December 7, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1097 HONORING THE LIFE OF GEORGE baseball legend, Tom Seaver. His legacy will Salem, enrolling in the school’s ROTC pro- THOMAS ‘‘TOM’’ SEAVER be remembered for many years to come. He gram. Upon graduation, John earned a com- truly was terrific. We join his family, friends mission as a second lieutenant and served in HON. JIM COSTA and community in honoring his great life and the 3rd/8th Calvary in Germany during the OF CALIFORNIA legacy. Vietnam era. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Upon returning to North Carolina with his wife Cecilia, John was asked to serve as a Monday, December 7, 2020 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JILL local judge for the 1968 election to help iden- Mr. COSTA. Madam, Speaker, I rise today RICE tify and report election irregularities. After a to honor the life of Major League Baseball leg- break from public service where he helped end, Hall of Famer and military veteran, Mr. HON. TRENT KELLY build and expand the Cecil Budd Tire Com- George Thomas ‘‘Torn’’ Seaver. He was a be- OF MISSISSIPPI pany, John would re-enter politics through his loved father, husband, friend and one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work with the Chatham County Republican finest baseball pitchers our country has had Party, eventually becoming its chair. In 1994 the pleasure of watching. Monday, December 7, 2020 he ran (and led the ticket) for a seat on the Tom was born in Fresno, California to Betty Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Chatham County Board of Commissioners, be- Lee and Charles Henry Seaver. He attended I rise today to commemorate the life of Jill coming the first Republican elected to that Fresno High School and played on the base- Rice, who passed away on November 17, on Board in the 20th century. ball team. After graduating high school, Tom her 78th birthday. After a hard-fought battle In 1999, he was elected to the Siler City worked for his father’s company in the raisin with Alzheimer’s disease, Mrs. Rice is now at Board of Commissioners and served as Mayor industry before joining the United States Ma- peace with our Lord, though she will be deeply Pro Term until his election as Mayor in 2013, rine Corps Reserve in 1962 stationed at 29 missed by those who knew and loved her. his first of four terms. John continuously Palms in California until 1963. He served his Jill was born in Memphis, Tennessee to stressed how seriously he valued the input of eight-year commitment, remaining in the re- Willie Clyde and Mary Lavelle Rowan White. his constituents, saying ‘‘If they don’t hold serves until 1970. She married Massachusetts native Richard (politicians) accountable, anything can hap- Tom attended Fresno City College, while Thomas Rice in September of 1960. Richard pen.’’ working and serving in the reserves. He began dedicated 20 years to the United States Navy Madam Speaker, our country needs more the 1964 season two inches taller and 30 before the couple moved to Mooreville, Mis- public servants like John Franklin Grimes III. pounds stronger at 6’1’’ and 190 pounds and sissippi in 1979. The entire Siler City community is less whole quickly caught the attention of scouts. Tom Mrs. Rice was not only known as a loving today without John, but the impact he made had an 11–1 season, throwing at 90-mph for wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand- and the lives he touched are a testament to the Fresno City baseball team. He was re- mother, but for her wide variety of interests how special a person he was. Please join me cruited to the University of Southern California in celebrating his life and legacy. (USC) under the guidance of legendary coach and hobbies. As a Black Belt in Taekwondo, Rod Dedeaux. she achieved many awards among her age f His talent and potential as a pitcher was evi- group. She spent her free time with her be- IN HONOR OF SHELLY MASUR dent from the start. In his first season at USC, loved grandchildren and kittens. Tom went 10–2, striking out 100 batters in 100 Jill Rice is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Rice; their daughter, Debbie; HON. JACKIE SPEIER innings. He was drafted by the Los Angeles OF CALIFORNIA three grandsons; and three great-grand- Dodgers before returning to school for his jun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ior year. He was signed by the Atlanta Braves children. She was preceded in death by her Monday, December 7, 2020 in 1966, before landing with the New York son Gary who passed away in 1999. Mets via a lottery. Mrs. Rice embodied a remarkable kindness Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today In 1967, Tom was named an All-Star and and empathy felt by all those she knew. She to recognize Shelly Masur as she departs from won the National League Rookie of the Year will be greatly missed, and I join her loved the city council of Redwood City. When cou- award, after a 16–13 season and 2.76 earned ones in mourning her loss. pled with her 10 years of service as a trustee run average. The Met’s new manager Gil f of the Redwood City School District, she has Hodges immediately saw Tom’s potential and served constituents for a remarkable 15 years. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY the two formed a strong bond. He was a part When coupled with her related professional OF MAYOR JOHN FRANKLIN of the ‘‘Miracle Mets’’ that won their first World endeavors over even more years, it’s fair to GRIMES III Series in 1969. From 1968 to 1976, Tom had say that it’s been an extremely productive a record nine consecutive 200-strikeout sea- chapter of her life. sons. Tom would go on to play 11 seasons for HON. TED BUDD Shelly has a distinguished career in edu- the Mets, 6 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds, OF NORTH CAROLINA cation as an advocate. For the past five years, 2 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she led the nonprofit Californians Dedicated to retiring with the Boston Red Sox. Monday, December 7, 2020 Education Foundation. Under her leadership A right-hander who earned the nickname the organization hosted its first STEM sympo- ‘‘Tom Terrific,’’ Tom won 311 games and Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to sium for 3,000 educators focused on diversi- struck out 3,640 batters over his 20-year honor the life and legacy of Siler City Mayor fying the STEM pipeline, partnered with the major league career. He earned 12 All-Star John Franklin Grimes III, who passed away on California Department of Education by serving selections, led the National League in wins 3 October 20, 2020. John was a stalwart of the as a fiscal agent for grants secured by the de- times. He also won three National League Cy Siler City, North Carolina community where he partment, created forums focused on stand- Young Awards. He was elected to the Base- served as mayor since 2013. He was a serv- ards implementation, and otherwise supported ball Hall of Fame in 1992, earning 98.8 per- ant in the truest sense of the word, always educational reform efforts throughout Cali- cent of the ballots cast by members of Base- willing to go to the back of the line and take fornia. However, it was her service as a trust- ball Writers Association of America. This was care of the needs of others first. ee of the school board that is her enduring the highest voting percentage ever earned at Unsurprisingly, he was one of the select few contribution to education. that time. In 1988, the Mets honored his sto- to be awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Serving on a school board in California is ried career by retiring Tom’s number 41. Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor not for the faint of heart. In one year the dis- After his career in baseball, Tom worked as for remarkable service to the state. trict had to cut its budget by 20 percent. Shelly an announcer for the New York Yankees and John’s character of service was ingrained at did her duty, but she went further. She and the New York Mets. Tom and his wife estab- a young age as his father quickly signed up to her colleagues educated voters about the im- lished a winery in Calistoga, California, Seaver join the U.S. Navy after the attack on Pearl portance of the district, and ultimately a mod- Vineyards along with his family. Tom enjoyed Harbor on December 7, 1941. John would say est parcel tax of $67 passed, followed by a re- time with his family and his vineyard. that, ‘‘Growing up, we presumed to have an newal at $85. These measures strengthened He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their obligation to serve in the military.’’ Con- district finances enormously. two daughters, Sarah and Anne. sequently, after graduating from Davie County The district is composed of 6700 pre-K to Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join High School, John received a scholarship to 8th grade students from around the globe. Ac- me in celebrating and honoring the life of play football at Wake Forest in Winston- cording to the district, Hispanic/Latino students

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Dec 08, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.010 E07DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E1098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2020 make up the largest ethnic group at 68 per- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ber 4, 2020, due to unavoidable personal obli- cent. Twenty-two percent of students are gations. Had I been present, I would have white, 6 percent are Asian/Pacific Islander, HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT voted NAY on Roll Call No. 235. and 1 percent are African-American. Shelly al- OF ALABAMA f ways insisted that the programming for these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE OF RICHARD students be first-rate, including but not limited Monday, December 7, 2020 W. SCHMIDT to such important offerings as accelerated learning, developmental bilingual education, Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I was re- dual language immersion in Spanish, a gifted cently exposed to someone who later tested HON. HARLEY ROUDA and talented education (GATE) program, Man- positive for the Coronavirus. Based on the rec- OF CALIFORNIA darin immersion and a program in music and ommendation of the Attending Physician, I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the performing arts. in self-quarantine. As such, I was physically Monday, December 7, 2020 absent from the House of Representatives on Advocating for equal opportunity for a high- December 4. Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today quality education for every student is both a Had I been present, I would have voted to honor and celebrate the life of Richard W. personal and professional passion of Shelly YEA on Roll Call No. 234 and NAY on Roll Schmidt, who passed away peacefully on No- Masur. In 2013, her advocacy was noted by Call No. 235. vember 4, 2020, at the age of 90, with his wife the influential Silicon Valley Business Journal f and son by his side. A veteran, loving hus- which named her one of the ‘‘100 Women of band, father, grandfather, and great-grand- Influence’’ in Silicon Valley. She recently NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL father, Richard will be dearly missed by his ended her term as board president of Red- OF HONOR COMMEMORATIVE family and friends. wood City 2020, a public-private partnership COIN ACT A graduate of Hoover High School in Glen- engaging 800 plus community members to dale, California and an avid basketball player, SPEECH OF support the future of the school district and Richard proudly served his country in the Ko- broader community development. HON. ANTHONY GONZALEZ rean War surviving freezing temperatures and combat as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. After As a city councilmember, Shelly was equally OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the war, Richard returned home to work in the passionate about the need for more housing financial and real estate development sectors and often endured strong opposition to build- Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Orange County. ing housing for all. For example, a proposal to Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Later in life, Richard loved to watch sports, allow more affordable accessory dwelling units in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. play tennis, golf, and camp. Among his fishing was slated for major downscaling until Shelly 1830, the ‘‘National Purple Heart Honor Mis- buddies, he was known as ‘‘The Judge’’. After developed a compromise that gained six out sion Commemorative Coin Act.’’ listening to one tall tale after another, he of seven votes on the council. A property I would like to thank Leader SCHUMER for would annually award the coveted Fisherman owner near an affordable housing develop- championing this issue on the Senate side, of the Year trophy. After a few toasts around ment filed suit to prevent its construction. and the Gentleman from New York, Congress- the campfire, Richard would climb into his Shelly and her colleagues fought the suit and man MALONEY, for his work. We passed his sleeping bag for a well-deserved rest. ultimately the nonprofit sponsor was able to version of this bill in the House back in Sep- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues develop 20 affordable for-purchase new tember of 2019. Regardless of the chamber, join me in honoring and celebrating the life of homes for very low and low income residents. I’m glad we have the opportunity to send this Richard W. Schmidt for his service to our In the past eight years, including five when important bill to the President’s desk. country, to his family, and to our community. Shelly served on the council, Redwood City, The National Purple Heart Mission opened f with a population of 79,000 residents, added in 2006. The Purple Heart Mission is a New York State Facility that is dedicated to col- HONORING DICK STEPHENS’ 100TH over 4,000 new housing units. Presently, over BIRTHDAY 500 affordable units are either approved or lecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of under construction. all Purple Heart recipients from all branches of service and across all conflicts. HON. JIM COSTA Shelly Masur’s professional experience in- Enrollments at the National Purple Honor OF CALIFORNIA cludes extensive nonprofit work through seven Mission are voluntary and submissions are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES youth and teen organizations including Teen made by Purple Heart recipients, their fami- Monday, December 7, 2020 Talk, the Adolescent Health Collaborative, the lies, or friends. Currently, there are 4,783 Pur- John Gardner Center at Stanford, and the ple Heart recipients enrolled from the great Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today Californians Dedicated to Education Founda- state of Ohio, representing: World War I, along with my colleague, Mr. GARAMENDI, to tion. Her husband, Josh, and her three chil- World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Somalia, Oper- recognize Mr. Dick Stephens on the occasion dren, Julia, Jacob and Noah, have also con- ation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi of his 100th birthday and celebrate his family’s tributed to this remarkable woman’s efforts, Freedom. long legacy of shipbuilding in California. Dick enduring countless hours without Shelly as These courageous men and women are rec- is a world champion sailor, designer, and ship- she attended multiple late night meetings and ognized by the National Purple Heart Honor wright in addition to a proud husband and forums over 21 years of personal and profes- Mission, because surprisingly, the federal gov- family man. sional responsibilities. We thank them for their ernment does not maintain a comprehensive Dick was born into a boat-building family contribution to us all. list. In fact, the only award for which there is and gained an appreciation for the trade from a young age. He was always curious and felt Madam Speaker, there are many who talk a list, is the Medal of Honor. Mr. Speaker, the National Purple Heart at home playing in his father’s boatyard. In about public service, but few who bear the Honor Mission is an organization that de- 1928, at the tender age of 8, Dick salvaged a price and produce such widespread acclaim serves the recognition the commemorative boat and transformed it, all while ingraining in for their unwavering support of the public’s coin will bring. him a passion for boats. best interests. Whether working on adolescent I urge my colleagues to support this bill. At the end of World War II, Dick and his health, housing, parks and recreation, kinder- f three brothers, Theo and Barre took over their garten or city infrastructure investments, uncle Roy Stephens’ company, The Stephens Shelly Masur demonstrated a knack for getting PERSONAL EXPLANATION Brothers Boat Builders and Designers Com- the job done. Unlike some in public life, her pany. Their uncle oversaw the construction record is real. Our community appreciates her HON. LARRY BUCSHON and launching of over 700 vessels. The Ste- brilliance, insightfulness and honesty. If we’ve OF INDIANA phens brothers contracted with the military learned anything in 2020, public officials of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during the Korean War and beginning of Cold this caliber are needed to make democracy War hostilities in 1953. They built many ships strong. Fortunately, in Shelly Masur, we have Monday, December 7, 2020 for the U.S. military during this period. In the a pillar of democracy. We can truly say, Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I was un- 1960s, the brothers sold their company to the ‘‘Thank you, Shelly. Job well done.’’ fortunately unable to attend votes on Decem- Wrather Corporation. After a short while, they

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