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E964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 23, 2019 HONORING CARMEL MANOR has provided the people of the Tampa Bay volved with AMVETS Post 18, VFW Post community with an affordable and quality edu- 1501, and the John Maciolek American Legion HON. THOMAS MASSIE cation. Post 154. He was also instrumental in secur- OF KENTUCKY Ever since holding its first classes at ing a new World War II monument in town. Hillsborough High School in my hometown of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And, as if all that weren’t enough, he was an Tampa, Florida, HCC has since grown to be- active member of the Democratic Town Com- Tuesday, July 23, 2019 come an accredited institution serving over mittee. Mr. MASSIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today 44,000 students each year across 5 campuses As a testament to Teddy’s popularity and in honor of Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas, KY. and 3 training centers. HCC has expanded to how deeply beloved he was by his community, Carmel Manor has been providing care for offer 190 academic programs, ranging from Enfield residents took turns keeping constant seniors in the northern Kentucky community Paralegal Studies to Engineering Technology. vigil at his bedside as he ailed. for 70 years. More than 84 percent of HCC graduates re- Madam Speaker, I had the privilege of Carmel Manor served its first residents in main in Hillsborough County after graduation. knowing Ted Plamondon for over twenty years 1949 after the Diocese of Covington asked the Their contributions to our community are from his involvement in the court system, local Carmelite Sisters to administer the home. The irreplaceable. HCC’s graduates make politics and tireless veteran advocacy. He was Carmelite Sisters are united in and motivated Hillsborough County a better place. outspoken, and you always knew where he by the belief that life is valuable from concep- HCC is a vibrant and diverse community stood—even if it meant ruffling feathers. En- tion to its natural end. They understand it is with students of many different backgrounds. field, the town he loved, lost a devoted citizen hard to leave a loved one in the care of an- HCC also has been recognized as a Hispanic whose life embodied public service. It was a other, but the staff of Carmel Manor have Serving Institution, meaning more than 25 per- privilege to know him and call him a friend. I proven they know how to care for the whole cent of full-time HCC students are Hispanic or ask my colleagues to join me in extending sin- person—not just physical needs but spiritual, Latino. The 50th graduating class included cerest condolences to Ted’s surviving family, emotional, and social needs as well. students aged 16 to 72 years old. To cele- for their loss. Throughout its history, Carmel Manor has brate the diversity of their campuses and en- f worked to honor its residents ’ lives with com- courage retention, in 2006 HCC hosted its first passion, dignity, and joy. They have achieved Annual Black, Brown & College Bound (BBCB) HONORING WBA SUPER BANTAM- this by growing with the needs of their com- Summit. The Summit brings accomplished WEIGHT CHAMPION RONNY RIOS munity. professionals and scholars together with Black Congratulations to Carmel Manor on their and Latino male students to discuss barriers HON. J. LUIS CORREA 70th anniversary. May they continue their mis- that affect persistence and completion among OF CALIFORNIA sion to care in the years to come. minority males. In its 13th year, BBCB has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f grown nationally to include more than 150 dif- Tuesday, July 23, 2019 ferent colleges and universities from 40 states. CHUCK BRAWNER RECEIVES LEAD- HCC has is not just be an institution of high- Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today ERSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVEL- er learning, but part of the fabric of our com- to honor lifelong Santa Ana resident and the OPMENT AWARD munity—hosting events such as a hearing of WBA Super Bantamweight Champion of the the United States Senate on small, premium World, Ronny Rios. HON. PETE OLSON cigar businesses in the college’s Cigar City Ronny was born in Compton, California and his family moved to Santa Ana when he was OF TEXAS campus, forums to address the persistence of just a toddler. Ronny grew up in Santa Ana IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sexual harassment in the workplace and en- rollment events for the Affordable Care Act to and attended Monroe Elementary School, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 expand health care coverage to our most vul- McFadden Intermediate School and graduated Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today nerable neighbors. from Saddleback High School, where he was to congratulate Chuck Brawner for being Hillsborough Community College plays a a proud Roadrunner. named a recipient of the Stan C. Stanley critical role in preparing young students for Ronny was introduced to boxing at the age ‘‘Eagle’’ Leadership and Economic Develop- promising futures in the workforce. I applaud of 13, when he joined the local boxing club, ment Award. HCC’s success in preparing students for con- TKO Boxing. Ronny immediately dem- The Stan Stanley awards recognize a volun- tinued education and professional careers. I onstrated talent in the sport and became one teer and elected official who have done their am eager to see where HCC’s next 50 years of the top prospects at TKO Boxing. part to inspire leadership and economic will lead students in the Tampa Bay Ronny began to make a name for himself growth in the Katy area. Mr. Brawner, mayor community. as an amateur boxer. He was a finalist in the of the city of Katy, received the award in the f Olympic Trials, narrowly missing a spot on the elected official category for his dedication to 2008 Olympic Team. He was a two-time U.S. our Katy community. Prior to being elected IN MEMORY OF THEODORE J. Amateur National Champion and national mayor in 2017, Mr. Brawner served as chief of ‘‘TED’’ PLAMONDON, JR. Golden Gloves Champion. Ronny was one of police for the Spring Branch Independent the most decorated amateurs to hit the boxing School District Police Department. Our com- HON. JOE COURTNEY scene in many years. munity is grateful for the forty years that he OF CONNECTICUT In 2009, Ronny made the step to become a has dedicated to public service and law en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES professional boxer and signed with Golden Boy Promotions, the boxing promotion com- forcement. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- pany run by legendary boxer Oscar De La sional District of Texas, congratulations again Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Hoya. to Mr. Brawner for this honor. today to commemorate the life and service of As a professional boxer, Ronny racked up f Theodore J. ‘‘Ted’’ Plamondon, Jr. Teddy was an impressive list of wins, going 23–0 in his a constituent of mine from Enfield, CT. He first 5 years as a professional with 12 knock- RECOGNIZING HILLSBOROUGH passed away last Tuesday at the age of 93. outs. He scored NABF and WBA Silver Cham- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR ITS Ted was born and raised in Enfield. He pionships and sought a world champion title. 50TH ANNIVERSARY worked as a police officer and served as Hart- After a couple of losses, Ronny went into ford County sheriff, state marshal, and town semi-retirement in early 2018, choosing to HON. KATHY CASTOR constable. Additionally, he served for 22 years enter a career in real estate. A year later, OF FLORIDA in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve through- Ronny returned to the sport to take one last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES out World War II, the Korean War, and the shot at a title. The comeback began with a win war in Vietnam. Consequently, it should come over Daniel Olea on April 26. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 as no surprise that Teddy was the biggest ad- Ronny’s next fight was for a title was Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, I vocate for veterans Enfield has ever seen. He against the undefeated Diego De La Hoya, rise today to recognize Hillsborough Commu- organized both the Memorial Day and Vet- cousin of Oscar De La Hoya, and a rising star nity College (HCC) for its 50th anniversary. erans Day parades every year, was chairman in the sport of boxing. Ronny was considered Since 1968, Hillsborough Community College of the Enfield Veterans Council, and was in- the underdog. VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:18 Jul 24, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JY8.027 E23JYPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS.