July 16, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1077 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS He continues by saying ‘‘. . . it would soon increase paychecks for families living on the take rank among the proudest ensigns of the edge. SPEECH OF nations, and be hailed by the civilized world as We also need to fight against the disparities HON. BARBARA LEE the White Man’s Flag.’’ that persist in our health care system. The Af- Mr. Speaker—I could not have put it more fordable Care Act was a good start but more OF CALIFORNIA plainly. is needed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This flag means hate—it always has and al- For years, the Congressional tri-caucus has Monday, July 13, 2015 ways will. championed this effort by introducing The Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank The intent for the confederate battle flag Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). Congresswoman ROBIN KELLY and Congress- was to create a symbol that will remind the Congresswoman ROBIN KELLY will have the man DONALD PAYNE for hosting this important whole world of white supremacy, discrimina- honor of introducing this important legislation Special Order. I appreciate your leadership in tion, and opposition to America. this Congress and I am proud to co-lead this organizing this important discussion. It was also the banner under which millions effort as co-chair of the CAPAC Health Task I would also like to thank Chairman fought against the preservation of our great Force. This legislation builds on the Affordable BUTTERFIELD and Assistant Leader CLYBURN union. Care Act and puts us on track to eliminate for their continued leadership and dedication Under this flag, the Ku Klux Klan; a terrorist health disparities in our country. to fighting racism and racial bias. organization solely devoted to promoting hate Lastly, we need criminal justice reform. For Tonight’s special order is particularly impor- and white supremacy, would unlawfully lynch too long we have ignored the systemic racial tant because of recent high profile events that blacks and burn churches to the ground. bias that’s endemic in our criminal justice insti- have forced our nation to reflect on race. Under this banner, lawmakers instituted tutions and which has created an entire ‘‘miss- Our nation continues to grieve those lost in laws that established and preserved segrega- ing generation’’ of black men. the terrible tragedy at Mother Emmanuel tion for generations. That is why Congress should pass the bi- A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C. and my And Dylann Roof looked to the flag as his partisan Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act thoughts and prayer remain with their families. guiding symbol that legitimized his actions: the (H.R. 1232), which I am a proud cosponsor of, In the wake of this senseless tragedy, murder of 9 peaceful parishioners looking to to stop the militarization of our nation’s police Americans all over the country are asking: develop a deeper connection with God and forces. why do we still celebrate the Confederate bat- their community. We need to pass the Police Accountability tle flag? The confederate battle flag is a true Mr. Speaker—enough is enough. This sym- Act (H.R. 1102) and the Grand Jury Reform symbol of hate and discrimination. bol of hate has no place in our society—it’s Act (H.R. 429) so we can ensure that deadly Late Wednesday night, as the South Caro- past time to take it down. force cases are heard by a judge and there is lina legislature debated bringing down the However, it is not enough to simply take it more accountability among police officers. Confederate battle flag that had flown over its down. We must get serious about Mr. Speaker—we have the legislation before statehouse, Congressman KEN CALVERT, a deconstructing the system that the Confed- us to start ending systemic poverty and injus- Republican from California, introduced an erate battle flag represents—a system de- tice in America—let’s call a vote and pass amendment—in the dark of night—to allow for signed to close off economic opportunity for these bills. the sale and display of this symbol of hate in African Americans. It’s past time that we get It’s time that we get serious about our national parks and federal cemeteries. serious about ensuring liberty and justice for deconstructing the institutions that have op- That’s simply outrageous—this symbol of all. pressed millions and denied them and their hate has no place at these federal landmarks. To start, we must pass Congressman families’ opportunity to live the American It’s past time that we put away these symbols BENNIE THOMPSON’s resolution to bring down dream. of hate and division. the Confederate battle flag from our nation’s But first, we must take down the Confed- It’s past time that we confront America’s Capital. This is a common sense step and I erate battle flag—a symbol of those biased in- long and dark history of racism and work to urge the House Administration Committee to stitutions. address the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow and quickly move on his legislation. A symbol of hate— institutional racism that continue to disadvan- We can and must do more to put away hate Of racism and tage too many African American families. and ensure justice for all. Of treason. Now I grew up in El Paso, TX and I remem- We must start by creating good-paying jobs Mr. Speaker—it’s past time to take it down. ber vividly Jim Crow. I remember the seg- that are open to all Americans. f regated schools and separate drinking foun- In my role as co-chair of the CBC Task tains. I wasn’t able to go to the Plaza Theatre Force on Poverty and the Economy and Chair RECOGNIZING THE TYLER JUNIOR with my white and Latino friends—because I of the Democratic Whip’s Task Force on Pov- COLLEGE APACHES’ 2015 NJCAA was black. erty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity, I am DIVISION III WORLD SERIES Thankfully, those days of legal segregation proud to be working with more than 100 of my CHAMPIONSHIP have ended but in many ways, we know that colleagues, to advance policies that give all segregation and the wounds of racism still Americans—a fair shot. HON. LOUIE GOHMERT persist. This work includes working to pass the OF TEXAS And the Confederate battle flag is a symbol Pathways out of Poverty Act (H.R. 2721), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of that hate and racism. It is a symbol that which I am proud to have introduced this Con- only serves to divide us and that never should gress. This legislation is a comprehensive ap- Thursday, July 16, 2015 have existed. proach to address poverty in America that Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is an ex- From its conception, the confederate battle starts by creating good-paying jobs that em- traordinary privilege of extending recognition flag has represented white supremacy, and power families to build pathways out of pov- to a team winning, not merely a state or con- oppression. erty. ference championship, but a national title, not In the words of William Thompson, the de- We also need to raise the minimum wage— for the first time, but for the second year in a signer of the confederate battle flag, ‘‘As a and fight for a living wage because no one row. Once again, the Tyler Junior College people we are fighting to maintain the Heav- working full time should live in poverty. Apaches Baseball Team has achieved na- en-ordained supremacy of the white man over To that end, I am proud to be a cosponsor tional prominence by winning the 2015 NJCAA the inferior or colored race. A white flag would of Congressman AL GREEN’S The Original Liv- Division III World Series baseball tournament. stand fourth our southern cross, preserving in ing Wage Act (H.R. 122) and Congressman This back to back national title is the third beautiful contrast the red white and blue’’ SCOTT’S Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 2150) to national baseball championship title for Tyler

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BILL SHUSTER lating BSBAC for their successful efforts over fans, where the doggedly tenacious team de- OF PENNSYLVANIA the past 30 years to support local business feated Joliet (Illinois) Junior College with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES development, and salute their continued com- final score of 10–9. They never lost sight of Thursday, July 16, 2015 mitment to enhancing commercial and govern- their unified goal of capturing another national Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment procurement opportunities for Brevard title for TJC. The TJC Apaches pushed on- recognize the city of Gotemba, Japan on the County and Florida’s small businesses. ward with unmitigated perseverance and de- occasion of its 55th year as Chambersburg, termination, despite a season wrought with Pennsylvania’s Sister City. f In 1958 the Gotemba City Assembly took weather related delays and cancellations. RECOGNIZING KEN ‘‘KENNY’’ STA- the first step in creating an exciting inter- A tremendously skilled coaching and admin- BLER OAKLAND RAIDER LEGEND national bond when it voted to establish a Sis- istrative staff helped lead the Apaches to an- ON HIS PASSING ter City relationship with Chambersburg, PA. other consecutive victory. Those individuals in- With a vibrant population of nearly 89,000 clude Head Baseball Coach Doug Wren people and a picturesque location near the (NJCAA Div. III Baseball Coach of the Year); base of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba has been an ex- HON. ERIC SWALWELL Assistant Coaches Chad Sherman, Taylor traordinary partner and gracious host. OF CALIFORNIA White, and Trent Buchhorn. Originally presented as an opportunity for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The exceptionally talented, resolute, relent- building friendships and exchanging ideas and less national championship team is comprised cultural interests, this arrangement has cre- Thursday, July 16, 2015 of Zane Ancell, Austin Ballew, Cody Brown ated long-lasting connections and spurred ex- (Tournament MVP), Landon Brune, Jace periences that any international city would be Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise with Congressman JIM COSTA of Cali- Campbell, Derek Clemons (Tournament Elite lucky to have. Long after the first personal contact by citi- fornia, and Congressman BRADLEY BYRNE of Hitter & All-Tournament Team), Aaron zens of Chambersburg visiting Gotemba oc- Alabama to recognize Oakland Raider legend Clemons (All-Tournament Team), Michael curred in April, 1960, our friendship remains Kenny Stabler on the occasion of his passing Crews, Manny Galvan, Jonathan Groff, Jacob strong. It is my honor to help welcome the away from colon cancer on July 9, 2015 at the Hickman, Chantz Holland, Tim Hunter, Jimmy Gotemba citizens and highlight their 2015 visit age of 69. Johnson, Garrett Johnston, Alex Masotto (All- to Chambersburg, as it is not only the first of After playing football at the University of Tournament Team), AJ Merkel, Chandler its kind in a decade but also marks the 55th Muckleroy, Brady O’Borski, Zane Otten, Jared Alabama, Stabler joined the Oakland Raiders year of our unique relationship. Additionally, I and was their quarterback during the fran- Pauley, Gunnar Quick, Reese Read, Taylor would like to recognize those who have built chise’s glory years from 1970–1979. Rich, Drew Robertson, Adan Ross, Reid Rus- and maintained the Sister City status, for they sell, Sam Sitton, Weston Smart, Travis Smith, have made this milestone and all of its posi- In his time as the Raiders’ starting quarter- Brady Usherwood, Jace Vines, and Brandon tive impacts on both of our communities pos- back, Stabler compiled a record of 69–26–1, Webb (All-Tournament Team). Of course, sible. was named to the Pro Bowl four times, earned every great team needs assistance to round Today I am proud to celebrate the 55 years NFL MVP honors in 1974, and won a Super out and hold them together as a team and Chambersburg and Gotemba have shared as Bowl in 1977. He was one of the most accu- keep them physically on the field playing, and Sister Cities and wish this international union rate passers in football and revolutionized the that help came in the very able assistance of endless success in the future. quarterback position with his mobility in an il- Training Staff Eddy McGuire, Jeff Derrick, f lustrious career that also included stops with Spenser Deeken, Lynsee Jistel, and Nathan the Houston Oilers (1980–1981) and New Or- RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- leans Saints (1982–1984). Tanaka; and Student Support Staff consisting SARY OF THE BREVARD SMALL of Chad Cunningham and Justin Doelitsch. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE COUNCIL More than any statistics or records, (which were impressive enough in their own right), Without question, there is a long legacy of Stabler was a clutch performer who was cool academic and athletic achievement at Tyler HON. BILL POSEY under pressure. Nicknamed ‘‘the Snake,’’ he Junior College, even as it continues to reach OF FLORIDA embodied the toughness, grit, yet fun-loving new levels of prestige under the meticulous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spirit that epitomized the Silver and Black dur- leadership of TJC President Dr. L. Michael Thursday, July 16, 2015 ing a storied era. Metke; Athletic Director Dr. Tim Drain; Assist- Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, small businesses Stabler was at the helm for some of the ant Athletic Director Chuck Smith; Athletic De- are the backbone of our economy and have NFL’s most iconic moments including the ‘‘Sea partment Coordinator M. Angela Clemons; and historically created the bulk of new jobs in of Hands’’ completion to Clarence Davis to de- Provost and Vice President for Academic and America. Wherever and whenever efforts are feat the Miami Dolphins in the 1974 playoffs, Student Affairs Dr. Juan Mejia. undertaken to encourage small business de- the ‘‘Ghost to the Post’’ to Dave Casper lead- One must also recognize the unwavering velopment and entrepreneurship, we make our ing to a victory against the Baltimore Colts in support of the players’ families, Tyler Junior economy stronger and provide new opportuni- the 1977 playoffs, and the ‘‘Holy Roller’’ fum- College alumni, faculty, staff members, and ties to hard working Americans and their fami- ble he initiated to secure a victory over their the entire East Texas community. Without this lies. One such organization dedicated to this AFC West rival San Diego Chargers in 1978. cause is the Brevard Small Business Assist- remarkably loyal support system, the Apaches’ In fact, NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Com- ance Council (BSBAC). road to back-to-back national championships mentator John Madden said that if he could Founded in 1985, BSBAC is a not-for-profit would have been a much more difficult jour- only have one quarterback in all of NFL his- ney. organization dedicated to promoting the growth of small businesses in Brevard County, tory to lead a final game-winning drive, it It is with great pride that I join the constitu- Florida, by providing networking opportunities, would undoubtedly be Kenny Stabler. ents of the First District of Texas in congratu- learning and coordinating advocacy on issues Kenny’s Commitment to Excellence with lating the players and athletic staff of the 2015 that influence businesses in Brevard County. Pride and Poise was truly extraordinary. Along NJCAA Division III World Series National Some of its members include Brevard Coun- with Congressman COSTA and Congressman Champions, the TJC Apaches Baseball Team, ty’s local governments and chambers of com- BYRNE, I want to acknowledge him for his stel- whose legacy is now recorded in the CON- merce, banks, legal offices, the federal gov- lar career and pass along my condolences to GRESSIONAL RECORD that will endure as long ernment and many prime contractors for the his family, friends, and the Oakland Raiders as there is a United States of America. Air Force and NASA. franchise.

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