June 30, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E727 Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that PERSONAL EXPLANATION vesting in a New Vision for the Environment I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in Amer- resentatives to join me in congratulating David HON. ica Act’’ (H.R. 3684). Pomaville on his career. I ask that you join me OF MISSOURI f in wishing David and his family continued suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REMEMBERING JOHN KLEIN cess, health and happiness in this new chap- Wednesday, June 30, 2021 ter of his life. Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, on f HON. TIM RYAN Tuesday, June 29, 2021, I was unable to vote. OF OHIO JUNE VETERAN OF THE MONTH Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lows: NAY on Roll Call No. 189, NAY on Roll HON. KEVIN HERN Call No. 190, YEA on Roll Call No. 191, and Wednesday, June 30, 2021 YEA on Roll Call No. 192. OF Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f honor the life of John Klein, who passed on PIPELINE SAFETY STUDY ACT June 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio at the age Wednesday, June 30, 2021 of 72. Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor John was a passionate family man who the First District of Oklahoma’s June Veteran HON. treasured his time coaching his two boys in of the Month, Joshua Starks. OF CALIFORNIA basketball. He was the assistant basketball Joshua Starks faithfully served our country IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coach for Belpre High School from 1996 in the United States Army and the Oklahoma Wednesday, June 30, 2021 through 2002. Throughout, he also coached all National Guard. He was a Combat Outpost Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I kinds of teams from junior high school to AAU. Commander in Afghanistan and an Infantry introduce the ‘‘Pipeline Safety Study Act’’ to John would readily admit that his sons’ trips to Officer in both the Army and National Guard. direct a National Academy of Sciences study the Ohio High School Athletic Association bas- Mr. Starks has continued to help others in his and report to Congress on the vulnerabilities ketball state tournament were the highlights of community and assist his fellow veterans. His in our oil and natural gas pipeline infrastruc- his coaching career. commitment and passion for service speaks ture. This bill is based on legislation I cospon- Mr. Klein is a graduate of Aurora High volumes about his character. sored last Congress with former Congressman School and Indiana State University. He re- Mr. Stark’s dedication to service is evident Harley Rouda (D–CA–48). I also want to thank tired from AEP in 2019 having worked at Zim- through his work in our community. He is the the National Society of Professional Sur- mer Power Plant, Muskingum River Power former Post Commander and current Sr. Vice veyors, Subsurface Utility Engineering Asso- Plant, Pickaway Power Plant and the Darby Commander of VFW Post 577. Mr. Starks is ciation, and U.S. Geospatial Executives Orga- Gas Plant. also the Tulsa Veteran’s Day Parade Chair- nization for endorsing my bill. John was one of the most caring men you man. He represents his fellow veterans as a Specifically, the legislation I introduce today could ever meet with a quirky sense of humor member of the Tulsa Human Rights Commis- would direct the National Academy of that would have people in stitches. He loved sion. Joshua is also involved with the Tulsa Sciences to review current federal regulations going to the track and playing poker at the ca- Area United Way. In 2019, he was recognized for pipeline safety and identify risks to pipe- sinos. There wasn’t a Hallmark movie that as the 2019 Emerging Leaders Society Volun- lines from earthquakes and climate change-re- John didn’t like. He was the ultimate Cincinnati teer of the Year Award. lated weather events, whether by their design Reds and Bengals fan. Always anticipating the He answered the call to defend freedom or their location. The federal guidelines for upcoming season. across the globe and sacrificed whatever was earthquake-resistant construction of gas and He was predeceased by his parents, Gene necessary in the name of that noble cause. It liquid fuel pipelines have not been meaning- and Lucille Klein, and his sister, Emily Klein. is my honor to recognize Joshua Starks as the fully updated since 1992. John is survived by his wife, Theresa, sons, 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma’s June Since then, the proliferation of hydraulic Zach (Jennie) and Patrick (Whitney); grand- Veteran of the Month. fracturing for natural gas has been linked to children, Stella and Rocco; and brothers, Dave f increasingly frequent earthquakes in states (Marcia) and Mike (Jill). John also had a myr- with virtually no prior history of naturally occur- iad of nieces, nephews, great nieces and CONGRATULATING ELAINA KOENIG ring earthquakes. Because California is riddled great nephews. ON RECEIVING THE CONGRES- with active fault lines and has experienced in- John’s love and dedication for his family and SIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL creasingly regular and severe forest fires due for life was something special. Not only did to climate change, my home state’s energy in- John serve as a devoted coach of basketball, HON. frastructure is particularly vulnerable to these but as a role model for all those he knew, OF WASHINGTON threats. touching many lives along the way. My deep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2010, eight people died in San Bruno, est condolences go out to his dear family and California when a defective pipeline exploded, friends. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 but this tragedy was eminently avoidable. f Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam Speak- Residents had reported smelling a gas leak er, I rise today to recognize and congratulate days ahead of the explosion, and investigators HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTEN- Elaina Koenig, from Ethel, Washington for later found evidence of shoddy welds that had ANT COLONEL WANGYEE VANG being awarded the Congressional Award Gold rendered the pipeline vulnerable to any num- Medal. ber of potential disruptions. While this event HON. Every year, the Congressional Award Foun- was not directly linked to an earthquake and OF CALIFORNIA dation honors a select number of young Amer- instead caused by shoddy maintenance and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES icans with Congress’ highest honor—The Con- failure to replace an antiquated line, the fed- Wednesday, June 30, 2021 gressional Award Gold Medal. The award en- eral government can and must do better to im- courages our youth to set ambitious goals and prove pipeline safety. Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to put in the work and dedication to achieve Madam Speaker, Congress cannot begin to honor the life of Lieutenant Colonel Wangyee them. strengthen the safety and resiliency require- Vang. Wangyee passed away on January 18, Elaina completed 800 hours to hone her ments for federally regulated pipelines before 2021 after many years of service as a Hmong- skills in four areas: Voluntary Public Service, we understand the gaps in the government’s Laotian and American community leader. Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and own outdated regulations and industry prac- Wangyee was a son, a brother, a husband, a Expedition/Exploration activities. Her commit- tices. The National Academy of Sciences father and a friend. ment and dedication to her goals are exactly study authorized in my bill would do just that, Wangyee was born on November 8, 1947 in why Elaina is being recognized for this pres- so that Congress can understand the scope of Ban Phousabot, Tasseng Phouasabot, tigious award. the problem and begin to legislate the solu- Muangkham, Province of Xiengkhouang, Laos. Once again, I want to congratulate Elaina tion. In December of 1960, Wangyee was sum- on receiving this honor and I wish her the best I thank Chairman DEFAZIO (D–OR) for in- moned in the army and sent to Hua Hin, Thai- of luck in her future endeavors. cluding my bill in the hazmat title of the ‘‘In- land for training as a field radio operator and

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