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E224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 2016 Party for many years. He has also served as come. And his record of accomplishment vigor and today proudly counts more than 260 its vice-chairman for several terms. shows just how effective he has been. members in its ranks. NAIOP-New Mexico has Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor Congressman RANGEL’s accomplishments in been successful in advocating for their mem- Mr. Sudduth for his long service to so many in Congress are truly too many to list, but let me bers at the local, state, and federal level. In Winston County. I join his family, friends and name just a few. He has boosted the incomes addition to Chapter of the Year, I am proud to colleagues in congratulating him on being rec- of millions of working families through the report that they were honored for the excel- ognized by the Winston County GOP. Earned Income Tax Credit. He worked with lence of their Legislative and Government Af- f my predecessor, Bob Garcia, to establish and fairs at the annual retreat. pass the Empowerment Zone program, which The work that NAIOP-New Mexico performs HONORING CONGRESSMAN has helped revitalize communities across the is important not only because it promotes job CHARLES B. RANGEL nation. He enabled the financing mechanisms growth and excellence in the commercial real to allow public school systems across the na- estate industry, but also because of its edu- HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO tion to construct new buildings and rehabilitate cational programs. For example, the Devel- OF NEW YORK old ones. He helped isolate apartheid South oping Leaders Program provides members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Africa by passing the Rangel Amendment, under 35 with the tools necessary to excel and become future leaders in commercial real es- Thursday, February 25, 2016 which forced many investors in the 1980s to abandon the country. He has created trade tate. In the past three years, they focused on Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in and investment opportunities for countries reaching out to millennials who are interested in careers in commercial real estate and have honor of Black History Month and to recognize across the Caribbean and Africa. grown the program by 126%. NAIOP-New the important contributions made by African- Lastly, he mentored a then junior Congress- Mexico has also partnered with the University Americans to our communities and to our na- man from the Bronx, who arrived in Congress of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Com- tion. African-Americans have made countless in 1990. It was with his friendship, advice, and munity College to educate students who are contributions to and sacrifices for this great support that I won my seat on the Appropria- interested in commercial real estate, providing nation, and nowhere is this more visible than tions Committee. He has always been a in New York City. That is why I want to stand them with important skills for future careers. In source of knowledge and know-how, and I am fact, their members have donated more than before you today to honor my friend and col- proud to count him as a colleague and a dear league Congressman CHARLES B. RANGEL for $20,000 to these student projects and initia- friend. He has extended his generosity and tives. For these accomplishments, NAIOP- his many years of public service and tireless friendship to my son, State Senator Jose´ M. work to improve the lives of residents of our New Mexico also received the award for the Serrano, and we know we can always count best medium-sized chapter in the Developing community and our nation. on his friendship, personally and politically. CHARLES RANGEL, or CHARLIE as many of us Leaders Program. CHARLIE still lives in the community where Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to know him, is a legend in New York City and he was born with his wonderful wife Alma. congratulate NAIOP-New Mexico for winning in Congress. His story is well chronicled, They have two adult children and three grand- three prestigious and competitive awards. In growing up on Lenox Avenue in Harlem and children. particular, I would like to call attention to then volunteering to serve in the Army during CHARLIE still has 11 months left in Con- NAIOP-New Mexico’s CEO, Tom Bisaquino, the Korean War. CHARLIE became a war hero gress, so this might seem a little bit early to and President, Lynne Anderson, for their out- during his service when he was wounded by some. But as we celebrate Black History standing leadership and to commend all the the enemy during the conflict, and then lead- Month and reflect on the contributions African- staff and members who made these awards ing his surviving comrades back from behind Americans have made to our nation, I thought possible. I look forward to hearing about the enemy lines to safety. For his leadership and it was important to acknowledge just how im- future successes of NAIOP-New Mexico as bravery, CHARLIE was awarded a Purple Heart portant and influential CHARLIE RANGEL, New they continue to attract new members, train and a Bronze Star. York’s own master legislator, has been to our and educate future leaders, and improve com- CHARLIE returned from the war determined nation. mercial real estate in our state. to make a difference. With the aid of the G.I. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and Congratulations, NAIOP-New Mexico; keep Bill, he graduated from New York University my other distinguished colleagues join me in up the great work. and St. John’s University Law School, and be- honoring Congressman CHARLES B. RANGEL f came increasingly involved in his community. for his consistently remarkable dedication to RECOGNIZING ZELMA BROOKS He also began a career of public service, public service and longstanding commitment WASHINGTON’S 50 YEAR MEM- serving for a time as an Assistant U.S. Attor- to improving our nation. ney for the Southern District of New York, and BERSHIP IN THE DELTA SIGMA f involving himself in local politics and the civil SORORITY rights movement. It was during this time that HONORING NAIOP-NEW MEXICO he met his mentor and friend, Percy Sutton, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON along with a number of other young leaders HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighting to make a difference in Harlem. Four OF NEW MEXICO of those leaders, Percy Sutton, David Dinkins, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, February 25, 2016 Basil Paterson, and CHARLIE RANGEL, became Thursday, February 25, 2016 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the legendary Gang of Four, and each of them Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize went on to incredible success in city, state, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New an important milestone for a dedicated mem- and national politics. CHARLIE’s political jour- Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the ber of the African American and Dallas Com- ney formally began soon thereafter, with his New Mexico chapter of NAIOP which received munities. On January 31st, 2016, Sister Zelma election in 1966 to the New York State As- the prestigious Chapter of the Year award, for Brooks Washington was honored for her fifty sembly. the medium chapter category, at NAIOP’s an- years of membership in the Delta Sigma So- CHARLIE served in Albany for four years, nual retreat on February 10, 2016 in Wash- rority, an organization comprised of college- and then in 1970, he took on the legendary ington, D.C. educated black women that provides commu- Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. for NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Devel- nity support throughout the world. The sorority the right to represent Harlem in Congress. He opment Association, was founded in 1967 and has over 200,000 members, and was originally beat the incumbent in a tough battle, and is the leading organization for developers, founded here in Washington DC at Howard began his service here in the House of Rep- owners, and related professionals in office, in- University. resentatives. dustrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. With Mrs. Washington is a graduate of Jarvis In 1971, during his first term, CHARLIE be- 52 chapters throughout the United States and Christian College and the University of North came a founding member of the Congres- Canada, NAIOP comprises more than 15,000 Texas. She had a career dedicated to the sional Black Caucus. He has broken barriers members. It advances responsible commercial greater public—she was a teacher and coun- throughout his 23 terms in office, and has real estate development while simultaneously selor here in the Dallas area for decades. In maintained a consistent set of political prin- advocating for effective public policy. addition to her career as an educator, she has ciples. He has sought to help the least among The New Mexico chapter of NAIOP, found- been active in her relationship with the Great- us, and has worked to ensure the American ed in 1981, was originally comprised of less er Golden Gate Church, working with the Dea- Dream for all Americans, regardless of in- than 10 members. The chapter has grown with coness, New Member Orientation, Mission,

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Today, the Society has more than Tax Preparer, Dallas Lincoln-James Madison teachers who were to begin implementing the 18,000 members in 122 countries and is the Alumni Association, and the Jarvis Christian newly enacted Illinois Holocaust Education world’s oldest and largest organization de- College National and Local Alumni Associa- Mandate. voted to hormone research and the clinical tion. Over the years, the Holocaust Memorial practice of endocrinology. Mrs. Washington was honored at the Hyatt Foundation of Illinois accumulated many mem- During its centennial year, the Endocrine Regency in Dallas alongside the company of orable achievements; they include, but are not Society will celebrate endocrinology’s contribu- her husband and daughter. She and her sis- limited to: Production of four documentaries, tions to science and public health—while ters looked graceful and youthful as they re- one of which—‘‘Choosing One’s Way—Resist- keeping an eye on today’s promising research ceived recognition to their commitment to this ance in Auschwitz-Birkenau’’—received the which will lead to tomorrow’s discoveries. It long-standing institution. Mrs. Washington Chicago International Film Festival Hugo will recognize Nobel Prize winners in the field joined the alumni chapter of the Delta Sigma Award in 1994; onsite training to over 2,000 (including four Society Past-Presidents) and Sorority in 1966, a time when education and educators to aid them in their teachings on the historic breakthroughs such as the 1921 dis- opportunities were still denied to African Amer- Holocaust; speaking to tens of thousands an- covery of insulin, which transformed diabetes icans in Dallas. nually through the Speaker’s Bureau; con- from a death sentence to a manageable Mr. Speaker, for her dedication to an organi- ducting annual creative expression competi- chronic condition. In April, I am very pleased zation that promotes equality internationally, tions for children; taping survivor interviews, to recognize, the Endocrine Society will con- for her deep and rich commitment to the com- starting in 1991; conducting unique Yom duct its Annual Meeting and Expo, in Boston, munity, and for her selfless career as an edu- HaShoah observances within the community; Massachusetts. ENDO is the world’s premier cator, past National President of the Delta supervising Holocaust Expression Theater, a event for getting the latest updates in endo- Sigma Sorority, Congresswoman MARCIA program to aid high school students in the de- crine science and medicine, drawing thou- FUDGE, and I would like to join together in for- velopment and performance of Holocaust dra- sands of endocrinologists from around the mally recognizing this wonderful woman and matic material; and welcoming non-Jewish vol- globe. ENDO 2016 will feature special pro- her impressive milestone here in Congress. unteers from the Action Reconciliation Service gramming celebrating the field’s history and f for Peace starting in 1997. notable achievements. Mrs. Gerstner was an asset in the transition Because hormones affect nearly every cell HONORING MRS. LILLIAN from the small Holocaust Memorial Foundation GERSTNER of the human body, the work of of Illinois on Main Street to the huge Illinois endocrinologists is essential to manage condi- Holocaust Museum and Education Center that tions that affect millions, including: HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY can be seen today, in Skokie, Illinois. From About 415 million adults worldwide who OF ILLINOIS her work as site director for the Main Street have diabetes, according to the International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facility until it closed in 2008, to Director of Diabetes Federation; Thursday, February 25, 2016 Special Projects and then Director of Public Programs in 2015, Mrs. Gerstner has truly More than 36 percent of American adults Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise been indispensable in both garnering cultural who are obese, according to the U.S. Centers today to honor and celebrate Mrs. Lillian acknowledgment for the Holocaust, as well as for Disease Control and Prevention; Gerstner, who is being recognized by the Vil- educating and engaging youth and adults in its An estimated 48.5 million couples worldwide lage of Skokie for her 25 years of hard work events and activities. who were infertile as of 2010, according to the and dedication to make the Illinois Holocaust Mrs. Gerstner is a remarkable woman who World Health Organization; and Museum and Education Center the wonderful has dedicated 25 years of her life to the suc- More than 10 million American adults who place it is today. cess of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and have osteoporosis, according to the Society’s An only child born to two Holocaust sur- Education Center. I want to congratulate her Endocrine Facts and Figures report. vivors, Rosalie and Moses Polus, Mrs. for being recognized by the Village of Skokie Endocrine Society members have been at Gerstner came to Evanston in 1969 to pursue during their Board Meeting on March 7, 2016; the forefront of historic accomplishments in a degree in theater and a secondary school she is an outstanding member of society who medicine and research. I offer my warmest teaching certification at Northwestern Univer- has brought much-needed attention to the Hol- congratulations to the Endocrine Society on its sity. Mrs. Gerstner married her husband, Mr. ocaust both within her town, and nationally. I celebration of 100 years of breakthroughs and Alan Gerstner in 1976, and has two children, am proud to honor her today for her achieve- I look forward to what the next century brings. Michael and Lisa, born in 1980 and 1983, re- ments, and look forward to all she will con- spectively. tinue to do in the future. Mrs. Gerstner began volunteering at the f f Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois on PERSONAL EXPLANATION Main Street In Skokie in 1985. With her young ENDOCRINE SOCIETY CELEBRATES daughter Lisa in tow, she began her services 100 YEARS OF PUBLIC HEALTH by stuffing envelopes, typing, and filing. When BREAKTHROUGHS HON. MARLIN A. STUTZMAN Lisa began school, Mrs. Gerstner’s duties in- OF INDIANA creased to include production of the monthly HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY III IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES newsletter. Mrs. Gerstner was a regular volun- OF MASSACHUSETTS Thursday, February 25, 2016 teer for years, feeling very much at home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among the small staff and the survivors who Thursday, February 25, 2016 Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, on February visited. When staff began requesting that Mrs. 12, 2016, due to a funeral in my state, I was Gerstner join their team after the executive di- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to absent for four roll call votes. Had I been rector, Ms. Pearl Karp, retired, Mrs. Gertsner recognize and congratulate the Endocrine So- present, I would have voted in the following declined initially, unable to take on a full time ciety, in honor of its Centennial anniversary. manner: job. In the meantime, Mrs. Gertsner and the A century ago, a small group of physicians Roll Call Vote No. 79—McMorris-Rodgers of rest of the Foundation’s staff worked tirelessly joined together to unlock the secrets of the Washington Amendment No. 1—Yes. to convince Illinois legislatures to mandate a body’s hormones—the chemical signals that school curriculum inclusive of the Holocaust. govern breathing, metabolism, growth, repro- Roll Call Vote No. 80—Schrader of Oregon All of their efforts paid off when, on January 1, duction and other critical biological functions. Amendment No. 3—No. 1999, Illinois became the first state in the na- They were endocrinologists, and from this im- Roll Call Vote No. 81—H.R. 2017, Common tion to pass a Holocaust Education Mandate. passioned gathering, the Endocrine Society Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015—Yes. On January 31, 1991, to the delight of the was born. Roll Call Vote No. 82—(Motion to Suspend Foundation’s officers, Mrs. Gertsner accepted Over the next 100 years, endocrinologists the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amend- her third offer to work as Executive Director. would discover lifesaving treatments and pro- ment) H.R. 757, North Korea Sanctions and She was put in charge of a three-person staff vide quality care for hundreds of millions of Policy Enforcement Act of 2016—Yes.

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