January 16, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E95 I ask my colleagues to join me in paying present, many Georgetown graduates have Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards tribute to the life and deeds of this very spe- enriched Congress with their committed lead- Banquet. The Kennebec Valley Chamber of cial woman and in offering condolences to ership. Congress has been blessed with the Commerce serves the people and business Reverend Carpenter’s family, friends and the great Georgetown wisdom of the Dean of the community of the Augusta area, working hard entire St. Anne’s community. She will be sore- House, John Dingell, Class of ’49 and Law to strengthen economic opportunity throughout ly missed. Class of ’52. the region and the state. f For 225 years, Georgetown University has Each year, the Kennebec Valley Chamber been a national treasure that stands as an of Commerce recognizes local businesses, HONORING THE 225TH ANNIVER- international beacon of a simple truth, and business leaders, and individuals who promote SARY OF GEORGETOWN UNIVER- deep American faith: that out of many back- and advance a vital and healthy business en- SITY grounds and beliefs, through times of discord vironment. These individuals and businesses and peace, our common humanity binds us to- are committed to strengthening opportunity HON. NANCY PELOSI gether; and our common hopes and dreams and prosperity in Maine. OF CALIFORNIA unite us as one. This year’s honorees include: MaineGeneral IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To President John DeGioia, to the students, Health, recipient of the Business of the Year Thursday, January 16, 2014 faculty, and graduates of Georgetown Univer- Award; Norman Pomerleau of NRF Distribu- sity, congratulations on more than two cen- tors, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, more than two Award; John Babb and Cassie Babb of J&S centuries ago, with the dawn of a new nation, turies of leadership for America, for the great- er glory of God, and well-being of humankind. Oil, recipients of the Business Person of the our Founding Fathers declared to the world Year Award; Charlie and Nancy Shuman of f that we, as a people, would forever be united Charlie’s Motor Mall, recipients of the Special in service to one country and to one another. SPACE LAUNCH LIABILITY Service Award; Sue Grenier, recipient of the These United States stand together under a INDEMNIFICATION EXTENSION ACT Community Service Award; Amanda Bartlett, single banner: E pluribus unum. ‘‘Out of many, recipient of the Young Professional Award; one.’’ SPEECH OF Linda Markham of Cape Air, recipient of the For 225 years, that bedrock principle of our President’s Award; Mike and Kim Meservey of young Republic has served as an extraor- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER the Downtown Diner, recipients of the Presi- dinary mission of our nation’s oldest Jesuit OF OREGON dent’s Award; and Scott Cowager and Vince and Catholic University. Founded by Bishop IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hannan of Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference John Carroll of Maryland, America’s first Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Center, recipients of the President’s Award. Catholic bishop, Georgetown University chal- These recipients are among the best that lenges students from every faith, race, and re- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I voted for H.R. 3547, which will fund the fed- Maine has to offer. Through their leadership gion of the world to use their unique and indi- and incredible commitment to their commu- vidual gifts in service of the common good. As eral government for the rest of the fiscal year. The bill is imperfect, but it finally rolls back nities and the region, Maine is a better place its motto states, Utraque Unum. ‘‘Both into to live and do business. one.’’ parts of the senseless sequester, and im- proves the Murray-Ryan budget deal that I’ve Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- That creed and common purpose is why lating the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Com- Georgetown students, who fought on both referred to as a D+ piece of legislation. While this bill is a far cry from regular order, merce and these individuals on their out- sides of the Civil War, elected the Union blue standing service and achievement. and Confederate grey to fly together as their it moves us away from the harmful cycle of university colors. governing in the midst of one manufactured f It is why, in the capital of a once-divided na- crisis after another. Undoing the harmful and WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT tion, Father Patrick Healy, a man born to a indiscriminate cuts for programs like Head AND WATER TECHNOLOGY RE- slave, rose to lead Georgetown as the first Af- Start and a modest increase for the National SEARCH INITIATIVES IN NEW rican American president of a major American Institutes of Health is the least we can do. MEXICO university. One of several bright spots is the strong It is why in 1880, long before many of its funding to increase access to clean water, HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM sanitation and hygiene for the world’s poorest. peer institutions, Georgetown welcomed OF NEW MEXICO This is an effort that I’ve been a part of for women students to study at its medical school. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, the world’s best and brightest young over a decade, and this bill will enable the Thursday, January 16, 2014 women make up a majority of the university’s U.S. to save and improve the lives of thou- student body. sands of men, women and children. Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Georgetown University’s intellectual open- Even with the positives, this bill continues to Mexico. Mr. Speaker, while other regions in ness, pursuit of progress, and unwavering underfund America and fails to help those still the U.S. have recently encountered super dedication to social justice has educated and reeling from the economic downturn. There is storms and experienced catastrophic flooding, shaped leaders for more than two centuries. much for Congress still to do. It’s dis- the southwest has continued to endure short- Students have graduated to become leaders appointing that this package doesn’t restore ages in available water resources. Mounting of countries, leaders in science, in business, in unemployment benefits for the long-term un- pressures, created by persistent drought and a academia, in humanitarianism, and proudly to employed while at the same time providing rapidly growing population, have put additional become a president of the United States, Wil- lavish funding for nuclear weapons that we strains on the area’s water resources. For liam Jefferson Clinton. won’t use or need. We must invest in our na- states in this region, such as my home state For generations, U.S. Secretaries of State tion’s infrastructure to create jobs and support of New Mexico, it is very clear that water is and Defense, Ambassadors, and Foreign economic growth. not a commodity to be taken for granted; in- Service Officers, and countless representa- I will continue to work towards a broader ef- stead it must be considered the most impor- tives of foreign countries, have honed their fort in Congress to secure real change, and to tant natural resource, essential for the survival diplomatic craft under the guidance and tute- rebuild and renew America. of the environment, households, businesses lage of Georgetown faculty and experts. f and quality of life. While Georgetown is fostering lifelong learn- My fellow members of the New Mexico Con- ers from every state, this remarkable univer- CONGRATULATING THE KENNEBEC gressional Delegation and Congressional col- sity’s reach goes well beyond our nation’s bor- VALLEY CHAMBER OF COM- leagues in the Southwestern States share my ders. The Georgetown University School of MERCE AWARD RECIPIENTS commitment to help communities facing Foreign Service (SFS) is world-renowned for drought-like conditions; together we are devel- providing a theoretical and practical approach HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD oping ideas and support for legislation that to international relations that teaches students OF MAINE would promote innovation in water efficiency from 129 countries to act with imagination, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research and promote job creation in water in- sound judgment, values, and in service to oth- frastructure and conservation. Thursday, January 16, 2014 ers. New Mexico has abundant brackish water And in the Capitol, from Congressman Wil- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resources, it is reported that the state has ap- liam Gaston in its first class in 1792 to the recognize the honorees of the 2014 Kennebec proximately 15.4 billion acre feet, which is

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However, while it plies of lakes, rivers and streams. f brings funding for K–12 and special education Our communities could greatly benefit from grant programs almost up to pre-sequestration investments in desalinization technology, TRIBUTE TO KELSIE MILLER levels, we need a far greater investment in which would activate our brackish water re- these programs to keep our promise to Amer- sources and create a new water supply for our HON. TOM LATHAM ica’s children. municipalities, businesses and industries. I OF IOWA The bill also increases funding for scientific have visited international communities with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research at the National Oceanic and Atmos- fewer available water resources at their discre- Thursday, January 16, 2014 pheric Administration, National Institutes of tion, but they have flourished by employing Standards and Technology, and the Depart- new technology to better manage their limited Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment of Energy Office of Science. However, water resources. New Mexico should follow recognize the achievements of Kelsie Miller of while it provides a significant increase for the this example. Urbandale, Iowa for receiving a coveted Ful- National Institutes for Health, it does not com- In my discussions with water experts and bright award to study and conduct research pletely repair the damage done by sequestra- researchers, they have identified areas where abroad this academic year. tion and continues to underfund vital research New Mexico can take immediate action to bet- The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the for lifesaving cures. Funding also falls short at ter manage our existing water resources. In- United States Department of State, Bureau of the National Science Foundation. These are vesting in new irrigation methods can save Education and Cultural Affairs. This program is investments that we must make in the future about 40 percent of water being applied to the known as America’s flagship international ex- to remain competitive in the global economy. fields. Providing more funding and technical change program. First established by Con- The bill also includes full funding for impor- assistance for the rehabilitation of old water in- gress in 1946, the Fulbright Program has tant safety and reliability improvements at frastructure can conserve water by eliminating served the purpose of building mutual under- WMATA, an essential investment for my con- leaks while also creating more jobs for New standing between American citizens and the stituents and for the federal government, Mexicans. rest of the world. Appropriations from the which relies on the system to bring thousands New Mexico can and should be the next in- United States Congress, participating foreign of employees to work every day. It includes novation hub for water management tech- governments, and private sector contributions $70 million for the Chesapeake Bay Program nology. But in order to achieve this, we have fund the Fulbright Program. The program has to restore the health of a resource that is crit- to continue forming partnerships between the exchanged over a quarter of a million people ical to the environment and economy in my public, government, and the private sector. We in more than 155 countries, since its inception. home state of Maryland. also have to continue investing in water tech- Kelsie’s host country for the 2013–2014 aca- However, I am disappointed that the bill nology research initiatives that will show us demic year is Indonesia. continues to fund Overseas Contingency Op- how to better manage existing water re- To receive a Fulbright award is truly a great erations (OCO) at a level above the Penta- sources and will allow us to unlock alternative honor. Recipients of this award must dem- gon’s request. My colleague Representative new water resources. onstrate significant leadership potential in their MICK MULVANEY and I worked on a bipartisan Mr. Speaker, I eagerly anticipate the input chosen field and are selected on the basis of basis to remove this excess funding during from my constituents and colleagues as we their academic or professional achievement. consideration of the defense budget in the set a dynamic course that will demonstrate to The experiences provided by this program en- House and in the final FY14 Defense Author- the region, the country and the world that New sure that tomorrow’s leaders are both knowl- ization bill. At a time when we are stretching Mexico can respond to adversity and become edgeable about the world and well-rounded. every dollar to meet our nation’s needs, we a leader in water resources management. Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- should not create a slush fund for unrequested f resent future leaders like Kelsie from the great defense spending. State of Iowa in the United States Congress. I also continue to oppose the inclusion of HONORING THE CAMERON YOE I know my colleagues in the House will join many unnecessary policy riders, such as HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM me in congratulating her for receiving this those related to the District of Columbia and prestigious award and I wish her the best of Guantanamo, that are regularly added to ap- HON. BILL FLORES luck in her studies and future career. propriations bills. OF TEXAS f Today’s legislation includes security assist- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ance for Egypt. While Egypt and the United Thursday, January 16, 2014 SPACE LAUNCH LIABILITY States maintain a longstanding partnership, INDEMNIFICATION EXTENSION ACT Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Egyptian government must work towards a peaceful democratic transition. I encourage recognize Cameron Yoe High School on their SPEECH OF back-to-back Texas 2A Division 1 football the President to condition the release of aid state championship wins. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN on progress toward an inclusive, democratic On December 19, 2013 the Yoemen played OF MARYLAND government that strengthens human rights and in the state championship against Wall High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the rule of law. Finally, today’s bill includes a much-needed School and defeated them 35–14. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 The game was tied 14–14 at the half, during and much-deserved one percent cost-of-living the third and fourth quarters the Yoemen per- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to increase for the 230,000 wage grade federal severed and claimed their third state cham- support the FY14 Omnibus Appropriations bill. employees—an issue I’ve raised as necessary pionship title in school history and the second This is not perfect legislation. It falls far short to ensure fairness among public servants. It title in two years. of the funding levels necessary to make vital also includes a provision contained in legisla- The Yoemen defense shutout Wall in the investments in education, scientific research, tion I introduced with my colleague Represent- second half and the offense would go on to and infrastructure that we need to ensure our ative MIKE THOMPSON, H.R. 3808, that ex- put another 21 points on the scoreboard. nation will remain at the cutting edge of the empts medically retired personnel and survivor Under the direction of Coach Rick Rhoades, global economic competition. However, it is a benefit plan annuitants from the temporarily the Yoemen completed the season with a 15 significant improvement over the immediate reduced cost-of-living-adjustment provisions of 091 overall record. and deep cuts we would have faced under se- the recently-passed budget agreement. The championship was won as a result of questration and allows us to make important Mr. Speaker, no legislation is perfect, par- both the players’ and coaches’ hard work and choices about our budget priorities. ticularly one of this magnitude. However, this dedication to their football program. Today’s bill makes vital investments in chil- bill represents an important compromise that I congratulate Coach Rhoades on the vic- dren and families. While it does not include will move us forward, provide more certainty, tory that wouldn’t have been possible without the President’s full early childhood education and prevent another costly, unnecessary gov- his guidance and the devotion from his players proposal, it gives a major boost to Head Start ernment shutdown. I urge my colleagues to and fans. and Early Head Start and continues funding support it.

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