April 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E485 heavenly Jerusalem that is being denied by for drug delivery systems, self-injection de- Gamecocks,’’ and A’ja is a member of the the West’s tenacious enemies. How moving vices, and the delivery of medical gases. Their Gamecock’s women basketball team. that the American Embassy is relocated patented pic-o cylinders feature accurate and During her tenure at USC, A’ja played in from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital, 138 games, averaged 17.3 points per game, on May 14, 2018, exactly 70 years following consistent gas fill levels, extremely low punc- Jewish independence. It is a poignant re- ture forces, and precision sealing surfaces. had 8.7 rebounds and blocked 2.6 shots per minder that President Harry Truman was PICOCYL’s proprietary manufacturing systems game. In 2017, Ms. Wilson led the Game- the first world leader to recognize the new and processes have earned their position as cocks to their first ever NCAA Women’s Bas- state, only eleven minutes following Prime the sole global provider of such components ketball Championship and was named the Minister David Ben-Gurion’s delivering the to the Life Sciences industry. Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Declaration of Independence of a redeemed Congratulations to PICOCYL for this well- This year, A’ja was named the Southeastern people. It was Jewish history’s greatest hour deserved award, and I thank them for their Conference’s (SEC) Player of the Year for the after the Holocaust’s lowest mark. Ven- contribution to our community. 3rd consecutive year, and led the Gamecocks omous anti-Semitism is on an alarming re- to a record 4th straight SEC Tournament surgence in the United States and particu- f Championship. She also became the all-time larly in Europe, home of the Holocaust. Po- RECOGNIZING THE PHILADELPHIA land regrettably attempts through a new pu- leading scorer in USC women’s basketball his- nitive law to distance itself from the painful PROGRAM OF VITAS tory and was a consensus first-team All-Amer- truth that there were far more Poles who HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS ican for the 3rd consecutive season. collaborated in the merciless destruction of A’ja was named 1st team All-SEC all four of Jewish lives than those righteous Poles who HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO her years at USC. She has swept every one sacrificially rose up to protect their as- OF PENNSYLVANIA of the National Player of the Year awards as saulted Jewish neighbors, including my own IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the best player in women’s college basketball family, who had lived in their midst for a in 2018. Last week, A’ja capped off her col- thousand years! Tuesday, April 17, 2018 The Syrian tragedy weighs heavily on lege athletic career by becoming the first play- Israel whose people emerged from the Holo- Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr Speak- er drafted by the Women National Basketball caust, with both Jews and Syrians aban- er, I rise to recognize all the volunteers with Association (WNBA). doned by a callous world. The gassing with the Philadelphia Program of VITAS A’ja Wilson was born in Hopkins, South impunity of innocent Syrian civilians, in- Healthcare, who graciously give their time and Carolina to Roscoe and Eva Wilson. She cluding children, so close to Israel as Syria’s talents serving neighbors in need throughout graduated from Heathwood Hall Episcopal civil war is into its seventh year, is most re- Southeastern Pennsylvania. High School in Columbia and led the school to volting. Israel reaching out to medically the state championship as a senior in 2014. save over four thousand Syrians is praise- VITAS Healthcare has been a pioneer in worthy. I concur with Rabbi Israel Lau ask- hospice care since 1978 and has the distinc- Perhaps more important than her statistics; ing Israel to even do more for Syria’s suf- tion of being the nation’s largest provider of A’ja Wilson has been a leader for her teams— fering people. He is Israel’s former chief end-of-life care. The Philadelphia Program of both on and off the court—and in her commu- rabbi, currently chairman of Jerusalem’s VITAS launched in 1993 and currently oper- nity. Yad Vashem Holocaust World Center Council ates three in-patient units serving the five- USC’s President Dr. Harris Pastides, Ath- and the youngest survivor at age eight of the county Philadelphia region. letics Director Ray Tanner and Women’s Head Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Much is More than 60 volunteers in the Philadelphia Coach Dawn Staley have all praised A’ja the demanded though not all can be expected Program serve a vital role in helping VITAS person as well as A’ja the player. President from a now powerful but still vulnerable peo- Pastides recently told The State newspaper, ple enduring the unfathomable and facing a Healthcare deliver quality care and support to complex Middle East scenario. President more than 200 hospice patients and their fami- ‘‘A’ja [is] the person who never turned down Trump’s order to send fifty-nine Tomahawk lies every day. Volunteers of all ages and from an autograph, a selfie, a high five . . . A’ja missiles toward a Syrian air base was appre- diverse backgrounds carry out a variety of has never said no to anybody, and that is be- ciated. The most recent airstrikes by the tasks, ranging from running errands and plac- cause she loves this community, she loves the U.S., U.K. and France at Syria’s illegal ing reassuring phone calls to spending quality fans.’’ chemical weapons operation in light of the time with hospice patients in their homes, hos- Mr. Speaker, I agree with Dr. Pastides, and Syrian lethal chemical attack in Douma, is pitals and skilled nursing facilities. I hasten to add that the basketball fans and encouraging. How could Russia be complicit VITAS will honor these outstanding volun- citizens of her hometown and state love her in Bashar’s genocidal machine when losing back. over twenty million Russians under Nazi teers during an annual luncheon on April 28, Germany? The presence of the USS Bush 2018. The event is part of National Volunteer f Carrier homeported in Norfolk, Virginia Appreciation Week, which was established by H.R. 2901, TO MAKE PERMANENT which I witnessed, on July 4, 2017 in Haifa, President Richard Nixon in 1974 to highlight VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX AS- Israel, following the bombing of ISIS targets the invaluable contributions of all volunteers in Syria, was reassuring. SISTANCE MATCHING GRANT and the incredible difference they make in the PROGRAM May Israel’s significant anniversary of a lives of those they serve. tumultuous homecoming usher in renewed hope that its founders’ inspiring naivete´ of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me HON. TERRI A. SEWELL being welcomed and appreciated for their today in expressing our sincere gratitude to all OF ALABAMA pioneering efforts in a problematic region, the volunteers with the Philadelphia Program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES yet bear good fruit for all.’’ of VITAS Healthcare for their selfless service f to individuals and communities in southeastern Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Pennsylvania. May their exemplary dedication Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I PICOCYL and generous spirit inspire all to give back to rise today in support of H.R. 2901, to make others and strengthen our communities permanent the IRS Volunteer Income Tax As- HON. ED PERLMUTTER through volunteerism. sistance (VITA) matching grant program. OF COLORADO f The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (VITA) program assists low-to-moderate in- TRIBUTE TO A’JA WILSON Tuesday, April 17, 2018 come, elderly, disabled, and limited English speaking taxpayers in preparing and filing their Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN federal income tax returns. today to honor PICOCYL for being recognized OF SOUTH CAROLINA Since fiscal year 2008, Congress has used as the 2017 Business Recognition Award win- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the appropriations process to provide funding ner by the Jefferson County Economic Devel- for the Community VITA matching grants pro- Tuesday, April 17, 2018 opment Corporation (Jeffco EDC). gram for tax return preparation assistance. The Business Recognition Award shows ap- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay But Congress has not authorized the VITA preciation for a local company who has shown tribute to an outstanding young lady and great program to receive grants through the tax-writ- exceptional growth in primary employment, South Carolinian, Ms. A’ja Wilson. Ms. Wilson ing process. sales and/or capital investments in the last is a student at the University of South Carolina This bill puts the VITA grant program on year. PICOCYL designs, develops and manu- (USC) in Columbia, South Carolina. USC’s more solid, permanent, and predictable foot- factures very small compressed gas cylinders athletic teams are nicknamed the ‘‘Fighting ing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 Apr 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.024 E17APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2018 Without this bill, the IRS has administered recognized as the 2017 Business Recognition Since its opening in August 2017, Principal the VITA grant program narrowly, restricting Award winner by the Jefferson County Eco- Renee Dawson and the entire faculty and staff grantees’ ability to use grant funds to hire ex- nomic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC). has worked tirelessly to ensure the high qual- perts to train volunteers and perform quality The Business Recognition Award shows ap- ity of education to students from every back- reviews as well as to serve as Certified Ac- preciation for a local company who has shown ground and creed. ceptance Agents. exceptional growth in primary employment, Brambleton Middle School upholds the mis- As a result, few VITA grantees assist low in- sales and/or capital investments in the last sion to empower all students to make mean- come self-employed taxpayers who file as year. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in ingful contributions to the world. Built on the pass-throughs, or low income taxpayers with Stans, Switzerland, The Pilatus Group is a acronym, C.L.I.M.B., Brambleton faculty and disaster losses. leader in the world’s aviation industry and staff work to Create, Lead, Inspire, Motivate, Moreover, few VITA grantees are open known for its legendary aircraft. The com- and Believe in the power of diversity to foster year-round or assist taxpayers in preparing pany’s North American operations were estab- a community of excellence. In thanks to this amended returns. lished in Jefferson County in 1996 at the dedicated faculty and staff; Brambleton Middle This bill will lead to a stronger VITA pro- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and is re- School students are achieving remarkable gram that is able to help many more low-in- sponsible for PC–12 and PC–24 marketing, things in the classroom while also expanding come Americans navigate the tax filing proc- sales and servicing activities across North and their horizons through extracurricular activities ess. South America. About 70 percent of all PC– including VEX robotics and the Civil War His- I applaud the sponsors of this bill, Rep- 12s that come off the production line in Swit- tory Book club. The Eighth Grade recently or- resentatives CARLOS CURBELO and DANNY zerland are finished to customer specifications ganized a kindness brigade, putting out Ran- DAVIS for working together on this long over- at its Jefferson County-based facility. Today, dom Acts of Kindness Magnets around the due legislation. the company employs over 1,900 people school. Coming from a family of educators, I As a cosponsor of H.R. 2901, I urge all my worldwide. understand the impact that teachers and other colleagues to vote yes on this sensible bill. Congratulations to The Pilatus Group for school staff can have on our children. With f this well-deserved award, and I thank them for that in mind, I am proud of the faculty and their contribution to our community. staff at Brambleton Middle School who foster IN MEMORIAM RODNEY LEWIS f personal and educational growth through their approachable and collaborative methodology TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF WAYNE HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA inside and out of the classroom. Principal LYNN OF ARIZONA Dawson has been passionate about building a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE BISHOP cohesive path for her students with the philos- Tuesday, April 17, 2018 ophy that it takes a community to raise chil- OF MICHIGAN dren, and together as a school, we will be that Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES positive impact in our community. Before the honor the life and legacy of Rodney Lewis Tuesday, April 17, 2018 first day of school, Principal Dawson invited all who passed away on April 10, 2018 at the age Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I in- sixth-graders to write her a letter asking for of 77. Mr. Lewis was an Arizona native and a clude in the RECORD the following Proclama- feedback on their individual learning experi- member of the Gila River Indian Community. tion: ences. From this letter-writing campaign, Prin- He became a trailblazer in water policy, tribal Whereas, the 8th Congressional District of cipal Dawson and the Brambleton Middle sovereignty, and Indian law. Our state will Michigan joins in celebration as we com- School community formed the BAM Ambas- miss him dearly. memorate Wayne Lynn as he is recognized sadors, a group of 30 kids selected to serve In 1980, Mr. Lewis was the first Native with the Community Service Award by the the community as school leaders. By soliciting American attorney to appear before the Su- Greater Lansing Area Club. suggestions and forming the BAM Ambas- preme Court. As the lead attorney for the Gila Whereas, Mr. Lynn dedicated his career to sadors, Principal Dawson and the Brambleton River community, Mr. Lewis won part of the helping men and women develop themselves Middle School leadership team set a founda- largest tribal water settlement in U.S. history. and their faith. Mr. Lynn is the Chairman of tion for the school as it continues to grow. He also was the founding chair of Arizona the Deacon’s Ministry at Union Missionary The hard work these students put towards Bar’s Indian Law section. In 2017, he was ap- where he teaches a Men’s Bible Study. He their academics and their unwavering commit- pointed to the Central Arizona Water Con- also serves as the Chairman of the Board of ment to civic engagement is inspiring. I hope servation District Board. The board helps to directors for the Turning Point of Lansing their curiosity and tenacity persists in future manage the Central Arizona Project, where where he leads a mentoring program for the endeavors, and they continue to make a dif- Mr. Lewis was able to represent tribal inter- growth of young men into adults. He has ference. ests. shared his knowledge and passion with those Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Mr. Lewis served in the United States Army around him and dedicated himself to the me in recognizing Brambleton Middle School’s from 1962 to 1965 where he served as a ideals that advance our community. inaugural year, and I wish each student many Ranger and achieved the rank of First Lieuten- Let it be known, that the Member of the more successes as they continue their edu- ant. He received his bachelor’s of science United States Congress, the Honorable Mi- cation. from Trinity University in 1962, a master’s in chael D. Bishop of the 8th Congressional Dis- f history from Arizona State University in 1969, trict of the State of Michigan, hereby recog- RECOGNIZING BAY COUNTY and a law degree from the University of Cali- nizes Wayne Lynn for his outstanding achieve- SHERIFF TOMMY FORD fornia, Los Angeles in 1972. ments. Therefore, this document is signed and Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, dedicated to honor this milestone. May others Wiilardene, daughter Katherine Elizabeth, know of my warmest wishes and continued HON. NEAL P. DUNN sons Stephen Roe and John Blaine, and a support in the future. OF FLORIDA host of grandchildren. His son, Stephen, cur- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rently serves as Governor of the Gila River In- Tuesday, April 17, 2018 dian Community. Please join me in honoring IN RECOGNITION OF BRAMBLETON his memory. MIDDLE SCHOOL’S INAUGURAL Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- f YEAR ognize Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford for being appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the THE PILATUS GROUP HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Train- OF VIRGINIA ing Commission. Tommy started his law en- HON. ED PERLMUTTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcement career working for this commission OF COLORADO and has now risen to the pinnacle of his pro- Tuesday, April 17, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fession. Sheriff Ford’s leadership in Bay Coun- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ty has not gone unnoticed. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 to recognize Brambleton Middle School in Sheriff Ford joins law enforcement leaders Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ashburn, Virginia as they celebrate their inau- from across Florida to establish state-wide law today to honor The Pilatus Group for being gural year with a Day on Capitol Hill. enforcement standards and training programs

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