PL 113–4 did, was The Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department that truly cares not only for their clients, but wrong and must be addressed. On behalf of has been protecting the citizens of Northwest also for their employees. the women and children who fall victim to the Florida since it was officially chartered in Octo- f soulless traffickers every year, we need to en- ber 1974. The fire department started as a RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE sure these efforts remain a top priority. small operation, acquiring their first fire truck KENNETH WILLIAM ‘‘KEN’’ Accordingly, I authored, and the House for $300, with Holley Phillips appointed as HECHLER FOR HIS 100TH BIRTH- passed the Human Trafficking Prioritization their first Fire Chief. Since its charter, the de- DAY Act (H.R. 2283) to raise the profile and influ- partment has served as an unrivaled knowl- ence of the TIP Office by making it a bureau edge base of fire safety and a safeguard for HON. NICK J. RAHALL II within the State Department. My bill is pending the residents of Jay. in the Senate. OF WEST VIRGINIA In the 40 years that the Berrydale Volunteer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the House has also passed Fire Department has been serving the commu- my first of its kind anti-sex tourism bill this Thursday, September 18, 2014 nity, it has grown considerably. Today, 12 year, my International Megan’s Law to Prevent honorable and distinguished volunteers self- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday, Demand for Sex Trafficking (H.R. 4573)—as lessly serve their community as volunteer fire- September 20th, a former Member of the part of a phenomenal package of legislation fighters. This courageous group put their lives House from my State of West Virginia, Dr. that builds on our efforts to end the exploi- on the line daily to ensure the safety of their Ken Hechler, will celebrate his 100th birthday. tation of and violence against women and chil- fellow Northwest Floridians by responding to First elected to the House in 1958 and re- dren. elected to eight consecutive terms, Ken H.R. 4573 will combat child sex tourism by thousands of calls within the community, over the years. Hechler is now the longest living former Mem- alerting countries of destination concerning the ber of Congress, and remains a champion for travel plans of convicted U.S. pedophiles. And With community support, the Berrydale Vol- unteer Fire Department has added to their black lung benefits for which he successfully to protect American children, the bill encour- fought during his tenure. Subsequent to his ages the President to use bilateral agreements fleet three new trucks. A tanker, a pumper, and a rescue truck have been integrated into service in this body, he would continue his and assistance to establish reciprocal notifica- dedicated public service to the people of West their arsenal to combat fires in Jay and keep tion so that we will know when convicted child- Virginia by being elected Secretary of State for its citizens out of harm’s way. Current Fire sex offenders are planning to come to the four terms. U.S. Chief, Jim Cagle, has been leading the depart- Before serving in the House, Dr. Hechler The legislation is named for Megan Kanka, ment for the past 24 years. What has re- served as a military historian, writing about a 7-year-old from Hamilton, NJ, who was kid- mained true over the 40 years is the commit- major European battles, and he retired from napped, raped, and brutally murdered in 1994. ment to protect Northwest Florida and ensure the U.S. Army as a Major. Megan’s assailant was a convicted, repeat sex its residents know they are safe under the Dr. Hechler then worked as a speech writer offender living across the street, unbeknownst watchful eye of the Berrydale Volunteer Fire in the Truman Administration. Entrusted with a to residents in the neighborhood. Due to pub- Department. Ph.D. from Columbia University, he devoted a lic outcry in response to the tragedy and to the Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States considerable amount of his career to teaching; hard work by Megan’s loving parents, Richard Congress, it gives me great pleasure to com- that included teaching in the Political Science and Maureen Kanka, the New Jersey State memorate the 40th anniversary of the Department at Marshall University in Hun- Legislature passed the original Megan’s Law Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department. My wife tington, West Virginia. to require public notification of convicted sex Vicki joins me in thanking all of the volunteers Dr. Hechler has authored nine books, in- offenders living in the community. Today, all for their faithful service and wishing them and cluding The Bridge at Remagen, West Virginia 50 States and all the territories have a the department continued success. Memories of President Kennedy, and Working ‘‘Megan’s Law’’, an important tool in pre- f with Truman: A Personal Memoir of the White venting more children from becoming victims. House Years. My International Megan’s Law takes the les- HONORING BURNS & MCDONNELL In an era when this Nation seems so di- sons we have learned on how to protect our vided on the issues of the day, Dr. Hechler’s children from known child sex predators within HON. PETER J. ROSKAM perspective on the job of a Member of Con- our borders and expands those protections OF ILLINOIS gress is pertinent for political observers, pun- globally. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dits, students of government, our fellow citi- The Senate, thus far, has yet to act on Thursday, September 18, 2014 zens, and, particularly, Members of Congress. these important bills—as well as the many In speaking about taking unpopular posi- other anti-trafficking measures we’ve passed. Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions, yet being elected time and again, Dr. The Majority Leader has an opportunity right recognize Burns & McDonnell, an employee- Hechler has said, ‘‘Well, if you do your job on now to send a strong message. On the anni- owned consulting firm with locations in Down- other things; to most people that’s more im- versary of VAWA and as we approach Do- ers Grove and Chicago. Burns & McDonnell, portant. If you answer your mail directly and mestic Violence Awareness month, I call on which serves my constituents in the Sixth Dis- they believe you’re honest in your beliefs, Majority Leader REID to bring these bills to the trict, has been recognized as being not only why, this is usually accepted even if they dis- floor. one of the best places to work in the state of agree with you.’’ As the nation is focused on the NFL’s re- Illinois, but also in the nation. Ken Hechler and I have been occasionally sponse to the horrific abuse perpetrated by a Since opening in 1994, the professionals at at odds, but upon one thing we have consist- few of its players, HARRY REID can set an ex- Burns & McDonnell have offered a full range ently agreed: Tending to the needs and inter- ample of how organizations can act, delib- of engineering, architecture, construction, envi- ests of those we have the high honor of rep- erately and aggressively, to end the culture of ronmental and consulting services. Their cli- resenting in the Congress—one call, one letter violence that harms women and children. ents include government, industry, utility and at a time—is our highest obligation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.121 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1493 Thank you for your many contributions to New York. A retired member of the New York far, there is still work to be done. We stand on our Nation, Ken, and Happy Birthday on this City Police Bomb Squad, Denis is truly the the shoulders of giants, but that does not centennial milestone. heart and soul of Project Children. His extraor- mean we should cease to reach further. f dinary dedication to peace and understanding Thanks to these women and others like them, has made a tangible difference in the lives of I see our communities reaching further every RECOGNIZING SHANA RUNCK many in the U.S. and in Northern Ireland, and day. to the peace process on the island. Pat Ash (City Councilwoman and preserva- HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM A nonprofit all-volunteer organization, the tionist; Williams—Colusa County): Pat Ash, OF NEW MEXICO program has fostered countless friendships the current mayor of Williams, has served as among communities in Northern Ireland, Ire- a Williams City Council Member for many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. She is the founding and most active land, and America. Project Children along with Thursday, September 18, 2014 member of Citizens for a Better Williams, host families, coordinators, fundraising volun- known locally as CBW. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New teers, benefactors, and alumni here in the Through her membership on the city coun- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- United States have played a pivotal role in the cil and in CBW, Pat has played a crucial role late Ms. Shana Runck as she receives the growth of this organization. in beautifying vacant areas, including a par- White House Champion of Change award. Project Children has had a tremendous im- cel that was annexed into the town square Each week, the President of the United States pact on the peace process along with U.S. park. An outstanding example of Pat’s lead- ership and generous spirit is her preservation honors local leaders, who perform extraor- and Irish relations. This group is one of the or- dinary work on a daily basis in their commu- of the aging Masonic Hall in town. Pat re- ganizations that laid the community-wide foun- cently purchased it herself, thus maintaining nity to build a better America. dation for the Good Friday Agreement, while its historic value to the city and county. Shana is the Assistant Vice President of continuing to serve as an example of the Under Pat’s sustaining leadership CBW re- Community Relations and Financial Capabili- power of peace and reconciliation efforts at cently arranged for a mural to be painted on ties with New Mexico Educators Federal Cred- the grassroots level—as well as the power of the Masonic Hall, adding local interest and a it Union. Every day she shares her experience individual leadership exemplified by Denis festive atmosphere to this popular park. On June 7th, the mayor hosted a mural dedica- and knowledge, providing financial education Mulcahy. and job training to at-risk Latino students in tion ceremony that featured Governor Jerry During my time as a member of Congres- Brown and relatives of W.H. Williams, found- New Mexico. Shana is a true role model, in- sional Friends of Ireland Caucus, I have been er of the town. Through her creativity and stilling in others the same confidence that fortunate enough to be a part of many signifi- tenacity, Pat has been instrumental in orga- drives her success. She shares her work ethic cant achievements in implementing peace in nizing Williams’ Summer Concerts in the in a selfless way and teaches others that with Northern Ireland. I have seen firsthand what Park series featuring local musicians. The persistence and determination, anything is at- organizations like Project Children have done venue offers the community a place to min- tainable. to offer hope and a better life for future gen- gle and for nonprofit groups to hold fund- Our very own city of Albuquerque is fortu- erations. Without this organization’s commit- raisers. In further testimony to Pat’s endur- nate to have such a remarkable person in ing appreciation for her city, she has written ment along with the leadership of Denis a book illustrating the influence of Western Shana. She has played a vital role in devel- Mulcahy, many young men and women from Europeans settling in Williams. Pat’s fellow oping the City of Albuquerque’s ‘‘Running Northern Ireland would not have the quality of citizens appreciate her efforts to preserve Starts for Careers’’ program, and she has de- life they have today. Congratulations to both and showcase the city’s history. signed the Financial Services Career Explo- Project Children and Denis Mulcahy on this Marci Coglianese (Municipal law attorney, ration course to ensure they receive college momentous occasion. former city official, land use advocate; Rio Vista—Solano County): Marci Coglianese, credit for their internship experience. Shana’s f outstanding work within the local community past mayor and council member for the City of Rio Vista, has practiced municipal and en- has helped students continue their education CALIFORNIA 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT’S WOMEN OF THE YEAR vironmental law for more than 25 years. Her and get job-training in trade fields that interest achievements in furthering good land use them planning, and environmental and risk man- Shana exemplifies the bedrock principles of HON. JOHN GARAMENDI agement practices for the Delta are extraor- our nation; civic engagement, love for our OF CALIFORNIA dinary. Marci represented the League of neighbor, an understanding that one ripple of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California Cities on the State Floodplain change can soon become a current, and the Management Task Force and on the public Thursday, September 18, 2014 idea that one individual can have a profound advisory committee to update the California Water Plan. She has been instrumental in impact on a community. I have no doubt that Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, the success of our districts and the livelihood and future of protecting Solano County farmland and Shana will continue to accomplish great things served as co-chair of the Delta Levees and in all her future endeavors. our communities relies heavily on the devotion Habitat Subcommittee of the Bay Delta Pub- f and service of those who go above the call of lic Advisory Committee. She is an active duty, willing to devote their time and energy to member of the Rio Vista Army Base Steering HONORING PROJECT CHILDREN improving society and the lives of people Committee. AND FOUNDER DENIS MULCAHY around them. This fall, through my 2014 Marci has always been a vocal and staunch Women of the Year awards, I have made an advocate for fairness and for racial and gen- effort to recognize, honor, and celebrate the der equality in local government. After as- HON. RICHARD E. NEAL suming office she was notable for her open- OF MASSACHUSETTS vital contributions of outstanding women in my ness in listening and responding to the needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district. of her constituents of every political stripe Each of these women exemplifies sacrifice Thursday, September 18, 2014 and economic status. A person of the highest and devotion. These civic leaders have helped integrity and forthrightness, Marci sets an Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the improve their communities in various ways, exemplary standard for all in political office, 40th anniversary of the founding of Project and are compelling advocates for critical from the smallest village to the national Children. issues including education, flood protection, capitol. Despite serious illness and family Since its founding in 1974, Project Children environmental stewardship, and the arts. They trauma, she has maintained a manner of openness, grace, and humor toward even her has brought over 22,000 children from both promote healthy communities, organize events most bitter opponents. Marci Coglianese is Protestant and Catholic communities in North- to promote world peace, and raise community greatly loved and admired by all who know ern Ireland to America, uniting them with over awareness to end bullying. They are all her. 15,000 American host families for a summer women in California’s Third Congressional Deborah Eernisse (Fitness instructor, men- of peace and a lifetime of friendship. Summer District who have succeeded in bettering their tor, and volunteer; Davis—Yolo County): vacation in the United States has given these communities and the lives of those around Deborah’s outstanding trait is her ability to children a break from the conflict and politics them—living proof that when women succeed, build community with diverse groups of all ages, particularly around fitness and health. of their country and a chance to experience America succeeds. In Davis she has built a supportive commu- what many might take for granted during their Throughout our history, America’s nity of older adults who remain active and youth. foremothers have made great strides in secur- engaged in their own health and happiness. Denis Mulcahy and his brother Pat founded ing their equal rights and equal treatment Her ‘‘Fit for Life’’ program at the Davis Sen- the program together after they immigrated to under the law. And while we have come so ior Center has reduced injuries, falls, and the

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She is a immediate family she had the foresight and ‘‘degraded’’ and 1,400 acres of land will be re- writer and published columnist with her col- strength to persevere and graduate from the stored to native habitat along the Sac- umns appearing in the Tracy Press nation- Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at ramento River floodplain. Thanks to Lee ally and in the U.S. State Department Ga- Sacramento City College. Since then she has Ann’s perseverance and effective work with zette. Samina has two master degrees—an earned a number of other certifications. elected representatives, Glenn County Sher- MA in Communications and an MS in Clin- Participants in Deborah’s fitness classes iff Larry Jones, who serves as head of Glenn ical Psychology. In the 80s and 90s she have been able to improve their muscle tone, County’s Office of Emergency Services, was worked for the World Health Organization, balance, coordination and strength in such a able to say: ‘‘I am very pleased. The project the U.S. Department of State, and U.S.-AID way that many age-related declines are is vital to our public safety. . . . Now I can as an advocate for women and children. An slowed or prevented. Class members who start to look forward to the time when the J abuse survivor herself, Samina talks openly have had strokes, joint replacement, frac- Levee is no longer one of my biggest con- about her childhood growing up in a county tures and similar problems are able to follow cerns.’’ where women and children are deprived of through with their long-term rehabilitation. Lee Ann serves on the Hamilton City Task rights. She often speaks of how she saved her Those with chronic conditions such as diabe- Force developing a 5–10–20 year strategic own soul by fighting for other women who tes or neuropathy are able to optimize their plan for the city. She is president of the had no voice. She is writing a memoir. independence and quality of life. Beyond Hamilton City Women’s Club that leads the Dr. Frances Nelson (Librarian, educator, strength, friendships are created and social way in adding new civic amenities in the literacy advocate; Fairfield—Solano Coun- support flourishes. Her classes fill up quickly downtown. ty): Frances Nelson has brought outstanding and have a waiting list. Deborah also con- Mary Grimmer (School and community gifts to the educational community of So- ducts a popular free yoga class for the Davis volunteer extraordinaire; Arbuckle—Colusa lano County. She is a preeminent librarian High School football team, and she has County): Mary Grimmer is an amazing whose commitment to diversity and whose served on the board of the Davis Food Co-op. woman, full of energy and passion, and ex- advocacy for the teaching of U.S. history and Recently she completed 30 hours of training tremely giving of her time and resources. government have enriched the lives of many to become part of the Davis Community For the past five years, Mary has volun- students and adults. Frances has a myriad of Emergency Response Team (CERT). Deborah teered at least 12 hours per week in the community and educational experiences over is now part of a pool of volunteers ready to school library, helping students locate more than 15 years in Vacaville’s secondary assist in large-scale emergencies. books, cataloging new books, and reminding classrooms and, after her retirement, as ad- Gloria Estrada (Veteran advocate and students to return overdue ones. Each year junct librarian with 20 years of service at So- peace activist; Williams—Colusa County): she donates a generous number of titles to lano Community College. She is the only Af- Gloria Estrada works tirelessly for the inter- the library collection. rican-American librarian that Solano Com- ests of Colusa County families, donating Meanwhile, the school office can count on munity College has had in its seventy-year much of her time to organizations that ben- Mary to help with school pictures in the fall history. efit the community’s veterans and the fami- and spring of each year. Through the Parent Dr. Nelson has pioneered information ac- lies of fallen soldiers. On August 11, 2011, not Club, she takes the lead on ordering all of cess techniques with individuals of all ages long after recovering from a head-on crash the school tee-shirts and sweatshirts that and backgrounds. Through the California Gloria’s son, Pfc. Rueben ‘‘Boy’’ Lopez, was students purchase. You also will see Mary School Library Association Dr. Nelson par- killed in action by a roadside bomb in Af- Grimmer at all kinds of events, camera ticipated on a committee that developed ghanistan. Since then Gloria has dedicated around her neck, taking thousands of pic- ‘‘Standards for Information Literacy: Grades herself to helping families in need and advo- tures that she shares with the students. k–12.’’ This endeavor prompted her to de- cating for peace. She celebrates her son’s Mary is an active 4–H leader and a member velop a library skill workbook and a video service and sacrifice by paying it forward. of the Arbuckle Little League where she is tape presentation on school site curriculum One way she has done this is by arranging responsible for many aspects of the organiza- for a Vallejo school library. Frances travels for the placement of Peace Poles in each tion, including scheduling of games. She is a regularly to Oakland to select as many as 75 community in Colusa County. The Peace part-time employee of the Arbuckle Parks & books that she then donates to the Solano Pole serves as a symbol to remind commu- Recreations Department, giving more time Juvenile facility. She also donates hair care nity members that they are the peace build- than she could ever be compensated for. And, products to African-American girls there ers. On August 11, 2014, Gloria and her family when someone in the community is ill or has when these are requested. Dr. Nelson is a organized a ceremony on the grounds of the just had a baby, Mary graciously delivers a newly appointed Juvenile Justice Delin- state capitol in Sacramento. Veterans of home-cooked meal as a show of support for quency Prevention Commissioner for Solano Colusa County traveled to the state capitol them. County, is active in the Delta Kappa Gamma for the ceremony in which 193 full-size flags Programs for children just don’t happen. Society Beta Psi Chapter, and has served in of the world were carried. A Peace Pole fea- They take the dedicated people who care leadership roles at her church. Dr. Frances turing the message ‘‘May Peace Prevail on about kids to devote their time, energy and Gholson Nelson has elevated the whole com- Earth’’ in 12 different languages was pre- often their own financial resources. Mary munity—not just with the time she has spent sented to the People of California. provides initiative and the physical labor to in community service but in the quality of Each year on the anniversary of her son’s fill the gaps. She is a beacon calling others her service that counts for so much more. death, Gloria chooses an agency, school, or to volunteer their time to change the lives of Gloria Partida (Advocate for restorative group where she hosts a celebration urging children. justice and anti-bullying activist; Davis— those present to celebrate life and to please Samina Masood (Working to end poverty, Yolo County): When her son was savagely at- pay good works forward. Gloria is a tireless homelessness, and abuse of women; Fair- tacked near downtown Davis the night of community volunteer and an exceptionally field—Solano County): Since 2012 Samina March 10, 2013 in what was deemed to be an loving and giving woman. Whenever someone Masood has partnered with the City of Fair- anti-gay hate crime, Gloria Partida re- is in need, Gloria is quick to search on their field to seize the twin horns of homelessness sponded with composure and grace. She not behalf. If someone needs company, Gloria is and domestic abuse in order to demonstrate only cared for her son Mikey’s needs, phys- at their side with reassuring words. Those that renewal is possible for homeless, ical and emotional, she led the community who know her well agree that each of us is a abused, and neglected women and their chil- in a candlelight vigil coordinated by con- better person because we have Gloria in our dren. Were it not for her direct intervention cerned community members. Mikey spent life. and program services, hundreds of women months in rehabilitation and many more in Lee Ann Grigsby-Puente (Flood protection and children would go without hope, a place at-home care by family members relearning advocate; Hamilton City—Glenn County): As to live, or resurrected lives. Each year her the tasks of daily life and receiving coun- president of Reclamation District 2140 Lee organization, Heather House, takes in hun- seling for PTSD. Gloria faced the tragedy Ann played a leading role in working with dreds of needy and vulnerable women, then and its aftermath courageously and with Congressman Garamendi and other federal, shelters and supports them. Samina resides compassion. In an October 6, 2013 editorial, state and local representatives to secure fed- on campus with them to run the seven-day- ‘‘Innocence Lost: Now where are my vir- eral funding in an Energy & Water Develop- a week program. Empowered by their experi- tues?’’ she set a powerful example, showing ment appropriation to begin construction of ence in a 90-day work program, they are able our community how to push back against the Hamilton City Flood Damage Reduction to leave the shelter with a job, housing, and hate crimes and bullying behaviors of all and Ecosystem Restoration Project. the skills to achieve economic independence. kinds: ‘‘Having survived this magnitude of The current J Levee, now mostly in dis- Samina’s passion and dedication are quite violence, my son and family became magnets repair, was built in the early 1900s. The levee infectious, engaging many city leaders to for people who had suffered similar experi- failed twice in the 1970s and required emer- join hands and work together on behalf of ences and wanted to share their stories. gency reinforcement six times in the past 30 these at-risk local women and their children. Sadly, there were many. This produced for

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In spite of great to-get along with ones . . . the marginalized for Sutter County, she has worked to raise progress in reducing underage drinking, the ones.’’ awareness and organize efforts to address the statistics remain unacceptably high. Gloria attended a church meeting on the difficult issues facing delinquent youth. She For many years, the dedicated staff of the topic ‘‘Standing Up to Hate,’’ and in that is passionate in believing that mentoring Federal Trade Commission has promoted a meeting the Davis Phoenix Coalition was during probation is an opportunity to help consumer education program known as We born. Gloria worked ceaselessly on the individuals get their lives back on track. group’s projects, including a March 2014 anti- Don’t Serve Teens. It is an effort to inform A criminal justice professor in the Los parents and other adults of the ways in which bullying workshop; a screening and discus- Rios Community College District, Lonetta is sion of ‘‘The Laramie Project’’ and other the Training Coordinator for the Regional teens acquire alcohol and the risks they face. awareness-raising events; find-raising and Public Safety Training Center of American The FTC initiative is reinforced by members of attending the ‘‘Not in Our Town’’ national River College and guides the training of law the alcohol beverage industry who publicize gathering in Montana; designing a tee shirt enforcement personnel. She is a member of the information in the media and at retail out- and bumper sticker; writing an anti-bullying the Bethel AME Church, the National Urban lets throughout the nation. brochure . . . always turning a devastating League, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Bridges According to survey data compiled for the personal event into an opportunity for com- 2 Housing and other community organiza- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services munity growth. tions. Lonetta believes that ‘‘if you don’t use Administration, many young teens have easy Linda Plummer (Healthcare advocate, arts your voice for change, your silence says the supporter, community volunteer; status quo is okay.’’ She exemplifies the access to alcohol. A study funded by that Marysville—Yuba County): Linda Plummer adage to be the change you would like to see agency showed that 93.4 percent of adoles- is known as a distinguished advocate for in the world. cents ages 12–14 who drank alcohol in the health care and for the arts, twin passions f past month got it for free. that merged when she created Rideout In most cases, adolescents have access to Healthy Kids. RHK is a musical theater pro- TRIBUTE TO JACKSONVILLE alcohol through family members, from their gram teaching healthy eating and exercise PUBLIC LIBRARY habits. Still in its first year, the program own homes or homes of friends. The same created seven jobs—four actors, a director survey indicates that more than 500,000 and two sound technicians—and reached HON. CORRINE BROWN youngsters in that 12–14 age group consumed more than 4,000 school children in its first OF FLORIDA alcohol within the last month. Alcohol con- season. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumption at that age can be the indication of As part of her job as marketing manager other problems. If ignored, it can lead to pat- for Rideout Health, Linda helps to get the Thursday, September 18, 2014 terns of abusive drinking and other risky be- word out about the newly expanded Rideout Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise havior that adversely affect the teenager for a Regional Medical Center, the largest con- struction project in recent memory in today to commemorate the Jacksonville Public lifetime. Marysville and its neighboring communities. Library’s 100th anniversary as a Member of In addition to monitoring the activities and Linda is a dedicated steward of the project. the Federal Depository Library Program. Since behavior of young teens, illegal alcohol con- As 30 ironworkers, eight carpenters, six deck its designation in 1914, The Jacksonville Pub- sumption poses a serious risk to high school builders, two rebar workers and 15 other la- lic Library system has faithfully provided infor- and younger college students. This past Au- borers and inspectors worked on the struc- mation from the federal government to the citi- gust, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse ture last year, Linda observed the sudden zens of Northeast Florida, providing a better and Alcoholism published guidance titled, Fall transformation following years of planning. informed and educated citizenry. Additionally, Semester: A Time for Parents to Revisit Dis- ‘‘It’s like Christmas,’’ she said. The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce employees of the Library have offered guid- cussions About College Drinking. As our has recognized Linda for her deep commu- ance and acted as liaisons to the wealth of young people enter their later teenage years, nity involvement. She founded the Way, knowledge that the Depository contains. the challenge for parents and the broader Way, Way Off Broadway event to give per- The Federal Depository Library Program community increase. High school and college formance opportunities to high school ac- was established by Congress to ensure that students have older friends who can purchase tors. She is a board member of the Sutter the American public has access to its Govern- alcohol for them. They also have smart Performing Arts Association and Yuba-Sut- ment’s information. Materials—whether, print, phones, cars, and other means to commu- ter Arts. A past president of the Rotary Club of Yuba City, she has been involved with media or e-resources—are added by cata- nicate and travel. Friends of Yuba City Parks and Recreation; loging to the library’s catalog and can be We often hear the message, ‘‘If you see the Casa de Esperanza shelter for victims of searched just like anything else. In the past something, say something,’’ from our home- domestic violence; Marysville Charter Acad- government documents were not automatically land security agencies. Parents, friends, emy for the Arts; and the Galena Street East cataloged and thus were missing from the neighbors, pastors, and teachers all have dif- performance group to encourage young art- records. The Jacksonville Public Library has ferent experiences and interactions with teens. ists. She was a judge for the Sacramento Re- an array of legacy materials from the 1860’s, We need to enlist all people of good will to gional Theater Alliance. When asked how she statistics, reports, newly published titles, as say something if they see a teen that they manages her busy schedule, she admitted: well as a mix of non-print media. know engaged in underage drinking. ‘‘What schedule?’’ For Linda, ‘‘Volunteering Last year, alcohol was a factor in over is addictive. Whatever form it may take, vol- I am proud of the work that the Jacksonville unteerism has an incurable impact on peo- Library has done on behalf of the community. 190,000 emergency room visits by persons ple—you see it change lives.’’ The Library has made accessing information under the age of 21. Some of those teens Lonetta Riley (Educator and school dis- easier and more convenient for those wanting died and some suffered traumatic injuries that trict trustee; Yuba—Sutter County): Lonetta to extend the breadth of their knowledge. This will permanently change their lives and dimin- Riley has served on the Yuba City Unified achievement makes me particularly proud to ish their potential. Those numbers are every School District board for 16 years as District call myself a Jacksonville native. bit as troubling as the national security issues 3’s representative and for the past two years we face. The We Don’t Serve Teens web site as board president. Says a friend, ‘‘you can f count on Lonetta’s support for the students and materials provide many common sense and she stands up for teachers and the job STOP ACT approaches to limit teen access to alcohol and that they try to do in these times of dimin- to recognize the signs that a young person ished funding.’’ Lonetta Riley is the only Af- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS you know may be consuming alcohol illegally. rican-American woman to ever have been OF ILLINOIS In addition to supporting the We Don’t Serve elected to office in Sutter County. When IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Teens message, I urge my colleagues to sup- asked what it was like to be the first, she al- port the H.R. 498, the Sober Truth on Pre- ways responds that ‘‘it doesn’t really matter Thursday, September 18, 2014 venting Underage Drinking Act, better known unless I work to make sure there is a second, third and fourth.’’ Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- as the STOP Act. It was introduced by Rep. Lonetta began her advocacy for education er, we are now half way through September, ROYBAL-ALLARD again in this Congress. in 1970 while a graduate student at the Uni- and young people in Chicago and throughout Thanks to her efforts and those of our Repub- versity of Nebraska where she led dem- the nation have started a new school year. As lican colleague FRANK WOLF, portions of this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18SE8.128 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 legislation have been included in continuing I am happy to honor Caridad Cortes, during Outside of their farming operations, both resolutions and appropriations bills since Hispanic Heritage Month, for her contributions Brent and Janice are also highly dedicated to 2006. to the Central Florida community. their local community and their church. Brent The STOP Act strengthened our response f works closely with the Lower Alabama 4–H to the challenge of underage drinking. Seven- Club, where he helps teach young people teen federal agencies now worked through an RECOGNIZING THE YODER FAMILY from Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama interagency committee to better coordinate ac- AS THE 2014 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, about the importance of agriculture. In addi- tivities to further reduce underage drinking. A FLORIDA, FARM FAMILY AND tion, both Brent and Janice serve their local number of valuable studies and recommenda- AGRICULTURAL INNOVATOR OF church in leadership capacities and raise their tions have been shared with government offi- THE YEAR four children in a faith-filled environment. In cials and civic-minded citizens throughout the addition, Brent also helps spread inspiring and nation. I commend our colleagues for their HON. JEFF MILLER family-oriented reading material through his work. OF FLORIDA service as Chairman of the Gulf States divi- To the men and women in agencies respon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion of Choice Books. sible for administering STOP Act research and Thursday, September 18, 2014 Mr. Speaker, our great Nation was built by grants, I ask you to persevere. Your work has farmers and their families. The Escambia Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is saved many lives, and with sustained effort at County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year with great pleasure that I rise to recognize the the federal, state, and community level, we Award is a reflection of the Yoders’ tireless Yoder Family from Century, Florida, for being work and their dedication to family, faith and can further reduce underage drinking and its selected as the 2014 Escambia County, Flor- farming. On behalf of the United States Con- terrible consequences for our families and ida, Farm Family and Agricultural Innovator of gress, I would like to offer my congratulations communities. the Year. To the Commissioners and staff of the Fed- The Yoder family farm, a 100-acre farm lo- to the Yoder family for being outstanding in eral Trade Commission, I commend the We cated in northern Escambia County, Florida, is their field. My wife Vicki and I extend our best Don’t Serve Teens initiative and encourage a family affair. Run by Brent, and his wife Jan- wishes for their continued success. you to sustain it in the future. I would also like ice, the Yoders’ four children—Blake, Brian, f to express appreciation for a company in the Allison, and Bryce—also play an integral role district I represent, Constellation Brands Beer INTRODUCTION OF THE BRIDGE TO in the Yoder family’s success. Having grown A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE ACT Division, which promotes the We Don’t Serve up on farms themselves, both Brent and Jan- Teens message in the media and at alcohol ice understand the importance of agriculture HON. EARL BLUMENAUER beverage retail outlets throughout the greater and the vital role that a strong family plays in OF OREGON Chicago area. operating a successful farm. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Underage drinking is a problem we can all On their farm, the Yoder family runs a small work together to solve. I urge my colleagues grass-fed Grade A dairy farm with an on-site Thursday, September 18, 2014 and all Americans to utilize the tools prepared processing facility for pasteurization and a Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I by the FTC and other agencies and help fur- processing and bottling facility. The Yoder am introducing legislation to support the con- ther reduce underage drinking and its con- family started in 2009 with just one cow, tinued development of clean energy in the sequences for our younger citizens. Daisy, and the original intent was simply to United States. The impacts of a changing cli- f produce the highest quality milk for their grow- mate are far-reaching, representing a threat RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- ing family; however, as soon as the Yoder not only to our ecosystems but to our national TIONS OF CARIDAD CORTES family began to share their product with the security as well. To help avoid the worst ef- local community, they saw that there was a fects of carbon pollution, consumers must great demand for their golden-yellow whole- have a dependable supply of energy that is HON. ALAN GRAYSON some product. clean and renewable. That much of this en- OF FLORIDA Today, the Yoder family has 15 Jersey ergy—and many of the devices used to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cows, chosen due to their high butterfat con- produce it—is American-made means that our Thursday, September 18, 2014 tent, and, by grass feeding and grazing their country retains the innovation, export opportu- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in cows, the Yoder family products offer con- nities, and manufacturing jobs that are so im- honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, to recog- sumers a healthy balance Omega fatty acids, portant to a twenty-first century economy. nize Caridad Cortes. Caridad was born and conjugated linoleic acids, and low levels of The Bridge to a Clean Energy Future Act of raised in the Bronx, New York. She relocated saturated fats. Brent delivers the Yoder family 2014 would extend critical clean energy incen- to Kissimmee, Florida with her children in milk on a dairy route one day a week, and the tives to provide market certainty and to 1994, while her husband continued to work in Yoder family milk is also delivered to eight strengthen investment in that sector. For ex- New York until he retired in 1997. She has local storefronts. The Yoders are also very ample, this extends the Production Tax Credit worked in the healthcare industry for most of welcoming and happy to open their farm to the for wind energy through 2016, offering parity her career as a Case Manager. local community to demonstrate the impor- with the Investment Tax Credit enjoyed by In 2006, when her children were grown, tance of agriculture, and many of their cus- solar energy investments, while also granting Caridad was ready to continue her education. tomers drive to the northern part of Escambia the solar industry access to credits at the start She returned to Walden University where she County to see the farm and dairy and pur- of a project’s construction, as in the wind in- graduated with her Bachelor of Science de- chase milk directly from the Yoders. The dustry. The bill also provides a range of other gree in Business Administration and a Minor in Yoders also work closely with Institute of Food important incentives, such as the Advanced Human Resources in 2009. Caridad is a free- and Agricultural Sciences Extension, and their Energy Project credit, which aids U.S. manu- lance writer for online media and is an avid farm served as a stop on the 2012 Escambia facturers across the clean energy industry. photographer in her spare time. She is always County Farm tour, where Brent led visitors on This bill supports thousands of jobs in clean exploring her creative side. a tour of their farm, while Janice provided energy industries, advances U.S. manufac- Since she first moved to Kissimmee, guests with home baked cookies and ice cold turing, and supports our transition to clean, re- Caridad has seen immense changes in her Yoder family milk. newable energy. Most renewable energy in- community. Caridad seeks to spark change by In addition to their dairy farming activities, vestments are spent on materials and work- getting involved in local social causes. She is the Yoders also have a local partnership with manship to build and maintain the facilities, the Recording Secretary of the Democrats of Janice’s father, a local row crop producer who rather than on costly energy imports. Renew- Osceola and a member of the Osceola Chap- also raises hogs, to grow non-GMO grains able energy investments are usually spent ter of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus. that is then delivered to local farms to be used within the United States, frequently in the Caridad is married to John Cortes, Demo- for their mixes. The Yoder family personify the same state, and often in the same town. cratic Candidate Elect for the Florida House of innovation and ingenuity of our Nation’s agri- Meanwhile, renewable energy technologies Representatives, District 43. John and Caridad cultural industry, through their first-rate dairy developed and built in the United States are have been married for 33 years and have two operation, and their innovate mixes. The being sold overseas, providing a boost to the children and one grandchild. Caridad is always Yoders are always looking to improve their op- U.S. trade deficit. there for her family, and there is no task too erations, and currently, Brent is utilizing a pea- It is in the national interest to cut pollution large or small for her to take on. nut base to create a soy-free poultry mix. while growing our economy. Tax credits for

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PETERS In the spring of 1946, he applied for admis- OF MICHIGAN INTRODUCTION OF THE DESIGNA- sion to the University of Arkansas Law School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TION OF THE ‘‘JUANITA but, because he is African-American, was not MILLENDER-MCDONALD POST OF- Thursday, September 18, 2014 admitted. In the school year 1946–1947, he FICE’’ Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I enrolled at Atlanta University majoring in Eco- rise today to recognize Reverend Doctor nomics but continued to seek admission to the James C. Perkins on his election as the new HON. JANICE HAHN University of Arkansas Law School. In the fall OF CALIFORNIA President of the Progressive National Baptist of 1947, he returned to Howard Law School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Convention. but continued correspondence with the Univer- Beginning his service as an ordained min- Thursday, September 18, 2014 sity of Arkansas in an effort to gain admit- ister in 1974, Dr. Perkins has served as pastor Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, as you know, here tance. of Greater Christ Baptist Church for the last in Washington we have the unique opportunity In January 1948, a press conference was thirty years. Under his leadership the con- to work for the citizens of this great nation and called at the University of Arkansas to an- gregation of Greater Christ Baptist has grown deeper in its fellowship and in it is outreach to provide positive change in the lives of many. nounce that if he applied he would be admit- Together we work for the good of our commu- the Greater Detroit community. ted if he enrolled. But, because of the ‘‘sepa- nities, and in the process we cross paths with As a strong believer that faith requires a rate but unequal’’ arrangements at Arkansas, some remarkable leaders. person to care about both their spiritual well- Today I am introducing a bill that will recog- Mr. Davis elected to remain at Howard and being and the well-being of their community, nize the life of one of those very special lead- graduate with a Juris Doctor Degree in 1949. Dr. Perkins has led his congregation in the ers of our time, the late Congresswoman Jua- His efforts ultimately led to the University of creation of ministries that have been making a nita Millender-McDonald, by designating a fa- Arkansas’ decision to integrate its graduate difference in the Greater Detroit region. cility of the United States Postal Service in my programs, becoming the first southern state Among the many projects these ministries district as the ‘‘Juanita Millender-McDonald university to do so without litigation. have supported are the Fellowship Nonprofit Post Office.’’ After graduating from law school, Mr. Davis Housing Corporation, which serves the com- munity as a force for economic development Rep. Millender-McDonald was a pillar in returned to Arkansas and was admitted to and the Benjamin E. Mays Male Academy many of the communities I represent. She was practice law on July 4, 1949. He has practiced a resilient public servant who was deeply which opened in 1993 and operated for 17 law in Arkansas and Texas for over 65 years loved by her community first as an educator, years with the mission of providing access to and represented numerous plaintiffs in public then as program coordinator for a nonprofit education for young males in the Greater De- fighting gender issues, and finally as a be- school de-segregation cases. After serving as troit community. As a result of these efforts, loved elected official. Undaunted by the work legal counsel for the NAACP in the 1960s, he the Providence Place complex, which provides to be done, Rep. Millender-McDonald took became one of the first African American state housing to fifty low and middle income fami- charge of her opportunity to serve and be- district judges in Tarrant County, serving from lies, hundreds of young men have seen their came the first African American woman to be 1983 to 1988 in Criminal District Court No. 2. quality of life improve. In addition to these ac- named Chairwoman of the House Committee For his Civil Rights efforts, the NAACP has complishments, Greater Christ Baptist runs a on Administration. She was also an active awarded him the highest award for Civil Rights food pantry that provides vital food products to member of the Congressional Black Caucus litigation, and he has been recognized by the families in need, a political awareness ministry and served over a decade in the House of National Bar Association’s Hall of Fame and that fosters community interest in civic partici- pation and the Progressive Matrons ministry Representatives. the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. On the local An exemplary piece of her legacy was her that supports homeless women. level, he has received numerous awards in- work to better the lives of not just those here Realizing that his role as a spiritual leader cluding the Blackstone Award, the highest at home but internationally as well. Her work is one that intersects with other community in- to aid victims of genocide and human traf- award presented to a lawyer, and the Civil terests, Dr. Perkins also serves on the boards ficking serves as a testament to her dedication Gavel Award, the highest award presented to of a number of community organizations. to creating a better world. Millender-McDonald a judge, both awards presented by the Tarrant These organizations include: the Michigan worked tirelessly for her constituents, taking County Bar Association. Today, the L. Clifford Progressive Baptist Convention where he only a week of leave before she succumbed to Davis Elementary School in Fort Worth bears served as president, the Detroit Baptist Pas- cancer. his name. tors Council, the Detroit Chapter of the By designating a United States Postal Serv- Judge Davis has been Counsel at the John- NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and ice facility in my district as the ‘‘Juanita son, Vaughn & Heiskell law firm since 1989, the Steering Committee of the Detroit Jobs Al- liance. For his work he has been recognized Millender-McDonald Post Office,’’ we honor an where he still practices law today. Despite the with many awards, including: the Gandhi King exemplary woman with an incredible public great time demands of these many accom- Ikeda Award from Morehouse College, the service record that I hope will further serve as plishments, he served his country in the mili- inspiration for the community which I serve— Pastor of the Year Award from the Southern tary from 1954 to 1955 and was also an As- the same community which so revered her. Christian Leadership Conference, and the sistant Professor in the Business Department f Charles Andrew Hill Award from the Michigan at Paul Quinn College from 1952 to 1954. Progressive Baptist Convention. TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Judge Davis is happily married to Ethel R. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Perkins’ elevation to the L. CLIFFORD DAVIS Davis and they have two daughters, Avis and presidency of the Progressive National Baptist Karen; and is a member of the St. Andrews Convention (PNBC) is a recognition of the pro- HON. MARC A. VEASEY United Methodist Church. found impact his leadership has made on the Greater Detroit community, and the inspiration OF TEXAS I am grateful for Judge L. Clifford Davis’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that leadership has instilled in his congrega- many decades of service to this nation in ad- tion and other members of the PNBC. I con- Thursday, September 18, 2014 vancing Civil Rights, serving in our military, gratulate him on achieving this important mile- Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and paving the way for others by establishing stone in his service to the congregation of order to celebrate an entire life of accomplish- scholarships so that students can follow in his Greater Christ Baptist Church, the PNBC and ment, fighting for civil rights, and devotion to path. Our nation is grateful as well for his the Greater Detroit community. I know he will improving the lives of others for a greatly re- service. continue to be a strong leader and staunch

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It is my honor to an- TRIBUTE TO NEW MEXICO PBS Access Tucson provides programming with nounce that Ms. Carol Linde is this year’s win- an important social benefit—such as programs ner of Auburn’s Political Science Leadership HON. BEN RAY LUJA´ N that assist refugees learn how various Tucson Award. A faculty committee selected Carole OF NEW MEXICO services operate and how they can become after careful consideration of her outstanding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fully integrated into our community. Access credentials. Carol grew up in Delaware. She is a senior Thursday, September 18, 2014 Tucson also provides media training and media literacy to many individuals, including pursuing a dual degree in Political Science Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico. Mr. people living with a disability. and Psychology, with minors in English and Speaker, I rise today to commend New Mex- I congratulate Access Tucson on its 30th Women’s Studies. With a perfect 4.0 cumu- ico PBS for again receiving an American anniversary and look forward to enjoying its lative grade point average, Carol has been Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen community service to our community for at least another rightfully recognized for her academic abilities service grant that will enable its stations to 30 years. as the recipient of many awards, including the continue their efforts to improve graduation f Sloan Y. Bashinsky, Sr. and Sam Long Hutch- rates for students in New Mexico. This grant inson endowed scholarships. She is on the through the Corporation for Public Broad- CONGRATULATIONS TO AMERICA’S Dean’s List, and is a member of Auburn’s casting is part of an effort to close ‘‘graduation CREDIT UNIONS ON REACHING Honors Congress, the National Society of Col- gaps’’ for students of different races, 100 MILLION MEMBER MILE- legiate Scholars and several other honor soci- ethnicities, family incomes, disabilities, and STONE eties. those with limited English proficiency. Carol has demonstrated her leadership in In today’s economy, a high school diploma HON. JOE WILSON multiple ways. At Auburn, she has worked as is a necessity and a college degree is so im- OF SOUTH CAROLINA a peer instructor for first year students in the Honors College, tutored student athletes and portant to opening the doors of opportunity. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New Mexico, sadly, we have seen troubling provided writing assistance for students graduation rates, with too many of our young Thursday, September 18, 2014 through Auburn’s Miller Writing Center. Be- people failing to graduate from high school. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- yond campus, she has helped spearhead re- New Mexico PBS will use this grant to high- er, today I rise to recognize America’s credit cycling efforts on football gamedays, assisted light local leaders who are helping increase unions on reaching an historic milestone of with the East Alabama Food Bank and as- graduation rates and playing a vital role in en- achieving 100 million members nationwide. sisted local preschools’ Head Start programs. couraging our children to complete their edu- Credit unions are liked by their members for Carol has also involved herself in the policy- cation. It will also work to increase under- the quality service and financial education they making process as an intern. She interned in standing of the challenges facing students, offer. That is why one in three Americans the state office of our colleague in the other working with partners to develop long-term so- have proudly united themselves with the com- chamber, Senator TOM CARPER, as well as in lutions that emphasize the importance of early mon values and principles of credit union my district office in Opelika, Alabama. As with education. membership. everything else in which she has participated, This effort is a continuation of New Mexico South Carolina is especially appreciative of Carol did an outstanding job working on behalf PBS’s mission to provide educational pro- credit unions as Ed Templeton, President and of the citizens of my district, and I am sin- grams that strengthen our communities and CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union of North cerely grateful for her efforts. I am convinced build a brighter future for our state. I commend Augusta, South Carolina, recently became the her record of service and success will con- New Mexico PBS for its efforts and also the new chairman of the National Association of tinue after she graduates in May 2015, and I American Graduate program for their commit- Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU). look forward to hearing of her future accom- ment to our young people. Since America’s first credit union opened its plishments. Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to f doors in Manchester, N.H. in 1908, millions have made the choice to become credit union Carol, and express my appreciation to her par- RECOGNITION OF ACCESS TUCSON members. Credit Unions help unite commu- ents, Eric and Melinda Linde, and to Auburn IN HONOR OF 30 YEARS OF nities. It is likely you can join a credit union if University for producing such an outstanding SERVICE you live, work, or worship in a particular area. student and citizen. Membership can be obtained through employ- f HON. RON BARBER ers, families, school or alumni associations, in- HONORING JUDGE JAMES D. OF ARIZONA dustry or trade groups, and even homeowners’ TRIMBLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES associations. As a credit union member myself, I stand Thursday, September 18, 2014 proudly in congratulating the more than sev- HON. ANDY BARR OF KENTUCKY Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in enty South Carolina credit unions and approxi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition and celebration of Access Tucson, mately 1.4 million citizen-members on this his- an independent, nonprofit, membership-based toric achievement. When 100 million Ameri- Thursday, September 18, 2014 organization that is celebrating 30 years of cans have united as credit union members, Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of serving the people of Tucson, Arizona. I also each one knows he or she is in good com- Judge James D. Trimble, who has served his want to commend Executive Director Lisa pany. family and community throughout his lifetime Horner for her many years of service to this f while striving to put others before himself. community. Judge Trimble chose to dedicate 30 years Access Tucson provides the training and fa- IN RECOGNITION OF MS. CAROL to the Menifee County School System. Of cilities for Tucsonans to communicate with LINDE, WINNER OF AUBURN’S those, 22 were spent as a teacher and eight their community through electronic media. Ac- POLITICAL SCIENCE LEADER- of were spent as a principal. Some of those cess Tucson producers provide the ideas, in- SHIP AWARD years were even spent driving a bus through- formation and diversity to create the most visi- out Menifee County and coaching the girls’ ble part of Access Tucson’s operations: the HON. MIKE ROGERS basketball team. After retiring from the school programming. OF ALABAMA system in 1994, he became a part-time to- Public access television is the only forum in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bacco farmer and worked part-time at the which individual citizens have the opportunity Frenchburg Job Corps for five years teaching Thursday, September 18, 2014 to express their opinions and perspectives to driver’s education. the community through cable television. Ac- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I From 2003 until 2006, Trimble served as cess Tucson provides an important venue for rise today to commend an outstanding young Menifee County Judge Executive under the

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She secured a grant for two new garbage trucks; has been passionate about finding healthy purchased a new boom mower for the county; Thursday, September 18, 2014 solutions for improving water quality in and worked in conjunction with 911 Director Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Clear Lake and has worked collaboratively Christy Wayman and Commercial Mobile on local boards and committees, including recognize Mrs. Allison Hughes of Barrington, one that brought traditional agriculture and Radio Services (CMRS) to obtain a new 911 Illinois. Allison is co-founder of a charity called the organic community together in a ‘‘Food system for Menifee County, which also re- Heels on the Ground, whose mission is to im- Roundtable.’’ Denise was elected in a re- ceived a two year raise for all county employ- prove and enrich the quality of life for the sounding fashion and, true to her promises, ees and $100 million in additional money for caregivers of America’s wounded soldiers. has effected lasting, sustainable change in blacktopping from the Governor’s office while Allison served our country for 8 years as an Lake County and the people who live here. Trimble was Judge Executive. Judge Trimble Army UH–60 pilot and was deployed in Iraq f also worked with Gail Wright of the Gateway twice. Her husband, Special Forces Major RECOGNIZING THE WARD FAMILY Area Development District office to receive Breg Hughes, was wounded on May 29, 2012 AS THE 2014 SANTA ROSA COUN- funds from Community Development Block in Afghanistan when his Humvee drove over TY, FLORIDA, OUTSTANDING Grants and Appalachian Regional Commission an IED, just days before Allison was due to FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR for a new Senior Citizens Center for Menifee give birth to the couple’s second son. Breg County. sustained 3rd degree burns and severe inju- Trimble has been happily married to Lucille ries. While caring for her husband and raising HON. JEFF MILLER OF FLORIDA Coldiron Trimble for 49 years. They have two two children, Allison has remarkably found the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children, Jami Miller and Jimmy Trimble; and energy to co-found Heels on the Ground and three grandchildren—Travis Trimble, Kyle Mil- work to support other caregivers. Thursday, September 18, 2014 ler and Bryce Miller. Heels on the Ground is a charity that seeks Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is Trimble is a proud member of the to provide support for caregivers through the with great pleasure that I rise to recognize the Frenchburg Baptist Church, where he serves creation of local support chapters, individual- Ward Family from Allentown, Florida, for being as a deacon and an adult Sunday school ized mental and physical wellness plans, edu- selected as the 2014 Santa Rosa County, teacher as well as leading Wednesday night cational webinars, quarterly workshops for Florida, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year. prayer meetings. chapter leaders, and through Wounded War- The Ward family farm was started in 1917 In his spare time, Trimble enjoys playing rior caregiver retreats for small groups with the when James B. Ward settled in Allentown and basketball in adult recreation leagues. He also goal of developing skills learned in other chan- set up a farm near Highway 89. Today, nearly enjoys the Bluegrass Games, and has taken nels. The goal is to teach caregivers how to 100 years later, the Ward family farming tradi- home both gold and silver medals with his manage the stress, anxiety, and the countless tion continues with James E. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Ward, group. He is an active member of the Shift other demands that are placed on them in car- his wife Angela, and their three sons, Jamie, Masters Car Club, and coached Little League ing for their wounded spouses, often while jug- Justin and Dustin. Like many family farmers, for five years while his son Jimmy played for gling responsibilities for children, work, their Jimmy Ward has been farming for as long as ‘‘The Royals.’’ He has enjoyed volunteering own personal mental and physical wellbeing. he can remember, and he discovered his love with Habitat for Humanity as well. Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, of farming and learned the core values of hard James D. Trimble has devoted his life to please join me in recognizing Mrs. Allison work, integrity, and generosity from working on serving those around him, and his service to Hughes for her impressive service to our the farm with his father, Lamar, and his three Menifee County, our Commonwealth and our country as both a woman in uniform and care- uncles. Since taking over the farm, 24 years community is greatly appreciated. giver to one of our wounded servicemen. She ago, Jimmy has carried on the proud Ward f has truly set an example for us all to live by. family farming tradition, and today, the Ward family incorporates the lessons learned from RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL f generations of farming to grow peanuts, cot- DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA HONORING DENISE RUSHING ton, corn, and wheat on their 900-acre farm. In addition to their work on the farm, the HON. VIRGINIA FOXX HON. JOHN GARAMENDI Ward family is also deeply involved in their OF NORTH CAROLINA local community and in various agricultural or- OF CALIFORNIA ganizations. Jimmy currently serves as Chair- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man of the Agriculture Financial Services Cor- Thursday, September 18, 2014 Thursday, September 18, 2014 poration Farm Committee and is an active member of the Florida Farm Bureau, where he Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I submit the can help share his vast experience and knowl- ognize the upcoming anniversary of the begin- following: ning of the Wuchang Uprising. This event, edge with other Florida farmers. Denise Rushing (County Supervisor and which began on October 10, 1911, is com- Mr. Speaker, our great Nation was built by economic strategist; Upper Lake—Lake farmers and their families. The Santa Rosa memorated every year as the National Day of County): Denise Rushing is best known for the Republic of China. The Wuchang uprising her work as a business growth strategist. County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year led to the establishment of the Republic of With a background in energy technology and Award is a reflection of the Ward’s tireless China, commonly called Taiwan, in 1912. digital marketing, Denise helps change-mak- work and their dedication to family, and farm- Over the years, the United States and Tai- ers innovate, create and enter new markets ing. On behalf of the United States Congress, wan have fostered a mutually beneficial rela- consistent with their values. She has gen- I would like to offer my congratulations to the tionship based on interests and values that we erated grassroots momentum to find renew- Ward family for being outstanding in their field. able and regenerative solutions to environ- share. This friendship has led to far reaching My wife Vicki and I extend our best wishes for mental problems. In 2006, after living in their continued success. economic benefits and unique cultural ties. Lake County for just 18 months, Denise was Taiwan is a trusted ally and trading partner elected to the Board of Supervisors in one of f and has acted as an example of democracy in the most transformative elections in Lake RECOGNIZING THE ALBUQUERQUE the Asia-Pacific region. It is in our mutual best County history as her platform of justice and DUKES interest to continue to strengthen our eco- environmental stewardship resonated with nomic relationship and cultural ties. I hope our voters. 1 trade and investment continues to grow in the Lake County’s economic evolution over 7 ⁄2 HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM years is a testament to Denise’s leadership OF NEW MEXICO years ahead. and evidenced by California’s Green Summit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hope that the longtime friendship between Environmental Leadership Award two years Thursday, September 18, 2014 the United States and the Republic of China in a row. One project is the largest public continues to blossom and develop for decades solar installation in the western United Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New to come. States; the other, ‘‘appropriate tech’’ park Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the

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I would also like to extend my Army Achievement Medals for Outstanding There were some encouraging exceptions. gratitude to trademark owners Fred Matteucci Work Performance and three Good Conduct Through this CR, Congress was able to pro- and Steve Palmisano for recognizing the rich Medals for being a model soldier. Ricardo cur- vide a short-term reauthorization of the Export- historical significance of this iconic symbol and rently works as a senior marketing manager Import Bank, which supports 1.2 million jobs in bringing it back to our community. for AT&T. the U.S., and financing for over 3,400 of In 1915, the Albuquerque Dukes became Ricardo is no stranger to public service. America’s small-business exporters. While it’s the first recognized professional baseball After the Army, Ricardo has continued his important that it not expire, a nine month ex- team, and joined the Class D Rio Grande As- focus on public service. He has been involved tension restricts the ability to finance impor- sociation featuring the Spanish conquistador in community events such as United We Paint, tance large and long-term projects. Oregon’s as their symbol and mascot; they called him Bowl for Kids’ Sake and the Ricardo Rangel businesses looking to reach new markets the ‘‘Duke’’. Annual Softball Game benefitting Big Brothers/ abroad deserve real help. Also included in the The symbol of the Duke had far reaching Big Sisters of Central Florida. His continued CR is critical funding for the Centers for Dis- ties to the identity and narrative that defines activism and leadership in the community ease Control and HHS’s Biomedical Advanced the city of Albuquerque. It derived from Fran- earned him the Emerging Leadership Award Research and Development Authority to re- cisco Cuervo y Valdez who wrote to Francisco from the NAACP and the National Leadership spond to the Ebola outbreak. Close to home, Ferna´ndez de la Cueva, a viceroy of New Award from the Business Council. it provides increased funding so that we can Spain, later known as The Duke of Ricardo graduated with a Bachelors and a make further progress on the VA claims back- Alburquerque to inform him of their newly Masters degree in Management from Warner log. founded villa. The ‘‘r’’ would later be dropped, University, which has afforded him opportuni- The final CR also includes an amendment but that site still remains and now features our ties to work on different political campaigns. that would provide the President with the lim- beautiful Albuquerque metropolis of over He has managed local races in Florida as well ited and narrow authority he needs to address 500,000 people. as federal races for candidates in Arizona, the atrocities perpetrated by ISIS in Iraq and It is remarkable how much the Dukes base- New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Recognizing Syria. My statement on the House floor and ball team impacted our community. From the his management skills and strong work ethics, the Website explains why I felt it critical to Great Depression, to the Manhattan Project, to Ricardo was voted ‘‘Florida Young Democrat support this amendment. the Cold War, and to the countless other of the Year’’ in 2003. f events in our nation’s history the Albuquerque With the economy still sluggish and the de- Dukes were always there. sire to help working families, Ricardo decided IN RECOGNITION OF BISHOP For 88 years, the Dukes took the field. Most to run for the Florida House of Representa- CHARLES ELLIS FOR HIS LEAD- New Mexicans still remember the smell of the tives. In 2012, Ricardo was elected with 68 ERSHIP AS PRESIDING BISHOP grass, the pop of the ball when it met the percent of the vote to represent Osceola OF THE PENTECOSTAL ASSEM- wood of the bat, and preparing a fresh hot dog County’s District 43 in the Florida House of BLIES OF THE WORLD on the back of a pick-up truck parked above Representatives. Within a few months of being the lava rocks beyond the outfield fence. The in office he quickly jumped in and led the HON. GARY C. PETERS Dukes became a cultural identity, a represen- charge to protect working-class families. He OF MICHIGAN tation of what it is to be New Mexican and a also earned the respect of the business com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sense of pride for everyone in Albuquerque. munity by showing that he supports business Thursday, September 18, 2014 Families and friends celebrated victories and friendly policies and is eager to work across mourned the losses, but through it all they party lines for economic development that will Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I never lost faith in their team. help create jobs. rise today to recognize Bishop Charles Ellis on Although the Dukes no longer play, their As a member of the Florida Legislature, his reelection as the Presiding Bishop of the legacy endures. Each spring, The Duke City Representative Rangel serves on the Govern- Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) and the Albuquerque Isotopes renew this com- ment Operations Appropriations Sub- earlier this year. mitment. Many fans still sport the Spanish-in- committee, Government Operations Sub- This milestone in Bishop Ellis’ service to the fluenced red and gold jerseys and remember committee, Veteran and Military Affairs Sub- PAW and his congregation of Greater Grace back to the excitement of the first pitch of committee, Local and Federal Affairs Com- Temple in Detroit is a recognition of the signifi- every game. Thanks to individuals like Fred mittee, and State Affairs Committee. Ricardo cant impact his spiritual leadership has made and Steve and the countless Albuquerquians also currently serves as a member of the on the Greater Detroit community and on the who continue to proudly display the iconic State Executive Committee for the Florida broader community of PAW worshippers conquistador, we can continue to preserve our Democratic Party. around the world. unique history and tradition for future genera- I am happy to recognize Representative Ri- As the son of a pastor, Bishop Ellis grew up tions. cardo Rangel, during Hispanic Heritage with a deep appreciation and understanding of the power that spiritual leaders have to be f Month, for his leadership and service to the Central Florida community. agents of positive change within their commu- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- f nities. After graduating from Mumford High TIONS OF STATE REPRESENTA- School and Wayne State University, he went TIVE RICARDO RANGEL ANOTHER CONTINUING on to serve the congregation of Greater Grace RESOLUTION as its main financial administrator. Upon the HON. ALAN GRAYSON death of his father, then Elder Charles Ellis OF FLORIDA HON. EARL BLUMENAUER was elevated to pastor of congregation at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OREGON Greater Grace, where the congregation has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued to grow it is present membership of Thursday, September 18, 2014 nearly 6000. It was just a few years later that Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, September 18, 2014 he was appointed as a Bishop in the PAW, recognize Florida State Representative Ri- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I becoming the second youngest bishop in its cardo Rangel. Born in Bronx, New York, Ri- reluctantly voted for another Continuing Reso- history. cardo grew up in a military family, traveling the lution to ensure funding for government pro- Under Bishop Ellis’ leadership, Greater country with his father, who retired as a Mas- grams in Fiscal Year 2015. It’s a low bar and Grace Temple has developed more than 300 ter Sergeant. His passion for leadership devel- a sad metric when preventing another govern- ministries that offer vital support to the Greater oped at an early age, as he was very active ment shutdown is hailed as an accomplish- Detroit community—leading efforts to assist as a teenager and took on a number of lead- ment. What Congress needs to be doing—and others that include issues of: education, the ership roles. what the American public deserves—is a re- arts, families in need, victims of domestic vio- After graduating high school, Ricardo fol- turn to regular order instead of governing on lence and seniors. The impact of these min- lowed in the footsteps of his father and en- autopilot. We should pass all 12 of our appro- istries has been significant, and as a result,

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Society of Engineering Management, and the Leadership Conference, and Black Alumni of In light of all the contributions made, the Oak Ridge Rotary Club, where he served as Year by Wayne State University. manufacturing industry and its members are president. Beyond his accomplished profes- In addition to his leadership at Greater more than deserving of recognition on Na- sional life, he was active in his church and Grace, Bishop Ellis also serves on the boards tional Manufacturing Day. community charities and was a competitive of many local organizations, volunteering his I applaud the hard-working individuals and yachtsman, runner and cycler. energy to the success of community groups businesses who comprise the manufacturing Many of Dean’s accomplishments will for- that improve the quality of life in the Greater industry and who continue to make the great ever be cloaked under the mantle of national Detroit region. Among the organizations he state of Tennessee proud. security. What is certain is that his decades of serves as a board member are: the Detroit leadership in the realm of uranium centrifuge f technology are manifest today in a state-of- Zoo, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Sinai- the-art American centrifuge technology. This Grace Hospital and the Booker T. Washington PERSONAL EXPLANATION indigenous form of uranium enrichment will Business Association. enable the United States to maintain its na- Mr. Speaker, throughout his decades of HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP tional security, remain a positive force in the service to the congregation of Greater Grace OF OHIO arena of nuclear nonproliferation and provide Temple, the members of the Pentecostal As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the fuel for future nuclear power plants, which semblies of the World and the Greater Detroit Friday, September 19, 2014 will provide millions of people with reliable community, Bishop Charles Ellis has made an Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I missed two electricity while combating the effects of cli- impact that has affected thousands of lives. I mate change. congratulate him on his re-election as the Pre- votes on September 18, 2014, due to being unavoidably detained at an earlier event. If I As a nation, we should be grateful for the siding Bishop of the PAW and wish him and contributions of Dean Waters—a scientist and his congregation continued success in their were present, I would have voted on the fol- lowing: patriot—whose achievements in nuclear phys- mission of fellowship and service to the South- ics will stand forever as a source of inspiration east Michigan region. Thursday, September 18, 2014: Rollcall No. 512: On Motion to Recommit to scientists in Oak Ridge and around the f with Instructions, H.R. 4, ‘‘nay.’’ world. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rollcall No. 513: On Passage of H.R. 4, f ‘‘yea.’’ HONORING THE LIFE OF KEITH HON. ADAM SMITH f JEFFERTS OF WASHINGTON HONORING DEAN WATERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RICK LARSEN Friday, September 19, 2014 HON. CHARLES J. ‘‘CHUCK’’ OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, on FLEISCHMANN Friday, September 19, 2014 Monday, September 15, 2014, I was unable to OF TENNESSEE Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I be present for a recorded vote. I request that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the record show that had I been present, I rise today to honor the life of Keith Jefferts, a Friday, September 19, 2014 would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. constituent and friend of mine. Keith Jefferts 497, on the motion to suspend the rules and Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, members was characterized by three great passions: pass H.R. 5108, as amended. of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee scientific com- salmon, science, and piloting—both air and sea. f munity are mourning the recent passing of Dean Waters, a community leader and a pio- Keith was born May 10, 1931 and grad- IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL neer in nuclear physics. uated from Edmonds High in 1949. He went MANUFACTURING DAY Dean Waters was an innovator in the field on to earn a B.S. in Physics at the University of uranium enrichment centrifuge technology— of Washington. After the University of Wash- HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS a technology that creates the fuel that pro- ington Keith went on the U.S. Naval flight school, and he eventually received several OF TENNESSEE vides nearly 20 percent of our electricity, pow- awards for his military service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers our nuclear Navy and protects our national security. He went on to work at Bell Laboratories, Friday, September 19, 2014 After earning two undergraduate degrees at where he worked with radio astronomers Arno Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, Friday, Oc- Yale and a master’s degree in nuclear engi- Penzias and Robert Wilson and helped dis- tober 3, is National Manufacturing Day. In neering from North Carolina State University, cover carbon monoxide in the Orion Nebula, honor of this day, I rise to recognize the im- Dean Waters worked for 54 years on the de- work that was eventually recognized with a portant role held by the employees and busi- velopment and deployment of gas centrifuge Nobel Prize. More recently, Keith founded Northwest Ma- nesses of the manufacturing community. Back technology for uranium enrichment. In 1977, rine Technologies, which was an innovator in home in Tennessee, the manufacturing indus- President Carter presented Dean with the E.O. tracking and tagging young salmon. try accounts for nearly 15 percent of the Lawrence Award for his contributions to the This technology has proven critical in moni- state’s total output and employs approximately uranium enrichment technology. The Award is toring and restoring endangered salmon popu- 12 percent of its workforce. given only to those ‘‘who helped elevate lations. More than a billion tags have been im- Over the last several years, I have had the American physics to world leadership.’’ Dean planted in salmon and other marine species opportunity to meet and visit with a variety of obtained more than 18 patents in the United worldwide. manufacturers across Tennessee’s Fourth States and England throughout his career. The world’s fisheries will be beneficiaries of Congressional District, and I always leave with In the early 1980s, Dean was the lead engi- Keith’s work for decades to come. I salute an admiration for their commitment to pro- neer at the Union Carbide/Martin Marietta Keith Jefferts’ life as a Navy fighter pilot, world viding high-quality products and services. Al- project, which was responsible for developing renowned physicist, inventor, and environ- though the term ‘‘manufacturing’’ refers to a the gas centrifuge process. He led a tech- mental leader. broad range of operations, one commonplace nology team of 500 people. Later, he was I extend my sympathies to Keith’s wife Sue, characteristic held by industry members is a named chief scientist of the USEC ‘‘American his children Katherine, Ingrid, Steven, Erik, sincere dedication not only to their occupa- Centrifuge’’ program. He was instrumental in Amy and all of his family. tions, but to the communities in which they preserving the core of the 1980s government Let Keith Jefferts’ spirit inspire us all to pro- work. program that served as the basis for a private tect the world’s fish populations, but I am cer- This unique trait is exemplified across the sector investment. The program re-established tain Keith wouldn’t mind if we prioritized the Fourth Congressional District, especially in American leadership in advanced centrifuge protection of the salmon in the Northwest.

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Over the past four decades, govern- they’re going to leave.’’ In the actual lan- Friday, September 19, 2014 ment’s partnership with gambling has failed guage of the casino business, the goal is to in a multitude of ways. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I have long been get every user ‘‘to play to extinction’’—until It has transformed gambling from a pri- opposed to any expansion of legalized gam- all their money is gone, Dr. Schull quotes a vate and local activity into the public voice bling and have continually sought to raise slot marketing expert. ‘‘I want to keep you of American government, such that ever-in- awareness of the dangerous economic and there as long as humanly possible,’’ another creasing appeals to gamble, and ever-expand- slot operator told her. ‘‘That’s the whole ing opportunities to gamble, now constitute social costs of gambling. That is why I want to trick, that’s what makes you lose.’’ the main ways that our government commu- submit for the RECORD a statement I received The slot machine is designed to be so effec- nicates with us on a daily basis. from one of the foremost experts on the dan- tive at extracting money from people, wrote It has broken its promise to remain a gers of gambling, Tom Grey, and the director Dr. Schull, that it is ‘‘a product that, for all small component of our government and a of Stop Predatory Gambling, Les Bernal. intents and purposes, approaches every play- small part of our society. In the brave new er as a potential addict—in other words, STATEMENT BY LES BERNAL, NATIONAL DIREC- world envisioned by this power structure— someone who won’t stop playing until his or TOR, STOP PREDATORY GAMBLING AND TOM where every cell phone is a ‘‘casino in your her means are depleted.’’ pocket’’ and every bar, gas station, conven- GREY, SENIOR ADVISOR TO STOP PREDATORY Scott Stevens was one of the ‘‘losers’’ who GAMBLING ience store, computer, and home in the na- used a slot machine. He became someone tion is a place to place a bet—the essential Today, we would seek to speak for the who used the slot machine the way its maker driving message from the American govern- ‘‘losers.’’ The ‘‘losers’’ are those citizens sac- and promoter intended: he could not stop ment to the American people is ‘‘All gam- rificed by our government in its failed exper- using it. bling, all good, all the time.’’ iment of sponsoring and promoting gambling Aggressively marketed to the public as It has fueled irresponsibility and non-ac- to extract as much money as possible from ‘‘fun’’ and actively promoted by public offi- countability in government by imposing a the public. ‘‘Losers’’ isn’t a term we coined. cials, why would Scott ever possess any con- giant excise tax on the citizenry that politi- That’s the word used by a slot machine de- cerns about using a modern slot machine? cians never have to call a ‘‘tax.’’ signer at America’s biggest maker of elec- Citizens like Scott Stevens who use slot It has failed to deliver on its over-hyped tronic slot machines, International Gaming machines as intended are the most lucrative promises to fund education, lower taxes, or Technology (IGT), to describe the citizens ‘‘losers’’ of all for government and the gam- pay for needed public services. who use the machines he makes, many of bling operators it partners with. Over the It has taken political power away from the whom are your constituents. ‘‘When I asked last decade there are 11 different inde- people and handed it over to gambling lobby- one I.G.T. artist if he ever plays, he acted as pendent studies—studies not funded by gam- ists. if I had insulted him,’’ wrote New York bling interests—that show 40 percent–60 per- It has perpetrated a phony model of eco- Times reporter Gary Rivlin in his cover cent of slot machine profits are taken from nomic development—a model with a jobs story on slot machines for The Times Sun- citizens like Scott Stevens. Citizens who multiplier effect of approximately zero, day Magazine. ‘‘Slots are for losers,’’ he spat, have been turned into gambling addicts. since, in this model, nothing of value is pro- and then, coming to his senses, begged me to In America today, at least 10 million citi- duced. consider that an off-the-record comment.’’ zens are gambling addicts; citizens who have It has promulgated the very economic atti- Scott Stevens of Steubenville, Ohio was become addicted to what is, literally, a gov- tudes and practices—short-term is more im- one of these ‘‘losers’’ who we speak for ernment program. We call these millions of portant than sustainable, wealth can come today. Yet Scott Stevens was a success by citizens who have ruined their lives and from ever-growing debt, something can come nearly every measure we use in America. painfully wounded their families so our gov- from nothing, slickness trumps honesty— Through hard work and sacrifice, Scott be- ernment can extract more money, ‘‘The Ex- that led us into the debt bubble and the came a very successful business executive, pendable Americans.’’ Great Recession of 2008 and beyond. earning an upper-middle class income. He Scott Stevens was an Expendable Amer- It has caused neighboring states to com- was happily married with three daughters ican. He lost his job because he took com- pete against each other in a race to the bot- and actively served his community in a vari- pany money and poured it into slot machines tom. ety of different volunteer leadership roles. sponsored by the government. He maxed out It has taken dollars from the poor to fund But the lives of Scott Stevens and his fam- his credit cards to tens of thousands of dol- programs for the better-off. ily changed forever when they intersected lars. He emptied his daughters’ college sav- It has spread addiction into our popu- with a government program unlike any ings accounts and his 401k retirement funds. lation, using the new science of machine de- other. It is a government program that ex- He owed huge debts to the IRS for not paying sign to produce out-of-control behavior that, ists to extract as much money as possible taxes on what government labeled his according to scientists, closely resembles ad- from citizens to fund government itself. This ‘‘winnings,’’ despite losing far greater money dictive behavior from cocaine. program has been called ‘‘government-spon- than he won. It has spread debt and bankruptcy into our sored gambling’’ but a growing number of On August 13, 2012, even though he had al- population. Americans in the public square today call it ready given almost everything he had to this It has led to serious gambling-related prob- more accurately as ‘‘predatory gambling.’’ public policy, Scott Stevens made one last lems among young people. Predatory gambling is when government sacrifice. He drove to a children’s soccer It has contributed to broken families and uses gambling in the form of casinos and lot- park in his town that he raised money to child neglect and other social messes every- teries to cheat and exploit citizens. For-prof- build. He sat down on a park bench. He where it goes, and has taken little or no re- it gambling is illegal unless the government called 911 on his cell phone and told them sponsibility to clean them up. It has turned many law-abiding citizens gives its full support, and in nearly every in- what he was planning to do. When the police into criminals who cheat, steal, and embez- stance operates in partnership with gam- and ambulance arrived at the park he said, zle in order to continue to gamble. bling interests whether in the form of state ‘‘You’re not here to stop me, you’re here to take me home’’ and then shot himself in It has arrogantly exempted itself from lotteries, commercial casinos or tribal casi- truth-in-advertising laws so that it can use nos. Scott Stevens knew firsthand about front of them. In the days afterward, a letter arrived in the mail addressed to his wife taxpayer money to create and spread decep- predatory gambling. tive advertising. Today, the electronic gambling machine Stacy. Scott mailed it before taking his own life. It said, in part: It has corrupted our sense of community has become government’s preferred method and undermined our faith that we’re all in ‘‘I know you don’t believe it but I love you of extracting money from citizens. Slots this together. make up to 80% of gambling profits. These so much! I have hurt you so much. Our fam- It has deliberately changed the word ‘‘gam- gambling machines are literally designed so ily only has a chance if I’m not around to bling’’ to ‘‘gaming’’ in order to make this citizens cannot stop using them, exploiting bring us down any further. You’re such an often destructive activity sound as innocent aspects of human psychology and inducing unbelievable wife and mother. I know you as child’s play. irrational and irresponsible behavior. Every will hold the family together . . .’’ It has fueled cynicism about the motives of feature of a slot machine—its mathematical While millions of men and women like our government. structure, visual graphics, sound dynamics, Scott Stevens and their families have sac- It has repudiated the value of thrift by cre- seating and screen ergonomics—is designed rificed and hurt so much to provide needed ating mass incentives to turn potential sav- to increase a player’s ‘‘time on device’’— revenues to American government, no one ers into habitual bettors. which means how long a person plays. has ever thanked them for their ‘‘service.’’ It has repudiated the virtue of ‘‘love your Gambling operators found that their prof- There are no parades with fluttering Amer- neighbor’’ and replaced it with a government its were not about the size of the gamblers’ ican flags in the breeze. No yellow ribbons. endorsement of predatory practices, or prey- stakes but rather the volume of their play. Our country simply renders them failures. ing on human weakness for gain.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.006 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1503 It has withered our capacity as a people to Thirty-One Evidence-Based Propositions most four years running. These citizens suc- confront forthrightly our reluctance to pay from the Health and Social Sciences, a re- ceeded against overwhelming odds to achieve taxes for the public services we desire. port released from the Council on Casinos in the first ever ballot question in a major It has trampled on the ideal of ‘‘justice for September 2013, an independent group of state attempting to repeal state gambling all.’’ scholars and public policy leaders convened laws in modern American history. Regard- It has broken faith with the wisdom and by the Institute for American Values, a non- less of the outcome, the repeal drive signifies leaders of earlier generations who, seeing the partisan New York City-based think tank. the unavoidable rising tide bringing a surge failure of gambling in the past, amended After four decades of unfulfilled promises, of major national reform on this issue. state constitutions to ban gambling activi- corrupt deals and broken dreams, it is time ties. for our government to end its partnership Over the long-term, the most profound and It has lied to us about how the government with organized gambling interests and to lasting change may happen in our justice actually uses the money it gets from gam- embrace a fundamentally different and high- system. The family of Scott Stevens is en- bling. er vision of the path to American prosperity. suring he is no longer voiceless by bringing It has lied to us by repeating again and In short, after four decades of consistent the facts of their story to federal court. Such again that luck—rather than work—is the failure, it is time for our government to get litigation is bolstered by the rapidly-growing key to the American dream. out of gambling and for gambling to get out awareness of gambling addiction as a major This is a critical moment. How our genera- of our government. Stop Predatory Gam- public health issue, evidenced by the na- tion responds to the reach and arrogance of bling is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, tional story published last week by The Co- the government-gambling power complex transpartisan network of individuals and or- lumbia University School of Public Health will largely determine the legacy we pass on ganizations from diverse backgrounds, polit- about the massive public health impacts of to the next generation. Politically, economi- ical convictions and religious faiths dedi- government-sponsored casinos and lotteries. cally, ethically, and spiritually, the stakes cated to this fundamental national reform. It spotlights how predatory gambling is are extraordinarily high. We are committed to end the unfairness and harming millions of Americans and the com- Politically: Government’s partnership with inequality of opportunity created by govern- munities they live in. gambling fundamentally changes the com- ment-sponsored casinos and lotteries. It’s inevitable that government-sponsored pact between government and the governed. We are part of the most diverse movement gambling will be phased out in most places It pits government’s interests against the in the nation, an affirmation that most across the United States. It is not a question best interests of its people. For government Americans share basic principles and values of if but when. It’s inevitable because we are to win, its citizens must lose. regardless of their position along the polit- a people who believe government should pro- Economically: No great nation has ever ical spectrum. Today, we also provide a voice mote fairness and equality of opportunity for built prosperity on the foundations of per- to all of these citizens from coast-to-coast all. The speed of reform is up to all of us be- sonal debt, addiction, and the steady expan- who have bravely and selflessly fought in re- cause it is we who will decide how many sion of ‘‘businesses’’ that produce no new cent decades on behalf of our core belief that more ‘‘losers’’ like Scott Stevens we are will- wealth. Relying on gambling as an economic no taxpayer dollar should be used by govern- ing to sacrifice from our own families and development strategy is a sign of surrender ment to lure citizens into gambling away communities. Please join us in this good and defeat on the part of leaders who have their money and becoming slaves to debt; no fight. Thank you. failed to lead. agency or entity of government should de- Ethically: A decent government does not pend on gambling to fund its activities; and f finance its activities by playing its most vul- no legislature, whether in the name of eco- nerable citizens for suckers, thus rendering nomic development or raising revenue, the lives of millions expendable, exploitable, should pass laws to promote or sponsor gam- TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY and unworthy of protection. bling. Spiritually: We mock the higher values Some of you may ask what if government that any good society depends on—honesty, stopped sponsoring and promoting gambling? HON. STEVE STIVERS mutual trust, self-discipline, sacrifice, con- A better question that leads to a more re- cern for others, and a belief in a work ethic vealing answer would be how did our nation OF OHIO that connects effort and reward—when gov- educate children prior to introducing the lot- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment tells its citizens every day that it is tery? Did not our parents as stakeholders committed to providing ‘‘fun’’ instead of op- fund government to provide the educational Friday, September 19, 2014 portunity; that a rigged bet is the way to pathways to citizenship and potential pros- achieve the American dream; and that spend- perity? After World War II, how did America Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, on October ing one’s hard-earned dollars on scratch pivot from waging battle to creating jobs for 10th Taiwan celebrates its National Day, com- tickets is a form of good citizenship. a prosperous peacetime and enabling its citi- monly referred to as ‘‘Double Ten Day’’ be- This is America. Surely we can do better zens to become economic winners? Did not than this. Surely we must. The choice is our government invest in not only roads and cause of its occurrence on the tenth day of the not—it has never been—between tying our our infrastructure but more important, in tenth month. On Double Ten Day, Taiwanese future to gambling and accepting economic breadwinners and families? citizens pause and honor its first glimpse of decline. Government-sponsored gambling is Already underway is a reclaiming of Amer- becoming an independent and self-governing itself a form of economic decline. The alter- ica from the devastation and heartbreak of country. native is to muster the courage to chart a government-sponsored casinos and lotteries. path to true prosperity. An America freed It began in earnest with the establishment Exactly six months ago, on April 10th, the from the yoke of government-sponsored of the National Gambling Impact Study United States and Taiwan celebrated a special gambling would be an America once again on Commission by Congress in 1996 and its sub- anniversary—the 35th anniversary of the Tai- the move—an America with broader and sequent report in 1999 provided citizens with wan Relations Act. This bill passed Congress more sustainable economic growth, more clear cut recommendations. The bipartisan and was signed into law by President Jimmy honesty in government, more social trust, commitment and courage by Congressman Carter in 1979. The Taiwan Relations Act was and the rekindling of the optimism that has Frank Wolf, Congressman John LaFalce, long been our defining national strength. Senator Richard Lugar and the late Senator crucial in establishing a legal relationship be- While many leaders on both sides of the po- Paul Simon to determine the truth about tween our country and that of Taiwan. litical aisle loudly proclaim they are com- government-sponsored gambling, sustained The Taiwan Relations Act has been mutu- mitted to fighting unfairness and inequality and nourished the bottom-up growth of a na- ally beneficial to both the United States and of opportunity in America, their support of tional citizen movement opposing this dis- Taiwan—boosting our economies and estab- sponsoring and promoting gambling is actu- honest and harmful public policy. What ally intensifying the very unfairness and in- began as a diverse national coalition of lishing a confidence of protection to the newly- equality that they decry. Many forces cur- groups and individuals, ultimately led to the established democracy of Taiwan. rently contributing to the rise of inequality, organization of Stop Predatory Gambling, The people of Taiwan have contributed to such as globalization and technological where today empowered citizens are chal- our thriving economy in many ways—and for change, cannot be directly controlled by pub- lenging the gambling promoters with ever lic policy. But government-sponsored gam- increasing intensity at the local, state and that, we are grateful. In fact, just last year, bling is a public policy—and it exists only now, with the push for internet gambling, Taiwan imported nearly $26 billion worth of because policy makers want it to exist. the federal level. American goods. In Ohio alone we have A mounting pile of independent evidence Perhaps the most visible challenge in 2014 reached over $450 million from exports to Tai- further confirms this reality. Government- is happening at the ballot box, that sacred wan—making the country Ohio’s 5th largest sponsored gambling is harming health, public place where citizens can vote out of Asian export market. draining wealth from people in the lower their best hopes or their worst fears for a ranks of the income distribution, and con- common future. Citizens in Massachusetts We are grateful for Taiwan’s friendship and tributing to economic inequality. These are have inspiringly waged a relentless fight look forward to many more years of this suc- among the findings of Why Casinos Matter: against government-sponsored casinos for al- cessful partnership.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.007 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2014 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS ship and partnership on the many issues that California’s County Law Library Statute was OF BOB DICKERSON we both face. a direct result of the progressive movement in f the late 20th century when disparity in wealth HON. ADAM SMITH resulted in armed clashes between the work- IN RECOGNITION OF THE SAN ing and moneyed classes. Lawyers were con- OF WASHINGTON MATEO COUNTY LAW LIBRARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sidered tools of the rich and the law libraries were tools for the common man to be his own Friday, September 19, 2014 HON. JACKIE SPEIER lawyer. Justice Conrad Rushing wrote: ‘‘The Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I OF CALIFORNIA establishment of law libraries was not by any rise to honor Bob Dickerson of RESULTS, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES means the most important feature of what grassroots organization dedicated to creating Friday, September 19, 2014 grew out of the progressive movement, but it the political will to end poverty in the U.S. and Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor nevertheless spoke strongly to the idea of abroad. Mr. Dickerson has contributed im- the San Mateo County Law Library, a unique equality under the law.’’ measurably to the local and international com- California resource that provides public access Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- munity over the last twenty-five years as a vol- to justice. The law library in Redwood City, atives to honor the important role the San unteer leader. founded in 1916, houses a wealth of informa- Mateo County Law Library continues to play After working as an attorney in Seattle for a tion not available at other public libraries and today by providing access to legal support number of years, Mr. Dickerson left his law is used by some 9,000 individuals a year. In services and justice. May it be saved for all practice and began working nearly full-time as addition to attorneys, legal professionals and San Mateo County residents as a symbol and a RESULTS volunteer. His passionate and students, ordinary citizens use the library to manifestation of ‘‘equality under the law.’’ ever present voice for the powerless—espe- get assistance with landlord/tenant complaints, f cially children—is truly remarkable. In 2005, marital and child custody disputes probate THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF his work was recognized with the Thomas C. questions, entrepreneurial pursuits, safety TRANSFIGURATION ROMAN Wales Foundation Award for Civic Engage- issues and a broad range of other legal CATHOLIC PARISH OF WILLIAMS- ment and Passionate Citizenship. issues. In fact, last year the general public BURG, BROOKLYN, NY As the RESULTS Seattle Group Leader, Mr. constituted 26 percent of all library users. Dickerson has developed deep partnerships Individuals without legal training are not left with powerful coalitions, elected leaders and to their own devices to find and interpret legal HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ the media. His work inspired Members of Con- literature. Librarians help everyone find an- OF NEW YORK gress and volunteers across the country on swers to their legal questions, regardless of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both sides of the aisle to serve as vocal their educational background or financial cir- Friday, September 19, 2014 spokespersons in support of the Global Pov- cumstances. The appreciation for this service ´ erty Act, the Education for All Act, the Global is best expressed by the public users them- Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria, and the Glob- selves. One patron said, ‘‘The best legal librar- tribute to Transfiguration Roman Catholic Par- al Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations, ians in the Bay Area. Superior kindness, ish of Williamsburg, Brooklyn as it celebrates among many others. knowledge and patience.’’ Another said, ‘‘The its 140th anniversary. The church is com- Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that staff here have made my life better, and for memorating this special year by hosting a se- I recognize Bob Dickerson for twenty-five that I feel compelled to dole out some kudos ries of events celebrating the parish and com- years of excellence. I wish him the best of to them.’’ munity’s rich history. luck in all his future endeavors. The idea for law libraries was born in the A church of humble beginnings, Trans- figuration originated to serve Irish Catholic im- f Bay Area. In 1870, the San Francisco Law Li- brary Act required the City and County of San migrants. Its first Mass was celebrated in 1874 TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY Francisco to provide facilities and services at by Friar John Fagan in a carpenter’s shop on REMEMBRANCE no charge and mandated access to county Hooper Street. In 1875, Transfiguration R.C. citizens. In 1891, the California Legislature Church was dedicated. As the congregation HON. KURT SCHRADER adopted this practice at the state level requir- and diversity grew, so did the needs of the pa- OF OREGON ing each county to have a law library. The li- rishioners. In 1912, the Sisters of St. Joseph IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES braries were not connected as a system, in- established a parochial school that educated stead each county library rendered services thousands of students until 2006 when it Friday, September 19, 2014 according to the needs of its communities and closed its doors. Mr. SCHRADER. Mr. Speaker, our ally and was funded by the filing fees generated by the In the late 1900’s there were 500 Puerto friend in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, will celebrate court system. Ricans living in New York City, and by the their 103rd National Day on October 10th. Because the state law does not provide any 1930’s the population increased to more than Known as Double Ten Day, it celebrates the financial support to maintain the law collec- 45,000. Many of these families moved to Wil- start of the Wuchang Uprising which ultimately tions or services, the San Mateo County Li- liamsburg and settled in the Southside/Los led to the formation of Taiwan as we know it brary is now at risk. Filing fees have dropped Sures community near the Transfiguration par- today. dramatically. ish where they lived among Irish Catholics, Double Ten Day has the same significance Before the San Mateo County Law Library Italians and Jews. Transfiguration embraced to Taiwan as Independence Day does to us opened at its current location at 710 Hamilton the Latino community and adopted changes to here in the United States. It is a day that peo- Street in Redwood City, it used to consist of its ministry and services to meet the spiritual, ple are able to celebrate and remember the two branches to serve the entire peninsula, social and educational needs of its new pa- sacrifices that led to creation of Taiwan. Both one in San Mateo’s Superior Court and the rishioners. In 1956, after his ordination, Mon- the U.S. and Taiwan are relatively new; in July other in South San Francisco’s courthouse. signor Bryan J. Karvelis, a then young priest we celebrated our 238th anniversary and Tai- Due to funding cuts, support for the law collec- came to the parish and saw first-hand the con- wan is celebrating their 103rd. tion at San Mateo’s Superior Court had to be ditions and social needs of the families it On this occasion, I would like to note how discontinued many years ago and then the served. important Taiwan is to my home state of Or- courthouse was closed. Similarly, support for Transfiguration, under the leadership of egon. Last year, Oregon exports to Taiwan the law collection at the South San Francisco Monsignor Karvelis, worked to improve the reached $825.6 million. Taiwan became our courthouse was discontinued in 2011 due to lives and social and economic status of the 5th largest trading partner in Asia and the 7th cutbacks and then the courthouse was closed. poor and refugee community it served. It largest in the world. From agriculture to ma- This created a Catch 22: as the courts closed founded and helped create organizations like chinery, Oregon products serve a large part of and filing fees increased, fewer law suits were the Southside Mission, the Transfiguration Taiwan’s industries. There are more opportuni- filed, more members of the general public Parish Federal Credit Union, Southside Immi- ties to capitalize on and I look forward to used the law libraries to solve their legal gration Services, Nuestros Ninos Daycare working to grow investments and exports to issues, and the funding for the library dropped. Center, a men’s shelter and food pantry and help both our peoples. The popularity of the San Mateo Law Library Casa Betsaida, a hospice residence opened Again I wish a happy National Day to Tai- has ironically contributed to its threat of extinc- during the AIDS crisis for individuals infected wan. We look forward to continuing our friend- tion. with the virus. Monsignor Karvelis served

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:14 Sep 20, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.009 E19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1505 Transfiguration R.C. Church for close to half a hood Homelessness’’ on September 4. I am a Whereas, National POW/MIA Recognition century until he passed away in 2005. The social worker by trade and by heart. I can re- Day is observed on this September the 19th, street outside the church was named in his member just twenty years ago when people 2014 at VFW Narrows Bridge Post #10018 memory. saw the issue of child homelessness as the and nationwide; Today, under the leadership of Monsignor government’s problem, not the community’s. Whereas, there remain over 83,000 men Anthony M. Hernandez, Transfiguration con- And yes, the federal government needs to and women unaccounted for, who have tinues thriving. My fellow colleagues, please play a role, and so do the states, and so do served our country in conflicts since World join me in celebrating the 140th Anniversary of the cities. But we also need people involved. War II; Transfiguration Roman Catholic Parish, a par- We need these wonderful non-profits, like Whereas, the families and comrades of ish that continues its rich history of faith and Families in Transition, who can do so much on those missing hold out hope as the Defense social progress. the ground in our communities. Thanks to all POW/Missing Personnel Office works to bring f attendees for caring, because we know that, in each person home; New Hampshire, 25 percent of the people who Whereas, a grateful nation mourns and re- MARKING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY are homeless are children. members those heroes who have given their OF THE WILDERNESS ACT OF 1964 What does it mean to a child, at the end of lives to the service of our country; and the day, to have no place to go home to? Whereas, the surviving brothers and sisters HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN What does it mean to a child if there isn’t a in arms of the fallen resolve steadfast to forge OF MINNESOTA medicine chest there if they feel sick, there’s a new commitment year after year in pursuit of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not a refrigerator if they’re hungry, there’s not resolution and remembrance of those no a bed to sleep in? And what does it mean to longer with us; now, therefore, I, DEREK KIL- Friday, September 19, 2014 a child when they find out that the people and MER, Representative of Washington State’s Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the groups at I AM ONE are coming together to Sixth Congressional District, hereby proclaim 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act of help them? It means everything. Absolutely the continued gratitude for those men and 1964. everything. women who have served before us, and for There is an old saying to the effect that the Thank you so much for the work that you those who continue the search for our best time to plant a tree, protect a forest, and do. This is a great community and a great servicemembers who are not forgotten on this make a promise to the future is either 50 state because we work together on these POW/MIA Recognition Day. years ago—or today. Fifty years ago, visionary issues. And we’re going to solve the problem In witness thereof, I call upon those here leaders committed themselves and our nation of child homelessness together. today, and those who will in future years join to protect and preserve public lands for gen- f us, on this solemn remembrance, to keep the erations to come. The Wilderness Act of 1964 promise to bring home all those who are cap- is as important today as it was then. HONORING THE CELEBRATE tured or killed while serving our great nation. NASHVILLE FESTIVAL I represent the Eighth District of Minnesota, f where we are blessed to have one of the most beautiful and pristine wilderness areas in HON. JIM COOPER RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- America in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area OF TENNESSEE SARY OF THE KERN COUNTY Wilderness (BWCAVV). I was so proud to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FARM BUREAU an original sponsor of the law that created the Friday, September 19, 2014 Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness dur- Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to HON. KEVIN McCARTHY ing my first service in Congress in the 1970’s. salute Celebrate Nashville, a festival honoring OF CALIFORNIA Working with great environmental leaders like the many great cultures in our city. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES former Congressman Don Fraiser, and my late Nashville is not just any city; it’s the friend- Friday, September 19, 2014 colleagues Congressman Jim Oberstar and liest city in the south. We welcome visitors Bruce Vento, we carved out and preserved the Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, with gracious southern hospitality and country Boundary Waters for generation upon genera- I rise today in recognition of the Kern County twang. But there is so much more to Nashville tion to come. I consider this one of my proud- Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary, and to com- than meets the eye. What makes Nashville est achievements. mend this organization which has done so truly unique is the people who come from all In addition to BWCAW, the Superior Na- much for Kern’s hardworking farming families. over the world. tional Forest, Voyageurs National Park, the The foundation of Kern County’s rich history One in six of our residents is foreign-born, North Shore of Lake Superior, and the St. rests with our agricultural heritage. When the and we could not be more proud of our multi- Croix National Scenic Riverway are other na- first Californians settled in Kern, they brought cultural heritage. In 1995, a group at tional treasurers we enjoy, and are committed their seeds with them, planting carrots, cotton, Vanderbilt’s Scarritt-Bennett designed the first to protecting. potatoes, citrus groves and vineyards, which Celebrate Nashville event so cultures could We live up North, despite the long winters, they passed down through the generations. share their gifts with everyone. Thanks to because we love the land and understand the The most recent fruits of their labor—the 2013 great community partners, it has grown to be need to assure that future generations will harvest—tallied more than six billion dollars. one of the city’s biggest annual events, bring- have the same opportunities we have to enjoy Whenever our farmers sow, our whole valley ing together more than 40,000 citizens. the great out of doors. and nation prospers. From music and dance to food and crafts, A hundred years ago, the creation of Kern I call upon my colleagues to continue fight- Celebrate Nashville showcases everything that ing to set aside more of our nation’s special County Farm Bureau forged a coalition of 200 makes our city unique. It highlights the best of farms and 200 families, uniting to lend a places as wilderness areas—protecting our our past through displays of heritage with the wild lands and the air, water and creatures neighborly hand through drought, earthquake promise of our future. and fire. These were the farmers who founded that bless them. And so, Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to Kern’s first reservoir system with water f salute the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival brought down from the mountains, who built for its commitment to our citizens and our IN HONOR OF FAMILIES IN TRAN- 800 square miles of canals to make the valley community and for promoting all cultures in SITIONS ‘‘I AM ONE: NEW HAMP- bloom. By their labor, Bakersfield, Kern Coun- our city. SHIRE DAY TO END CHILDHOOD ty and our region flourished; our population HOMELESSNESS’’ f boomed. By a succession of horticultural RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POW/MIA breakthroughs—irrigation drip lines, and preci- HON. CAROL SHEA-PORTER RECOGNITION DAY sion sprinklers to name a few—Kern County’s OF NEW HAMPSHIRE farmers have learned to do more with less IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DEREK KILMER water, leading our state and nation with some OF WASHINGTON of the most innovative and effective conserva- Friday, September 19, 2014 tion practices. In the last fifty years, Kern’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I was so farmers have doubled our valley’s crop yield pleased to join Families in Transition for the ‘‘I Friday, September 19, 2014 without adding a single drop of water to their AM ONE: New Hampshire Day to End Child- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker: allotment. Our farmers have humbly overseen

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