E418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 19, 2021 work have allowed her to overcome adversi- HONORING MRS. DELLA licity and Gwen; nephew Evan; and countless ties. MCCAUGHAN loved ones. The dedication demonstrated by Francisca I join my fellow Mississippians in mourning Vasquez is exemplary of the type of achieve- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO the loss of a talented and dedicated young ment that can be attained with hard work and OF pilot. He will be deeply missed. perseverance. It is essential students at all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f levels strive to make the most of their edu- Monday, April 19, 2021 EMMA ARVIZO-AGUIRRE cation and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Della HON. I extend my deepest congratulations to McCaughan who passed away on February 4, OF COLORADO Francisca Vasquez for winning the Adams 2021 at the age of 92. I send my condolences IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Mayors and Commissioners Youth and prayers to her family and friends. Monday, April 19, 2021 Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Born and raised in Pass Christian Mis- same dedication and character in all of her fu- sissippi, Della was the youngest child in her Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ture accomplishments. family and was honored to claim the Mis- today to recognize and applaud Emma Arvizo- sissippi Gulf Coast as her lifelong home. Aguirre for receiving the Adams County May- f Mrs. McCaughan was a teacher in the Biloxi ors and Commissioners Youth Award. Public School System for 44 years. She was Emma Arvizo-Aguirre is a 12th grader at PERSONAL EXPLANATION the first person in the nation to teach Marine MESA and received this award because her Biology at the high school level. Additionally, determination and hard work have allowed her she wrote the first textbook to be used for that to overcome adversities. HON. purpose. The dedication demonstrated by Emma OF MICHIGAN Della loved teaching and believed in her Arvizo-Aguirre is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students, helping them realize their potential. Della was the recipient of many awards. Some work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Monday, April 19, 2021 of her most valued awards include: Shell Mer- dents at all levels strive to make the most of ritt Fellowship, Mother of the Year, and Teach- their education and develop a work ethic Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise er of the Year. She was awarded an Einstein which will guide them for the rest of their lives. today regarding a missed vote due to attend- Congressional Fellowship to work in the U.S. I extend my deepest congratulations to ing a friend’s funeral. Had I been present for Senate as an educational advisor, and in Emma Arvizo-Aguirre for winning the Adams roll call vote number 118, On Passage to the 1994, received a commendation through Sen- County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Workplace Violence Prevention for Health ate Concurrent Resolution Number 578, Award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Care and Social Service Workers Act, I would whereby the Mississippi State Legislature rec- same dedication and character in all of her fu- have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Had I been present for roll ognized her outstanding career and meri- ture accomplishments. call vote number 119, On Passage to the 504 torious service during her years as an educa- f Credit Risk Management Improvement Act, I tor. HONORING JOSEPH CHERUP, JR. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Although we are saddened by her passing, we take comfort in her example of a life well f lived and the legacy she leaves behind to all HON. the young lives she touched. On behalf of the OF MICHIGAN APRIL VETERAN OF THE MONTH 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the memory of Mrs. Della McCaughan, Monday, April 19, 2021 a loving teacher, mother, wife, and woman of HON. God. Ms. SLOTKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine and a true OF OKLAHOMA f American hero from Fenton, Michigan—Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SCOT Joseph Cherup, Jr. Monday, April 19, 2021 AMES, JR. Throughout the course of his life, Mr. Cherup has worn many hats in the service of Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor HON. TRENT KELLY his nation, his community, and his family. the First District of Oklahoma’s April Veteran OF MISSISSIPPI While serving his country in Korea, he proudly wore the cap of an Army captain. As an officer of the Month, Willie Braggs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at the Koje Do POW prison, Mr. Cherup was Willie Braggs is a retired Air Force officer Monday, April 19, 2021 and Vice Wing Commander of the 138th Fight- instrumental in negotiating the successful re- er Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, lease of General Francis Dodd when he was His service included two combat tours in the I rise today to celebrate the life of Lt. Scot held hostage for three days. Middle East. Colonel Braggs faithfully served Ames, Jr. who passed away on a pilot training When Mr. Cherup returned home, he wore our country for over thirty years and continues mission on February 19, 2021. I join his family the hat of an engineer. He has owned several to give back to his community and fellow vet- and his squadron in mourning his loss. businesses and was a founding member of erans. Scot grew up in Pekin, Indiana and attended the Leelanau Conservancy, Traverse City Eastern High School. He was an athlete and Condominiums, Custom Electric, Revolution He is involved with the Jenks Public School outdoorsman. Before graduating, he earned DC, Kolene Corporation, and Trade Winds Bar System as their assistant webmaster and var- his Private Pilots License. He attended Indiana in Detroit. sity photographer for their athletic department. State University, where he was an active But beyond his honorable service and his As the father of two Jenks graduates, he is a member of the ISU Bass Fishing Team. He achievements in business, at his core, Mr. long-time parent volunteer. Colonel Braggs studied Aviation Management and met his wife Cherup is simply a kind man who has helped currently sits on the board of directors for the Audra. The two met almost three years ago take care of others. Coffee Bunker, a non-profit organization that and were married in the Fall of 2020. When he was 21 years old, his father, Jo- helps service members transition to civilian Scot was known by his squadron for his seph Sr. passed away, leaving him to care for life. He is a man of impeccable integrity who love of flying. When he was young, he spoke his mother, Rose, and his younger sister, has dedicated his life to serving others. of one day becoming a pilot in the United Delores. In 1984, his mother moved in with He answered the call to defend freedom States Air Force. He was dedicated to his stu- him in Fenton so he could take better care of across the globe and sacrificed whatever was dents as an instructor pilot and he impacted her, which he did until she passed away in necessary in the name of that noble cause. It countless lives throughout his career. 2007. is my honor to recognize Willie Braggs as the Left to cherish Scot’s memory are his wife, His entire life, Mr. Cherup has generously first Congressional District of Oklahoma’s April Audra Dial Ames; parents Ginger Bailey and donated his time and his money to charities Veteran of the Month. Scot Wayne Ames; sister, Courtni; nieces Fe- and causes that help others. He has worn

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