E378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 13, 2021 An independent panel has chosen the fol- nity, prosperity, and continued progress in the IN MEMORIAM lowing teachers from Manatee, Sarasota, and year ahead. As our country emerges from the West Palm Beach—BROCK, William Emer- Hillsborough counties to receive Florida’s 16th COVID–19 pandemic, it is critical that we cele- son III ‘‘Bill,’’ former Tennessee Senator, District’s 2021 Congressional Teacher Award brate the strength of our communities and the United States Trade Representative and Sec- for their accomplishments as educators: sacrifice it will take to defeat the coronavirus retary of Labor, passed away peacefully at Tammy Merrell for her accomplishments as the age of 90 on March 25, 2021. and look toward the future. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, Bill a teacher at Samoset Elementary School. As the co-chairman of the American Sikh Brock graduated from McCallie School and Carol Mays Davis for her accomplishments Congressional Caucus, I am honored to re- Washington & Lee University. When Mr. as a teacher at Lincoln Memorial Academy. introduce this biennial resolution recognizing Brock returned from serving 3 years in the Jeramiah Bowman for his accomplishments the importance of Vaisakhi. April 13 marks the Navy, he went to work in his family’s candy as a teacher at Braden River High School. start of the beginning of the Sikh religion and company. Mr. Brock served in the House for Kari Johnson for her accomplishments as a the start of the Punjabi New Year. Late 2020 8 years, working closely with Republicans teacher at Fruitville Elementary School. and early 2021 has tested the Indian Sikh and Democrats to solve problems and get Judi Robson for her accomplishments as a community, and I hope the coming months will things done for his constituents. In 1970, Mr. Brock ran against three-term teacher at Sarasota Middle School. be marked by peace, prosperity, and respect incumbent Albert Gore, Sr. for the Senate Jeanette Marks for her accomplishments as for all faith communities. and won. In 1976, as he was elected to serve teacher at Sarasota Military Academy. Madam Speaker, I encourage all Members as Chair of the Republican National Com- Timothy Mays for his accomplishments as a of the House to join me in recognizing the sig- mittee and spent the next 4 years rebuilding teacher at East Bay Senior High School. nificance of Vaisakhi and those who celebrate the Grand Ole Party. Four years later, the On behalf of the people of Florida’s 16th it. Republicans took control of the senate for the first time in a quarter of a century, District, I congratulate each of these out- f standing teachers and offer my sincere appre- gained 49 seats in the House of Representa- KATHRYN WOODCOCK tives, and elected Ronald Reagan to the ciation for their service and dedication. Presidency. Reagan appointed Brock United f States Trade Representative. He was recog- HON. ED PERLMUTTER nized for his leadership in promoting the ex- LUKE KELLOGG OF COLORADO pansion of international trade rules to en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES compass for the first time intellectual prop- HON. ED PERLMUTTER Tuesday, April 13, 2021 erty, services, and investment. He founded OF COLORADO the Quad Forum, a quarterly informal meet- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ing of the Trade Ministers of Europe, Japan, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Kathryn Canada, and the United States and founded Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Woodcock for receiving the Arvada Wheat the Rio Group of seventeen leading trading nations to facilitate greater coordination be- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Kathryn Woodcock is a student at Arvada tween trade and finance ministries. Ambas- today to recognize and applaud Luke Kellogg sador Brock was recognized by The Wall for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service West H.S. and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed Street Journal, along with a number of oth- Ambassadors for Youth award. ers, as one of the ‘‘fathers’’ of the Uruguay Luke Kellogg is a student at Ralston Valley her to overcome adversities. Round of Trade Negotiations and subse- H.S. and received this award because his de- The dedication demonstrated by Kathryn quently the World Trade Organization termination and hard work have allowed him Woodcock is exemplary of the type of (WTO). to overcome adversities. achievement that can be attained with hard In 1985, President Reagan asked Mr. Brock work and perseverance. It is essential stu- to bring his arbitration skills to the Depart- The dedication demonstrated by Luke Kel- ment of Labor. As US Secretary of Labor, logg is exemplary of the type of achievement dents at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic Secretary Brock was widely praised for his that can be attained with hard work and perse- strong executive leadership in a major re- verance. It is essential students at all levels which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to form of pension laws, restoring constructive strive to make the most of their education and labor-management relations, and creating Kathryn Woodcock for winning the Arvada develop a work ethic which will guide them for the landmark study of workforce and work- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth the rest of their lives. place trends in a global economy entitled award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the I extend my deepest congratulations to Luke Work Force 2000. same dedication and character in all of her fu- He was a Senior Counselor and Member of Kellogg for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge ture accomplishments. the Board of the Center for Strategic and Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have f International Studies, where he chaired the no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication International Policy Roundtable, served on and character in all of his future accomplish- APPRECIATING BILL BROCK several boards, traveled extensively with his ments. wife and family, maintained an active twit- f ter account and continued to write op-eds on HON. JOE WILSON education, trade, policy and politics right up RESOLUTION CELEBRATING OF SOUTH CAROLINA until the time of his passing. His family and VAISAKHI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends will remember him for his gentle, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 loving spirit and his abiding commitment to his Father, his family, and his country. He HON. JOHN GARAMENDI Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam was a statesman of the highest caliber, lead- OF CALIFORNIA Speaker, The Wall Street Journal on March ing by example, with kindness and humility. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 31, 2021, published a fitting tribute to Ambas- Mr. Brock is predeceased by his mother, sador William ‘‘Bill’’ Emerson Brock, III, who Myra Kruesi ‘‘Peggy’’ Brock, his father, Wil- Tuesday, April 13, 2021 died on March 25th. liam Emerson ‘‘Bill’’ Brock Jr., and by his Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I General, Executive, Representative, Sen- wife, Laura Handley ‘‘Muffet’’ Brock. He is reintroduce the House resolution celebrating ator, National Chairman, Ambassador, Cabinet survived by his wife, Sandra Schubert ‘‘Sandy’’ Brock; two brothers, Paul ‘‘Pat’’ Vaisakhi: an annual harvest festival widely Secretary, Senior Counselor Bill Brock was Brock and Frank Brock; six children and celebrated in northern India and throughout correctly recognized as ‘‘a statesman of the step-children and their spouses, William the world. highest caliber, leading by example, with free- ‘‘Bill’’ Brock IV (Laura), Oscar Brock (Meg), This resolution recognizes the historic, cul- dom and humility.’’ Laura ‘‘Hutchey’’ Brock Doley (Chris), John tural, and religious significance of the festival I especially appreciate his achievements of Brock (Peggy), Julie Cram Janka (John), and of Vaisakhi. This annual harvest festival is developing the modern Republican Party in Stephen ‘‘Steve’’ Cram (Theresa); 19 grand- celebrated globally by people of many different the South from virtually no presence to my children, William ‘‘Bill’’ Brock V (Morgan), faiths including Sikhs, Hindus, and Buddhists. home state of South Carolina now appre- Stephen Brock, Michael ‘‘Hutch’’ Brock (Sarah), Margaret ‘‘Archer’’ Brock, Eleanor It is particularly significant for Sikhs because it ciating the largest Republican majorities in 140 Brock, Peter Doley, Laura Doley, Erin coincides with the formation of Khalsa in 1699. years. Doley, Katherine ‘‘Katie’’ Doley, John ‘‘JB’’ In the United States, Vaisakhi is celebrated His obituary from The Journal is clearly de- Brock, Morgan Cram (Nathalie), Samantha with large processions, celebrations, and com- serving for his service for the American peo- Cram Butler (Taft), Reagan Cram, McKay munity service. Vaisakhi celebrates commu- ple. 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