November 12, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1415 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

LATE CONGRESSMAN JOHN H. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in HONORING RIVER ROUGE POLICE ADLER honoring the late Congressman John Adler, of LIEUTENANT RON GUFFEY Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a dedicated public HON. DONALD NORCROSS servant who fought tirelessly for the people of HON. RASHIDA TLAIB OF NEW JERSEY New Jersey for more than two decades. OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING GLEN OAKS ELEMEN- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in today to honor and commend the late Cherry TARY SCHOOL FOR BEING tribute to Lieutenant Ron Guffey who served Hill, New Jersey resident, Congressman John NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIB- on the City of River Rouge’s Police Depart- H. Adler at the John H. Adler Memorial Park BON SCHOOL ment on the occasion of his retirement. Dedication. During his twenty-three years with the police The late Congressman John Adler grew up force, Lieutenant Guffey has served with dedi- in Haddonfield, New Jersey where his father HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI cation and bravery. He first joined the City of owned a small dry-cleaning store, attended River Rouge’s Police Department as a patrol OF ILLINOIS Haddonfield public schools and graduated officer in 1996. Lieutenant Guffey served the from Haddonfield Memorial High School. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force in several capacities and rose through went on to attend Harvard University where he the ranks, serving as Corporal, Detective, and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Gov- Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Sergeant before ultimately retiring as Lieuten- ernment, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today ant. Lieutenant Guffey’s presence will be School. John met his wife Shelley in law to recognize Glen Oaks Elementary School in missed and is a loss for the community and school and after they graduated, they returned Hickory Hills, Illinois, for being honored with the City of River Rouge. to South Jersey and settled down in Cherry In short, Lieutenant Guffey has served the prestigious 2019 U.S. Department of Edu- Hill. bravely and nobly. Please join me in saluting cation National Blue Ribbon School Award. In 1988 Adler began serving on the Cherry him for his twenty-three years of public service Hill Township Council where he passed the The award was conferred under the Exem- as we wish him well on his retirement. plary High Performing Schools category. Township’s ethics ordinance, was committed f to strengthening Cherry Hill schools and im- In 1982, the U.S. Department of Education proving health care. In 1991, Adler ran for a established the National Blue Ribbon Schools 550TH BIRTHDAY OF SIKH GURU NANAK seat in the New Jersey Senate, representing Program to recognize public and private New Jersey’s Sixth Legislative District and schools boasting high or significantly improved won the election. He served as a New Jersey achievement. I am proud that Glen Oaks Ele- HON. GREG PENCE State Senator from 1992 to 2009. During his mentary School of Hickory Hills, Illinois, has OF INDIANA time in the New Jersey Senate, Adler served been honored as one of those exceptional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the Judiciary Committee as Chair, the Envi- ronment Committee, and sponsored vital legis- schools. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 lation designed to address key environmental This is not the first time Glen Oaks Elemen- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and health related issues, including the tary School has been honored for excellence recognize a very special day for the Hoosier Smoke-Free Air Act that banned smoking in in education. In 2012, Glen Oaks was des- Sikh Community: the 550th birthday of Guru most public places. He also championed major ignated for the first time as a National Blue Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. This occasion ethics reforms, support for children and adults Ribbon School. This year, Glen Oaks Elemen- will be celebrated by more than 25,000,000 with disabilities and laws that made our state tary School has been recognized for perform- Sikhs worldwide on November 12, 2019. and communities safer. ance in the top ten percent of all Illinois Indiana is proud to be home to over 10,000 In 2008, Adler ran for the State of New Jer- schools, and has also received a designation Sikhs that enrich our communities and em- sey’s Third Congressional District seat and of exemplary from the Illinois State Board of body the meaning of Hoosier values. won the election. This was the first time a Education. Hoosier Sikhs are one of the fastest growing Democrat held that seat in over one hundred business communities in Indiana, and their years. He was sworn into office in January Under the direction of District Super- contributions to our economy and culture are 2009 and served on the Committee on Finan- intendent Dr. Jeannie Stachowiak, School valued. cial Services and the Committee on Veteran’s Principal Kristin Reingruber, and Assistant On this day I am proud to stand with our Affairs. During his tenure he spearheaded leg- Principal Carla Braun, teachers implement a friends in the Sikh community by offering leg- islation to support our veterans and seniors, collaborative approach to classroom learning islation to celebrate this momentous occasion protect women’s healthcare, help working fam- that facilitates individual growth. The teachers and honor their contributions to Indiana and to ilies, protect consumers, and end the Great are committed to Glen Oak Elementary our great nation. Recession. School’s mission for every student to realize f In 2011 Adler suddenly passed away. He is their full potential as a socially responsible life- survived by his wife Shelley, and their four long learner. The Glen Oaks Positive Behavior IN HONOR OF REVEREND ROOSEVELT CARTER, I sons, Jeffrey, Alex, Andrew, and Oliver. In Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program 2011, Shelley Adler started the John H. Adler and the Academic Student Success Enrich- Memorial Fund for Veterans’ Affairs at Harvard ment Teams (ASSETS) developed by teach- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, Jr. University, which supports interdisciplinary re- ers and administrators have also had a posi- OF GEORGIA search and programs intended to promote ef- tive impact on student achievement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fective governmental policy as it relates to vet- erans. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Tuesday, November 12, 2019 On November 2, 2019 the Camden County me in congratulating Glen Oaks Elementary Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Board of Freeholders will dedicate the John H. School for this remarkable achievement and rise today to honor an outstanding Man of Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grove to recognizing the teachers, administrators, stu- God, a devoted spiritual leader, and dear commemorate Adler’s life and dedication to dents, parents, and community for the hard friend of longstanding, Reverend Roosevelt public service. work that they have put in to earn this award. Carter, I, who retired from his role as Senior

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JIM COSTA OF CALIFORNIA 9 fundraising for 11 years, Post Commander to preach the word of God and founded First IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for American Legion Post 4, Executive Direc- Monumental Faith Ministries alongside his tor of the California Veterans Action Alliance, wife, First Lady, and Co-Pastor, LaVerne Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Board Member of the Central Valley Veterans Shinault Carter. For the past 35 years, Rev. Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Retirement Home, and CEO since 2010 and Carter has been the shepherd at First Monu- recognize my dear friend Mr. Daniel ‘‘Dan’’ announcer of the CVVDP since 2003. mental where he has ministered to the needs Payne as he is honored as the 2019 Grand Throughout his career Dan has received recognition, including as local television affil- of his flockchristening babies, baptizing believ- Marshal for the 100th Anniversary of the Cen- tral Valley Veterans Day Parade (CVVDP). iate KSEE24’s Hispanic Portrait of Success re- ers, performing marriages, and consoling be- Dan has dedicated his life to his country and cipient in 1999; 2002 Business Man of the reaved families while developing and honing the people of the Central Valley. Year; honored with his 3 brothers and 2 sis- his skills as a church administrator and inspir- Dan was born in San Jose, California to ters as the La Familia Silicon Valley Hispanic ing spiritual leader. Under The Carters’ dy- Frank and Ubelia Payne on August 16, 1954. Veteran and Community Family of the Year in namic and spirit-filled leadership, First Monu- He attended local schools while working in the 2010; Guest of Honor for the Marine Corps mental Faith Ministries has experienced tre- fields picking apricots and other fruits. He at- Ball; the Gold Medal for volunteer work by mendous growth. But most importantly, under tended college but soon changed course. He President Bush in 2002; appointed to Presi- their leadership, First Monumental has been a enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1973, in- dent George W. Bush’s tax Sub-Committee. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that beacon of hope and salvation for the con- spired by a television commercial about the l ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- gregation through its many ministries that branch. Dan told his then-girlfriend and now wife of 43 years Mary, that he was going to resentatives to congratulate CWO–3 Warrant share the good news of our Lord and Savior, enlist the next day. He served as an enlisted Officer Dan Payne as he celebrates his last Jesus Christ. member for 12 years, achieving the rank of year as CEO of the Central Valley Veterans Outside of the church, Reverend Carter has Gunnery Sergeant. In 1986, he applied for Of- Day Parade and is honored as their Grand also proved himself a true servant of the com- ficers Candidates School and was accepted in Marshal. I have had the honor to work with munity in which he lives. His drive led him to February 1987. Despite severely injuring his Dan for over 20 years and he is more than organize First Monumental Community Out- knee, Dan continued his training to become an well-deserved of this recognition. I ask that you join me in wishing Dan and his family con- reach, Inc. (FMCO) to help provide services to officer, graduating that same year. tinued success, health and happiness. those in need. By utilizing its access to gov- Dan attended Electronics Radar Pulse Ac- quisitions Control HAWK Guided Missile, f ernment grants, FMCO opened ‘‘Job’s Place’’, Command and Control Electronics Tech the first assistance program for persons diag- RECOGNIZING JANE LOIS HAWK Guided Missile, HAWK Guided Missile WELLER’S 100TH BIRTHDAY nosed with HIV/AIDS in the Dougherty County Systems Tech, and Tactical Basics School area. Reverend Carter and FMCO also joined TBS Quantico, Virginia. He has an associate forces with the City of Albany & the Dougherty degree in Law Enforcement, Missiles and Mu- HON. HARLEY ROUDA County Coalition to help end homelessness by nitions, and an Electrical Engineering degree OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leading the charge to acquire government from Trinity University. A Decorated Desert funding from the Department of Housing & Storm Veteran, Dan was the first Hispanic Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Urban Development (HUD) to support and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) in the HAWK Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today transition over 15 families to self-sustainable Guided Missile field in the Marine Corps. to recognize Jane Lois Weller of Huntington living. Furthermore, Reverend Carter also ex- During his time in the Marines, Dan was a Beach for her service to our country during boxer and played multiple sports. He trained in tended the reach of First Monumental Faith World War II and to honor her recent 100th Shotokan while he was in Japan and earned birthday. Born in Chicago just after World War Ministries through the Monumental Develop- 4 black belts. He was named in Who’s Who of I and raised during the Great Depression, Ms. ment Center and the Fluff-n-Fold Laundromat Martial Arts and fought many different fighters, Weller bore witness to some of the most tu- to aid in job creation for residents in the com- including Chuck Norris. multuous times in our nation’s history. By vir- munity. After being deployed and stationed around tue of this upbringing, and because of what Reverend Carter has achieved much in his the world, Dan’s last stop was in Fresno, Cali- many would call an ambitious spirit, Ms. life, but none of it would have been possible fornia where he and his wife Mary, and two Weller went on to lead a life dedicated to serv- without the Grace of God and the love and the daughters Rebecca and Rachel, settled. In ice, both to her country and to her family. 1996, Dan retired as CWO–3 and began support of his loving wife, LaVerne, and his Just one year after graduating from Nursing teaching at Fresno City College Training Insti- School at the Evangelical Hospital in Chicago, children, Roosevelt, Jr., Roderald, Lorenzo, tute. He was awarded the Center for Applied Ms. Weller enlisted in the United States Army and Renorta. Competitive Technology (CACT) Teacher’s Air Corps in December 1942. After completing On a personal note, I have been blessed by Award in 1998. Dan was an ordained pastor flight school at Bowman Field in Kentucky, she Reverend Carter’s sage counsel and enduring while he was in the Marines and decided to was stationed at Hickam Field on Oahu, Ha- friendship over the time that I have known continue this path after retirement. waii. him. He has always encouraged and sup- Dan is also the founder and CEO of Cable From Hawaii to the Mariana Islands to the Links Construction. The construction firm pro- ported me during my career in Congress and, Solomon Islands to the Philippines, Ms. Weller vides training for Lucent, Siecor, 3–M Amp, bravely risked her life to tend to many soldiers I am proud to call him my friend. and other telecommunication companies. Their wounded on the frontlines. For her valiant Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join specialties are in fiber optics and high-speed service in active combat zones throughout the my wife, Vivian, and me, along with the copper cable. Over the years, Cable Links has Pacific Theater, Ms. Weller was awarded two 730,000 residents of Georgia’s Second Con- also expanded into construction. Since its Bronze Stars. gressional District, in extending our sincerest founding 20 years ago, Cable Links has grown After the war. Ms. Weller graduated from congratulations and best wishes to Reverend into a successful small-business in the Central the University of California, Berkeley, contin- Roosevelt Carter, I on the occasion of his re- Valley. It has been featured in the Fresno Bee ued to serve as nurse in the public sector, and raised her three children. She has always kept tirement and in congratulating him for 35 out- as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Central Valley, and twice was mentioned an active mind, enjoying hobbies including as- standing years of leadership at First Monu- in lnc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing tronomy, biblical and classical studies, knitting, mental Faith Ministries, and for a lifetime of companies in the United States. jazz piano, singing, and more. I ask that all selfless service to God, the church, and to hu- Following his retirement from the Marine Members join me in recognizing the remark- mankind. Corps, Dan has served his community. Some able life and service of Jane Lois Weller on of his many contributions include leading mis- the occasion of her recent 100th birthday.

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