E204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 11, 2014 With approximately 700 Comrades and 150 CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT Guam, the Virgin Islands and the Northern Ladies Auxiliary members, the Springfield AWARENESS WEEK Marianas as well as from 141 countries VFW Post 7327 stands out for the depth of its around the globe. At the university’s Centen- commitment to our community. Often called HON. nial Anniversary a speaker noted, ‘‘It has ‘‘The Friendliest VFW Post in Virginia,’’ Post OF MISSOURI taken a century to develop our country into a 7327 has one of the most aggressive ADOPT- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mighty nation and a united people. The same A-UNIT programs in the entire VFW organiza- century has developed the college founded by Tuesday, February 11, 2014 tion to support our service members stationed John Carroll into a great and prosperous uni- overseas. VFW Post 7327 visits the VA hos- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- versity, fully competent to hold her place pital at least quarterly; bringing along goodie ognize Congenital Heart Defect Awareness among the universities of the world.’’ This bags for our Wounded Warriors. Each Thanks- Week, which is February 7–14, 2014. statement still holds true today and George- giving and Christmas, VFW Post 7327 adopts Congenital Heart Defects affect nearly two town stands as one of the most highly ranked military families in need through the USO and million Americans and are considered one of educational institutions in the world. the most common birth defects within the provides them with meal baskets for each holi- In recent years, research at Georgetown day, gifts for children, commissary cards for United States. Each year approximately forty thousand babies are born in the United States has led to important breakthroughs such as the parents, and a Christmas party where the the development of a vaccine against the children can meet Santa and receive a gift- with Congenital Heart Defects, while many re- main undiagnosed for months or even years human papillomavirus, and efforts are being filled stocking. The Ladies Auxiliary members after birth. This dangerous condition can made to improve the Nation’s capacity to iden- collect, sort, and distribute more than 2,000 cause sudden cardiac death if left tify and track the outbreak of diseases. The pieces of clothing each month to various chari- undiagnosed, which is especially harmful in campus has been home to renowned faculty table organizations. VFW Post 7327 is a young adolescent athletes who unknowingly including the late U.N. Ambassador Jeanne strong supporter of local youth organizations suffer from this defect. Kirkpatrick and the late Carroll Quigley whom, including the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Lit- This week not only serves to raise aware- Georgetown alum Bill Clinton quoted in his tle League Baseball that contribute greatly to ness of Congenital Heart Defects to increase first inaugural address. the education and well-being of our children. screenings and funding for research, it serves Today, fifteen Members of the House of Each year, VFW Post 7327 bestows awards as a dedication to the millions of Americans Representatives hold Georgetown degrees in- to local students who have submitted out- diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects, the cluding our colleague the Honorable JOHN standing essays on a theme and to local citi- challenges their families face, and for the fam- DINGELL, who holds two Georgetown degrees zens in recognition of their extraordinary ac- ilies of those who have sadly lost loved ones and is the longest serving Member of Con- tions and dedication. I am honored to enter to this condition. gress in the Nation’s history. It is a distinct the names of the following 2014 honorees into f privilege to serve in this body with esteemed the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: colleagues who also studied at Georgetown. HONORING GEORGETOWN UNIVER- Voice of Democracy: SITY’S 225TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. Speaker, I know they, in particular, Winner: Sebrina Hess. share my pride in recognizing the 225th anni- versary of the university’s founding and look 2nd Place: Tirzah Sheppard. HON. forward to a bright future for our alma mater. OF 3rd Place: Nicia Grier-Spratley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Patriot’s Pen: f Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Winner: Aubrey Taradash. THANK YOU, LORA HOBBS Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2nd Place: Madelynn Cerami. honor Georgetown’s 225th anniversary. 3rd Place: Skyler Foley. Founded in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll of Maryland, Georgetown stands as the oldest HON. JOE WILSON Fire Fighter of the Year: Anthony Shaffer. Jesuit and Catholic University in the United OF SOUTH CAROLINA EMS of the Year: Sean Wetjen. States. For over 225 years Georgetown has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Police Officer of the Year: PFC James L. educated young scholars of all ages and back- Thur. grounds, equipping them with the knowledge Tuesday, February 11, 2014 and skills to make a difference in the world. Teachers of the Year: Aaron Tagert, What began as a two story old brick building Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Silverbrook Elementary; Jennie Lindner, South has now become one of the finest universities er, today, I am very grateful for the opportunity County High School. in the country and I celebrate the University’s to recognize Lora Hobbs, a committed staff I would also like to recognize the following founding. member for the Second Congressional District sponsors of the VFW’s Recycled Rides Pro- Bishop Carroll, in his ‘‘Proposals for Estab- of South Carolina. After serving the great state gram that provided an automobile to a needy lishing an Academy at George-Town, of South Carolina for more than two and a half soldier at Fort Belvoir: Progressive Insurance, Potowmack River, Maryland,’’ envisioned an years, Lora is leaving the office to join the of- Enterprise Car Rental, Refinish Solutions, Tan institution which gave ‘‘undivided attention fice of Congressman BRADLEY BRYNEE of Ala- Auto Body, LKO Northern Virginia, and Jerry’s . . . to the cultivation of virtue, and literary im- bama’s First Congressional District as a legis- Collision Repair. provement.’’ On January 23rd, 1789 he re- lative assistant. ceived the first deed for the land that became Finally, I wish to thank the following spon- Lora, is a native of Laurens, South Carolina, the campus of Georgetown University. Then in sors of the 2013 VFW Thanksgiving/Christmas and joined the office in August of 2011 as a 1815 President James Madison signed an Act Program which provided food and gifts to 14 staff assistant after recently graduating from of Congress granting a federal charter to ‘‘The needy military families at Fort Belvoir. The the University of South Carolina. Her tremen- College of Georgetown in the District of Co- sponsors of this program were Hilltop Golf dous leadership skills allowed her to transition lumbia.’’ Only the U.S. Military Academy had Club, Olympians Family Restaurant, Safford quickly and become the legislative cor- received a federal charter prior to George- Dodge of Springfield, Frizzles Salon and Spa, respondent. town. In 1850 the first Catholic Medical School Residence Inn Marriott of Springfield, Northern was established and 20 years later Father It is with sincere gratitude that I would like Virginia Surgical Center, Greater Springfield Patrick Healy, who was born a slave, became to thank Lora for her dedicated staff work. I Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Club of the first African American president of a major have no doubt that the people of lower Ala- Springfield, Springfield Optimist Club. American university. Much later in 1919 the bama will benefit significantly from her exper- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join university added the Walsh School of Foreign tise. I wish Lora all the best in future endeav- me in congratulating the 2014 Awardees and Service, of which I am a proud alumnus. ors and look forward to hearing of her contin- in thanking the members, Ladies Auxiliary, For over two centuries Georgetown has ued success. program sponsors, and supporters of VFW grown and evolved along with the Nation; In conclusion, God Bless our Troops and we Post 7327 for their continued service to our today, it is home to students from all fifty will never forget September 11th in the Global country and our community. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, War on Terrorism.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:15 Feb 12, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11FE8.020 E11FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 11, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E205 HONORING U.S. CAPITOL POLICE Meredith, who currently serves as Vice cient to support themselves and to obtain work SERGEANT CLINTON HOLTZ President for Florida NOW, has truly dedicated experience and secure a good work history to her career to community service. She has help them obtain future employment. The net HON. DAVID G. REICHERT worked with Compass: The Gay and Lesbian cost of the expansion would be low, because OF WASHINGTON Community Center of the Palm Beaches to these young people would be providing ur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teach safe sex education, and has bravely de- gently needed local services that are being Tuesday, February 11, 2014 fended women seeking abortion care from dropped or curtailed because of federal, state, harassment and intimidation. and local budget cuts, such as after-school Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Her impact includes grassroots advocacy as programs, tutoring, and assistance for the el- honor the life of U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant well. She organized participants for the March derly. Clinton Holtz. Sergeant Holtz served this Con- for Women’s Lives, and has served NOW in The bill would significantly expand job op- gress every day, working to keep us safe, will- several capacities, including as Legislative Di- portunities for young people who have played ing to put his life on the line. But he was more rector for Florida NOW and President of Palm by the rules but find themselves unemployed than a police officer. He was a beloved son Beach County NOW. in this economy. It would increase the number and brother. He had an exciting career before With her limited spare time, Meredith volun- of participants in the AmeriCorps State and joining the police force, playing professional teers with several organizations and is the National program from approximately 78,000 basketball across the globe, and he was also President of the Women’s Health Foundation to 500,000 full-time participants. Participants my friend. Sergeant Holtz was always ready of South Florida. In honor of her tireless ef- receive a living allowance, which most find with a kind word or a funny story; willing to forts on behalf of South Florida women, I am sufficient to meet their basic needs, and are swap stories with an old cop like me. My pleased to recognize Meredith Ockman for her also eligible for an education award equal to thoughts and prayers are with his family and amazing achievements and wish her contin- the value of a Pell grant, for school-loan for- friends as they mourn him. He will be greatly ued success. bearance, health care benefits and child care missed but always remembered. f assistance. By expanding the program, we f would reduce the number of unemployed PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER young people, provide them with the work HABERLAND FOR RECEIVING ´ skills and experience they would not get while THE 2013 CRITICAL LANGUAGE HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ unemployed, and help cash-strapped states SCHOLARSHIP OF ILLINOIS and local governments provide services that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they would otherwise have to cut. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Tuesday, February 11, 2014 For some time, it has been clear that poli- OF VIRGINIA Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- cies to address today’s unusually stubborn un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES avoidably absent in the House Chamber for employment need to be targeted in order to be effective. Without significant targeting, young Tuesday, February 11, 2014 votes on Monday, February 10, 2014. Had I been present, I would have voted graduates will continue to face their first years Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- as adults without jobs and with no way to ac- ognize Mr. Christopher Haberland, a resident ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 55, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 56, and ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 57. quire work experience. They deserve better. I of Herndon, Virginia, who is a recipient of the ask my colleagues to support this urgently 2013 Critical Language Scholarship. f needed targeted assistance for young, unem- The Critical Language Scholarship Program INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- ployed Americans. was established in 2006 by the Department of MOTING NATIONAL SERVICE AND State as part of an effort to train American REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT ACT f young people in languages that are critical to our nation’s global interests. For three months, IN HONOR OF THE 60TH WEDDING attendees are immersed in an intensive cul- HON. ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND tural environment that teaches a new lan- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BILL LAWSON AND MRS. AU- guage, new culture, and new sense of self. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DREY LAWSON The CLS program is remarkably competitive; Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in 2013 nearly 4,000 students from around the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. AL GREEN country applied, but only 597 were accepted. introduce the Promoting National Service and OF TEXAS Due to his impressive academic success, I am Reducing Unemployment Act, to address one proud to say that Christopher Haberland was of the greatest workforce tragedies resulting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of those chosen. from today’s economy—our unemployed Participants in the Critical Language Schol- Tuesday, February 11, 2014 young people—and to spur economic growth arship Program do more than simply enrich and alleviate strain on state and local govern- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I their own understanding and appreciation of a ments. This tragedy is not only hurting our would like to acknowledge the 60th wedding foreign culture. Their deep understanding of young people, it is costing our government anniversary of two respected and revered indi- these critical regions ensures that our nation $25 billion each year through lost tax revenue viduals, Reverend Bill Lawson and Mrs. Au- has capable individuals that can work on and other costs. While over 10.4 million Amer- drey Lawson. Married January 28, 1954, while issues vital to the interests of the United icans are unemployed, my bill targets the 3.8 Reverend Lawson was attending Central Bap- States. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to million young people who have not had a fair tist Theological Seminary. The Lawsons are join me in recognizing the service of Chris- chance to ever use their high school and col- pillars of the community, who have topher Haberland, and in wishing him heartfelt lege education, which this nation has strongly reared four successful children. congratulations on his achievements. urged them to get. In 1962, Reverend Lawson alongside his f What is particularly disappointing is the high first-lady Mrs. Lawson founded the Wheeler TRIBUTE TO MEREDITH OCKMAN unemployment rate for young people who Avenue Baptist Church with just thirteen mem- heeded our advice to graduate from high bers. Reverend Lawson went on to serve as school and college, only to try to enter the Senior Pastor at the church for 42 years be- HON. fore retiring to focus on his work in the com- OF FLORIDA workforce in the worst economy in genera- tions. The total unemployment rate was 7.3 munity, through the William A. Lawson Insti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent compared to 16.3 percent for young tute for Peace and Prosperity (WALIPP). Tuesday, February 11, 2014 adults aged 16 to 24 even during the recent Mr. Speaker, I am blessed to have the op- Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I summer. Hundreds of thousands now compete portunity to pay tribute to two individuals who rise today to honor Meredith Ockman, recipi- for unpaid internships wherever they can find have so selflessly and faithfully served their ent of the Palm Beach County National Orga- them. By significantly expanding AmeriCorps, community. They are exemplars for all those nization for Women (NOW) Blood, Sweat, and my bill, without needing a new administrative who aspire to greatness through service and Tears Award and tireless advocate for justice structure or bureaucracy, would allow unem- mentorship of others. I pray that God will grant and equality. ployed young people to earn a stipend suffi- them many more years of love and happiness.

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