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CHUCK CAHN CELEBRATING OPERATION creases national competitiveness while shar- REFUGE’S 11TH ANNIVERSARY ing American values and culture abroad. Many program alumni go on to distinguished careers HON. DONALD NORCROSS HON. RASHIDA TLAIB in public service using the skills they gained through the scholarship program. OF NEW JERSEY OF MICHIGAN I commend Delaney for her commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving as an exemplary citizen ambassador Monday, December 9, 2019 for the United States. Her selection for this in- Monday, December 9, 2019 Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to credible honor is a testament to years of hard Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise recognize Operation Refuge, an outstanding work and determination. Madam Speaker, it is today to recognize the retirement of Cherry charitable organization in Inkster, Michigan. an honor to recognize Delaney Deskin for her many accomplishments, including being Hill Township Mayor Chuck Cahn, and to Operation Refuge was officially founded in 2008, but the seeds of the organization were awarded the Critical Language Scholarship. honor and commend his service and dedica- planted eight years before. In 2000, Mother’s tion to the residents of the community. f Pantry began operating out of Christ Temple The Honorable Chuck Cahn has served as City of Refuge Church and grew out of Mother HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVER- Cherry Hill’s Mayor since January 2, 2012. Greenwood’s vision to serve vulnerable com- SARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF During his tenure as Mayor of Cherry Hill munities. There was an increased need for PENELOPE Township, the town and residents have experi- food assistance after the nearby GM plant enced economic success, reduced long-term closed down. People were suddenly out of HON. JOHN P. SARBANES debts, and renewed use of underutilized prop- work and struggling to meet basic needs. As OF MARYLAND erties allowing many new businesses to join a pantry without borders and Inkster’s only cli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ent-choice food pantry, Mother’s Pantry con- the community. Monday, December 9, 2019 tinues to fulfill the emergency food needs of Raised in the Haddontowne section of the communities under Operation Refuge’s um- Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I am town, Mayor Cahn is a life-long Cherry Hill brella. pleased today to congratulate the Daughters Township native and growing up he attended Staff and volunteers identified another perti- of Penelope on the 90th anniversary of its the local public schools. After high school, the nent community need and began tutoring founding and commend the organization for its Mayor went on to earn a dual degree in Eco- youth. In 2008, Gap Dwellers after school tu- commitment to public service and civic en- nomics and Business from Rutgers College. toring evolved into Camp Inspire to address a gagement. Following graduation, he became President lack of opportunity for girls of color in Science, Since its founding in 1929, the Daughters of Penelope has been a preeminent organization and CEO of his family’s business, Stewart Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math of women of Hellenic descent and Business Systems and expanded the business (STEAM) fields. Camp Inspire began as a summer program for girls that helps them rec- Philhellenes. The Daughters of Penelope from a small office equipment company into a ognize their potential through life-changing ex- works to improve the status and well-being of successful technology company, employing periences and exposure to STEAM projects. women and their families and to provide more than 250 people in eight offices in three Camp Inspire is one of Operation Refuge’s women the opportunity to make significant states. most successful programs, drawing in more contributions to their communities. On January 2, 2012, Chuck Cahn became participants each year. In addition to its Lead- By providing financial support and assist- Mayor of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. ers in Training (LIT) program which helps ance to victims of natural disasters, donating During his term, Mayor Cahn fought for a fis- teens develop the skills they already have in- children’s books to libraries and schools and cally responsible and transparent government. side, Operation Refuge is making a huge im- contributing to the preservation of our national landmarks, the Daughters of Penelope has He implemented policies to help attract hun- pact among the young people of Inkster and Wayne County. truly made a lasting impact on American soci- dreds of new businesses to Cherry Hill and Please join me in salute to Operation Ref- ety. established a Business Council to serve as a uge, its volunteers, and staff on more than a The Daughters of Penelope instills in all its forum for local business leaders to voice their decade of service. members the spirit of philotimo, a belief in ideas and solutions to local issues. Mayor f civic duty and volunteerism. I am proud to Cahn also focused on preserving a family honor the Daughters today, and I believe that friendly, close-knit community by making a HONORING MS. DELANEY DESKIN this organization will remain a pillar in commu- Citizens Cabinet, allowing government to be nities across the country for years to come. more accessible for everyone. HON. KEN BUCK I congratulate the Daughters of Penelope for all its accomplishments, and I thank the orga- Throughout his career, Mayor Cahn served OF COLORADO nization for its commitment to public service. on countless business, community service and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charitable leadership boards and for his Monday, December 9, 2019 f boundless dedication to serve his community, Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to INTRODUCTION OF THE LOCAL he has received many achievement awards. recognize Delaney Deskin of Longmont, Colo- TASK FORCES ON 21ST CENTURY He and his wife, Stephanie, have been mar- rado. Delaney was one of only 550 under- POLICING ACT ried for almost forty years and are the proud graduate or graduate students in the United parents of three children; David (Remy), Mat- States to be awarded the Department of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON thew and Elizabeth. He is also the proud State’s Critical Language Scholarship for OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA grandfather of Jamie and Asher. 2019. As part of this prestigious honor she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traveled to Jaipur, India during the summer of Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in 2019 to study Hindi. Monday, December 9, 2019 honoring Mayor Chuck Cahn, of Cherry Hill, The intensive study of foreign languages is Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- New Jersey, a dedicated public servant who, one of the most important ways to prepare our troduce the Local Task Forces on 21st Cen- for the eight years and over the course of his young people for the globalized 21st century tury Policing Act, which would assist localities life, has fought tirelessly for the prosperity of economy. The scholarship program increases in carrying out the recommendations of the the residents of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. America’s engagement with the world and in- federal Task Force on 21st Century Policing

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K09DE8.001 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2019 and the Department of Justice’s Office of UYGHUR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY HONORING MAYOR PRO-TEM Community Oriented Policing Services, both of ACT OF 2019 ROGER HAAS FOR 22 YEARS OF which have detailed the need to strengthen re- SERVICE TO THE CITY OF lations between local communities and local SPEECH OF KANNAPOLIS law enforcement. The bill would provide grants to local governments to create local task HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL HON. RICHARD HUDSON forces on 21st century policing to bring police, OF NEW YORK OF NORTH CAROLINA representatives of the community and public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officials together to identify best policing prac- Monday, December 9, 2019 tices for local police and other ways to Tuesday, December 3, 2019 strengthen relations between the community Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I include in the and police departments. No new funds are to honor Mayor Pro-Tem Roger Haas for 22 RECORD an exchange of letters between me needed. Existing funds from the Department of years of public service to the City of and the Chair of the Committee on Intelligence Justice would support local governments es- Kannapolis, located in North Carolina’s Eighth on S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy tablishing the task forces by listing these task Congressional District. Act of 2019. forces as an acceptable use of Byrne Justice Over the years, Roger has played an instru- Assistance Grants. Given the continuing con- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, mental role in shaping the history of COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, troversy surrounding police shootings of un- Kannapolis. He was first elected to the Washington, DC, December 2, 2019. Kannapolis City Council in 1997 and retires armed African American men, with no solu- Hon. ADAM B. SCHIFF, tions in sight, this bill is more timely every day. today as Mayor Pro-Tem. Admired by his col- House Permanent Select Committee on Intel- leagues, Roger has twice been appointed as The task forces, modeled after the federal ligence, Washington, DC. Mayor Pro-Tem due to his innovative vision for Task Force on 21st Century Policing, would DEAR CHAIRMAN SCHIFF: I am writing to our community. allow local communities to identify the best you concerning S. 178, the Uyghur Human Roger has led a career of distinction and is ways to create an effective partnership be- Rights Policy Act of 2019. I appreciate your an effective, prolific leader. He has served on tween local law enforcement and the commu- willingness to work cooperatively on this the boards of the Kannapolis Rotary Club, nities they serve, while reducing crime, in- legislation. American Red Cross, Kannapolis Chamber of creasing trust and combating racial profiling. I acknowledge that provisions of the bill fall within the jurisdiction of the House Per- Commerce, United Way, Concord-Kannapolis The task forces could create a partnership to manent Select Committee on Intelligence Transit Authority; and as the Cabarrus County implement practical policing practices accept- under House Rule X, and that your Com- Tourism Authority Chair, Partners for Progress able to all concerned. mittee will forgo action on S. 178 to expedite Chair, and Cabarrus County Planning & Zon- The creation of task forces could be an im- floor consideration. I further acknowledge ing Commission Chair. portant step toward easing the tensions be- that the inaction of your Committee with re- During his tenure with the Kannapolis City tween local law enforcement and many com- spect to the bill does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the matters con- Council, Roger worked tirelessly to construct munities. In addition, the task forces could the Kannapolis Train Station, North Carolina serve to engage local law enforcement and tained in the bill that fall within your juris- diction. I will also support the appointment Research Campus, Albemarle waterline, and local stakeholders in a transparent public of House Permanent Select Committee on Kannapolis City Hall & Police Headquarters. problem-solving process instead of the current Intelligence conferees during any House-Sen- More recently, he has been a key figure in the situation that encourages parties to choose ate conference convened on this legislation. redevelopment of downtown Kannapolis and sides. Lastly, I will ensure that our exchange of due to his leadership, the Kannapolis Cannon letters is included in the Congressional Ballers Sports & Entertainment Venue will f Record during floor consideration of the bill. open next year. Thank you again for your cooperation re- An extraordinary public servant, Roger has THANKING DAVID LAURITZEN FOR garding the legislation. I look forward to HIS EFFORT TO HELP OTHERS continuing to work with you as the measure guided Kannapolis through a period of moves through the legislative process. unpredicted growth. I know I speak for every- Sincerely, one in our community when I say we are truly HON. PETE OLSON ELIOT L. ENGEL, grateful for his unwavering service and cannot OF TEXAS Chairman. thank him enough. I would like to offer my sin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cerest appreciation and wish him success in HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PER- his future endeavors. Monday, December 9, 2019 MANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON IN- Madam Speaker, please join me today in Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today TELLIGENCE, honoring Mayor Pro-Tem Roger Haas for his to recognize the wonderful work by David Washington, DC, December 6, 2019. 22 years of public service to our community. Hon. ELIOT ENGEL, Lauritzen, an eight-year-old boy from Katy, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, f TX. He’s on a mission to bring joy to children House of Representatives, Washington, DC. JACK LEE BRINGS AMERICA INTO battling cancer. DEAR CHAIRMAN ENGEL: I write in reply to THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRON- David is a cancer survivor, who received your letter of December 2, 2019, regarding S. OMY OLYMPIAD treatment at various hospitals over the course 178—legislation referred in the House as the of his life. That experience means he under- Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, and stands the pain that children fighting this dis- passed on the House floor as amended as the HON. PETE OLSON ease go through. So, when his mother asked Uighur Intervention and Global Humani- OF TEXAS him how he wanted to commemorate Child- tarian Unified Response Act of 2019. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hood Cancer Awareness Month a couple of Provisions of S. 178 fall within the jurisdic- Monday, December 9, 2019 years ago, he said that he wanted to make tion of the House Permanent Select Com- mittee on Intelligence (‘‘Committee’’), as set Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today them smile. forth by House Rule X. to commend Seven Lakes High School sopho- Starting by collecting coins in a jar, David Nevertheless, the Committee worked with more Jack Lee for helping organize the United and his parents began the nonprofit David’s the Committee on Foreign Affairs to ensure States’ first team to the International Astron- Toy Project, Inc. to do just that. They have the legislation’s expeditious consideration omy Olympiad. made it their mission to buy toys for kids un- on the House floor—but without waiving any Jack went above and beyond to be able to dergoing cancer treatment and just last year potential jurisdictional claims as to subjects take part in the Olympiad. When he learned raised almost $12,000. addressed by S. 178. that the United States did not have a team to The light of goodness radiates through I am grateful for our continuing work to- field for the competition, Jack took the bull by David and his family, and the smiles he brings gether, on this and other important meas- the horns and contacted Rice University to or- ures regarding human rights and other mat- to the faces of children shine just as bright. ters. I very much look forward to S. 178’s ganize one. His goal was to start a trend so On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- swift enactment into law. that future teams would represent the United sional District of Texas, we thank David for his Sincerely, States in the Olympiads for years to come. courage and caring spirit that warms the ADAM B. SCHIFF, With incredible determination and drive, hearts of others. Chairman. Jack—with help from team leader and Rice

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Unfortunately, this language was re- Congressional District of Texas, he makes our moved from the final version brought to the SPEECH OF Katy community very proud. floor. HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO As an ally of Israel, the United States in- f OF OREGON vests more than $3 billion in aid to Israel an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING TURLOCK IRRIGATION nually, and H. Res. 326 reiterates U.S. sup- DISTRICT MANAGER CASEY Friday, December 6, 2019 port for this aid. Accordingly, I believe it is only HASHIMOTO Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I will vote in appropriate that lawmakers voice their legiti- support of H. Res. 326, a non-binding resolu- mate concerns with Israeli policies in a con- tion reiterating the U.S. House of Representa- structive way, as I have done throughout my HON. JIM COSTA tives’ support for long-standing U.S. policy to time in Congress and will continue to do. OF CALIFORNIA resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through Unfortunately, recent rhetoric over U.S.- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a negotiated two-state solution. Israeli relations and the Israeli-Palestinian con- I have consistently supported a two-state flict has devolved into a divisive—and even Monday, December 9, 2019 solution throughout my time in Congress. partisan—war of words. It is only through Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to While there is no perfect solution to this com- thoughtful, respectful, nuanced debate that honor outgoing Turlock Irrigation District (TID) plex and heated conflict, I believe a negotiated Congress can productively contribute towards Manager Casey Hashimoto. In his three dec- two-state solution between Israeli and Pales- resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ades with the district, Mr. Hashimoto has been tinian leaders is a viable framework to achieve addressing the legitimate needs of both peo- a consummate professional whose dedication security, peace, and address the legitimate ples. The bottom line is it is critical that the and determination has positively benefited the needs of both peoples. U.S. pursue policies that will move Israelis and people and businesses served by TID. Furthermore, I am pleased that H. Res. 326 Palestinians towards a negotiated, two-state Since beginning his tenure as General Man- condemns actions by the Trump administration solution, and I will continue to push the Trump ager in 2010, Mr. Hashimoto has been instru- and the Israeli government under Prime Min- administration and Congress to do so. mental in keeping electricity rates some of the ister Benjamin Netanyahu which have severely lowest in California while also improving the undermined the possibility of a two-state solu- f reliability of TID’s water and electrical sys- tion. tems. During his time with as General Man- For example, H. Res. 326 puts the House of HONORING MS. KIMMI LEWIS ager, Mr. Hashimoto has overseen efforts Representatives on the record as opposing such as design and construction the Hughson- unilateral annexation of territory. This is an im- Grayson high voltage transmission line and portant rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Ben- HON. KEN BUCK TID’s new state-of-the-art Power Control Cen- jamin Netanyahu’s disturbing announcement OF COLORADO that he plans to annex large swathes of the ter, both of which have helped TID improve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their energy efficiency and adapt to the de- occupied Palestinian territories, a move that I mands of the changing Western energy mar- strongly oppose. Monday, December 9, 2019 kets. Additionally, I am opposed to President Trump’s decision to discontinue bilateral as- Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Most notably, Mr. Hashimoto has worked sistance to the Palestinians and U.S. contribu- honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Col- tirelessly on the Don Pedro Hydroelectric tions to the United Nations Relief and Works orado State Representative Kimmi Lewis of Project, having led efforts on the complex and Agency (UNRWA). That’s why I am pleased Las Animas, Colorado. complicated relicensing of the 203-megawatt H. Res. 326 states that ‘‘it is in the United Don Pedro dam, reservoir, and powerhouse. Kimmi was proud to serve her community in States’ interest to continue promoting the se- the Colorado House of Representatives, hav- Mr. Hashimoto and his team oversaw a multi- curity, stability, and humanitarian well-being of million-dollar extension and upgrade to the ing represented the 64th district from 2016 Palestinians and their neighbors by resuming until her passing on December 6, 2019. In this Don Pedro Project while continuing to work the provision of foreign assistance pursuant to with numerous stakeholders, federal agencies, role, Kimmi was a champion for Colorado’s United States law.’’ farmers and ranchers, advocating for their tribes, scientists, and recreational outfitters to I am also pleased this resolution opposes ensure this project remained a vital resource needs and priorities as a member of the Agri- the Trump administration’s continued culture, Livestock, and Natural Resources of the San Joaquin Valley for generations to greenlighting of Israeli settlement expansion in come. Committee. She will be remembered as a the West Bank. This declaration is especially treasured member of the community who In addition to his work for TID, Mr. timely given the Trump administration’s recent Hashimoto has been active in many influential worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Colo- outrageous reversal of the decades-long U.S. radans. utility industry organizations, including the position that Israeli settlements in the occu- California Municipal Utilities Association, the pied Palestinian territories are against inter- Beyond her service in the state legislature, Norwest Power Pool, the Association of Cali- national law. I also joined my colleagues in Kimmi served as the President of the Trinidad/ fornia Water Agencies, and the American Pub- signing a letter condemning President Trump’s Las Animas County Republican Women’s Club lic Power Association. It is evident that his ac- reversal. for the past thirty years. In 2007, she received complishments and industry expertise will con- However, while I support this resolution, I the La Junta Chamber of Commerce Agricul- tinue to make positive impacts in our Valley believe it should have gone further to address tural Award for her efforts to prevent the ex- and the water and power industry long after additional actions by the Trump administration pansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Mr. Hashimoto’s retirements. and the Netanyahu government which have and in 2009, she received the Southern Colo- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to severely undermined a two-state solution. rado Livestock Association Cattlewoman of the join me in honoring a man whose profes- For example, H. Res. 326 fails to condemn Year award in honor of her ‘‘dedication and sionalism and determination has benefited the Trump administration’s decision to recog- lifetime commitment to our industry, commu- many of the water and power users of Califor- nize the city of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital nity and our country.’’ nia’s San Joaquin Valley. It is both fitting and and to relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jeru- Madam Speaker, I would like to honor Rep. appropriate that we honor Casey Hashimoto salem, and it fails to denounce the Netanyahu Kimmi Lewis for all her contributions in service as he retires from his role as General Man- government’s continued human rights abuses, of Eastern Colorado and recognize the pro- ager of Turlock Irrigation District. I wish Casey including demolition of Palestinian homes and found legacy that she leaves behind. It is an and his family the best as he embarks on this villages, military detention of Palestinian chil- honor to celebrate her impact on our commu- new phase of life. dren, and more. Protecting human rights, re- nity and state.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09DE8.005 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2019 KATY AMERICAN LEGION POST 164 following World War I, as smaller communities for Children of Military Members and Civil REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN WAR- like Stillwater returned to normal, they sought Servants Act. RIORS to refocus to improve their communities. I applaud Judiciary Chairman JERROLD NAD- Stillwater’s club charter was sponsored by the LER (D–NY) and House Judiciary Ranking HON. PETE OLSON St. Paul and Minneapolis clubs, and was for- Member DOUG COLLINS (R–GA) for introducing mally presented to the Stillwater club on Sep- this bipartisan legislation aimed to fix a prob- OF TEXAS tember 26, 1919. Today the club has over 60 lem in current citizenship laws. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members from diverse personal and profes- The current citizenship law implemented by Monday, December 9, 2019 sional backgrounds and are a part of the larg- this Administration in October, serves as a dis- er community of 1.2 million Rotarians world- advantage to certain children who are born Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today wide. abroad and reside with a parent serving over- to recognize American Legion Post 164 in Throughout their 100 years, the Stillwater seas in the military or as a federal government Katy, Texas for their efforts to honor our fallen Rotary Club has become a prominent commu- employee. service members this holiday season. nity organization as it has chartered new clubs Under current law, such children are re- As Americans, we know that some of our in the area, supported numerous local and quired to establish U.S. residency in order to military service members make the ultimate international charities, and completed many obtain citizenship, which can be difficult when sacrifice to protect and preserve our way of community service projects. From its earliest a parent is stationed overseas. life. The Wreaths Across America program is years, the club made great contributions to the a solemn way to honor and remember our fall- This small but important change is the nec- community, demonstrating the Rotary motto of essary fix for U.S. armed forces and in federal en heroes by distributing a token of our appre- ‘‘Service Above Self’’. The Stillwater Club ciation and remembrance at this time of year. government positions overseas. sponsored the creation of a bathhouse at Lily I am glad we could work together to intro- American Legion Post 164 worked incredibly Lake Beach, a barge terminal in Stillwater, a hard gathering sponsors to fund their goal of duce this bipartisan legislation that provides tourist camp on the Saint Croix River, and a greater flexibility and support to those who placing 450 wreaths this year. They surpassed Scout cabin on Big Marine Lake. In 1927 their this goal in their gracious efforts to remember have dedicated their careers to serving our seven-year project of lighting Main Street in nation. our fallen warriors, securing enough sponsors Stillwater came to fruition; a major accomplish- American citizens who are deployed mem- to fund over 500 wreaths for the Magnolia ment for the club. They also sponsored the bers of our military or government officials Cemetery. founding of the Washington County Historical working abroad should have confidence their On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Society in 1934, a non-profit educational insti- children will receive U.S. citizenship. sional District of Texas, I thank Post 164 for tution that remains active today with the mis- their valiant work to ensure our fallen service sion to collect, preserve, and disseminate the Military families are already making tremen- members are never forgotten during the holi- vibrant history of Washington County and the dous sacrifices to serve our country abroad days and throughout the year. greater State of Minnesota. and the children should not have to be penal- ized. f Today, Kathleen Elbert leads the Stillwater Rotary Club and the organization continues to I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- PERSONAL EXPLANATION be a leader in service. Their annual Taste of porting H.R. 4803 because our military fami- the Valley event raises funds for non-profit or- lies should not have to deal with the bureauc- HON. ADAM KINZINGER ganizations like the American Cancer Society racy of this Administration for their children to and the Boy Scouts of America, as well as be United States citizens. OF ILLINOIS local groups including Stillwater Area High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School and the St. Croix Valley Learning Cen- f ter. The club also takes on international serv- Monday, December 9, 2019 RECOGNIZING THE HEROISM OF ice endeavors through their sponsorship of a CANYON GATE VOLUNTEER Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I was not hospital in Tanzania, construction of roads in FIREFIGHTERS present to cast votes on Friday, December 6. Guatemala, and support of Rotary Inter- Had I been present, I would have voted national’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide NAY on Roll Call No. 652, YEA on Roll Call among other initiatives. HON. PETE OLSON No. 653, and NAY on Roll Call No. 654. Rotarians worldwide utilize an ethical guide OF TEXAS f called the Four-Way Test which asks the fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowing questions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- concerned? Will it build goodwill and better Monday, December 9, 2019 VERSARY OF THE STILLWATER, friendships? Will it be beneficial to all con- MINNESOTA ROTARY CLUB Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today cerned? These questions are especially pre- to recognize the Community Volunteer Fire scient today. Stillwater Rotarians have served Department in Canyon Gate for their heroic HON. BETTY McCOLLUM their community for a century in agreement actions saving the lives of three pets from a OF MINNESOTA with these principles, setting an example for burning home. all of us to remember to be truthful, to be fair, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For many, pets can be a part of our families to build goodwill and grow in our friendships, nearly as much as our brothers, sisters, moth- Monday, December 9, 2019 and to live our lives in service for others. ers and fathers are. Losing a pet is hard for Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- everyone, especially in times of tragedy. today to honor the centennial anniversary of nizing the members of the Stillwater Rotary The Community Volunteer Fire Department the Stillwater, Minnesota Rotary Club. Since Club on its 100 years of serving the commu- went above and beyond in their duties to its founding in 1919, Stillwater Rotary Club nity. make sure a family did not have to go through has actively advanced the mission of Rotary f that pain. While a TX–22 family was away, International by providing service to others, their house unfortunately caught fire with their CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF promoting integrity, and fostering world under- three pets—a cat, a dog and a kitten—trapped MILITARY MEMBERS AND CIVIL standing, goodwill, and peace through fellow- on the first floor. These heroes risked their SERVANTS ACT ship of business, professional, and community lives to ensure that these pets were reunited leaders. with their families in the face of disaster. SPEECH OF Stillwater Rotary Club was begun just 14 We send our heartfelt appreciation to the years after Rotary International was founded HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Community Volunteer Fire Department and all by Chicago attorney Paul Harris in 1905. OF TEXAS our firefighters in TX–22 who put their lives on Community leaders in Stillwater shared a de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the line each and every day to rescue those sire to serve their community in fellowship with in danger—be they people or pets. On behalf one another, and so joined together to begin Tuesday, December 3, 2019 of the Twenty-Second Congressional District the Stillwater Rotary Club. At the time, most Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in of Texas, they make our community very Rotary Clubs were located in larger cities, but strong support of H.R. 4803, the Citizenship proud.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09DE8.009 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS December 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1561 CONGRATULATING STEPHEN bringing with him a box from home full of old nonimmigrant will be admitted for the same JOHNSON wartime photos from a family friend and WWII period of stay as the principal trader or inves- veteran named Jack. While there, he learned tor. HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON about the history contained within the pictures Congress has the ability to take action to OF IDAHO and how to ensure their stories can be passed improve the historical relationship between the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES down for generations to come. United States and Portugal. If H.R. 565 is enacted, Portuguese nationals Monday, December 9, 2019 Cameron then shared his story on tele- vision, instructing others on the importance of would become eligible for E–1 and E–2 visas, Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, today I preserving pictures and other key items from but only after an agreement for reciprocal wish to congratulate Dr. Stephen G. Johnson, our history so that the service of veterans is treatment between Portugal and the United a researcher at Idaho National Laboratory remembered for generations. States is finalized. (INL). At its recent annual meeting in Wash- I thank Cameron for honoring our veterans’ In 2012, Congress passed—and the presi- ington, D.C., the American Nuclear Society service in the best way possible—by pre- dent signed into law—H.R. 3992 to permit (ANS) honored Dr.Johnson as a Fellow, which serving their memories and sharing their sto- Israeli nationals to participate in the E–2 treaty is the highest member status presented to an ries. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Con- investor program. However, Israeli nationals individual. Dr. Johnson was recognized for his gressional District of Texas, he makes Texas did not have the ability to apply for E–2 visas outstanding accomplishments in nuclear and our veteran community proud. until May 1, 2019, when an agreement with science and technology, specifically high- f Israel was finalized and took effect. lighting his work in rebuilding the national radi- It was favorably reported by the House Judi- oisotope power system program for NASA’s ADVANCING MUTUAL INTERESTS ciary Committee without amendment by voice deep space exploration. AND GROWING OUR SUCCESS ACT vote; passed by the House on motion to sus- Dr. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree with pend the rules (371 to 0) and passed by the SPEECH OF a double major in mathematics and chemistry Senate, without amendment, by Unanimous from Lake Superior State University of Michi- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Consent. gan and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from OF TEXAS Similarly, S. 2245, the ‘‘Knowledgeable Iowa State University. He currently serves as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act,’’ the director of the Space Nuclear Power and Tuesday, December 3, 2019 became law on August 1, 2018, but New Zea- Isotope Technologies Division at INL’s Mate- landers were unable to apply for E–1 and E– rials and Fuels Complex. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in 2 visas until June 10, 2019 when an agree- During his tenure at INL, Dr. Johnson has strong support of H.R. 565, ‘‘The Advancing ment for reciprocal treatment took effect. successfully reestablished the Radioisotope Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success It was Discharged by the Senate Judiciary Power Systems program, initiated the Tech- Act’’ or AMIGOS Act. Committee by Unanimous Consent and nical Integration Office for Radioisotope Power Despite deep ties with Portugal, it remains passed by the Senate without amendment by Systems, and most recently named the Na- one of only five EU countries whose citizens Unanimous Consent; passed by the House on tional Technical Director, for the Department are ineligible for E–1 and E–2 visas. motion to suspend the rules by voice vote. of Energy’s (DOE) national Space Nuclear Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, The last two bills to add countries to the E– Power program. Steve and his staff focus on nationals of countries with which the United 1 and E–2 visa programs passed Congress cross-cutting initiatives, mission planning sce- States maintains a treaty of commerce and without controversy. narios for nuclear power systems for DOE navigation may be admitted temporarily to the Portugal is a longstanding United States customers, such as NASA, and providing re- United States to engage in international trade, ally, with ‘‘bilateral ties dating from the earliest sources for various other needs for DOE’s an E–1 visa, or to develop and direct an in- years of the United States, when Portugal rec- Space Nuclear Power department. vestment enterprise, E–2 visa. ognized the United States in 1791 following For the last few years, Steve has been a E–1 and E–2 visas may be granted to indi- the Revolutionary War.’’ regular visitor to Capitol Hill, presenting an vidual traders and investors or to employees The United States is also Portugal’s largest overview of the Department of Energy space of organizational traders and investors. trading partner outside the European Union power work for NASA at lunches hosted by Applicants for E–1 and E–2 visas must gen- (EU), with bilateral trade in goods and serv- the Foundation For Nuclear Studies. This erally demonstrate the existence of a bilateral ices reaching $8 billion in 2018, a 9 percent summer, my staff and I had the pleasure of treaty of commerce and navigation between increase from the previous year. visiting Dr. Johnson in his facility where they the applicant’s country of nationality and the Similarly, U.S. direct investment in Portugal were assembling the radioisotope thermo- United States. reached $2.1 billion in 2017, with U.S. compa- electric generator that will power the Mars Some treaties allow for the admission of nies playing a significant role, investing in the 2020 Rover. both E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants, while oth- Portuguese banking, pharmaceutical, and It is a great privilege to congratulate Dr. Ste- ers allow for the admission of only E–1 or E– chemical industries. phen G. Johnson on receiving this prestigious 2 nonimmigrants. Both countries have also agreed to a bilat- recognition, and I am grateful for his excep- In addition, the visa applicant must be a na- eral income tax agreement to prevent double tional work in the field of nuclear science and tional of the treaty country. taxation. If the applicant is an employee of an organi- technology. His accomplishments are a re- Portuguese participation in the E–1 and E– zational trader or investor, both the applicant minder of the many skilled researchers and 2 visa programs will deepen an already strong and the organization must possess the nation- scientists currently working and living in Idaho. bilateral trade and investment relationship, and ality of the treaty country. Congratulations to Steve on his accomplish- benefit business communities in both coun- The nationality of the organization is deter- ments and I thank him for all of his hard work. tries. mined by the nationality of the individual own- f Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join ers—at least 50 percent of the organization me in supporting H.R. 565, ‘‘The Advancing CAMERON MILLER PRESERVING must be owned by nationals of the treaty Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success THE MEMORIES OF A WORLD country. Act’’ or AMIGOS Act. WAR II VETERAN The enterprise must be more than marginal and must generate income beyond that which f HON. PETE OLSON is required to provide a minimal living for the HONORING DALE WILKERSON FOR OF TEXAS investor and their family. HIS SERVICE TO OUR NATION An individual investor must be coming to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States to develop and direct the busi- Monday, December 9, 2019 HON. MARK E. GREEN ness. OF TENNESSEE Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today An applicant who is an employee of an or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to highlight CW39 Director of Operations Cam- ganizational trader or investor must be coming eron Miller’s effort to preserve history and the to the United States to fulfill an executive or Monday, December 9, 2019 memory of those who served our nation in supervisory position or possess skills that are Mr. GREEN of Tennessee. Madam Speak- combat. essential to the firm’s U.S. operations. er, I rise today to honor the life and service of Cameron recently took a trip to New Orle- Spouses and minor children accompanying an upstanding American citizen, Dale ans and visited the World War II museum, or following to join the principal E–1 or E–2 Wilkerson.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09DE8.014 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2019 After serving twenty years in the U.S. Air people. And all for the sake of protecting the following former President Nazarbayev’s visit Force, where he earned the Air Force Com- power and interests of corrupt officials who to Washington. The most recent series of mendation Medal and the Humanitarian Serv- are part of the Assad network, including Fahd these bilateral talks took place last week and ice Medal, Mr. Wilkerson began working for Darwish, Samer Al-Debbes, Samir Anis Has- focused heavily on continued cooperation on the National Park Service in 1994 as a branch san, Samer Awees, Kanaan Kanaan, Tamim issues of aviation, counterterrorism, and infor- chief for contracting, property, and financial Badr, Mahran Khonda, Osama Ali Zayoud, mation sharing, among other topics. management at the Natchez Trace Parkway. Iyad Habib Baytnjaneh, Tarif Akhras, and Along with my fellow co-chair of the U.S.- In 2010, Mr. Wilkerson was temporarily as- Fares Shehabi, among others. The United Kazakhstan Caucus, we look forward to our signed to the NPS Southeast Regional Office States must target these individuals for expo- meeting with Minister Tileuberdi to discuss in Atlanta to serve as the acting regional sure and sanctions for their corruption and how the United States and Kazakhstan can comptroller. In that role he directed the annual theft from the Syrian people. continue to promote security and stability fiscal year closing process for more than sixty And in response to these widespread cries across Central Asia through Kazakhstan’s park units in the region, with the execution of for change, the United States must continue to strong support for nuclear non-proliferation as obligations totaling more than $245 million. pursue a relentless campaign against corrup- well the U.S.-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic From August 2012 through December 2013, tion everywhere. Without such accountability, Partnership Dialogue, military cooperation, and he served as the Acting Superintendent of the perpetrators within and partners of corrupt C5+1 multilateral meetings. Cooperation between the United States and Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Bat- governments will boldly continue, extending Kazakhstan has never been stronger. tlefield, Brices Cross Roads National Battle- the suffering of innocent civilians around the Kazakhstan has been a strategic partner in Af- field Site, and the Natchez Trace National world. If the United States does not dem- ghanistan and in the fight against violent ex- Scenic Trail, where he was responsible for onstrate its commitment with action, nefarious tremism, and has been a leader in repatriating leading and managing the eighth most visited actors and businessmen around the world will foreign fighters and their families from Syria NPS unit in the country. feel emboldened to engage in corrupt prac- and Iraq. On behalf of my fellow U.S.- In 2015, Mr. Wilkerson was appointed as tices. On International Anti-Corruption Day, we Kazakhstan Caucus members, we welcome the Superintendent of the Shiloh National Mili- must stand with those calling out for change. the opportunity to deepen the bilateral partner- tary Park. Over the last four years, he has f ship, and we look forward to hosting future performed a remarkable job of managing and PERSONAL EXPLANATION presidential and high-level delegation visits on overseeing all aspects of the Shiloh National Capitol Hill. Military Park. f I ask my colleagues in the United States HON. TOM EMMER House of Representatives to join me in con- OF MINNESOTA HONORING THE REV. DR. gratulating Mr. Wilkerson on his retirement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JACQUELINE A. THOMPSON from the National Park Service as Super- Monday, December 9, 2019 intendent of Shiloh National Battlefield and his HON. BARBARA LEE forty-six years of service in our nation’s mili- Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, on Decem- OF CALIFORNIA tary and in the National Park Service. ber 6th, I was unable to cast my vote on two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f pieces of legislation. If present, I would have Monday, December 9, 2019 voted NAY on H. Res. 326 (RC No. 652), YEA ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY on the Motion to Recommit H.R. 4 (RC No. Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I 653), and NAY on passage of H.R. 4 (RC No. rise today to honor the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline A. HON. JOE WILSON 654). Thompson in celebration of her installation as the Senior Pastor of the Allen Temple Baptist OF SOUTH CAROLINA f Church in Oakland, California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KAZAKHSTAN FOREIGN MIN- Rev. Thompson was raised by a mother Monday, December 9, 2019 ISTER’S VISIT TO WASHINGTON who believed in the importance of church. In Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam her own words at the age of 12, Dr. Thomp- Speaker, today is International Anti-Corruption HON. STEVE CHABOT son realized that church was ‘‘not to be just about singing and having a good time in the Day, recognizing the need for governments OF OHIO Lord. But rather there was a purpose and a and civil societies around the world to be vigi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lant in the fight against bribes and abuse of mandate with a measurable objective’’. power for personal gain. Monday, December 9, 2019 After graduating from College with a Bach- According to the United Nations, every year Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, as co-chair elor of Arts Degree in 1993, Dr. Thompson $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Congressional Cau- began teaching history and politics. While teaching allowed her to positively impact lives $2.6 trillion are stolen through corruption, cus, I am pleased to rise today to welcome in her community and while she loved teach- more than five percent of global GDP. Kazakhstan’s newly-appointed Foreign Min- ing, she felt called to impact lives in a different No more is this on clearer display today ister, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, to the U.S. Capitol way. than across the Middle East, which is wit- during his inaugural visit to Washington, D.C. In 1995, Dr. Thompson followed her calling this week. Minister Tileuberdi is an experi- nessing a revival of the 2011 Arab Spring pro- and returned to her church family and was li- tests in places like Lebanon, Iraq, Iran and in enced Kazakh diplomat and statesman. censed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. towns and cities across Syria. Peaceful pro- Throughout his career, he was posted in She was later ordained in 1998 by the Rev- testers are demanding an end to abusive poli- Kazakhstan’s diplomatic missions in South erend Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. at Allen Temple cies and practices by government officials who Korea, Israel, and served as Ambassador to Baptist Church. seek little else than their own profit—always at Malaysia with concurrent accreditation to Indo- Later she attended Howard University the expense of the peoples’ fundamental nesia, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines. School of Divinity where she excelled in aca- rights. The persistence of protestors today de- He also served as Ambassador of Kazakhstan demic scholarship, preaching and ministry. As spite increasingly violent government re- to the Swiss Confederation and with concur- a result, she received several awards includ- sponses indicates a point of no return. The rent accreditation to the Principality of Liech- ing The Who’s Who Among Students in Amer- brazen willingness to sacrifice their lives sig- tenstein and the Vatican. Additionally, he ican Colleges and Universities, The Ford nals just how precarious these citizens’ lives served as the Permanent Representative of Foundation Fellowship, and The Nannie Helen have become under their governments. Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and Burroughs Award. Syria is ground zero for what happens when other international organizations in Geneva. I During her time at Howard University, she corrupt governments refuse reform and re- look forward to working with the Minister in his served as the Minister of Youth at the Shiloh spond to peaceful demands with violence. The new role, as we continue to grow the impor- Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. Her love Assad regime continues to leech Syrians of tant bilateral relationship between Kazakhstan for teaching and affinity with youth allowed the their basic human rights, uprooting their lives, and the United States. young people in the Ministry to flourish under indiscriminately bombing his own people, and Madam Speaker, as you may know, the her leadership. deliberately starving them while blaming the United States and Kazakhstan held first meet- Dr. Thompson graduated from Howard Uni- United States and other Western states for the ing of the U,S.-Kazakhstan Enhanced Stra- versity in 1998 earning a Master of Divinity dismal conditions of his country and the Syrian tegic Partnership Dialogue in January 2018, Degree with honors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09DE8.017 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS December 9, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1563 In 2001, she was appointed Executive Di- HONORING GARY FRUGOLI PERSONAL EXPLANATION rector of the Shiloh Family Life Center Foun- dation, Inc. In this leadership position Dr. HON. KATIE PORTER Thompson raised over 5 million dollars for HON. JARED HUFFMAN OF CALIFORNIA non-profit outreach. This money allowed the OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES church to grow and foster their Afterschool Monday, December 9, 2019 program, Senior Center, Day Care Center, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HIV/AIDS program, Human Services Program, Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I was un- Monday, December 9, 2019 Community Computer Center, Debutante Pro- able to be present for votes on December 6, gram and Teen Mothers’ Empowerment Pro- Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise 2019. Had I been present, I would have voted gram. today in memory of Gary Frugoli, who passed YEA on Roll Call No. 652, NAY on Roll Call No. 653, and YEA on Roll Call No. 654. In 2010, Dr. Thompson was installed as the away on November 19, 2019, at the age of 72 Assistant Pastor of the Allen Temple Baptist after a lifetime of exemplary public service to f Church—the first woman to ever serve in this his community. GOOD CONDUCT TIME CREDITS capacity. In 2013, Dr. Thompson became a Born in 1947, Mr. Frugoli moved with his FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY NON- Doctor of Ministry in African American Church family as a toddler to Marin where his parents VIOLENT OFFENDERS Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary in owned and operated Marin Produce. He at- Pasadena, California. tended San Rafael High school where he was SPEECH OF Dr. Thompson has demonstrated that she is a star football player and continued to play HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE the right woman, for the right time, who has football at Chico State University. He grad- OF TEXAS come ‘‘for such a time as this’’ to lead such a uated in 1969 with a degree in Political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Science and Recreation. After college, Mr. spirit filled congregation. Her sense of justice Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to serve the ‘‘least of these, our brothers and Frugoli worked for the San Rafael Parks and sisters’ in the manner described by our Lord Recreation Department, but soon joined the Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in and Saviour Jesus Christ, will continue to be San Rafael Police Department where he strong support of H.R. 4018, the legislation a hallmark of this historic church. worked his way up the ranks from motorcycle which provides that the amount of time that an elderly offender must serve before being eligi- Today, I join the Allen Temple Church Fam- officer to detective with the Major Crimes Task ble for placement in home detention is to be ily and the greater East Bay community in Force and the San Rafael SWAT team. During reduced by the amount of Good Time Credits celebrating her installation, as the first female his time at the San Rafael Police Department, earned by the prisoner, and for other pur- Senior Pastor in the Church’s 100-year his- Mr. Frugoli met and fell in love with his wife, Lori who was working as a meter maid at the poses. tory. As we look ahead to this new season in This legislation would ensure that elderly of- our church history, let us continue as Micah time. The couple was married in 1980 and later had a daughter named Amy. fenders become eligible for the pilot program 6:8 reminds us ‘‘to do justice, love mercy and at a point in time that takes into account any walk humbly with your God.’’ Mr. Frugoli’s passion for public service good conduct time credits they may have ac- On behalf of California’s 13th Congressional grew, and in 1981, he was elected to the San cumulated in the course of their time in prison District, we congratulate Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Rafael City Council where he served with dis- under the Second Chance Act. A. Thompson, as she is installed as the next tinction. During his tenure on the San Rafael This change is important for at least three pastor of the historic Allen Temple Baptist City Council, Mr. Frugoli developed a reputa- reasons: Church. tion for supporting business and housing (1) the elderly offender pilot program should growth which were not popular issues at the be consistent with the way the Bureau of Pris- f time. In 1989, after losing his re-election bid, ons (BOP) calculates other transfers, which in- the Frugoli family moved to Novato where he cludes credit for good conduct time, COMMEMORATING YAYA CLUB’S continued to perform community service (2) offenders who otherwise have satisfac- FASHION SHOW BENEFITING through a variety of activities and where the tory behavior should not lose good conduct FAMILIES WITH ACTIVE-DUTY family enjoyed time recreating outdoors. Pro- time solely due to their elderly status, and PARENTS fessionally, he worked for Pacific Coast Title (3) one of the goals of the pilot program is while he was on the San Rafael City Council to save taxpayer dollars, and older inmates and then for Cal Title when he moved to tend to be more costly for BOP to house. HON. PETE OLSON Novato. Mr. Speaker, I support this legislation be- OF TEXAS Active in many aspects of Marin County, cause it is long overdue and provides much one of Mr. Frugoli’s favorite causes was the needed relief to persons who no longer war- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, where he rant incarceration. Monday, December 9, 2019 consistently raised funds to help feed local To promote prisoner reentry and improve families. He also served as president of the community reintegration, I co-sponsored and Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today San Rafael Rotary Club and was an active advocated for passage of the Second Chance to salute the Katy Boutique YaYa Club for member of the Sonoma County Trailblazers. Act, which Congress enacted in April 2008. their first annual ‘‘Runway for Heroes’’ fashion He was a Little League coach and a founding The Second Chance Act expanded existing show and the mission behind it. member of the Marin Athletic Foundation, offender reentry grant programs at DOJ and As the holiday season approaches, many which focused on the importance of combining created a wide array of targeted grant-funded families with military parents deployed far from sports and educational opportunities. He pilot programs. home will not be able to celebrate with them. served on the Marin Builder’s Association The Second Chance Act reauthorization im- This is hard on everyone in the family, espe- Board of Directors, the Marin County Services proved programs by: broadening programs to cover reentry cially the children. That’s why this Veterans Area No. 20, the Fish and Wildlife Commis- courts, Day, the YaYa Club Boutique put on a fashion sion, and his homeowner’s association. In expanding grant eligibility to nonprofits, 2010, Mr. Frugoli was named the Marin Coun- show with volunteer models to raise money to bolstering support for programs targeting of- ty Italian American Citizen of the Year. buy toys for the children of our military fami- fenders with histories of homelessness, sub- lies. In their efforts, they raised over $8,000. Mr. Frugoli was a well-respected community stance abuse, or mental illness, and Additionally, YaYa Club will be delivering the leader who will be remembered for his ebul- makes the existing elder release pilot pro- gifts in person to the children. lience and willingness to always step up to gram permanent and broadens eligibility. I was incredibly heartwarming to see YaYa help people out. He is survived by his wife The Second Chance Act also established an Club doing such a great service for the TX–22 Lori, his daughter Amy, his brother Victor, his elderly offender release program for those in- community. I thank them for helping spread sister Virginia Kerbs, and many nieces and dividuals over the age of 65 who have served more love this holiday season across Katy. On nephews. While he will be greatly missed, Mr. the greater of ten years or 75 percent of their behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional Frugoli’s legacy will live on through the indel- sentence. District of Texas, their actions embody the ible positive impact he had on his friends and The Act has been consistently funded by spirit of giving and the spirit of Texas. family and the community at large. Congress since its enactment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Dec 10, 2019 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09DE8.021 E09DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 9, 2019 Since its inception, the Second Chance Act It also permitted the Bureau of Prisons to I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep- has resulted in more than 800 grant awards in restore good time credit previously denied, resentatives to join me in congratulating the 49 states and the District of Columbia to gov- based on a prisoner maintaining good behav- Frisco Chamber of Commerce on this tremen- ernment agencies and nonprofits for reentry ior. dous achievement. programming designed to provide services These modifications applied to an ongoing f that can help reduce recidivism and increase prison sentence imposed on or after Novem- RECOGNIZING DAVID HOBBS, THE public safety. ber 1, 1987. The data shows that this investment in our A bipartisan consensus is developing across SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE returning population lowers recidivism, saves this country in support of such a policy. NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEM- money and reduces crime. Allowing this group of nonviolent offenders BLY Nearly one out of three Second Chance Act to go home to their families is both beneficial grantees is a community or faith-based organi- to the inmates as well as in the best interest HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY zation and includes funding for federal pro- of the United States. OF VIRGINIA grams through the Bureau of Prisons. The There is a continuing need for re-entry pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES data shows that this investment in our return- grams. Monday, December 9, 2019 Due to the dramatic growth in the size of ing population lowers recidivism, saves money Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, on be- the prison population, the issue of prisoner re- and reduces crime. half of myself and Rep. MIKE TURNER of Ohio, entry has emerged as one of the most critical The Second Chance Act has been a suc- I rise to recognize David Hobbs, the Secretary and complex dilemmas facing the American cess and its reauthorization was an essential General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. part of any meaningful criminal justice reform criminal justice system. The United States is the world’s leader in in- He will step down from his position on Decem- effort. Through grants, the Second Chance Act ber 31, 2019 after decades of stellar service to carceration. encourages the development of evidence- the Assembly and to the national parliaments based reentry programming to improve out- According to the Prison Policy Initiative Mass Incarceration, the American criminal jus- of all NATO countries, including the United comes for those returning to families and com- States Congress. munities. tice system holds almost: 2.3 million people in 1,719 state prisons, David Hobbs took up his post as Secretary Grantees provide vital resources, including General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly employment training, drug treatment, family 109 federal prisons, 1,772 juvenile correctional facilities, 3,163 in January 2008, following his election by the programming, and so much more. heads of national delegations to that body. He Reauthorization had broad bipartisan sup- local jails, and 80 Indian Country jails as well as in military had previously served on the Assembly’s staff port in Congress and from nearly 700 organi- prisons, immigration detention facilities, civil for many years and drew on this long experi- zations across the political spectrum. commitment centers, state psychiatric hos- ence to help transform the institution. The Second Chance Act has played an im- David Hobbs holds degrees in physics and pitals, and prisons in the U.S. territories. portant role in the impressive advances Texas These trends resulted in prison over- defense from Manchester University and has made over the last decade in criminal jus- crowding despite increasing evidence that King’s College in London. After working in the tice and juvenile justice reform. large-scale incarceration is not the most effec- UK civil service and the private sector, he Texas has received over 28 Second Chance tive means of public safety. joined Aberdeen University’s Centre for Act grant awards to date, totaling over The result was that an incredibly low num- Defence Studies, where he published studies $11,932,289. ber of prisoners over 60 years of age were re- on nuclear forces and policy. His expertise One recipient, the Texas Juvenile Justice leased to home confinement under the pilot gave him unique insight not only into the con- Department, has used it to provide family-fo- program. duct of the Cold War, but also informed his cused reentry services and comprehensive Passing H.R. 4018 will not fix the entire understanding of the strategies Western allies case management to gang-affiliated youth. criminal justice system, but it is another impor- followed to ultimately prevail in it. The City of Dallas used its funding to sup- tant step in our effort to make it a more just David Hobbs joined the NATO Parliamen- port a program for women who have a sub- and humane system for our elderly non-violent tary Assembly in 1983 as Director of its stance abuse diagnosis and are pregnant or offenders with reentry into our communities. Science and Technology Committee. In 1987, have children who are 5 and under. he assumed additional responsibilities as Di- f The women received comprehensive family- rector of Committees and Studies and was based support and co-occurring substance RECOGNIZING THE FRISCO tasked with coordinating the work of all five of use and mental health services on an inpatient CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the Assembly’s Committees. and outpatient basis. Mr. Hobbs played a central role in driving This change is especially significant be- HON. VAN TAYLOR the Assembly’s adaptation following the col- cause the fastest growing segment of inmates OF TEXAS lapse of the Soviet Union, and ensuring that are those age 50 and older, and they cost far IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national parliaments and their members more. helped forge a new security order that placed As an original co-sponsor of the Second Monday, December 9, 2019 democratic values at its very core. It was at Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017, I am Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise this time that the Assembly began to reach out very proud to have played a part in the devel- with my fellow Texas Congressman, Dr. BUR- to the new parliaments of former Communist opment of the Federal Prisoner Reentry Initia- GESS, to congratulate the Frisco Chamber of countries to assist in their democratic develop- tive for our citizens over 60 years old. Commerce on earning a 5-Star Accreditation ment. David Hobbs was part of a team that For the previous several Congresses, I in- from the United States Chamber of Com- established a set of conferences and training troduced the Federal Prison Bureau Relief Act merce. programmes, including the Rose-Roth Semi- to amend the federal criminal code to require Frisco is home to some of the most innova- nars named after late Senator Bill Roth and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to release early tive and booming businesses in Texas and Congressman Charlie Rose, which worked an offender who has completed at least half of throughout the entire country. Partnering with with parliamentarians from Europe’s new de- his or her prison sentence if such offender approximately 1,300 member businesses who mocracies on security sector reform, par- has: represent more than 75,000 employees, the liamentary oversight, and preparation for (1) attained age 45, Frisco Chamber of Commerce goes above membership in NATO itself. (2) committed no violent offenses, and and beyond to provide the business commu- Mr. Hobbs was appointed Deputy Secretary (3) received no institutional disciplinary vio- nity with a powerful voice through its advocacy General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly lations. efforts and partnerships. in November 1997. The bill modified provisions related to com- The Frisco Chamber received the highest In addition to his responsibilities at the putation of a federal prisoner’s good time accreditation awarded by the U.S. Chamber NATO Parliamentary Assembly, from 1996 to credit. as a result of their effective organizational pro- 2007 David Hobbs served as the Chairman of Specifically, it allowed an eligible federal cedures and community involvement. After the Euro-Atlantic Foundation, an NGO which prisoner to earn a maximum good time credit earning this accreditation, the Frisco Chamber provided computing and I.T. assistance to par- of 54 days per year of the sentence imposed is now among the top two percent of Cham- liaments in Central and Eastern Europe. From (instead of 54 days per year of the sentence bers in the nation to receive this Prestigious 1993 to 2005, he was a member of the re- actually served). designation. search advisory council of the Chemical and

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He wrote extensively on the po- Digest will prepare this information for partners in the Indo-Pacific region and litical and military implications of new tech- printing in the Extensions of Remarks Europe regarding the People’s Republic nology. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of China, S. 2977, to extend the termi- As the Assembly’s Secretary General, David on Monday and Wednesday of each nation of sanctions with respect to Hobbs made it a top priority to maintain and week. Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense strengthen the trans-Atlantic link through par- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, De- of Human Rights and Civil Society Act liamentary dialogue and cooperation. He trav- cember 10, 2019 may be found in the of 2014, S. 1310, to strengthen participa- tion of elected national legislators in elled to the United States with parliamentary Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. the activities of the Organization of delegations 37 times between 2003 and 2019 American States and reaffirm United to ensure that European political leaders bet- MEETINGS SCHEDULED States support for Organization of ter understood strategic policy decision-mak- DECEMBER 11 American States human rights and anti-corruption initiatives, S. 1830, to ing in the United States and to introduce Euro- 10 a.m. enhance the security of the United pean national legislators to their counterparts Committee on Commerce, Science, and States and its allies, S. 704, to in the House of Representatives and the Sen- Transportation prioritize the efforts of and enhance co- ate. He often accompanied the President and Business meeting to consider S. 2204, to ordination among United States agen- allow the Federal Communications Vice Presidents of the NATO PA on visits to cies to encourage countries in Central Commission to carry out a pilot pro- the halls of Congress for bilateral discussions and Eastern Europe to diversify their gram under which voice service pro- with members of Congress and their staffs. energy sources and supply routes, in- viders could block certain automated Those efforts paid off, and the Assembly is crease Europe’s energy security, and calls, S. 2363, to amend the Commu- help the United States reach its global now considered the primary vehicle for Con- nications Act of 1934 to establish a gressional outreach to allied nations and their energy security goals, S. 1189, to re- Telecommunications Workforce Devel- quire the Secretary of State to deter- political leaders. opment Advisory Council within the As a member and now chairman of the mine whether the Russian Federation Federal Communications Commission, should be designated as a state sponsor United States delegation to the NATO PA, I S. 2381, to require review by the Gov- of terrorism and whether Russian-spon- have witnessed first hand David Hobbs’ com- ernment Accountability Office of sored armed entities in Ukraine should mitment to the trans-Atlantic bond and to screening protocols of the Transpor- be designated as foreign terrorist orga- NATO, his understanding of U.S. politics and tation Security Administration relat- nizations, S. 482, to strengthen the policies and ability to work with members from ing to breast milk and formula, S. 2638, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to to amend title 49, United State Code, combat international cybercrime, and both sides of the aisle on a bipartisan basis. to require small hub airports to con- As our predecessors have, the current mem- to impose additional sanctions with re- struct areas for nursing mothers, S. spect to the Russian Federation, S.J. bers of the United States delegation to the 2661, to amend the Communications Res. 4, requiring the advice and con- NATO PA and I have come to rely on his ex- Act of 1934 to designate 9–8-8 as the sent of the Senate or an Act of Con- pertise, unfailingly sound judgement, and universal telephone number for the gress to suspend, terminate, or with- shrewd insights. purpose of the national suicide preven- draw the United States from the North David Hobbs is also known and appreciated tion and mental health crisis hotline Atlantic Treaty and authorizing re- for his quick wit and friendliness and has long system operating through the National lated litigation, S. Con. Res. 23, hon- Suicide Prevention Lifeline and oring the 75th Anniversary of the Bat- made parliamentarians and staff feel welcome through the Veterans Crisis Line, S. and essential to the life of the Assembly. His tle of the Bulge fought during World 2730, to establish and ensure an inclu- War II, recognizing the valiant efforts strong management skills and vision reinvigo- sive transparent Drone Advisory Com- of the Allied Forces in December 1944, rated the secretariat in Brussels and helped mittee, S. 2786, to establish a Federal and remembering those who made the the Assembly adjust to an increasingly per- advisory committee to provide policy ultimate sacrifice, all of which contrib- ilous and complex security environment char- recommendations to the Secretary of uted to the Allied victory in the Euro- acterized by new challenges like terrorism, Transportation on positioning the pean Theater, S. Res. 142, condemning cyber-attacks, hybrid warfare, and an ever United States to take advantage of the Government of the Philippines for emerging opportunities for Arctic mar- more revanchist Russia. its continued detention of Senator itime transportation, S. 2802, to amend Leila De Lima, calling for her imme- It should hardly be surprising that this vital the Marine Mammal Protection Act of diate release, S. Res. 152, expressing institution dedicated to parliamentary diplo- 1972 to reauthorize and modify the the importance of the United States al- macy flourished under David Hobbs’ steward- John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Res- liance with the Republic of Korea and ship. He leaves the NATO Parliamentary As- cue and Response Grant Program, S. the contributions of Korean Americans sembly a stronger and more vibrant organiza- 2881, to require the Federal Commu- in the United States, S. Res. 260, recog- tion. He has dedicated himself to preserving nications Commission to make not less nizing the importance of sustained history’s greatest alliance, which requires than 280 megahertz of spectrum avail- United States leadership to accel- great patience, diplomacy, hard work, and able for terrestrial use, S. 2898, to erating global progress against mater- amend title 5, United States Code, to nal and child malnutrition and sup- faith. Mr. Hobbs’s tenure will be remembered provide for a full annuity supplement porting the commitment of the United for his grace, the active listening he deployed for certain air traffic controllers, S. States Agency for International Devel- to ensure that everyone always felt heard, the 2909, to extend the authority of the Na- opment to global nutrition through the respect he showed all delegates and staff, and tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy, S. the stability he brought to this vital alliance. tration to enter into leases of non-ex- Res. 297, commending the Inter-Amer- f cess property of the Administration, S. ican Foundation (IAF) on the occasion 2964, to amend title 49, United States of its 50th anniversary for its signifi- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Code, to extend the authority of the cant accomplishments and contribu- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Secretary of Transportation to issue tions to the economic and social devel- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, non-premium aviation insurance, S. opment of the Americas, S. Res. 343, 2979, to improve drug testing for trans- congratulating the people of the Czech 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- portation-related activities, and S. Republic and the people of the Slovak tem for a computerized schedule of all 2981, to reauthorize and amend the Na- Republic on the 30th anniversary of the meetings and hearings of Senate com- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Velvet Revolution, the 26th anniver- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- ministration Commissioned Officer sary of the formation of the Czech Re- tees, and committees of conference. Corps Act of 2002; to be immediately public and the Slovak Republic, and This title requires all such committees followed by a hearing to examine the the 101st anniversary of the declaration to notify the Office of the Senate Daily nomination of Thomas B. Chapman, of of independence of Czechoslovakia, S. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Maryland, to be a Member of the Na- Res. 371, reaffirming the support of the tional Transportation Safety Board. United States for the people of the Re- mittee—of the time, place and purpose SD–G50 public of South Sudan and calling on of the meetings, when scheduled and Committee on Foreign Relations all parties to uphold their commit- any cancellations or changes in the Business meeting to consider S. 2641, to ments to peace and dialogue as out- meetings as they occur. promote United States national secu- lined in the 2018 revitalized peace

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Res. 385, cele- Transportation newable energy improvements at pub- brating the 30th anniversary of the fall Subcommittee on Security lic school facilities, S. 2108, to amend of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of To hold hearings to examine expanding section 6903 of title 31, United States both Germany and Europe, and the opportunities, challenges, and threats Code, to provide for additional popu- spread of democracy around the world, in the Arctic, focusing on the Coast lation tiers, S. 2393, to promote a 21st Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook. S. Res. 395, recognizing the 40th anni- century energy workforce, S. 2399, to SD–562 amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to versary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, H.R. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 2744, to authorize the Administrator of improve State loan eligibility for sources projects for innovative technology, S. the United States Agency for Inter- Business meeting to consider S. 225, to 2660, to establish a grant program for national Development to prescribe the provide for partnerships among State wind energy research, development, manner in which programs of the agen- and local governments, regional enti- and demonstration, S. 2666, to promote cy are identified overseas, H.R. 133, to ties, and the private sector to preserve, the development of renewable energy promote economic partnership and co- conserve, and enhance the visitor expe- on public land, and H.R. 617, to author- operation between the United States rience at nationally significant battle- ize the Department of Energy to con- and Mexico, an original resolution ex- fields of the American Revolution, War duct collaborative research with the pressing serious concern about wide- of 1812, and Civil War, S. 242, to require Department of Veterans Affairs in the Secretary of Agriculture to release spread irregularities in Bolivia’s Octo- order to improve healthcare services reversionary and reserved interests in ber 20, 2019, general elections and sup- for veterans in the United States. certain land in the Coconino National porting the convening of new elections SD–366 Forest in the State of Arizona, S. 258, in Bolivia at the earliest possible date, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the the nomination of Sung Y. Kim, of National Forest System land in the and Pensions California, to be Ambassador to the Re- Ruby Mountains Ranger District lo- Business meeting to consider S. 2971, to public of Indonesia, Department of cated in the Humboldt-Toiyabe Na- amend and reauthorize the Child Abuse State, and other pending calendar busi- tional Forest, Elko and White Pine Prevention and Treatment Act, S. 2080, ness. Counties, Nevada, S. 298, to establish to amend the Public Health Service S–116 the Springfield Race Riot National His- Act to increase the number of perma- Committee on the Judiciary toric Monument in the State of Illi- nent faculty in palliative care at ac- To hold hearings to examine the Inspec- nois, S. 327, to amend the Federal credited allopathic and osteopathic tor General’s report on alleged abuses Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to medical schools, nursing schools, social of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- provide for a lifetime National Rec- work schools, and other programs, in- lance Act. reational Pass for any veteran with a cluding physician assistant education SH–216 service-connected disability, S. 389, to programs, to promote education and 2 p.m. authorize the Society of the First In- research in palliative care and hospice, Commission on Security and Cooperation fantry Division to make modifications and to support the development of fac- in Europe to the First Division Monument lo- ulty careers in academic palliative medicine, S. 2683, to establish a task To receive a briefing on Albania’s leader- cated on Federal land in Presidential Park in the District of Columbia, S. force to assist States in implementing ship in Europe. 430, to extend the Secure Rural Schools hiring requirements for child care staff RHOB–2253 and Community Self-Determination members to improve child safety, S. 2:30 p.m. Act of 2000, S. 434, to provide for a re- 2927, to amend the Public Health Serv- Committee on Armed Services port on the maintenance of Federal ice Act to provide that the authority of To hold closed hearings to examine an land holdings under the jurisdiction of the Director of the National Institute update on the situation and United the Secretary of the Interior, S. 490, to on Minority Health and Health Dispari- States strategy in Afghanistan. designate a mountain ridge in the ties to make certain research endow- SVC–217 State of Montana as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’, S. ments applies with respect to both cur- Committee on Indian Affairs 499, to amend the Outer Continental rent and former centers of excellence, Business meeting to consider S. 1853, to Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories an original bill entitled, ‘‘Title VII Re- require Federal law enforcement agen- of the United States, to establish off- authorization’’, and the nomination of cies to report on cases of missing or shore wind lease sale requirements, to Crosby Kemper III, of Missouri, to be murdered Indians, and S. 2365, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef Director of the Institute of Museum amend the Indian Health Care Improve- conservation, S. 526, to withdraw cer- and Library Services. ment Act to authorize urban Indian or- tain Bureau of Land Management land SD–430 ganizations to enter into arrangements from mineral development, S. 641, to Committee on Rules and Administration update the map of, and modify the for the sharing of medical services and To hold hearings to examine the nomina- maximum acreage available for inclu- facilities; to be immediately followed tion of J. Brett Blanton, of Virginia, to sion in, the Yucca House National be Architect of the Capitol. by a hearing to examine the nomina- Monument, S. 774, to adjust the bound- SR–301 tion of Michael D. Weahkee, of New ary of the Santa Monica Mountains Na- 2 p.m. Mexico, to be Director of the Indian tional Recreation Area to include the Select Committee on Intelligence Health Service, Department of Health Rim of the Valley Corridor, S. 1152, to To receive a closed briefing on certain and Human Services. provide for the transfer of administra- SD–628 tive jurisdiction over certain parcels of intelligence matters. Committee on Small Business and Entre- Federal land in Arlington, Virginia, S. SH–219 preneurship 1262, to designate certain land adminis- DECEMBER 18 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- tered by the Bureau of Land Manage- tion of Jovita Carranza, of Illinois, to ment and the Forest Service in the 10 a.m. be Administrator of the Small Business State of Oregon as wilderness and na- Select Committee on Intelligence Administration. tional recreation areas, to withdraw To receive a closed briefing on certain SR–428A certain land located in Curry County intelligence matters. and Josephine County, Oregon, from all SH–219

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