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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 No. 148 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. Senate THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESS will see fewer nominations confirmed called to order by the President pro Mr. REID. Mr. President, in this Re- than any President in many, many dec- tempore (Mr. HATCH). publican Congress—especially as we ades. f head out for yet another unearned re- Republicans have not done their basic work of government, and they PRAYER cess—I feel compelled to comment on how Republicans have treated the have not stood by their commitments The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- President of the United States during to restore regular order or to pass a fered the following prayer: the last 8 years. budget. Let us pray. History will look back and note that Republicans have spent their time Eternal God, You sustain us with the Republicans in Congress treated doing everything in their power to dis- Your unfailing love, for Your faithful- President Obama with unprecedented credit President Obama and empower ness reaches beyond the clouds. Use disrespect. No one expected them to Donald Trump. That is not a legacy our Senators to accomplish Your pur- agree with everything that he did or that any Senator should be proud of. poses in our Nation and world. May tried to do, but Americans deserve bet- I listened to public radio this morn- they tackle the complex challenges of ter than the way Republicans behaved ing, and the Arizona Republic, from the our times with the confidence that toward President Obama. big city of Phoenix, right next to Ne- Your providence will prevail. Train A day or two after President Obama vada, for the first time in its history of them in the school of humility so that was elected the first time, Republicans more than 120 years—for the first time they will walk safely without stum- met here in Washington—all the Re- in its history—endorsed a Democratic bling. May they remember that humil- publican big names—and they came to Presidential nominee. It had never two conclusions. No. 1, Obama would ity precedes honor. been done before. It is a Republican not be reelected. They failed on that Lord, bless and protect America, newspaper. I listened to the editor of one quite miserably. But No. 2, they making it a land that provides free- the newspaper on the radio this morn- would oppose everything that Presi- dom’s lamp to our world. Incline each ing saying they couldn’t. Why? Because dent Obama tried to do, and they have citizen to hear Your words of truth and of Donald Trump. to apply his or her heart to knowledge. stuck by that without any question. The legacy of Donald Trump should We pray in Your great Name. Amen. America would be better off with a responsible opposition party that found not be anything the Republicans are f a way to make its differences with proud of. The only thing Republicans PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Obama clear without treat- have done this year was to prove that The President pro tempore led the ing him with such contempt. But, they are the party of Trump. They are Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: sadly, that is not what they saw from the party of Trump. They say they are Republicans over the past 8 years. not the party of Trump, but they are. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the They would have us believe that Trump United States of America, and to the Repub- President Obama is the first Presi- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, dent to be denied a hearing on his just fell out of the sky and somehow indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. budget. He is the first President to be mysteriously became the nominee of f denied a hearing on a Supreme Court the party, but that is not the way it is. nominee. President Obama is the first Everything he has said, stood for, RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY President to be asked to show his birth done in this bizarre campaign he has LEADER certificate. President Obama is the run has come, filtered up, from what The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BAR- first President who has faced over 500 has gone on here in the Republican RASSO). The Democratic leader is rec- filibusters here in the Senate. In this Senate—disagreeing with everything— ognized. Republican Senate, President Obama anything—President Obama wanted.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.000 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 They filibustered things they agreed TRIBUTE TO DALLAS POLICE More importantly, perhaps, is the with just to slow things down. CHIEF DAVID BROWN support for veterans programs and Trump is no anomaly. He is the mon- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I want military construction. It is important ster the Republicans built. He is their to start today by offering a word of that we pass legislation to meet our re- Frankenstein monster. They own him. gratitude to retiring Dallas police chief sponsibilities to support our men and All we have to do to see that the Re- David Brown, who will retire from his women in uniform wherever they may publicans are the party of Trump is to long career of public service this Tues- be serving, whether here at home or look at the way they have treated day. abroad. President Obama. He is a good man, a Chief Brown became the face of a ter- Thanks to the leadership of the Sen- good family man. He has a great edu- rible tragedy that occurred in Texas a ator from Ohio and the Senator from cation. He is a good communicator. He few weeks ago when five police officers New Hampshire, we passed legislation has written two best-selling books. Ev- were gunned down in cold blood. that will provide additional funds to eryone knows he can communicate Frankly, I had many colleagues and deal with the opioid epidemic that is orally. He deserved better than the un- other people whom I have run into ask ravaging many parts of our country. As precedented disrespect the Republicans me about him because he made such a a medical doctor, the Presiding Officer have shown toward him. positive impression with his calmness knows that people unfortunately get America, which twice elected Barack under difficult circumstances and his hooked on opioid prescription drugs. Obama to be its President, deserves leadership qualities. Frequently, when that runs out, they better—much, much better. It is a The incident occurred last July when shame what has not been done, and it often opt for cheaper, more plentiful 12 law enforcement officers were shot, heroin, which, when mixed with other is a shame what has been done. and 5 were killed. I remember attend- Mr. President, I note that my friend ingredients such as fentanyl, makes it ing the memorial service with Presi- even more deadly and more likely that the Republican leader is not here. I will dent Obama and the First Lady, as well suggest the absence of a quorum, and they will overdose with the use of this as President George W. Bush and Laura heroin laced with fentanyl. We have the Chair can announce the business of Bush, and the chief spoke then along the day following his appearance here. provided additional funds in this con- with Mayor Rawlings. I can’t tell you tinuing resolution to deal with that. I suggest the absence of a quorum. how grateful I am that, at a time when The PRESIDING OFFICER. The people think Washington has lost its Finally, but very significantly, we clerk will call the roll. way, we still have strong, articulate, also were able to break the impasse The senior assistant legislative clerk compassionate leaders like Chief over funding for Zika. As we have come proceeded to call the roll. Brown and Mayor Rawlings. to learn, Zika is a mosquito-borne Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Chief Brown is retiring after 33 years virus that has the potential of causing unanimous consent that the order for of service to the Dallas police force. As terrible birth defects in children. We the quorum call be rescinded. a result of the attention he got from have seen pictures of children with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without all of the publicity surrounding this shrunken skulls from the microcephaly objection, it is so ordered. terrible tragedy in July, the chief be- caused by this terrible mosquito-borne virus. f came a little bit of a folk hero, I guess, and people began to listen to what he We had been trying since last May to RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME had to say about a lot of different get that Zika funding done. For some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under things. One of the things he would like reason, even though the amount of the the previous order, the leadership time to say is ‘‘Dallas loves.’’ He made that funding, $1.1 billion, was agreed upon, is reserved. a bit of a rallying cry following the at- our Democratic colleagues wouldn’t tack. His actions in the aftermath of take yes for an answer. Finally, yester- f that tragedy certainly demonstrated day, they decided to give up their fili- his belief in that statement. MORNING BUSINESS buster and allow this legislation and Of course, while many Americans this important funding to be done. My The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under know Chief Brown from his leadership point is that we could have done this a the previous order, the Senate will be during the shooting in July, Dallasites long time ago. In fact, we wouldn’t in a period of morning business, with have benefited from his service for a have had to pass the continuing resolu- Senators permitted to speak therein long time. He grew up in Oak Cliff in tion taking us over to December—just for up to 10 minutes each. southwest Dallas and has been on the 10 weeks from now, when we will have f Dallas police force for the last 33 years. to start all over again—if it weren’t for I know the people of Dallas will miss the obstructionism and filibustering of MEASURE PLACED ON THE his leadership and hearing him sing a our Democratic colleagues. CALENDAR—H.R. 954 little Stevie Wonder from time to time. I want to express my gratitude and Of course, the cause of this is a fight Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I under- over Federal spending. We know there stand there is a bill at the desk that is thanks to Chief Brown and wish him well in the next chapter of his life. are caps on discretionary spending, and due for a second reading. many of our Members, myself included, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f have become very concerned in this clerk will read the bill by title for the CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND very dangerous world we live in that second time. SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS we have shortchanged our military and The senior assistant legislative clerk our national security support. So in Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- read as follows: order to get additional spending for our day we finally were able to move legis- A bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Rev- troops abroad and at home and to lation forward that would keep the enue Code of 1986 to exempt from the indi- make sure that we are prepared for the lights on here in Washington, at least vidual mandate certain individuals who had next threat to our country, we in- coverage under a terminated qualified health until December, and provided very im- plan funded through the Consumer Operated portant relief that I want to empha- creased spending for the Department of and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. size. Defense, but the costs of doing that Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, in order There is flood relief for States like were increases in nondefense discre- to place the bill on the calendar under Texas, but not just Texas—Maryland, tionary spending. Thus we get back the provisions of rule XIV, I object to West Virginia, Louisiana, and Iowa, all into the same old fight, which unfortu- further proceedings. of which will benefit from the flood re- nately has left us $19 trillion in debt, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- lief that is provided for in this con- where spending is simply out of con- tion is heard. tinuing resolution that was passed yes- trol. The bill will be placed on the cal- terday and was passed by the House as That is the reason we ended up in endar. well. this posture. It is highly regrettable.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.003 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6253 Nobody would have chosen this—cer- The funding bill we passed yesterday energy we have been able to produce in tainly I wouldn’t have—as a first op- outlines a way forward for the Federal this country is a great natural resource tion. Now we are going to be con- Government to do its part that will for the United States and a great eco- fronted with the responsibility in De- provide funding for communities in nomic engine. To make it available to cember of passing appropriations bills Texas and throughout the country. our friends and allies around the world that will take us through the next They are already working diligently to is very important. The Energy Policy year, through the end of the fiscal safeguard folks against the virus. As I Modernization Act as well as lifting year. So we have this resolution taken mentioned, it will go a long way in the ban on crude oil, which we did last care of. It is behind us now, and that helping local and State officials with December, have been very important looms large ahead of us. prevention efforts and even working to steps. I want to mention some of the good create a vaccine. I am pleased we fi- I was discussing with the senior Sen- work being done in Texas by folks like nally were able to get that done and ator from Tennessee, Mr. ALEXANDER, the Harris County Mosquito & Vector overcome the impasse created by objec- chairman of the Health, Education, Control unit. A few weeks ago, I had a tions, obstructions, and filibusters of Labor, and Pensions Committee, the chance to go on the rounds with them our friends across the aisle. important work we did reforming the and set some of the traps for various Beyond getting this funding for the bill known as No Child Left Behind mosquitoes. Zika research and prevention done, I with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Actually, I got this idea from listen- wish to identify a few other things that This legislation was very important be- ing to Mike Rowe, who has this ‘‘Dirty we have been able to accomplish. As I cause many people had the impression Jobs’’ series, and I noticed one of them came to the floor and said a couple of that Washington had simply taken con- happened to be mosquito control. It oc- days ago, the senior Senator from Mon- trol of our K–12 education system. curred to me that maybe there was tana, who happens to head up the Under his skillful leadership, working something for me to learn about how Democratic Senatorial Campaign Com- with Senator MURRAY in the Health, local leaders like those in Harris Coun- mittee, was caught basically telling Education, Labor, and Pensions Com- ty identify these mosquitoes that bear the truth when he said that one of the mittee, they were able to write a piece this Zika virus and how they deal with things they are depending on is a nar- of legislation that passed with over- it. I got a firsthand look at how much rative to help Democrats in the selec- whelming bipartisan margins that work it takes for our local public tion, this false narrative that under would devolve the control of K–12 edu- health officials to protect our commu- the Republican majority, under Repub- cation back to the States, local school nities from mosquito-borne viruses. lican leadership, we simply hadn’t been districts, parents, and teachers. It lit- It is not just about Zika. It is also getting many things done. erally removed the common core man- about the West Nile virus, which unfor- We have been doing a lot to take care date that so many people had chafed tunately has taken the lives of some of the Nation’s business during the under. Texans in the past, as well as other dis- events of the last 2 days, including the We also finally have passed a Medi- eases such as dengue fever. The Pre- Water Resources Development Act that care payment reform system that had siding Officer knows all of them. passed with 95 votes, which includes long plagued our medical community. I Our folks at the local level do have additional funding for Flint, MI, and know many physicians in Texas told their work cut out for them. They trap their lead pipe water challenges. me they simply would not be able to these mosquitoes every day to test I mentioned the opioid crisis and her- take any more Medicare patients— them for the virus, and they spend a oin crisis. Recently, we passed a bill which of course are our senior citi- lot of time educating the public about called the Comprehensive Addiction zens—because the Federal Government how to better protect themselves. I and Recovery Act by more than 90 kept cutting their payment rate and walked around with them, and they votes. As I mentioned, the junior Sen- the uncertainty created by that. We fi- pointed out places where water has ators from Ohio and New Hampshire nally fixed that on a bipartisan basis. been pooled in old tires or in swimming have provided such great leadership in Under the new majority in this Con- pools in the backyard or perhaps bird- that area. gress, we also saw President Obama baths or other places where mosqui- We also passed other reforms for sign other important laws, such as the toes, if they are given an opportunity, chemical safety, the so-called TSCA Freedom of Information Improvement will simply breed. bill, which provides companies with Act, a bill that will make our govern- This is one way, by being better edu- regulatory certainty so they can con- ment more transparent and more ac- cated, that people can help protect tinue to create products Americans use countable to the people we serve. By an themselves from these mosquito-borne every day. This bill proves we can re- overwhelming 99-to-1 vote, we passed viruses by eliminating the breeding sponsibly protect the environment at the Justice for Victims of Trafficking ground for these mosquitoes. If you are the same time we are growing our Act, a bill that will help victims of a woman of childbearing age, being economy. This legislation passed the human trafficking recover. able to dress appropriately, spray your- Senate by a voice vote and received We will support law enforcement in self with mosquito repellant, and oth- more than 400 votes in the House. their fight against active shooters by erwise help yourself while we are wait- We also passed legislation to impose passing and signing into law the PO- ing for the Federal Government to live stronger sanctions on North Korea in LICE Act, legislation that allows exist- up to its responsibility to provide the February. It sailed through this Cham- ing grant programs to be used for po- funds, which now we have finally done, ber with one ‘‘no’’ vote. lice training to deal with active shoot- would help. Of course, we also took care of in- er situations. I have traveled all It became clear to me in our visits to tractable problems that we had trouble around Texas with local police depart- Houston that our local officials need getting any traction on for a long time, ments in both urban and rural areas, more help. More specifically, what major reform bills such as the Energy and they find this training very useful they need is the research that will lead Policy Modernization Act to help bring and timely. to a vaccine. We went through this ex- our Nation’s energy infrastructure up- Unfortunately, it is necessary, in perience in another context with the to-date, as well as to expedite the per- times such as these where we have had Ebola virus not that long ago. It is im- mitting of liquefied natural gas ex- to learn from hard experience—if an ac- portant that our scientists and re- ports, which the Presiding Officer has tive shooter is loose, they will continue searchers develop a vaccine to particu- worked on a lot. I was just at Sabine to kill and people will continue to die larly protect women of childbearing Pass. Cheniere has a huge export facil- unless the police can crash that site, age from the consequences of the Zika ity for natural gas. Golden Pass and stop the shooter, and then rescue, with virus. others are in the process of trying to emergency medical people, the people We need a whole government re- get their permits, but they have been who are injured. sponse. We finally got one yesterday, waiting a long time. This legislation By all accounts, I have to say the one that deploys local, State, and Fed- will provide a shot clock, which will Senate, under Republican leadership, eral authorities. hopefully expedite that process. The with cooperation from our Democratic

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.005 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 colleagues—because of course nothing Throughout the month of October, Mr. President, once again, I thank happens around here unless it is bipar- we are called to increase public aware- my colleagues for passing this resolu- tisan. That is the way this place is con- ness and understanding of domestic vi- tion unanimously. It is important that structed. That is the way the Constitu- olence. As noted by the National Net- we continue to support the goals and tion is written. I am grateful that work to End Domestic Violence, do- ideals of National Domestic Violence under the leadership and steady hand mestic violence thrives when we re- Awareness Month. of Majority Leader MITCH MCCONNELL main silent. That is why I recently in- Mr. President, I yield the floor. of Kentucky, we have gotten back to troduced a resolution to commemorate I suggest the absence of a quorum. work and taken care of the country’s National Domestic Violence Awareness The PRESIDING OFFICER. The business. Month. clerk will call the roll. Of course, we still have disagree- As stated in our resolution, Congress The legislative clerk proceeded to ments like we had over spending bills should continue to raise awareness of call the roll. that led up to this continuing resolu- domestic violence in the United States. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask tion, and in the lameduck it will leave We also should pledge our continued unanimous consent that the order for us with having to deal with the long- support for programs designed to assist the quorum call be rescinded. term spending bills this December, but survivors, hold perpetrators account- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I simply want to make the point that able, and bring an end to domestic vio- objection, it is so ordered. leadership matters. Under the leader- lence. f ship of Senator MCCONNELL, our com- I thank my colleagues, Senators LEAHY, AYOTTE, and KLOBUCHAR, for mittees are now actively producing REMEMBERING SHIMON PERES legislation on a bipartisan basis that is joining as original cosponsors of the then available to the majority leader resolution. It passed the Senate unani- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I to bring to the floor for us to debate, mously on September 15. Through the wish to pay tribute and reflect on the for Senators to offer suggestions for enactment of other key measures— legacy of Israeli leader, two-time improvement by way of amendment such as the Violence Against Women Prime Minister, and ninth President of and allow everybody to participate in Act, the Family Violence Prevention Israel Shimon Peres. I extend my con- that process to vote on the legislation Act, and the Victims of Crime Act— dolences to the family of Shimon Peres and then bring it to the President’s Congress has made support to survivors and to the people of Israel. desk. a national priority for over three dec- Today you have lost a towering lead- I hope we can continue to put sound ades. Through the enactment of laws er who leaves behind a legacy of moral policy over the sort of partisan politics criminalizing domestic violence at the clarity and hope. I had the opportunity that left us in the uncomfortable and State and local level, we also have sent to meet Shimon Peres on numerous oc- unenviable position we were in yester- a strong signal to abusers that domes- casions. After each meeting, I walked day, trying to meet a deadline to keep tic violence is not a private matter, away inspired and hopeful, having ben- the government up and running. With a but a public issue. efited immensely from his insight and little cooperation and a little elevation We have come a long way, but our perspective on a number of difficult of responsibility to our constituents work is far from complete. Even now, global issues. and the people we serve, rather than domestic violence affects more than 12 Shimon Peres was not only one of the partisan politics, I think we can con- million people each year in the United world’s greatest statesmen but an ar- tinue to do better. States, including women, men, and dent and committed advocate for Mr. President, with that, I yield the children of every age and socio- peace. Given Shimon Peres’s personal floor. economic status. Research also sug- history and journey, it is truly remark- I suggest the absence of a quorum. gests that young women between the able that in his final years he refused The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ages of 18 and 34 are particularly vul- to give in to cynicism and acrimony. clerk will call the roll. nerable to domestic violence. The neg- As an immigrant to Israel, he was The senior assistant legislative clerk ative effects of this crime go far be- part of the grand project that cul- proceeded to call the roll. yond the confines of individual house- tivated a thriving country and society. Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I holds. It impacts our communities As a warrior, he made sure that Israel ask unanimous consent that the order when the victims of domestic violence was always ready and able to defend for the quorum call be rescinded. are forced to choose between continued itself. As a politician, he contributed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without abuse or financial insecurity and even to the lively and robust democracy objection, it is so ordered. homelessness. It impacts our economy that the Israelis enjoy today, but he (The remarks of Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. when the victims of this crime miss never shied away from reaching out LANKFORD, and Ms. COLLINS pertaining work and school. across lines if he thought that was in to the introduction of S. 3464 and S. Thankfully, there are many individ- Israel’s interest. 3462 are printed in today’s RECORD uals and organizations in Iowa and As a friend to the United States, his under ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills elsewhere around the country that legacy is the unshakeable bond be- and Joint Resolutions.’’) work around the clock to meet the tween our two countries, our govern- Mr. LANKFORD. I suggest the ab- needs of victims. They include the cri- ments, and our people. As a leader, he sence of a quorum. sis hotline personnel who provide peer- showed the world that extending a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to-peer support or counseling to vic- hand and daring to work for peace is TILLIS). The clerk will call the roll. tims across the Nation. They include worthy and just. He shared the Nobel The legislative clerk proceeded to the staff and volunteers at shelters, Peace Prize in 1994 with Yasser Arafat call the roll. who provide safe havens for victims and Yitzhak Rabin. The legacy of the Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask fleeing abuse in communities. They in- Oslo Accords remains active today. unanimous consent that the order for clude the advocates who champion pre- We must continue to work toward a the quorum call be rescinded. vention initiatives and resources for two-state solution, a Jewish and Pales- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without victims at the State and Federal lev- tinian state living side by side in peace objection, it is so ordered. els. Last, but certainly not least, they and security. Shimon Peres’s legacy is f include the first responders who com- the patient, difficult, taxing, and nec- passionately respond to victims of do- essary work of negotiations. It is only NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE mestic violence in their most vulner- through direct negotiations and direct AWARENESS MONTH able moments. These men and women contact between the two sides, Israelis Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, be- put their lives at risk when responding and Palestinians, that we can achieve fore the Senate adjourns this after- to domestic abuse calls, which can be this objective. noon, I want to remind my colleagues among the most volatile they will ex- Shimon Peres leaves behind incred- that National Domestic Violence perience. We thank them for their ibly important initiatives, such as the Awareness Month begins on Saturday. never-ending service. Peres Center for Peace. This is a peace-

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We very ambitious missions, and you see forward to keep making can fill his legacy by turning this sober why we can’t stop this momentum to- groundbreaking discoveries and inspir- and sad occasion to a call for direct ward space. We are going boldly, and ing Americans for years to come. talks between the Israelis and Pal- we are going to stay, and this legisla- I suggest the absence of a quorum. estinians, for boldness and courage to tion makes that point very clear. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The return to the negotiating table to ful- Importantly, this bill authorizes the clerk will call the roll. fill the dream and meet the expecta- entire agency, reaffirming that NASA The legislative clerk proceeded to tions of so many living in this part of is a multimission agency with impor- call the roll. the world who are so desperately seek- tant missions in space technology, aer- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ing peace. onautics, exploration, and education. ask unanimous consent that the order I yield the floor. I am particularly pleased that the for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- legislation underscores the importance The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SIDY). The Senator from Michigan. of NASA’s science programs. Investing objection, it is so ordered. in NASA’s science mission leads to re- f f search and development of new tech- NASA nologies. These technologies increase RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, today I the competitiveness of our space pro- LEADER rise to speak about NASA and the gram and at the same time shed light The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- human exploration program. NASA and on ways we can protect and improve jority leader is recognized. our industry partners have made in- our planet Earth. I cannot overstate credible progress in space exploration, the importance of this work to our Na- f and we are now closer to human mis- tion, our planet, and to humanity as a AMENDING THE GULLAH/GEECHEE sions into deep space than we have whole. I agree with many in the sci- CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT been since we last left the Moon nearly entific community who believe we need Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I 45 years ago. We have set a lofty but to increase our investments in NASA ask unanimous consent that the Sen- achievable goal. We are going to Mars, science missions, aeronautics, and ate proceed to the immediate consider- and we are building the rockets and in- other areas of the agency, and I will ation of Calendar No. 573, H.R. 3004. frastructure to get us there. work to improve these programs more The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Achieving a complex, long-term goal comprehensively in future legislation. can be challenging for a government, I am also pleased that parts of my clerk will report the bill by title. and this is especially true during an bill reinforces NASA’s ongoing efforts The legislative clerk read as follows: administration transition. But we to educate the scientists and astro- A bill (H.R. 3004) to amend the Gullah/ can’t let up on the development if we nauts of the future. Earlier this year, Geechee Cultural Heritage Act to extend the are going to put a human on Mars. authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cul- Senator GARDNER and I introduced leg- tural Heritage Corridor Commission. That is why I, along with a number of islation to promote American competi- my Commerce Committee colleagues, tiveness through investments in re- There being no objection, the Senate recently introduced the NASA Transi- search and STEM education. NASA’s proceeded to consider the bill. tion Authorization Act of 2016. This bi- inspiring exploration and science mis- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous partisan bill will ensure that NASA sions make the agency uniquely posi- consent that the bill be read a third maintains a continuity of purpose over tioned to engage students in STEM time and passed and the motion to re- the next year. The NASA Transition subjects. I witnessed this firsthand consider be considered made and laid Authorization Act will give NASA the when former astronaut Charlie upon the table. stability needed to keep NASA’s impor- Precourt joined me in speaking to a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tant missions moving through 2017. It group of Michigan students last year. I objection, it is so ordered. is not just important to the agency, it can assure you the students were much The bill (H.R. 3004) was ordered to a is something that is particularly im- more excited to talk to a former astro- third reading, was read the third time, portant to the thousands of small- and naut than a U.S. Senator. and passed. medium-sized businesses across the It is also my hope that we can move f country where dedicated men and forward and pass the space weather bill BATHROOMS ACCESSIBLE IN women are working hard to move our that Senator GARDNER and I introduced EVERY SITUATION ACT space program forward. earlier this year. This legislation as- With this bill, we are sending a signs roles to the various Federal agen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I strong message to companies like Fu- cies involved with space weather and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- turamic Tool & Engineering in Michi- improves the research and observations ate proceed to the immediate consider- gan. They are so proud to help build needed to better predict space weather ation of H.R. 5147, which was received the rockets that will take us to Mars, events. The space weather bill, to- from the House. and all of us in the Congress must gether with the NASA bill, represents a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stand solidly behind their efforts. strong and positive bipartisan con- clerk will report the bill by title. A few weeks ago, I visited the Ken- sensus for our space program, including The legislative clerk read as follows: nedy Space Center to witness the space science. Heliophysics, or the A bill (H.R. 5147) to amend title 40, United launch of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, a study of the Sun, is a critical compo- States Code, to require restrooms in public science mission that will take a sample nent of NASA’s science research mis- buildings to be equipped with baby changing from an asteroid and return that sam- sion and has major implications for life facilities. ple back to Earth. I saw the launch in- here on Earth. There being no objection, the Senate frastructure taking shape for the mas- I was also pleased to see that NASA’s proceeded to consider the bill. sive SLS rocket and the assembly and new Associate Administer for Science, Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous testing of the Orion crew capsule that University of Michigan professor Dr. consent that the bill be considered read will launch in 2018 aboard SLS. I also Thomas Zurbuchen, has a strong back- a third time and passed and the motion saw amazing work by Boeing, SpaceX, ground in space weather. I wish him to reconsider be considered made and and the United Launch Alliance on good luck in his new role. laid upon the table. their rockets and spacecraft, which I wish to congratulate Senator CRUZ, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will start sending U.S. astronauts to Chairman THUNE, Ranking Member objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.011 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 The bill (H.R. 5147) was ordered to a The clerk will report the resolution with Senator MCCASKILL designating third reading, was read the third time, by title. September 22, 2016—the first day of the and passed. The legislative clerk read as follows: fall season—as National Falls Preven- f A resolution (S. Res. 527) recognizing the tion Awareness Day. The purpose of 75th anniversary of the opening of the Na- this designation is to better educate CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT tional Gallery of Art. seniors, families, and caregivers—as OF ELECTRONIC SALES OF LIVE- There being no objection, the Senate well as government and civic organiza- STOCK ACT OF 2016 proceeded to consider the resolution. tions—about the practices, programs, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and policies that can be taken to re- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ask unanimous consent that the reso- duce the risk of falls. ate proceed to the immediate consider- lution be agreed to, the preamble be Falls are the leading cause of both ation of H.R. 5883, which was received agreed to, and the motions to recon- fatal and nonfatal injuries among older from the House. sider be considered made and laid upon adults. Older adults are the fastest- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the table. growing segment of the U.S. popu- clerk will report the bill by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lation, and the number is projected to The legislative clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. increase from 46.2 million in 2014 to 82.3 A bill (H.R. 5883) to amend the Packers and The resolution (S. Res. 527) was million in 2040. As more Americans Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the duties re- agreed to. age, falls will become even more nu- lating to services furnished in connection The preamble was agreed to. merous and costly than they are now. In 2014, approximately 2.8 million with the buying or selling of livestock in (The resolution, with its preamble, is commerce through online, video, or other older Americans were treated in emer- printed in the RECORD of July 12, 2016, electronic methods, and for other purposes. gency rooms after falling, and more under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) There being no objection, the Senate than 800,000 were subsequently hos- proceeded to consider the bill. f pitalized. Tragically, more than 27,000 Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous SUPPORTING LIGHTS ON of them died as a result of their inju- consent that the bill be considered read AFTERSCHOOL ries. a third time and passed and the motion The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I to reconsider be considered made and and Prevention puts these staggering ask unanimous consent that the laid upon the table. statistics in a context that really Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without brings the problem home: one out of sions Committee be discharged from objection, it is so ordered. every three seniors falls each year; further consideration of S. Res. 578, The bill (H.R. 5883) was ordered to a every 13 seconds, a senior is treated in and the Senate proceed to its imme- third reading, was read the third time, an emergency room for a fall; every 20 diate consideration. and passed. seconds, a senior dies from a fall. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In addition to the human toll, these f objection, it is so ordered. falls generate enormous economic RANDY D. DOUB UNITED STATES The clerk will report the resolution costs. The annual total direct medical COURTHOUSE by title. cost of fall-related injuries for older The legislative clerk read as follows: adults is approximately $34 billion. As Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I more members of the baby boomer gen- ask unanimous consent that the Envi- A resolution (S. Res. 578) supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of eration reach retirement age, these ronment and Public Works Committee afterschool programs held on October 20, costs could nearly double within the be discharged from further consider- 2016. next 5 years. ation of H.R. 3937 and the Senate pro- There being no objection, the Senate Beyond the pain, suffering, and ex- ceed to its immediate consideration. proceeded to consider the resolution. pense, falls can affect a senior’s ability The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I to live independently and can lead to a objection, it is so ordered. ask unanimous consent that the reso- compromised quality of life, and thus The clerk will report the bill by title. lution be agreed to, the preamble be to isolation and depression. Many peo- The legislative clerk read as follows: agreed to, and the motions to recon- ple who fall, even if they are not in- A bill (H.R. 3937) to designate the building sider be considered made and laid upon jured, can develop a fear of falling. utilized as a United States courthouse lo- the table with no intervening action or This may cause them to limit their ac- cated at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, tivities, resulting in reduced mobility North Carolina, as the ‘‘Randy D. Doub debate. United States Courthouse.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and physical activity. objection, it is so ordered. As a Senator representing the state There being no objection, the Senate with the oldest median age, I am espe- proceeded to consider the bill. The resolution (S. Res. 578) was agreed to. cially concerned that Maine is eighth Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous in the Nation in the percentage of sen- consent that the bill be considered read The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is iors who suffer falls. Seniors in Maine a third time and passed and the motion who fall experience an average medical to reconsider be considered made and printed in the RECORD of September 26, 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) cost of approximately $16,000, accord- laid upon the table. ing to the most recent statistics avail- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f able. Fortunately, there are many or- objection, it is so ordered. RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY ganizations throughout Maine, includ- The bill (H.R. 3937) was ordered to a ing several Area Agencies on Aging, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I third reading, was read the third time, which provide important fall awareness ask unanimous consent that the Sen- and passed. programs, such as risk assessments, ate now proceed to the en bloc consid- f and exercise and balance programs. eration of the following Senate resolu- Our resolution urges relevant Fed- RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- tions, which were submitted earlier eral, State, and local organizations to SARY OF THE OPENING OF THE today: S. Res. 591, S. Res. 592, S. Res. work to help educate seniors about NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART 593, and S. Res. 594. ways they can reduce the risks that Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I There being no objection, the Senate may result from a fall, including injury ask unanimous consent that the Rules proceeded to consider the resolutions and even death. The resolution also Committee be discharged from further en bloc. recognizes that evidence-based pro- consideration of and the Senate now S. RES. 593 grams reduce falls by utilizing cost-ef- proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise fective strategies, such as exercise pro- 527. today as the chairman of the Senate grams, medication management, vision The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Aging Committee to speak about the improvement, reduction of home haz- objection, it is so ordered. bipartisan resolution I have introduced ards, and fall prevention education.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.013 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6257 Family members and other caregivers I don’t think many Members are So I am hopeful that over the course can also help seniors evaluate their aware of that fact that Senator CARDIN of the next 6 weeks—last night I had a homes for fall-inducing hazards and and I attempted throughout the last discussion with a Saudi official whom I modify their living space with ade- weekend to set up a meeting with the know is desirous of sitting down and quate lighting and assistive devices, White House to go over options that pursuing that, as they have been over such as grab bars in the shower or tub, could, in fact, be more beneficial to our the course of the last week—now that to help ensure a safe environment. country and, at the same time, give this has become law, the administra- There are more steps we can take. some justice to the people of 9/11. I tion will be willing to do the same. My The costs of even minor modifications think many people here know that sense is that, with some of the com- like grab bars and hand rails can add there were Saudi officials here seeking ments that are going to be made pub- up quickly, while more expensive to come up with some option that licly and some of the back-and-forth projects such as widening doorways or might work better than the option that that will occur over the next 6 weeks, installing a ramp are financially unre- we all opted for, with none other avail- I am hopeful that the major sponsors of alistic for far too many seniors. Sev- able, yesterday. this bill, who are leaders in this body, eral existing Federal programs can We were unable to get the President will be willing to do that so that we help seniors make these needed modi- to convene a meeting that we had will be able to create some alterations fications to their homes, but few sen- hoped would include the Secretary of that, unfortunately, were not available iors are aware of them. To address this State—we had a couple of conversa- to us yesterday to cause this piece of issue, I have joined Senators KING and tions with Secretary Kerry and I also legislation to better serve U.S. na- AYOTTE in sponsoring S. 3230, the Sen- had conversations directly with the tional interests. ior Home Modification Assistance Ini- White House—and to set up a meeting With that, I yield the floor. tiative Act, which would improve between the President and Secretary I suggest the absence of a quorum. awareness and better coordinate exist- Kerry, and, of course, Leader MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing Federal programs. NELL, Leader REID, Senator CARDIN, clerk will call the roll. Falling is not an inevitable con- and myself, as well as the two major The legislative clerk proceeded to sequence of aging. Practical lifestyle sponsors of the bill. The purpose was to call the roll. adjustments, evidence-based preven- see if the issues with the bill that we Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, I tion programs, community partner- voted on yesterday could be resolved ask unanimous consent that the order ships, and continued research are via a better route. Was there another for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. among the tools available to reduce option that we could consider, and FISCHER). Without objection, it is so falls. Fall-related injuries have a dev- could we develop a timeframe where ordered. astating impact on the lives of our sen- that could be considered to take us to iors, their families, and their commu- an improvement over where we were f nities. Our goal is to unite profes- yesterday? PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND HEROIN For reasons that still are unknown to sionals, older adults, caregivers, and EPIDEMIC me, that was not achievable. There was family members so that they might all no desire whatsoever to sit down and Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, I play a part in raising awareness and meet. I am unaware of any meetings am on the floor to talk about an epi- preventing falls. that took place to try to resolve this demic that has gripped my State of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Ohio and affected every single State in ask unanimous consent that the reso- issue. My friends on the other side of the aisle mentioned that they did have this body in every community we rep- lutions be agreed to, the preambles be a letter read to them at lunch one day resent; that is, the issue of prescription agreed to, and the motions to recon- regarding the President’s views. But drug, heroin, and now fentanyl and sider be laid upon the table en bloc. now we have passed a bill. In fact, the other synthetic heroin addiction. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This epidemic is affecting our com- objection, it is so ordered. victims of 9/11, whom many of us have met with, now have an outlet to try to munities in fundamental ways. It is The resolutions were agreed to. breaking families apart. It is causing The preambles were agreed to. seek justice. I think there was a de- crime. In fact, in my home State of (The resolutions, with their pre- sire—as was written yesterday in a let- Ohio, as I talk to law enforcement offi- ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD ter, which many Senators here signed cials in every county, they tell me it is under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) and many others have discussed—to the top reason for crime and the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I amend what occurred yesterday to put suggest the absence of a quorum. us in a better place. growth of crime. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The So it is my hope, now that we have a It is affecting our first responders. clerk will call the roll. piece of legislation that has become When I go to a firehouse now and talk The legislative clerk proceeded to law, that maybe the executive branch— to firefighters about what they do with call the roll. which, by the way, we tried to get to most of their time, they tell me they Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask engage in this issue over this entire do a lot more heroin runs than fire unanimous consent that the order for last year—will sit down with us and runs, and thank God because they are the quorum call be rescinded. figure out an option that might work a out there saving lives every single day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without little better than what passed yester- They now carry Narcan with them, objection, it is so ordered. day on the floor. That hasn’t occurred. which is a form of naloxone, which is a f There just has been no engagement. miracle drug that reduces the dangers Even at the last minute, with the first because it reverses the effects of an JUSTICE AGAINST SPONSORS OF veto override facing the administra- overdose. They have provided Narcan TERRORISM BILL tion, there was just an unwillingness to 19,000 times in the last year in Ohio. Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I rise sit down and discuss routes that can This is something that is out there in today to speak briefly about what oc- take us to a better place. all of our communities. curred yesterday on the Senate floor So I know there is a desire on the Sometimes there is a huge spike in when the Senate and the House of Rep- House side, I know there is a desire in these overdoses. Sadly, we had that resentatives overrode a veto in order to this body, as was widely expressed yes- this week in Columbus, OH, when in ensure that the victims of 9/11 had an terday, and I know there is a desire— the space of 24 hours we had 27 outlet, if you will, to try to seek jus- no doubt—for the victims to be able to overdoses. I have been working with tice and compensation. It was not as get answers to the questions they have the county coroner’s office and with satisfactory as most in this body would had and to seek, in their minds, jus- the health department in the city of hope. I am hopeful that over the course tice. There is a desire for that. But Columbus to try to help them deter- of time between now and the lameduck, there is also a desire to do so in a man- mine what the cause of this spike in or shortly thereafter, we will have a ner that will not possibly undermine overdoses was. It appears to be another way to rectify some of the issues that other equities that the U.S. Govern- case where there is a particularly dan- concern us. ment and our people have. gerous batch of heroin, and it probably

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We had to rely on Mem- practices, tell us they believe this leg- only getting worse. bers in the House and the Senate to do islation will make a difference in our I have been on this floor talking the right thing, to make an exception, communities day to day. about this issue every single week and to include this funding. I thank my Of course, it is up to the administra- since February. During that time pe- colleagues for doing that. tion to actually implement this aggres- riod, we passed, by a vote of 92 to 2, I think it is critical that we begin to sively. Congress has done its work to legislation to help address this issue. A fully fund this Comprehensive Addic- pass these new programs, to pass this vote of 92 to 2 is a rare vote in this tion and Recovery Act—otherwise legislation. Now it shifts over to the place. Because Republicans and Demo- known as CARA—and do it now and not executive branch to administer it. crats came together on this issue, we wait until the regular appropriations There is no excuse that the funding is were able to pass something that will process in December. not there because we were able to pro- That $37 million will help us stand up help. We spent 31⁄2 years working on vide this funding. It is an exception to some programs. In particular, there are it—my colleague Senator WHITEHOUSE a normal CR, but we got the $37 million four I want to mention this morning. and I and others were very involved—to of funding in to begin to get these pro- One is the community-based coalition help ensure that we can get better pre- grams up and running so we can begin prevention grants, the second is the vention and education efforts out to turn the tide on this addiction epi- grants for access to overdose treat- there; do more in terms of treatment demic. ment, the third is the recovery grants, for people who are addicted and need to There are some aspects of the legisla- and the fourth is the State incentive tion that are already working that get help; provide longer term recovery, grants for a comprehensive response to don’t require a new program or setting which we believe is essential to suc- this opioid issue. In other words, we up a new program. For instance, nurse cessful treatment because all the facts are dealing with prevention, education, practitioners and physician’s assist- indicate that unless you have the treatment, and recovery, helping the ants are now permitted to be involved longer term recovery, the relapse rate States be more engaged and involved in in administering Suboxone at treat- is very high. this issue so the Federal Government ment clinics around the country. We We also help our police officers, our can be a better partner. firefighters, and other first responders On the prevention side, what it does should get that up and going now. That by saying: Let’s get them the Narcan is start to tell people what is going on. shouldn’t require a lot of time, effort, they need and the training they need We are doing that here today on the and new programs. to be able to save those lives. floor but specifically to let people Earlier this week, I had the oppor- Very specifically, it also helps our know what this connection is between tunity to visit a fire station in Nor- veterans and pregnant women who are prescription drugs, prescription drug wood, OH. This is a community of addicted and these babies born with de- overprescribing and abuse, and heroin about 19,000 people that has had 56 pendency. Some very specific programs and fentanyl. The reason I think this is overdoses since June 1. That is one are going to help to turn the tide. very important is that probably four small town in Ohio with 56 overdoses Overall, I would say the legislation is out of five heroin addicts in Ohio start- just since this summer. I met with law important because for the first time ed with prescription drugs. Many peo- enforcement, I met with firefighters, ever not only is Congress supporting ple don’t know that. When they are and I met with other first responders. I recovery, as we talked about, but we prescribed a prescription drug for pain met with a treatment specialist they are also finally addressing this issue as relief, sometimes they don’t realize the brought in to help and work with them. it needs to be addressed, as a public potential for addiction. They are doing some very interesting health issue, saying that this is not a To the young people who are listen- intervention work with families. They question of someone making a bad ing today, you need to know this. You showed me a video of a young man who moral choice as much as it is a disease. need to understand this. Everybody was overdosing. They showed me a It needs to be treated like a disease. does. Again, if we are going to turn the video of police officers and then fire- Until addiction is treated as a disease, tide, we have to change the way we fighters administering Narcan—not I think it is going to be very difficult deal with it to ensure that people are once, not twice, but three times. They for us to turn this tide and begin to getting the education they need to showed how he was brought back to save these lives. avoid getting into the funnel of addic- life. It was tough to watch, but fire- In my home State, it has been the tion in the first place. fighters and other first responders, po- top cause of accidental death, sur- This program called CARA also in- lice officers, see that every single day. passing car accidents, probably since creases the availability naloxone, or Every 3 hours someone dies of an 2007. Sadly, that is now the case in Narcan, which is very important. It has overdose in Ohio, but every 3 hours many States around the country. Na- long-term recovery grants, including many more are saved by the admin- tionally, we believe it is the No. 1 grants for recovery colleges, recovery istering of naloxone and Narcan to cause of accidental death. Think about universities. In other words, there are bring them back to life. As they are that. programs within colleges and univer- doing in Norwood, OH, the key is to in- It is a situation that affects every sities to help on recovery because un- tervene with that person, their family, State and our entire country, so in the fortunately we are finding that many and their friends and get that person legislation that was passed yesterday, of our students need these recovery into treatment so first responders are called the continuing resolution, which programs as they are trying to work not administering Narcan again the is basically just a bill to continue the through their addiction. It also sup- next week or sometimes even the next funding of government through Decem- ports recovery high schools and in- day. ber—it is a short-term spending bill— creases eligibility for alternatives to Over the last 4 years, the number of we were able to include $37 million to incarceration—drug courts and vet- heroin overdoses has tripled. Let me help implement this legislation, the erans courts. So instead of putting peo- repeat that. Over the last 4 years, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recov- ple in jail for using these drugs, we say: number of heroin overdoses has tripled. ery Act. I am very proud of that. I am Let’s do a diversion. If you stay sober Sadly, there is reason to believe this very pleased that this Senate and the and clean, you will stay out of jail and trend is continuing. House were willing to go along with we will get you into treatment. As I Even though our first responders that. have seen around our State, these pro- save the vast majority of those who I know it is unusual because typi- grams can help people get back on overdose in Ohio, in Ohio we are losing cally in a continuing resolution, you their feet. more lives every day. We have already

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It is about lives that have Kelly Clixby of Marion, OH, needed Think about Tera Guest. Tera Guest been cut short, often lives that are that information. I met her earlier this is from Lorain, OH. She was a nurse’s promising and young. It is about people year when I visited the Crawford-Mar- aide in a nursing home. She had been a like the 25-year-old student who was ion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, good student and a talented artist. One found dead of a heroin overdose in a and Mental Health Services, where day she was on her way to work and bathroom stall at Columbus State Uni- they are working hard every day to was hurrying down some stairs in her versity last week—25 years old, with fight back against this epidemic. apartment building. She slipped, fell, his whole life ahead of him. It is about When I visited, the director, Jody and broke her ankle. When she went to people like the Hess family of Demo-Hodgins, told me that they are her doctor, her doctor prescribed her Crestline, OH. Their son Jason was a so overwhelmed with patients that Percocet and then OxyContin. She be- college student, a talented musician, a ‘‘most of the time, I feel like I’m came addicted. When the prescriptions gifted athlete. One of his classmates drowning.’’ They are overwhelmed, but expired, like so many, she turned to got him to try heroin, to just try it. Al- they are doing a great job, and Kelly is heroin. most immediately the drugs became an example. Her mom Lori—who is a strong advo- everything in Jason’s life. Jason’s dad Kelly was prescribed painkillers. She cate on this issue and heads up the Lo- said: ‘‘He liked his dealer more than he became addicted to those painkillers, rain Community Task Force—found liked me.’’ and, as is the case with many people, out about Tera’s addiction when Tera I have met with several hundred ad- when those pills became too addictive was evicted from her apartment and dicts or recovering addicts in Ohio over and too expensive, when she couldn’t started living out of her car. the last few years. Many of them tell afford them, she turned to heroin. Her- Lori felt what so many moms and me the same thing, which is that the oin is less expensive and more avail- dads have experienced in Ohio and drugs do become everything, so they able, actually, in many cases. Within a across the country. She said that when become everything ahead of friends and year, she had lost her job, her house, her kids were young, ‘‘We never dis- family and work. her car, and custody of her five kids. cussed heroin. I never thought it would Jason struggled with his addiction Over the next decade, she and her hus- be part of our lives. You don’t think for 15 years. He was in and out of jail band Randy got a divorce. She was ar- that it’s going to be your child; you a lot and in and out of hospitals. In the rested four different times for shop- don’t think that it’s going to be in past 2 months, his dad saved his life lifting. She went to jail 19 times. She your family. And when it is, the stigma twice with naloxone because as family overdosed. Paramedics saved her life makes you so ashamed’’ and you don’t members they are now permitted to get with naloxone, the Narcan we talked want to talk about it. Narcan over the counter. about. When Kelly was in the grip of Her daughter Tera fought this addic- A few weeks ago, Jason died of an this addiction, she didn’t even want to tion for 2 years. At just 24 years old, overdose. He was 35 years old. When his get out of bed in the morning. She felt she died of an overdose of heroin laced mother heard the death notice a few like she couldn’t even get started on with fentanyl. Fentanyl is this syn- hours later—she was informed about her day. She felt a constant sense of thetic heroin that is creeping into our it—she went to a cemetery with a bot- despair. communities, this poison that is com- tle of Valium and committed suicide. Kelly’s life turned around when her ing into our country from other coun- It was her 60th birthday. In a note she best friend Chrystina died of a heroin tries, particularly China and India. It left behind, she said: ‘‘Thanks, heroin. overdose. At that point, she realized is coming here by the mail system. Another victim.’’ That was the note she needed to get treatment. Nine For Tera, it started with a broken she left for all of us. months to the day after paramedics ankle. It could happen to anybody. With this crisis getting worse and saved her life, Kelly got clean. With That is why we need this prevention ef- taking such a toll in Ohio, we have to the help of medication—in her case, fort—to warn people about the dangers get this legislation implemented as Vivitrol, which is medication that ac- and to help end the stigma to keep peo- soon as possible and we have to con- tually blocks the craving for the ple from hiding it and to get them to tinue to fight, not just for more fund- opioid, and it has worked very well in come forward. For all these reasons— ing but for better ideas and ways to ad- many cases in Ohio, including in our the prevention, the treatment, the re- dress this problem at every level and in drug courts—with the help of Vivitrol covery, and ending the stigma—the a comprehensive way. and with the compassion of people at people we represent need this legisla- We need support for safe disposal the Marion Area Counseling Center, tion to be enacted but also to be imple- sites for prescription drugs. That is Kerry has now been sober for a year mented as soon as possible. part of the legislation. When you are at and a half. She is back with her hus- In order to help as many people as we the drugstore or at the pharmacy get- band Randy. She is back with her kids can, we have to get the funding in the ting your medication, you will also and her family. She is now a grand- CR working and we have to continue to have an opportunity right there to dis- mother. She is leading a 12-step pro- fight for funding. pose of some of the medication you gram to help others. She is beating this Madam President, we have talked may not have used. I have been to because she got treatment. about a lot of tough stories today. Un- these dropoff sites. I was at one re- The Comprehensive Addiction and fortunately, the grip of this addiction cently at Walgreens in Toledo, where Recovery Act will help get more people is so great that there are a lot of heart- they are implementing a program to into treatment so we can have more breaking stories, and it is getting provide these sites and to provide safe success stories like Kelly’s. As I said, worse, not better. But there is also disposal of these drugs so they don’t we need to raise awareness about how hope. There is hope I see every week get in the wrong hands. easy it is to become addicted to these when I am back home in Ohio. The experts tell us that in most fami- opioids. I recently met Sheila Humphrey, lies in America, there are drugs avail- I believe that will also help us to be whose child succumbed to a heroin ad- able that can be dangerous. Many able to push aside the stigma that is so diction and an overdose and death. She times, they are painkiller prescription often associated with addiction. That started her own organization with drugs that are very addictive. Recently is one reason people don’t come for- other moms and family members, and in Marion, OH, an 18-month-old girl ward and get treatment. Kelly said the they are having great success in inter- was able to get into her parents’ stigma of addiction kept her from get- vening with these families and explain- Percocet, and she overdosed. We need ting help when she needed it. She said: ing the reason to get treatment and get

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.018 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 into recovery. She gave me this brace- talking about the hospital itself and week and Wills. Please let us know what we let. It talks about the Rally for Recov- the truly excellent work that is done can do to support CMS changing how they ery in 2016. We had one in Ohio last at that hospital and, unfortunately, to classify Wills Eye so we and others can con- weekend that I was able to attend. talk as well about the unfair treatment tinue to get the best care in the world. At that rally, with the Ohio Citizen that hospital is receiving from the Cen- Alexis Butler, from Chelsea, MI, said: Advocates for Addiction Recovery, I ters for Medicare and Medicaid Serv- I’m signing because as a volunteer at Camp got to meet so many people who are in ices. We know it by the acronym CMS. Sunshine at Sebago Lake I’ve met many children who have been saved by Wills Eye recovery. They came forward to talk to CMS is using an arbitrary ratio of Hospital. Their cases aren’t handled much by me about their stories and to talk the number of inpatients and out- other hospitals as well as they are at Wills. about what they are doing to help oth- patients to make the argument—faulty It needs to survive. ers. They talked to me about the need though it is—that WillsEye is not a So said Alexis from the State of for us to have more treatments and re- hospital and should be an ambulatory Michigan. covery programs. I met someone who surgery center, which could have dras- I will do one more. The final com- has not only beaten the addiction but tic implications and ultimately force ments come from Nancy Cotton from is a counselor in Dayton, OH, named WillsEye Hospital to close down. This Marlton, NJ. Gary. Gary Gonnella is helping others hospital is almost 200 years old. Please do not be blinded by rubber stamp to get their lives back on track. He is Last week, WillsEye Hospital started bureaucracy. Not everything fits neatly into incredibly persuasive because he has a an online petition on change.org so arbitrary slots—visit Wills Eye and look in story to tell. people could show their support for the the faces of those whose vision was restored, Gary told me: Senator, there is hope. hospital. I wanted to share some of saved, as well as the parents whose chil- Don’t give up. those comments today with Members dren’s very lives were saved. This institution fills a desperate need for highly specialized He is telling me don’t give up. I am of the Senate. These online postings, of service! Save Wills Eye!! telling my colleagues: People expect us course, don’t just come from Philadel- Notice she uses exclamation points— not to give up. They are not giving up. phia or Pennsylvania. They come from actually two exclamation points at the This guy, Gary, is a recovering addict. States across the Northeast and even end. That is how Nancy Cotton from He is not giving up, and he is asking us beyond. Here are just a couple of examples. New Jersey ends her comments. to ensure we do everything we can to So you can see from these comments Jack Croft from Lansdale, PA, which is help—to be a better partner with State that these are real people talking not too far from Philadelphia, said: and local governments and with the about their real lives or that of a fam- nonprofits out there in the trenches I owe my life, my right eye, and my sight ily member—sometimes a child—and every day that are doing this work to Wills Eye Hospital and its brilliant ocular oncology team. Losing federal designation as commenting from the vantage point of with folks like Gary who are looking what they had experienced in terms of for our help. CARA will give more peo- a hospital would have a devastating effect on the lives of thousands, many of them chil- the benefits that WillsEye Hospital has ple more hope. dren, who desperately need the specialized provided. I hope CMS is listening—and So on behalf of all of those whom I expertise of Wills. not just to these comments but to the talked about today, those whose lives So said Jack Croft. many others that have been sent in. were cut short, and their family mem- Ayan Chatterjee from Philadelphia None of these comments are compul- bers, and on behalf of our communities, said the following: sory. None of these comments are part let’s continue this fight. Let’s ensure Wills Eye Hospital provides care to so of some organized political effort. Peo- we do, in fact, get CARA implemented many complex patients from all across the ple are just responding in a very au- quickly. Let’s ensure we do continue to world. It is not just a ‘‘surgi-center.’’ State thentic and substantial way. This is push not just to provide funding but regulators got it right but Federal regu- very rare to have this kind of com- new ideas and better ideas. lators should revisit this. mentary that is so specific about how There is new legislation we just in- We continue to hope they will do WillsEye Hospital has made life better troduced in the last couple of weeks that—my words, in addition to the for people across the Commonwealth of called the STOP Act that stops the comments. Pennsylvania, people across the north- synthetic heroin, the fentanyl, the Kathleen O’Brien from Vestal, NY— eastern part of the United States and carfentanil, and U–4 from coming into not from Pennsylvania—said: well beyond that, as we can document our country from other countries by I’ve needed Wills since 2005 to treat and from the comments from Kansas. requiring packages include information monitor my ocular melanoma. They are the So what we are trying to do is to about where the package is from, what best in the world for my very rare cancer. work with WillsEye and CMS to work is in it, and where it is going. That is Medicare is my primary insurance provider. this out and to remove a bureaucratic not required now by the post office, but It makes no logical sense to take away this barrier or obstacle in the way of keep- it is required by private carriers. So vital institution to the thousands of children ing WillsEye Hospital open as a hos- and adults they not only treat but save lives. these traffickers are using the postal pital so that it can deliver the kind of system, including the U.S. postal sys- Erica Roache from Cape May Court eye care—the kind of lifesaving eye tem, to move these deadly chemicals House, NJ, said: care—that not only these people expe- into our communities. We need to stop This hospital provides specialized care not rience but that I experienced myself as that. available anywhere else. Doctors at Wills a father. Eye quickly diagnosed and successfully My wife and I had a daughter, and, So there is more we can and should treated my daughter’s rare eye condition do. It is our responsibility to do that. that had been misdiagnosed for years by fortunately, she is doing very well now. As we break for these elections and as other less specialized doctors. The possi- She is out of college. But she had a mo- the lameduck period in December bility of closing this world class hospital due ment in time when she was a little girl comes upon us after that, let’s con- to senseless bureaucracy is just unthinkable. where she would have lost eyesight in tinue to work to ensure we are able to So says Erica. one of her eyes were it not for WillsEye turn this tide and bring back more Here are two more. This is Mike Hospital. That is a fact. That is docu- hope. Stanley from Overland Park, KS—half mented. We know that. So I join in I yield the floor. a country away from Pennsylvania: those comments we heard today, and I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We live in Overland Park, KS, and for the will continue to make them a part of ator from Pennsylvania. past 2 years have been flying from Kansas the RECORD. f City to Philly for treatment for the We are working to save this hospital. retinoblastoma eye cancer you refer to. To say it is a world-class institution is WILLSEYE HOSPITAL He is referring to comments I had a vast understatement. It has affected Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I made when I was at WillsEye Hospital. so many lives, including my own. wanted to come to the floor today, as I I continue on with Mike Stanley’s So CMS got this wrong. They have an did last week, to speak once again comments: obligation to get it right, to fix it, so about WillsEye Hospital in Philadel- Thankfully, my daughter is now 4 and in that WillsEye Hospital can continue phia. When I was here last week, I was remission and we travel back to Philly next into the future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.019 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6261 We are grateful so many people are okee through this loophole. This will I have joined 27 of my colleagues in taking the time to go to change.org undermine the auto industry, it will sending a bipartisan letter to the bill’s and focus on all the benefits of undermine the supply chain, it will authors, Senators SCHUMER and COR- WillsEye Hospital. I will continue to mean loss of jobs from auto assembly NYN, laying out our concerns about the make this case a high priority for the in Youngstown and Toledo and legislation and seeking their commit- work I do, the work our office does. Sharonville, to other kinds—whether it ment to work with us to mitigate any Time is running short now for the hos- is glass, tires, the steel in the cars. All potential consequences of enacting this pital. CMS has some work to do to this will undermine those jobs. legislation. make sure we get the result not only I again thank Senator MCCONNELL f that I want but one that I know people and Speaker RYAN as they have prom- RECOGNIZING PLANNED PARENT- across our Commonwealth and our ised not to bring up this agreement. I HOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA country want. hope they are men of their word. It is Madam President, I yield the floor. a disaster for our country. It is bad for Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. our country. I appreciate that both today I congratulate the Planned Par- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Presidential candidates—one more enthood Federation of America on a clerk will call the roll. knowledgeable than the other, perhaps, century’s commitment to protecting The senior assistant legislative clerk about trade policy—have opposed the women’s health and making that proceeded to call the roll. Trans-Pacific Partnership. health care a right, not a privilege. I Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I ask I close with this. I see candidates have been proud to stand with Planned unanimous consent that the order for make all kinds of claims about their Parenthood against a tide of relentless the quorum call be rescinded. position on trade. I see all kinds of can- political attacks, and I look forward to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without didates in their own private businesses supporting this organization as it con- objection, it is so ordered. doing certain things, but I know we tinues to empower all Americans to f can make products in the United take control of their health for years States of America. The shoes I have to come. TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP were made by workers in Maine and When advocates opened the first Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I just Massachusetts. The suit I wear was birth control health clinic in the came from a discussion on the Trans- made by union workers in a company United States in 1916, they had a sim- Pacific Partnership and the damage it 11 miles from my home in Cleveland. ple but bold goal: to ensure that all will do to our country. American workers just want a level women, regardless of where they were We have had 25 years of trade policy playing field. They just want the op- born or where they live, have access to that has cost jobs in places like Lorain, portunity to compete. They want the the information and resources they OH, Cleveland, OH, and Dayton, OH. opportunity to make things. We know need to lead strong and healthy lives. We know these trade agreements pull how to do that in this country. Our Over the next hundred years, Planned down worker safety standards, environ- trade policy should reflect that. Parenthood worked to cement the idea mental rules and protections, and food Madam President, I yield the floor. that preventive and reproductive I suggest the absence of a quorum. safety laws and rules. We know they health care is not a privilege afforded The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cost us jobs. I know what has happened to the few but a key to leading a full, in my State. I see what has happened clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk healthy life that should be available to in places like Omaha, the Presiding Of- proceeded to call the roll. every American. ficer’s State, and all over our country. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I In Ohio, our 28 Planned Parenthood I appreciate Senator MCCONNELL and ask unanimous consent that the order clinics educate and provide care to tens Speaker RYAN saying they don’t plan for the quorum call be rescinded. of thousands of men and women each to bring the Trans-Pacific Partnership The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. year, many of whom have nowhere else up for a vote in the lameduck session ERNST). Without objection, it is so or- to turn. The lives and struggles of of Congress. I believe it would be a bit dered. those patients are what motivate the underhanded to do that when the pub- f dedicated staff and volunteers at these lic is speaking pretty loudly that these health clinics. And they do this critical trade agreements don’t work. JUSTICE AGAINST SPONSORS OF work in the face of constant threats One part that in particular affects TERRORISM BILL and attacks from all levels of govern- my State is something called rules of Mr. WARNER. Madam President, ment. Just this year, the State of Ohio origin in the auto industry, where in yesterday I voted to override the Presi- passed an ill-conceived law that, had it order to qualify for a tariff reduction dent’s veto of S. 2040, the Justice not been overturned by a Federal dis- or tariff elimination to sell products, Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, or trict court, would have jeopardized ac- to sell a car, under NAFTA—NAFTA JASTA. I chose to support the motion cess to preventive care and ceased op- was a very flawed agreement. I helped to override after hearing from sup- eration of a prominent infant mor- lead the opposition. We almost de- porters of this bill, including the fami- tality prevention program. feated it down the hall in the House of lies of the 9/11 victims, and considering I get letters all the time from con- Representatives. To qualify for NAFTA the concerns that have been raised by stituents who rely on Planned Parent- tariff reduction, removal, elimination, the administration about the bill’s po- hood. One Ohioan wrote to me saying, the car had to be mostly made—60 per- tential unintended consequences on our ‘‘I was so amazed by the support for cent, more or less—in one of the three national security and foreign policy. women that Planned Parenthood pro- countries, the United States, Mexico or Ultimately, I believe that the fami- vided that I volunteered for them for Canada. Under the TPP, Trans-Pacific lies who lost loved ones on 9/11 should years,’’ while another wrote, ‘‘Planned Partnership, there are 12 countries, have their day in court. Although I Parenthood not only provided a well- very disparate countries—Peru, the supported passage of the bill, I have rounded education, in which I had re- United States, Mexico, Canada, grave concerns about the dangerous ceived none previously, but they also wealthy countries, Vietnam, poor precedent of opening foreign sovereign provided services that I would not have countries. Under the rules of origin and immunity. I believe our national secu- had access to otherwise.’’ I have even TPP, a car can be more than half made rity and foreign policy could be put in heard that Planned Parenthood ‘‘saved elsewhere, like China, and then still be jeopardy if reciprocal laws are enacted the life of my best friend when she sold into the United States or sold into in other countries, with the potential found a lump in her breast and she had Canada or Mexico. to open U.S. citizens, officials, and no health insurance.’’ Fundamentally, what this means is, servicemembers to foreign lawsuits in We need to listen to the voices of it has created a loophole you can drive which they could be required to dis- these women and remember that my Jeep Cherokee, made by union close classified or sensitive informa- Planned Parenthood remains a vital workers 150 miles from my home in To- tion as part of court proceedings in health provider for so many. It is a ledo, OH—you can drive a Jeep Cher- other countries. strong advocate for its patients, and

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As one news- make their own health care decisions of Lehigh University, Mr. Ditlow paper reporter once wrote, she was in and follow their dreams, and we know pivoted to the legal profession fol- charge of ‘‘everything that [came] in what an important role Planned Par- lowing the completion of a JD from and out of the . . . office from pencils enthood plays in making that possible. Georgetown University in 1970 and an and pens to letterhead and business Congratulations to Planned Parent- LLM from Harvard Law School in 1971. cards.’’ She served with me throughout hood Federation of America on its Since then, he has been instrumental my tenure in the House and then 100th anniversary and for the impor- in improving auto safety, reliability, moved over to the Senate staff as my tant work its members do in Ohio’s and efficiency as executive director of executive assistant and scheduler when communities and across the country the Center for Auto Safety. I was elected to this body in 2009. I admire many things about Donda, every day. Mr. Ditlow’s discovery of numerous but perhaps the most important is that f automotive defects, combined with his persistent pressure on safety agencies she served with the highest integrity. NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY and automakers alike, led to the re- As my assistant and scheduler, she Mr. BENNET. Madam President, in moval of many unsafe vehicles from worked directly with New Mexicans who came to my Washington office for honor of National Manufacturing Day the road. His direct efforts led to the appointments or to check in with me on October 7, I would like to recognize automotive recalls of 6.7 million Chev- or my staff. Donda was always particu- the nearly 150,000 Coloradans who work rolets with defective engine mounts, 15 larly careful to make sure that every- for the 6,000 manufacturers across the million Firestone 500 tires, 1.5 million one was treated the same. In a sense, State and contribute $20 billion annu- Ford Pintos and 2 million Jeeps with she was the face of my Senate office, ally to the State’s economy. exploding gas tanks, 3 million Evenflo scheduling and greeting everyone— Colorado manufacturers contribute child seats with defective latches, 7 celebrated or not—with equal parts of their ingenuity and talent to support million Toyotas because of sudden ac- graciousness and firmness, while keep- growth in the aerospace, energy, bio- celeration defects, 2 million GM vehi- ing the train running on time, a science, defense, food and beverage, ag- cles with defective ignition switches, daunting task in a Senate office. She riculture, apparel and many other in- and over 30 million Takata airbag in- firmly appreciated that her first re- dustries. In 2015, they exported over $8 flators. He also led consumer efforts to sponsibility was to the people of New billion worth of U.S.-made goods over- get ‘‘lemon laws’’ passed in all 50 Mexico. My constituents from New seas. States. Mexico got to know and love her. I Manufacturing leaders in Colorado I offer my sincere appreciation to Mr. have heard them comment that they are continually looking for innovative Clarence M. Ditlow III and the Center were glad that she was my scheduler ways to produce high-quality products. for Automotive Safety for indefati- because they knew she would try her They have developed strong public-pri- gable dedication to auto safety and vig- best to make sure they had an oppor- vate-university partnerships through ilance in uncovering automotive safety tunity to see me. the Alliance for the Development of threats. Clarence demonstrates the im- Donda has a strong work ethic and Additive Processing Technologies, pact a devoted industry watchdog can was an incredible coworker and team ADAPT, Center at Colorado School of have on informing the public and sav- player, always willing to help where Mines, led by the Manufacturer’s ing lives. I am grateful for his years of she could. She also has a quirky sense Edge—Colorado’s NIST Manufacturing collaboration with and assistance to of style. My staff especially enjoyed Extension Partnership—and the Digital Members of Congress, Federal and hearing ZZ Top and AC/DC playing Manufacturing and Design Innovation State safety agencies, and a myriad of from her office while she worked. She Institute National Research Initiative other stakeholders, to improve auto- was known for wearing colorful at the University of Colorado-Boulder. motive and public safety. hightop sneakers, chosen with the help From Oliver Manufacturing in La f of her beloved grandson Aiden. Junta to Woodward in Fort Collins to Donda also has a fondness for certain Lockheed Martin in Littleton to Rey- TRIBUTE TO DONDA MORGAN celebrities, and while she shied away nolds Polymer in Grand Junction, Mr. UDALL. Madam President, I from the fuss, she enjoyed seeing some manufacturers play a significant role wish to say a heartfelt thank you and of the Hollywood stars who sometimes in our local communities, providing congratulations to Donda Morgan, who visit Congress to talk about issues they high-skilled jobs and opportunities for retired at the end of last month after care about. But, more than anything, suppliers and service providers. 17 years and 8 months with my office. I Donda appreciates good, hard work. My That is why I look forward to cele- do this knowing that she shies away dad used to say it was important not brate the contributions of Colorado’s from fuss and attention, preferring to just to ‘‘get it done—but get it done manufacturers throughout the month stay quiet and behind the scenes. But right.’’ And that fits Donda to a T. She of October with my colleagues in the she deserves this recognition for her had a demanding job. To use a meta- Colorado congressional delegation, service to me—and especially to the phor, she was a juggler, and she man- Governor John Hickenlooper, and Man- people of New Mexico. aged to do it with humor and unfailing ufacturer’s Edge. Donda was born and raised in the commitment. Time, which she managed for my of- f Clovis-Portales area of Eastern New Mexico. She graduated from Eastern fice with such skill and aplomb, has TRIBUTE TO CLARENCE M. New Mexico University and worked in now brought her to a much deserved re- DITLOW III public service for over two decades. tirement, which I know she will man- Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, She came to Washington in 1995 after a age with equal grace and spirit. I thank today I wish to recognize and thank nearly 10-year stint with Capitol Gov- her on behalf of my office and the peo- Mr. Clarence M. Ditlow III for his com- ernment Reports, a Santa Fe publica- ple of New Mexico. mitment to protecting the American tion. She went to work for one of my f people. Through a lifetime of work im- predecessors in the House of Represent- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS proving automotive and safety laws, atives, former U.S. Representative Bill Mr. Ditlow has helped save thousands Richardson, until he was appointed En- of lives and prevented many more inju- ergy Secretary. So I knew she was well TRIBUTE TO ALAN CHARLES ries than would otherwise have oc- qualified for the job. When I was elect- ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, curred. A tireless champion for con- ed in 1998, she joined my new congres- today I wish to recognize Alan Charles

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Madam President, today fice for the last 20 years, helping main- retired farmers seeking to lend their I recognize Nicolette DeLorenzo, a 2016 tain Montanans’ access to quality help and expertise to those in need. summer intern in my Orlando office, hunting grounds, an integral part of Farm Rescue’s first case in 2006 was for all of the hard work she has done our way of life. to assist a farmer whose hand was sev- for me, my staff, and the people of the In his role, Alan oversaw the block ered in an auger accident. In 2012, they State of Florida. management program, which enabled harvested for a family near Wyndmere, Nicolette is a current student from landowners to enroll 7,234,628 acres of ND, marking their 200th case, after the Wake Forest University. She is a dedi- land for public hunting. He also pro- farmer fell off his semitrailer and cated and diligent worker who has been vided oversight for critical access pro- broke vertebrae in his neck. One hun- devoted to getting the most out of her grams to ensure Montanans were able dred cases later, in 2014, Farm Rescue internship experience. to enjoy our great outdoors and par- helped a Fergus Falls, MN, man with I would like to extend my sincere ticipate in our favorite pastimes. Over harvest while he underwent treatment thanks and appreciation to Nicolette the course of 10 legislative sessions, he for blood cancer. Two years later, for all the fine work she has done and also provided testimony and back- Farm Rescue is now completing its wish her continued success in the years ground on legislation dealing with ac- 400th case by enabling a family with a to come.∑ cess and game issues in our great loved one suffering from cancer to State. complete harvest. f Alan was also a community builder, It must be a great relief to farming TRIBUTE TO NICOLAS DUARIO helping bring together landowners, the and ranching families to know that, if State government, and sportsmen, an unexpected medical diagnosis com- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today finding common ground among these plicates spring planting or multiple I recognize Nicolas Duario, a 2016 sum- groups. lengthy trips to doctor appointments mer intern in my Orlando office, for all I am grateful for Alan’s service to make harvesting the fall crop near im- of the hard work he has done for me, our State and its vast natural re- possible, there is an organization that my staff, and the people of the State of sources. After all, they are what make will coordinate volunteers to come out Florida. Montana the Treasure State. It takes a and lend a neighborly helping hand. Nicolas is a student at Bishop Moore dedicated person to accomplish what Farm Rescue is making a positive con- High School. He is a dedicated and dili- Alan did, and I profoundly appreciate tribution to the agriculture commu- gent worker who has been devoted to his time and efforts to preserve the nity all over the United States, and I getting the most out of his internship Montanan way of life.∑ am proud to be able to recognize this experience. f organization. Farm Rescue is a power- I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Nicolas for RECOGNIZING FARM RESCUE ful reminder of what Americans can achieve when they work together to all the fine work he has done and wish ∑ Mr. HOEVEN. Madam President, help each other in times of need.∑ him continued success in the years to today I wish to recognize Farm Rescue come.∑ for assisting 400 farm and ranch fami- f lies during times of crisis. Farm Res- f cue provides assistance to farming TRIBUTE TO BRETT BAKER TRIBUTE TO JOHN PAUL GILLIGAN families who are suffering from a ∑ ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today major injury, illness, or natural dis- Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today I recognize John Paul Gilligan, a 2016 aster by lending a helping hand with I recognize Brett Baker, a 2016 summer summer intern in my Jacksonville of- planting, harvesting crops, or pro- intern in my Orlando office, for all of fice, for all of the hard work he has viding haying assistance. They also as- the hard work he has done for me, my done for me, my staff, and the people of sist producers with hauling hay and staff, and the people of the State of the State of Florida. grain if a farmer or rancher cannot do Florida. John Paul is a recent graduate from these critical tasks. Farm Rescue’s re- Brett is a current student from the Villanova University, where he ma- lief efforts have come in times of nat- University of South Florida. He is a jored in comprehensive science. He is a ural disaster, like tornadoes, and per- dedicated and diligent worker who has dedicated and diligent worker who has sonal crisis, such as cancer treatments, been devoted to getting the most out of been devoted to getting the most out of spinal cord injuries, and lost limbs. his internship experience. his internship experience. In rural communities, it is common I would like to extend my sincere I would like to extend my sincere for folks to help one another when in thanks and appreciation to Brett for thanks and appreciation to John Paul need, and this organization epitomizes all the fine work he has done and wish for all the fine work he has done and that spirit. Farm Rescue was founded him continued success in the years to ∑ wish him continued success in the by Bill Gross in 2006, a native North come. years to come.∑ Dakota farm boy who, while working f as a full-time UPS pilot, donates his f free time to run this organization. Mr. Gross has molded Farm Rescue into a TRIBUTE TO TRISTAN BAKER TRIBUTE TO WESLEY HARRIS one-of-a-kind nonprofit organization ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today whose sole purpose is to aid farmers I recognize Tristan Baker, a 2016 sum- I recognize Wesley Harris, a 2016 sum- and ranchers who need a little help in mer intern in my Orlando office, for all mer intern in my Orlando office, for all the midst of a crisis. Farm Rescue ac- of the hard work he has done for me, of the hard work he has done for me, tually does the critical labor the farm- my staff, and the people of the State of my staff, and the people of the State of er or rancher needs to get done, while Florida. Florida. the assisted producer provides the crop Tristan is a current student from Wesley is a student at Boone High inputs, like seed, fertilizer, and fuel Rollins College. He is a dedicated and School. He is a dedicated and diligent Since 2006, Farm Rescue has assisted diligent worker who has been devoted worker who has been devoted to get- hundreds of farm families in the Mid- to getting the most out of his intern- ting the most out of his internship ex- west, including North Dakota, South ship experience. perience. Dakota, Iowa, Montana, and Min- I would like to extend my sincere I would like to extend my sincere nesota. This year alone, Farm Rescue thanks and appreciation to Tristan for thanks and appreciation to Wesley for has already helped 50 families, and all the fine work he has done and wish all the fine work he has done and wish they are still in the field assisting him continued success in the years to him continued success in the years to more. Its operations are primarily come.∑ come.∑

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.024 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH TODD the fine work she has done and wish voted to getting the most out of her in- HIGGINBOTHAM her continued success in the years to ternship experience. ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere I recognize Joseph Todd Higginbotham, f thanks and appreciation to Makayla a 2016 spring intern in my Jacksonville for all the fine work she has done and TRIBUTE TO BRETT NOLAN office, for all of the hard work he has wish her continued success in the years done for me, my staff, and the people of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today to come.∑ the State of Florida. I recognize Brett Nolan, a 2016 summer f Joseph is a recent graduate from the intern in my Jacksonville office, for all TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDRA TEISAN University of North Florida, where he of the hard work he has done for me, majored in political science and my staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today minored in urban and metropolitan Florida. I recognize Alexandra Teisan, a 2016 studies and public administration. He Brett is a current student from the summer intern in my Jacksonville of- is a dedicated and diligent worker who University of North Florida, where he fice, for all of the hard work she has has been devoted to getting the most is majoring in political science in done for me, my staff, and the people of out of his internship experience. American politics and minoring in eco- the State of Florida. I would like to extend my sincere nomics and communications. He is a Alexandra is a current student from thanks and appreciation to Joseph for dedicated and diligent worker who has American University, where she is ma- all the fine work he has done and wish been devoted to getting the most out of joring in international studies. She is a him continued success in the years to his internship experience. dedicated and diligent worker who has come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere been devoted to getting the most out of f thanks and appreciation to Brett for her internship experience. all the fine work he has done and wish I would like to extend my sincere TRIBUTE TO COLIN MATTHAEI him continued success in the years to thanks and appreciation to Alexandra ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today come.∑ for all the fine work she has done and I recognize Colin Matthaei, a 2016 sum- f wish her continued success in the years mer intern in my Jacksonville office, to come.∑ TRIBUTE TO SHELBY RIGDON for all of the hard work he has done for f me, my staff, and the people of the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today State of Florida. I recognize Shelby Rigdon, a 2016 TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN TORPEY Colin is a current student from Bir- spring intern in my Jacksonville office, ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today mingham-Southern College, where he for all of the hard work she has done I recognize Benjamin Torpey, a 2016 is majoring in global comparative stud- for me, my staff, and the people of the summer intern in my Orlando office, ies. He is a dedicated and diligent State of Florida. for all of the hard work he has done for worker who has been devoted to get- Shelby is a recent graduate from the me, my staff, and the people of the ting the most out of his internship ex- University of North Florida, where she State of Florida. perience. majored in political science. She is a Benjamin is a student at the Univer- I would like to extend my sincere dedicated and diligent worker who has sity of Florida. He is a dedicated and thanks and appreciation to Colin for been devoted to getting the most out of diligent worker who has been devoted all the fine work he has done and wish her internship experience. to getting the most out of his intern- him continued success in the years to I would like to extend my sincere ship experience. come.∑ thanks and appreciation to Shelby for I would like to extend my sincere f all the fine work she has done and wish thanks and appreciation to Benjamin TRIBUTE TO DARBY MCQUEEN her continued success in the years to for all the fine work he has done and ∑ ∑ come. wish him continued success in the Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today years to come.∑ I recognize Darby McQueen, a 2016 sum- f f mer intern in my Orlando office, for all TRIBUTE TO LONDON ROTUNDO of the hard work she has done for me, ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today TRIBUTE TO LYDIA WALSH my staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Florida. I recognize London Rotundo, a 2016 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today Darby is a current student from the summer intern in my Orlando office, I recognize Lydia Walsh, a 2016 summer University of Alabama. She is a dedi- for all of the hard work he has done for intern in my Orlando office, for all of cated and diligent worker who has been me, my staff, and the people of the the hard work she has done for me, my devoted to getting the most out of her State of Florida. staff, and the people of the State of internship experience. London is a student from Keiser Uni- Florida. I would like to extend my sincere versity in Orlando. He is a dedicated Lydia is a graduate from Stetson thanks and appreciation to Darby for and diligent worker who has been de- University. She is a dedicated and dili- all the fine work she has done and wish voted to getting the most out of his in- gent worker who has been devoted to her continued success in the years to ternship experience. getting the most out of her internship come.∑ I would like to extend my sincere experience. thanks and appreciation to London for I would like to extend my sincere f all the fine work he has done and wish thanks and appreciation to Lydia for TRIBUTE TO ALISE MORRIS him continued success in the years to all the fine work she has done and wish ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today come.∑ her continued success in the years to ∑ I recognize Alise Morris, a 2016 spring f come. intern in my Jacksonville office, for all f of the hard work she has done for me, TRIBUTE TO MAKAYLA STILIANOU my staff, and the people of the State of ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today TRIBUTE TO CAROLINE WILLIAMS Florida. I recognize Makayla Stilianou, a 2016 ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, today Alise is a recent graduate from the summer intern in my Jacksonville of- I recognize Caroline Williams, a 2016 University of North Florida, where she fice, for all of the hard work she has summer intern in my Jacksonville of- majored in political science. She is a done for me, my staff, and the people of fice, for all of the hard work she has dedicated and diligent worker who has the State of Florida. done for me, my staff, and the people of been devoted to getting the most out of Makayla is a current student from the State of Florida. her internship experience. the University of Florida, where she is Caroline is a current student from I would like to extend my sincere majoring in English. She is a dedicated the University of Florida, where she is thanks and appreciation to Alise for all and diligent worker who has been de- majoring in political science. She is a

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Lar- placing ‘‘Real People, Real Stories’’ her continued success in the years to son Chiropractic exemplifies the things displays inside examination rooms pro- come.∑ that small businesses can do to benefit viding the stories of community mem- bers who suffer food insecurity and how f a community, a State, and our coun- try. food drives help to ensure brighter fu- REMEMBERING CHARLES First, let me say that small business tures for those in need. DELESLINE FOSTER truly is the backbone of our economy Larson Chiropractic cares about the community and cares about the com- ∑ Mr. SCOTT. Madam President, I wish and our communities, and we should be munity caring about the community. to acknowledge and honor Mr. Charles doing all we can do in DC to support They have demonstrated a tireless, DeLesline Foster, the first African small businesses and the entrepreneur- selfless drive to give back and an inspi- American to graduate from The Citadel ship and innovation that creates them. rational enthusiasm. Their commit- in Charleston, SC. This year, on No- Small businesses owners and those who ment to creating better lives for the vember 5, the school is celebrating the work for them have ties to the commu- residents of the Mat-Su area has bene- 50-year anniversary of his matricula- nity. They know community needs, and fitted this Alaskan community for tion into the school. they work to fulfill those needs. Larson Chiropractic is a family busi- many years and hopefully will continue Although Mr. Foster is no longer to do so for many more.∑ with us, we still remember and honor ness committed to improving the his legacy. After graduating from The health care and lifestyles of Mat-Su f Citadel in 1970 with a degree in busi- Valley residents. Dr. Dan Larson start- REMEMBERING DAN SOSA, JR. ed the company in 1991, and now his ness administration, he went on to ∑ Mr. UDALL. Madam President, I son, Dr. Kris Larson, owns Larson serve our Nation as a second lieutenant wish to commemorate the life of Jus- Chiropractic and Back in Action Phys- in the U.S. Army and became an explo- tice Dan Sosa, Jr. On September 4, New ical Therapy. The company is fully sives expert working at the Aberdeen Mexico lost an accomplished jurist, Alaskan-owned and operated, and Proving Grounds in Maryland. In 1973, combat veteran, and champion of the though it is small, the effect on the he left the Army and became the man- Hispanic community. It is with great local community is anything but. ager for a moving company in Texas. sympathy and respect that I honor this Larson Chiropractic focuses on fam- Mr. Foster was an American hero beloved Las Crucen. who served his country and became a ily-oriented chiropractic health care Justice Sosa dedicated his long life significant part of our State’s history. that emphasizes effective pain relief to serving others. And thanks to news I wish I could be there with the com- without the use of drugs and promoting coverage of his life, I am able to share munity to celebrate such a historical wellness care through prevention, spe- some details about his background and moment. But it is truly an honor to cializing in sports treatment. Their history. Shortly after enrolling at New recognize Mr. Charles Foster, a true community service centers around Mexico A&M, he enlisted in the Air trailblazer, and his story can serve as their commitment to the area high Force. When he returned home from an inspiration to us all.∑ school athletes. The business is also World War II with 35 successful combat heavily involved in the annual food f missions under his belt, Justice Sosa drive during Hunger Action Month. finished his undergraduate degree and TRIBUTE TO DR. VEGE RAO Dr. Kris Larson volunteers countless spent a year teaching at Mesilla Ele- hours at high school sporting events, ∑ mentary before enrolling in the Univer- Mr. SCOTT. Madam President, after dealing with injuries on scene, free of serving pediatric patients and their sity of New Mexico Law School. It was charge and, preventing the need for ex- there that he met and married the love families for 38 years, Dr. Vege Rao will pensive treatment and recovery time be retiring from Marion Pediatrics. of his life, Rita. later. The staff have also become reg- After graduating from law school, he Dr. Rao, a loyal, dedicated, and pas- ular fixtures at sporting events sionate physician became the first pe- returned to Las Cruces to start his own throughout the region, donating time practice. He served as an assistant dis- diatrician in Marion County when he and resources to sporting programs in opened his pediatric practice in 1978. trict attorney and city judge before each high school. being elected district attorney of Dona He chose Marion County due to high Even retired founder Dr. Dan fills in infant mortality rates and the great Ana, Otero, and Lincoln Counties in at the clinic when needed and during 1956, becoming the first Hispanic to need for pediatric services in the com- September assists student athletes and ever serve in that position. munity. coaches from Wasilla High School Justice Sosa’s efforts to break down Dr. Rao has served as a pillar to this every Friday night. From football sea- barriers for fellow Hispanics went far rural community, as evidenced by the son, he transitions into basketball sea- beyond his personal trailblazing. After generations of families he has provided son, often traveling with the teams to completing two terms as district attor- health care to over the years. Many make sure they are always ready to ney, in 1965, he helped found the Mexi- parents of today’s patients were ini- compete. can American Legal Defense and Edu- tially patients of his themselves. Dr. Dr. Dan also started the Doc Larson cation Fund, or MALDEF, an organiza- Rao’s legacy will forever be defined not Roundball Classic Tournament at the tion aimed at protecting the legal just by his work but by the people he school to give athletes exposure to new rights of Hispanics in America and pro- touched in this community, some of people, more basketball, and to give moting educational opportunities. the State’s most vulnerable and under- back to the community. Larson Chiro- Justice Sosa is best known for his served populations. practic and Back in Action Physical tenure on the New Mexico State Su- I wish to recognize both him and his Therapy staff a therapy room at preme Court. He was appointed to the wife, Sochetha, for epitomizing the Wasilla High for the entire tour- court in 1975 and left as its chief justice very best of the Palmetto State. I wish nament, providing free care to all ath- in 1991. He remains one of the longest Dr. Rao well on his retirement; he has letes present, no matter where their serving justices in the State court’s earned it.∑ team is from. history. f Finally, Larson Chiropractic cares Throughout his storied career, Jus- about the community beyond sports tice Sosa never forgot about the Las RECOGNIZING LARSON medicine. For Hunger Action Month, Cruces community he called home. In CHIROPRACTIC the business hosts a food drive to help fact, he passed away in the very same ∑ Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, residents of the Mat-Su Valley, cov- adobe house he was born in on Novem- from time to time, I will be coming for- ering the cost of admission to the ber 12, 1923. His commitment to the

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An act to support global anti- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND and community guided his great life poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of JOINT RESOLUTIONS partner countries to counter wildlife traf- and helped him build a towering exam- The following bills and joint resolu- ple for generations of New Mexicans. ficking, designate major wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes. tions were introduced, read the first Justice Sosa leaves behind his wife, and second times by unanimous con- Rita, his sister Lucia, 7 children, 26 At 12:56 p.m., a message from the sent, and referred as indicated: grandchildren, and 31 great-grand- House of Representatives, delivered by By Mr. DAINES: children, and I extend my deepest con- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, S. 3460. A bill to amend title 54, United dolences to his family and friends. He announced that the House has passed States Code, to provide certain limitations served his community, his State, and the following bill, in which it requests on the designation and use of national monu- his country with honor. New Mexico the concurrence of the Senate: ments; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ural Resources. will miss Justice Dan Sosa, Jr., a hum- H.R. 5303. An act to provide for improve- ble and dedicated public servant.∑ By Mr. KIRK: ments to the rivers and harbors of the United S. 3461. A bill to require the Securities and f States, to provide for the conservation and Exchange Commission to refund or credit MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE development of water and related resources, certain excess payments made to the Com- and for other purposes. mission; to the Committee on Banking, At 10:01 a.m., a message from the Housing, and Urban Affairs. f House of Representatives, delivered by By Mr. LANKFORD (for himself, Ms. Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, MEASURES PLACED ON THE COLLINS, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. SCOTT, announced that the House has agreed CALENDAR and Mr. FLAKE): to the following concurrent resolution, S. 3462. A bill to provide for a 6-month without amendment): The following bill was read the sec- delay in the effective date of a rule of the ond time, and placed on the calendar: Department of Labor relating to income S. Con. Res. 53. Concurrent resolution di- thresholds for determining overtime pay for H.R. 954. An act to amend the Internal recting the Clerk of the House of Representa- executive, administrative, professional, out- Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the in- tives to make a correction in the enrollment side sales, and computer employees; to the dividual mandate certain individuals who of H.R. 5325. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and had coverage under a terminated qualified Pensions. The message further announced that health plan funded through the Consumer By Mr. JOHNSON: the House has agreed to the following Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) pro- S. 3463. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- concurrent resolution, in which it re- gram. quests the concurrence of the Senate: enue Code of 1986 to exempt student workers f for purposes of determining a higher edu- H. Con Res. 166. Concurrent resolution pro- cation institution’s employer health care viding for a conditional adjournment of the MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME shared responsibility; to the Committee on House of Representatives. Finance. The message also announced that the The following bills were read the first By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Ms. House has passed the following bill, in time: COLLINS, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. SCOTT, which it requests the concurrence of H.R. 6094. An act to provide for a 6-month and Mr. FLAKE): S. 3464. A bill to provide incremental in- the Senate: delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income creases to the salary threshold for exemp- H.R. 6094. An act to provide for a 6-month thresholds for determining overtime pay for tions for executive, administrative, profes- delay in the effective date of a rule of the executive, administrative, professional, out- sional, outside sales, and computer employ- Department of Labor relating to income side sales, and computer employees. ees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of thresholds for determining overtime pay for S. 3464. A bill to provide incremental in- 1938, and for other purposes; read the first executive, administrative, professional, out- creases to the salary threshold for exemp- time. side sales, and computer employees. tions for executive, administrative, profes- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. The message further announced that sional, outside sales, and computer employ- PORTMAN): the House agree to the amendment of ees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of S. 3465. A bill to amend the Export Admin- the Senate to the bill (H.R. 5325) mak- 1938, and for other purposes. istration Act of 1979 to include in the prohi- bitions on boycotts against allies of the ing appropriations for the Legislative f United States boycotts fostered by inter- Branch for the fiscal year ending Sep- national governmental organizations against tember 30, 2017, and for other purposes. ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED Israel and to direct the Export-Import Bank ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED The Secretary of the Senate reported of the United States to oppose boycotts At 10:05 a.m., a message from the that on today, September 29, 2016, she against Israel, and for other purposes; to the House of Representatives, delivered by had presented to the President of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Affairs. United States the following enrolled By Mr. PAUL: announced that the Speaker has signed bills: S. 3466. A bill to allow sponsors of certain the following enrolled bill: S. 1004. An act to amend title 36, United new drug applications to rely upon investiga- H.R. 5325. An act making continuing appro- States Code, to encourage the nationwide ob- tions conducted in certain foreign countries, priations for fiscal year 2017, and for other servance of two minutes of silence each Vet- and for other purposes; to the Committee on purposes. erans Day. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The enrolled bill was subsequently S. 1698. An act to exclude payments from By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. HATCH): signed by the President pro tempore State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, S. 3467. A bill to amend the Investment (Mr. HATCH). or the amount of, Federal public benefits. Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemp- The President pro tempore (Mr. S. 1878. An act to extend the pediatric pri- tion for companies located in Puerto Rico, HATCH) announced that on today, Sep- ority review voucher program. the Virgin Islands, and any other possession tember 29, 2016, he signed the following S. 2683. An act to include disabled veteran of the United States; to the Committee on enrolled bills, which were previously leave in the personnel management system Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. signed by the Speaker of the House: of the Federal Aviation Administration. By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. ROBERTS): S. 1004. An act to amend title 36, United f S. 3468. A bill to amend the Small Business States Code, to encourage the nationwide ob- Act to expand tax credit education and servance of two minutes of silence each Vet- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES training for small businesses, and for other erans Day. The following reports of committees purposes; to the Committee on Small Busi- S. 1698. An act to exclude payments from ness and Entrepreneurship. State eugenics compensation programs from were submitted: consideration in determining eligibility for, By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee f or the amount of, Federal public benefits. on the Judiciary, with an amendment in the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 1878. An act to extend the pediatric pri- nature of a substitute: SENATE RESOLUTIONS ority review voucher program. S. 2763. A bill to provide the victims of Hol- S. 2683. An act to include disabled veteran ocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair The following concurrent resolutions leave in the personnel management system opportunity to recover works of art con- and Senate resolutions were read, and of the Federal Aviation Administration. fiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis. referred (or acted upon), as indicated:

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By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. MUR- Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. KIRK, Mr. PETERS, in Laplace, Louisiana, on August 28, 2016; to RAY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, and Ms. COLLINS): the Committee on the Judiciary. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. S. Res. 600. A resolution designating the By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. STA- FRANKEN, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. GILLI- week of September 26 through 30, 2016, as BENOW, Mr. BURR, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. BRAND, Mrs. BOXER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. ‘‘National Adult Education and Family Lit- AYOTTE, Mr. KING, Mr. COONS, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BOOKER, eracy Week’’; considered and agreed to. BROWN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. DUR- By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. Mr. CASEY, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. SHA- BIN, Ms. CANTWELL, and Mrs. FEIN- MERKLEY): HEEN, Mr. DAINES, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. STEIN): S. Res. 601. A resolution designating Sep- MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, S. Res. 590. A resolution commemorating tember 2016 as ‘‘National Dystonia Aware- Mr. PETERS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. 100 years of health care services provided by ness Month’’ and raising awareness and un- KIRK, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. Planned Parenthood; to the Committee on derstanding of the disorder of dystonia; con- RUBIO, Mr. THUNE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. sidered and agreed to. and Mr. HOEVEN): By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mrs. By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. S. Res. 610. A resolution expressing support FEINSTEIN, and Mr. COTTON): MENENDEZ, Mr. REID, Mr. UDALL, Mr. for the designation of the first Friday in Oc- S. Res. 591. A resolution designating the COONS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HEINRICH, tober 2016 as ‘‘Manufacturing Day’’; to the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. Committee on Commerce, Science, and as ‘‘National Case Management Week’’ to MERKLEY, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. Transportation. recognize the role of case management in BOXER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. CANT- By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. improving health care outcomes for patients; WELL, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. CARDIN, and BENNET): considered and agreed to. Mr. HELLER): S. Res. 611. A resolution supporting the By Mr. SCOTT (for himself, Mr. BOOK- S. Res. 602. A resolution supporting the in- designation of October 8, 2016, as ‘‘40 Years of ER, Mr. ISAKSON, and Mr. BROWN): clusion and meaningful engagement of Women Cadets at the United States Air S. Res. 592. A resolution expressing support Latinos in environmental protection and Force Academy Day’’; to the Committee on for the designation of the month of Sep- conservation efforts; to the Committee on Armed Services. tember 2016 as ‘‘Sickle Cell Disease Aware- Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. COL- ness Month’’ in order to educate commu- By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mr. nities across the United States about sickle LINS, and Mr. COONS): ROUNDS, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. cell disease and the need for research, early S. Res. 612. A resolution recognizing the PERDUE): Weatherization Assistance Program during detection methods, effective treatments, and S. Res. 603. A resolution designating the preventative care programs with respect to its 40th anniversary year for its history of week beginning on the first Friday after reducing the energy costs of families with sickle cell disease; considered and agreed to. Thanksgiving in 2016 as ‘‘National Electronic By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mrs. low incomes, making low-income households Payments Week’’; to the Committee on the healthier and safer, positively impacting the MCCASKILL): Judiciary. S. Res. 593. A resolution designating Sep- environment, and supporting jobs and new By Mr. KIRK: tember 22, 2016, as ‘‘National Falls Preven- technology; to the Committee on Commerce, S. Res. 604. A resolution expressing support tion Awareness Day’’ to raise awareness and Science, and Transportation. for the designation of November 2016 as ‘‘Na- encourage the prevention of falls among By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mr. COCH- tional Bladder Health Month’’; to the Com- older adults; considered and agreed to. RAN, and Mrs. SHAHEEN): mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and S. Res. 613. A resolution recognizing the Pensions. Mr. WICKER): 50th anniversary of North Mississippi Rural S. Res. 594. A resolution expressing support By Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, Mr. Legal Services in Oxford, Mississippi; to the for designation of the third Saturday in Oc- CASEY, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. NELSON): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. Res. 605. A resolution honoring Arnold tober 2016 as ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’ Pensions. Palmer; to the Committee on the Judiciary. to create awareness of and educate individ- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. uals on the importance of adoption of ani- CRUZ): AYOTTE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. COLLINS, mals, to create a humane environment for S. Con. Res. 55. A concurrent resolution Mr. COTTON, Mr. HATCH, Mr. INHOFE, any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. throughout the United States; considered 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of SHELBY, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TILLIS, and agreed to. Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. VITTER, Mr. MORAN, By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Mr. JOHNSON, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. VITTER, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. FISCHER, Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex DAINES, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. Ms. HIRONO, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. CANT- in College Station, Texas; considered and ENZI, and Mr. LANKFORD): WELL, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. COONS, Mrs. agreed to. S. Res. 606. A resolution honoring the ERNST, Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. PETERS): f S. Res. 595. A resolution supporting the memories and legacies of the 3 law enforce- goals and ideals of National Veterans Small ment officers who lost their lives in the at- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Business Week; to the Committee on Small tack on July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Lou- Business and Entrepreneurship. isiana, condemning that attack, and recog- S. 298 By Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. KIRK, nizing the heroism of law enforcement per- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the and Mr. MURPHY): sonnel and first responders; to the Com- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. S. Res. 596. A resolution designating Sep- mittee on the Judiciary. RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tember 2016 as ‘‘Pulmonary Fibrosis Aware- By Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. WAR- 298, a bill to amend titles XIX and XXI NER, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. BURR, and ness Month’’; to the Committee on the Judi- of the Social Security Act to provide ciary. Mrs. FEINSTEIN): By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. S. Res. 607. A resolution recognizing the States with the option of providing HATCH, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on services to children with medically and Mr. BOOKER): its 20th anniversary; to the Committee on complex conditions under the Medicaid S. Res. 597. A resolution designating Sep- Armed Services. program and Children’s Health Insur- tember 2016 as ‘‘National Kinship Care By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Ms. ance Program through a care coordina- Month’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. COLLINS, Ms. WARREN, Ms. MIKULSKI, tion program focused on improving Mr. MURPHY, Mr. COONS, Mr. NELSON, By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. REID, health outcomes for children with Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MAR- KAINE, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. KEY, Mr. REED, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. medically complex conditions and low- KIRK, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, CANTWELL, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. HIRONO, ering costs, and for other purposes. Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. S. 314 FRANKEN, and Ms. MURKOWSKI): BOXER, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. CARPER, Ms. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the S. Res. 598. A resolution designating Octo- BALDWIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. name of the Senator from Connecticut ber 2016 as ‘‘Filipino American History BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- Month’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. MENENDEZ, and Mr. MERKLEY): By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. ROB- S. Res. 608. A resolution designating the sponsor of S. 314, a bill to amend title ERTS, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. AYOTTE, and week of September 17 through September 24, XVIII of the Social Security Act to Mr. WICKER): 2016, as ‘‘National Estuaries Week’’; to the provide for coverage under the Medi- S. Res. 599. A resolution expressing support Committee on the Judiciary. care program of pharmacist services. for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the By Mr. VITTER (for himself and Mr. S. 843 ‘‘National Day on Writing’’; to the Com- CASSIDY): mittee on the Judiciary. S. Res. 609. A resolution honoring the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. memories and heroic actions of those killed, name of the Senator from Michigan ALEXANDER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. REED, injured, and affected by the fatal bus crash (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.010 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 of S. 843, a bill to amend title XVIII of the use of Post-9/11 Educational Assist- sponsor of S. 3405, a bill to transfer cer- the Social Security Act to count a pe- ance to pursue independent study pro- tain items from the United States Mu- riod of receipt of outpatient observa- grams at certain educational institu- nitions List to the Commerce Control tion services in a hospital toward satis- tions that are not institutions of high- List. fying the 3-day inpatient hospital re- er learning. S. 3407 quirement for coverage of skilled nurs- S. 3034 At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name ing facility services under Medicare. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. S. 1714 of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. SUL- THUNE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the LIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 3407, a bill to amend the Public Health name of the Senator from New Jersey 3034, a bill to prohibit the National Service Act to facilitate assignment of (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor Telecommunications and Information military trauma care providers to ci- of S. 1714, a bill to amend the Surface Administration from allowing the vilian trauma centers in order to main- Mining Control and Reclamation Act of Internet Assigned Numbers Authority tain military trauma readiness and to 1977 to transfer certain funds to the functions contract to lapse unless spe- support such centers, and for other pur- Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan cifically authorized to do so by an Act poses. and the 1974 United Mine Workers of of Congress. S. 3414 America Pension Plan, and for other S. 3065 At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the name of the Senator from South Da- purposes. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- S. 1831 names of the Senator from New Jersey sponsor of S. 3414, a bill to condition At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from assistance to the West Bank and Gaza name of the Senator from Delaware Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) were added as on steps by the Palestinian Authority (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor cosponsors of S. 3065, a bill to amend to end violence and terrorism against of S. 1831, a bill to revise section 48 of parts B and E of title IV of the Social Israeli citizens. title 18, United States Code, and for Security Act to invest in funding pre- other purposes. vention and family services to help S. 3449 keep children safe and supported at At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name S. 2216 of the Senator from Florida (Mr. home, to ensure that children in foster At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. care are placed in the least restrictive, name of the Senator from Wyoming 3449, a bill to require the Secretary of most family-like, and appropriate set- (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- Homeland Security to develop a pro- tings, and for other purposes. sor of S. 2216, a bill to provide immu- gram for labeling cultural property of nity from suit for certain individuals S. 3198 Iraq or Syria legally entering the who disclose potential examples of fi- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the United States. nancial exploitation of senior citizens, names of the Senator from Pennsyl- S. RES. 432 and for other purposes. vania (Mr. CASEY) and the Senator At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 2551 from New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE) name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the were added as cosponsors of S. 3198, a WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Michigan bill to amend title 38, United States Res. 432, a resolution supporting re- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Code, to improve the provision of adult spect for human rights and encour- sor of S. 2551, a bill to help prevent acts day health care services for veterans. aging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. of genocide and mass atrocities, which S. 3244 S. RES. 535 threaten national and international se- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the curity, by enhancing United States ci- name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. vilian capacities to prevent and miti- (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. gate such crises. sor of S. 3244, a bill to amend title Res. 535, a resolution expressing the S. 2595 XXVII of the Public Health Service Act sense of the Senate regarding the traf- At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the to clarify the treatment of pediatric ficking of illicit fentanyl into the name of the Senator from North Da- dental coverage in the individual and United States from Mexico and China. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- group markets outside of Exchanges es- S. RES. 536 sponsor of S. 2595, a bill to amend the tablished under the Patient Protection At the request of Mr. CARPER, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- and Affordable Care Act, and for other name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. manently extend the railroad track purposes. KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. maintenance credit. S. 3304 Res. 536, a resolution proclaiming the S. 2867 At the request of Mr. THUNE, the week of October 30 through November At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the name of the Senator from New Hamp- 5, 2016, as ‘‘National Obesity Care name of the Senator from Connecticut shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- Week’’. (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 3304, a bill to direct the S. RES. 579 of S. 2867, a bill to amend the Securi- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to im- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, ties Exchange Act of 1934 to establish prove the Veterans Crisis Line. the name of the Senator from New an Office of the Advocate for Small S. 3374 Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added Business Capital Formation and a At the request of Mr. NELSON, the as a cosponsor of S. Res. 579, a resolu- Small Business Capital Formation Ad- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. tion recognizing the 40th Anniversary visory Committee, and for other pur- RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the first class of women admitted to poses. 3374, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Coast Guard Academy. S. 2895 enue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced f At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the excise tax rate for portable, electroni- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED name of the Senator from North Caro- cally-aerated bait containers. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIIONS lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- S. 3391 By Mr. DAINES: sor of S. 2895, a bill to extend the civil At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 3460. A bill to amend title 54, statute of limitations for victims of of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. United States Code, to provide certain Federal sex offenses. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor of S. limitations on the designation and use S. 3021 3391, a bill to reauthorize the Museum of national monuments; to the Com- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the and Library Services Act. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 3405 sources. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. DAINES, the Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask sponsor of S. 3021, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from South Da- unanimous consent that the text of the 38, United States Code, to authorize kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- bill be printed in the RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.013 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6269 There being no objection, the text of The Senator from Oklahoma, Mr. the Atlanta area. Under the overtime the bill was ordered to be printed in LANKFORD, and the Senator from rule that goes into effect in December, the RECORD, as follows: Maine, Ms. COLLINS, introduced legisla- a camp counselor for their Vacation S. 3460 tion that would delay for 6 months the Bible School will have to be paid over- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- implementation of the rule. I cospon- time for many hours of the day when resentatives of the United States of America in sored that legislation and I fully sup- they are with the children, even if they Congress assembled, port it. are sleeping. So this rule could price SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Yesterday, the House of Representa- the Johnson Ferry Baptist Church out This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Local Com- tives passed a bill with that same lan- of the business of providing Bible munity and Sportsmen Input in Monuments school church camp for underprivileged Act’’. guage which would delay for 6 months children. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION AND USE OF NATIONAL the implementation of the rule. That MONUMENTS. would be my preferred solution. So there will be fewer cleft palate op- Section 320301 of title 54, United States Today I am introducing another erations, fewer Scouting opportunities, Code, is amended— piece of legislation that addresses the and fewer church camp opportunities (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘The problems with the overtime rule that I for underprivileged children. President may, in the President’s discre- hope will gather more bipartisan sup- Here’s what I mean by the overtime tion,’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to subsection port. A similar bill was introduced in rule: (e), the President may’’; and the House by Democrat Representative Hourly workers in this country are (2) by adding at the end the following: usually paid overtime, but salaried ‘‘(e) CONSULTATION AND APPROVAL RE- KURT SCHRADER of Oregon and is co- workers generally don’t earn overtime QUIRED BEFORE DESIGNATION.—No national sponsored by 10 Democrats and 7 Re- monument may be designated under sub- publicans. My hope is that when we unless they are making below a thresh- section (a) until— come back in November, Senators on old set by the Labor Department and ‘‘(1) each county, borough, parish, or equiv- both sides of the aisle will have heard required by the Fair Labor Standards alent unit of local government within and Act. Today that threshold is a little from their Boy Scout troops, from adjacent to the boundaries of which the pro- over $23,000. This new rule issued by their colleges and universities, from posed national monument is to be located— the Obama administration just 4 their restaurants, and from their em- ‘‘(A) has been consulted with respect to the months ago raises the threshold from designation; and ployees, who say: Wait a minute, this just over $23,000 to over $47,000 all at ‘‘(B) has approved the designation; and overtime rule makes no sense the way once on December 1. In other words, in ‘‘(2) the Governor and legislature of each it is being implemented. Do something 3 months it will double. This is a 100- State within the boundaries of which the in November to change its negative ef- proposed national monument is to be located percent increase and on December 1, fect on our country. has approved the proposed national monu- employers will have had only about 6 I am introducing a bill today with ment. months to prepare for this, reclassify the cosponsorship of Senator COLLINS ‘‘(f) RESTRICTIONS ON USE.— employees, put time clock systems in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any national monument of Maine, Senator LANKFORD of Okla- place, adjust workers’ schedules, and designated under subsection (a) shall be open homa, Senator SCOTT of South Caro- find new revenue to pay for all of this. to hunting, fishing, other forms of recre- lina, and Senator FLAKE of Arizona It has thrown small businesses and col- ation, grazing, and other historic or tradi- that will protect America’s nonprofits, leges into a panic in the State of Ten- tional uses in accordance with applicable churches, colleges, and communities law, unless the Secretary concerned closes nessee. One poll released this month from the effect of the administration’s all or a portion of the national monument to found that 49 percent of business own- 1 or more of those uses, in accordance with overtime rule that will go into effect ers were not aware of the rule that the purposes of this chapter. on December 1 unless we act. goes into effect in 3 months. ‘‘(2) REVIEW PERIOD.—The Secretary shall When we talk about employers that The legislation I am introducing not impose any restriction on hunting, fish- will be affected by overtime, we are today would stretch out over 5 years ing, grazing, wildlife management, or other talking about Operation Smile, which historic or traditional uses at a national the administration’s increase in the is a charity that funds cleft palate op- salary threshold for overtime pay. I monument designated under subsection (a) erations for children. Operation Smile until the date of expiration of an appropriate have not met many people who don’t review period, as determined by the Sec- says this rule may cost them at least believe the threshold ought to go up. I retary, providing for, with respect to the 3,000 surgeries a year. The effect of this have not met many people who think proposed restriction, the concurrence by ap- rule may mean 3,000 children won’t that it ought to be doubled in 6 months plicable State wildlife management agen- have surgeries each year for cleft pal- and automatically increased every 3 cies, public input, and approval by Con- ates because of the cost of this regula- years, or that it should jump so high gress.’’. tion. and all at once. We are talking about the Great By Mr. ALEXANDER (for him- On December 1, under the legislation Smoky Mountain Council of Boy I am introducing, it would still in- self, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. Scouts. That is my home Boy Scout LANKFORD, Mr. SCOTT, and Mr. crease significantly—from $23,660 to council where I grew up and where I $35,984. This is about a 50-percent in- FLAKE): live. They are telling me the new rule S. 3464. A bill to provide incremental crease. This bill would modify a rule will result in about $100,000 in annual increases to the salary threshold for that many believe goes too high and costs because during certain seasons exemptions for executive, administra- too fast and will result in employers, employees staff weekend camping tive, professional, outside sales, and nonprofits, colleges, and others cutting computer employees under the Fair trips, which mean longer hours. That is workers’ hours and limiting their Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for what you do in Boy Scouts, Mr. Presi- workplace benefits and flexibility, as other purposes; read the first time. dent—you go on camping trips. And well as costing students more in tui- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, they are not 8-hour trips most of the tion. Senate offices have been hearing about time. If you are going to start saying If there is one subject I hear about on something called the overtime rule on they have to pay overtime to Scout the Senate floor, it is Senators from a daily basis. We are hearing about it masters and others you are going to both sides of the aisle saying college from colleges, universities, Boy Scout have fewer boys and girls having a costs are too high. Yet the independent troops, church camps, other nonprofits, chance for Scouting. colleges and the public colleges of Ten- employers, and employees who don’t Senator ISAKSON of Georgia spoke on nessee have written me and they have like to be suddenly considered employ- the floor about a phone call he received detailed how the cost of this rule will ees who punch a timecard. from the pastor at Johnson Ferry Bap- have the effect of raising tuition by Today, I would like to talk about ac- tist Church in Marietta, one of the hundreds of dollars per student. So how tion that Congress can take to change largest Baptist churches in Georgia. can you go around complaining about the effect of the overtime rule the ad- That church provides daycare, early college tuition increases on the one ministration issued that will go into childhood development, and sports ac- hand and on the other hand issue a rule effect in December unless we do some- tivities at Vacation Bible School, a 24/ that raises college tuition by hundreds thing. 7 program for underprivileged kids in of dollars in thousands of schools?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.006 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 My bill will do four things: including Congressman JIM COOPER complish something that needs to be No. 1, it will modify the rule so that from my State of Tennessee, who said: done and needs to be done imme- it is phased in over 5 years rather than I am hearing from lots of Middle Ten- diately; that is, to address a regulation all at once on December 1. Most people nesseans who are worried about how this new which has been put in place that can I talk to think it ought to go up, just rule will affect them. The overtime rule have serious, I believe, unintended con- as I have said, but they do not think it hadn’t been adjusted in years and needed up- sequences but most certainly serious ought to go up all at once. There is no dating. But it’s good to make commonsense consequences across our economy. need for that, so phase it in over 5 changes and add flexibility so the rule works for all businesses and workers can actually That is not an accusation that this years. have a chance to get ahead. We don’t want to administration wants to be able to No. 2, make a significant increase on see lost hours or shifts in job responsibility. damage the economy, wants to be able December 1, but then prohibit an in- I congratulate Senator COLLINS of to damage small businesses, or wants crease in 2017 to give employers and Maine and Senator LANKFORD of Okla- to be able to damage universities and employees an opportunity to adjust homa for the legislation they intro- nonprofits. But I believe absolutely while our independent government duced to delay the overtime rule’s ef- that is what is occurring. I am con- watchdog—the Government Account- fect for 6 months. I support that bill, cerned, though, that the administra- ability Office, the GAO—studies the and I am glad the House of Representa- tion seems to have been deaf to the impact of the rule on American work- tives last night passed that bill, but I message that has come up over and ers after the first year of implementa- am also introducing this alternative over again from many of us in the Con- tion. So what I have said is that on De- for those in the body—especially my gress to be able to highlight that these cember 1, the threshold goes up 50 per- Democratic friends—who might not be are serious issues. Have you evaluated cent, and then for 1 year it doesn’t go willing to delay the implementation of them? up at all while the GAO studies the im- the overtime rule, who believe it The Small Business Administration pact of that increase on colleges, should go up, who believe it should go even has real concerns that the data church camps, businesses, workers, and up as high as the President has pro- they presented to the Department of others. posed but not as fast as the President Labor was not used, and the advocate No. 3, it would clarify that the ad- has proposed, and who believe the rule for small businesses within the Depart- ministration does not have the author- has created a problem for nonprofits, ment of Labor is challenging the De- ity to automatically increase the over- such as the Boy Scouts, or surgeries for partment of Labor to say: Why didn’t time threshold, which is currently set cleft palates or church camps. I hope you use the data that we provided to be to occur automatically every 3 years, they will seriously consider the pro- able to evaluate this? starting in 2020. posal I have made today, along with There are a lot of questions about No. 4, it would require a study of the Senators COLLINS, LANKFORD, SCOTT, how the regulation itself was promul- rule’s impact after the first year of im- and FLAKE. gated or what the end goal is, but let plementation. If the study finds the Over the next 5 weeks between now me tell you what the real consequences impact is negative, the bill will exempt and the election, we will all be home. are on the ground. I will give a couple certain employers from future in- We will have a chance to see our Boy of hypothetical situations, and then I creases—nonprofits, including church- Scout leaders. We will have a chance to will go into some practical ones. es, colleges, and universities; State and see our doctors and visit our churches. Right now, a single mom with a cou- local governments; many Medicaid and We can go by our colleges and ask how ple of kids at home is able to telecom- Medicare eligible facilities, such as much this is going to raise the tuition mute into work a couple of days from nursing homes or facilities serving in- at Maryville College, the University of her particular job as maybe a sales dividuals with disabilities. Tennessee, the University of Wyoming, marketing manager. She can be in the These are employers who can’t just or wherever we may be. And if the fact office for 3 days, telecommute a couple raise prices. They are dependent on tax is that most Americans feel that to im- of days, save child care costs, and this dollars or on charitable donations. And pose this salary threshold on December gives her some flexibility. Under this if they are in trouble because of this 1 is too high and too fast, there will be rule, those same places would not typi- rule, our communities will lose critical two alternatives when we come back. cally allow someone to telecommute services—surgeries for cleft palates, One is to delay the rule for 6 months, because they have to see exactly the Scouting opportunities, church camps and the other is to raise the threshold hours that someone is working. So she for underprivileged kids, and others. just as high as the President proposed would have to physically be present in This is not a partisan proposal. My but do it over 5 years. Take half of the the office every day so the work hours bill is very similar to a bill introduced increase in the first year, no increase could be tracked, removing that flexi- by House Democrat KURT SCHRADER of the second year, and exempt non- bility and causing her increased child Oregon and cosponsored by 10 Demo- profits, state and local governments, care costs and actually moving her to crats and 7 Republicans. So my hope is and many Medicare- and Medicaid-eli- more of a situation where she is in a that our Democratic colleagues will gible facilities if they are negatively more structured environment, less take a look at this bill and say that affected. This is similar to the com- suitable for her kids. this is a reasonable, bipartisan pro- monsense proposal that Congressman I will give another thought on this. posal to apply more common sense to COOPER talked about, that 11 Demo- What if we reach into a situation that the overtime rule when it comes to the crats as well as 7 Republicans have many of us face as many of the employees, employers, and nonprofits signed on to in the House, and that I millennials now leaving college are that serve our country. hope will have serious consideration going into the workforce, well-trained, Without these bills, on December 1, here. well-equipped, wanting to get an assist- the salary threshold for overtime pay The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ant manager’s position or wanting to will more than double, from just over ator from Oklahoma. be able to work into a salaried posi- $23,000 to over $47,000. Representative Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I tion. It will be much more difficult for KURT SCHRADER, a Democrat, when he wish to join Senator ALEXANDER in dis- those individuals coming out of college introduced his bill, said the following: cussing this overtime rule. now to land a salaried position be- Since the Department of Labor’s imme- As he mentioned multiple times, cause, overall, companies around the diate phase-in date was announced, we’ve Senator COLLINS and I dropped a com- country that are hiring don’t want to heard from business owners and their em- panion bill here in the Senate that was ployees who are worried about implementing hire salaried positions anymore; they this increase overnight. Without sufficient passed in the House that delays the want to be able to hire hourly people. time to plan for the increase, cuts and demo- overtime rule’s implementation by 6 So it will be tougher for the generation tions will become inevitable, and workers months. As he also mentioned, I am coming out of college right now to be will actually end up making less than they most certainly a cosponsor of his bill able to land in those early manage- made before. as well. That is another approach, and, ment positions. Democratic Representative SCHRA- quite frankly, we are all looking for Is that a hypothetical situation? No. DER has 10 Democrats as cosponsors, different approaches to be able to ac- I would say it is already occurring. It

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.001 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6271 is already happening around the coun- agency is clinical staffing heavy; thus, about The people who work in those non- try. When I was home in August, trav- 80% of our workforce . . . will be impacted. profits are most often volunteers, but eling around the State, this overtime The costs to meet the proposed regulations the very few numbers of individuals are expected to be in the 100s of thousands regulation was the No. 1 question that [of dollars] and will have a devastating im- within the nonprofits who are paid sal- came up when I talked to any business pact to the community mental health indus- aries make a meager salary because owner, any business person, any man- try overall. they choose to—because they have a ager. The first thing they raised was I received a note from a small busi- passion for the work of helping in do- the coming overtime rule, both in its ness owner in Edmond, right in my mestic shelters or helping at a church complexity and in trying to figure out hometown. They said: or helping reach out to people who are how to be able to actually implement The proposed changes will require us to in poverty or helping with a clothing this into the cost of their business. The make significant changes [in the way we do shelter or a food pantry. Now you are conversations were already occurring business]. If the proposed salary threshold forcing those organizations to dramati- with employees where they were mov- moves forward, we will be forced to change cally increase salaries, which will dra- ing someone from a salaried position to all our employees to hourly, which will re- matically decrease services to those in an hourly position, and their employ- sult in the elimination of our bonus pro- greatest need across our country. ees hated it because they liked working gram. Our salaried managers make a signifi- I am astounded that the administra- cant amount of their income based on per- to a spot where they were in a salaried formance bonuses. Calculating bonuses for tion believes they can talk to a few position. employees that have potential overtime is people in a few foundations and just During the August time period, I had extremely complicated, labor intensive and tell them: Donate more, and that will a conversation with a youth pastor at a opens up a huge liability risk if miscalcula- fix this. There aren’t more donors to church. That youth pastor said they tions occur. just donate more. had left a conversation with their pas- One of the universities in my State There are real needs in a lot of com- tor just a couple of days before in wrote me and said about this rule: munities around the country. Small which their pastor said: You are going Essentially, it would turn millions of dol- business owners that I have spoken to to have to start documenting your lars of professional, salaried jobs into hourly of late all tell me about the complexity hours—each hour that you are actually positions overnight, resulting in limited of this. It is not just a matter of every working with kids, even your time at flexibility for workers and increased costs employee. There is a tremendous num- home that you are preparing a Bible for colleges, universities, other nonprofits ber of exemptions as they work and public-sector employers that operate on study to actually teach the kids—be- very tight budgets as we attempt to keep the through the process. They want more cause we can’t afford for you to go over cost of education as low as possible for con- time, and they don’t like the cost in- 40 hours. stituents. crease. They don’t like what this is This is someone who feels a calling to We do not disagree that overtime rules doing to their relationships within be able to work with students, and lit- need to be updated to ensure the law remains their businesses, and they do not like erally their pastor has to tell them: I relevant for today’s workforce. But we’re telling salaried employees: I’m sorry, know you want to help. You can’t help deeply concerned about the unintended con- you’re going to have to move to hour- sequences of a massive increase in such a more than 40 hours. Most youth pastors narrow implementation window which will ly. don’t go into youth ministry because impose serious hardships on our students, All of this headache was created by they anticipate getting wealthy in it. employees and institutions. an administration that knew all of this They go into it because of a sense of Last week, I met with leadership of in advance. The letters that I read ear- calling and passion to be able to help the Department of Labor in a hearing. lier—those letters that were written to students. This regulation is telling We discussed this exact issue. I talked me I presented to the Department of that person: Turn down your passion to about nonprofits and what a unique dy- Labor a year ago. The Secretary of work with the next generation. You are namic they really are. Nonprofits actu- Labor assured me they would take limited in what you can actually do, ally raise money based on their low ad- those things into account. We have and, if you choose to volunteer beyond ministrative costs. They can tell do- seen the final rule. I can assure you, that, you put your employer, that nors: The money that you give will get they were not taken into account. church, at risk. directly to the individuals who need it As tuition goes up in universities, The Osage Nation—their HR folks, most because our administrative over- this administration needs to stop com- William Scott Johnson, said this: head is low. This overtime regulation plaining about the high cost of tuition I’m an HR professional at the Osage Nation will increase their administrative over- in higher education because this over- and am concerned about the impact that head and will make it harder for them time rule will directly increase the changes to the overtime regulations will to raise money. cost of tuition in every university in have on my organization and employees. When I raised that issue to the De- the country. NAFOA has heard from tribal governments partment of Labor, the officials of the On the day the final rule was pro- who are concerned the use of a single na- posed, the first text message I received tional salary threshold would adversely af- Department of Labor told me: We un- fect already limited revenues, especially for derstand that, so we met with the lead- about it was from a university presi- tribes in rural areas. ership of some of the nonprofit founda- dent who texted me and said: Don’t From the YWCA battered women’s tions around the country and told blame me next year when tuition goes shelter: them that they should donate more to up. There is no way I can stop it now. be able to cover the increased costs. I responded back to him: Don’t blame I’m a human resource (HR) committee me for this overtime rule. This is not member at the YWCA Battered Women’s That has to be one of the most out- Shelter and am concerned about the impact of-touch statements I have ever heard one we put in statute. This is one the that changes to the overtime regulations from someone in the Federal Govern- administration created. will have on this nonprofit organization and ment. In shock, my response was to All of us want to see workers pro- employees. All employees make less than say: Do you know how many hundreds tected. All of us want to see things $50,000 except top management. The impact of thousands of nonprofits are in the happen well in the United States. But of this new legislation could be catastrophic country? You met with a few founda- the way this rule was implemented, the for payroll as employees will have to be tions and told those foundations that short period of time in the implemen- moved from exempt to non-exempt status they should donate more to be able to tation, the size of the salary increase, simply due to the salary base being proposed. cover, when almost every church and and the few exemptions that are put The Counseling & Recovery Services almost every small nonprofit around into place have created an incredibly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote me: the country that deals with mental toxic effect for business across the I am the executive human resource (HR) health, that deals with domestic vio- country, whether it is a large business, professional at Counseling & Recovery Serv- lence shelters are not tapping into big, medium business, small business, uni- ices of Oklahoma, a nonprofit community mental health center, and am concerned massive foundations. They are individ- versity, nonprofit—and I haven’t even about the impact that changes to the over- uals within communities that donate, mentioned local government, which time regulations will have on my organiza- and they anticipate their donations are will be forced to raise taxes to be able tion and employees. As a nonprofit, our going to help those of greatest need. to cover the cost of this. All of them

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When the final rule was pub- are just trying to figure out what in child at school without worrying about lished last spring, Molly Corbett Broad, the world they do with this and how the impact on their paycheck. the president of the American Council they handle the implementation. Delay The new rule is also a problem for on Education, noted that ‘‘requiring it for 6 months. those seasonal businesses in Maine such a dramatic and costly change to I would say there is a tremendous that make an effort to keep their em- be implemented so quickly will leave amount we have to deal with on top of ployees on the payroll all year round. many colleges with no choice but to re- just the delay, but at a minimum let’s In the summer and fall, these employ- spond to this regulation with a com- delay it. There is no reason it has to go ees often work for more than 40 hours bination of tuition increases, service into effect right now, and it directly a week, but in the winter and spring, reductions, and, possibly, layoffs.’’ harms our economy in the days ahead. they usually work far fewer than 40 She went on to note that those These are serious issues. I hope the hours a week. The current system al- harmed by the new rule will include ‘‘a administration will take them seri- lows them to have a constant, con- wide array of non-faculty employees— ously and understand the effect on the sistent year-round salary that they can from athletics coaches and trainers to coming economy. I am very well aware count on. The new overtime rule would admissions recruiters and student af- that this administration will be out of upend that and result in many workers fairs officers—whose work is not well office when most of the economic ef- being moved from salaried to hourly suited to hourly wage status and who fects will be felt. But the economic ef- positions or even being let go during will face diminished workplace auton- fects will most certainly be felt by this winter months. This will make it hard- omy and fewer opportunities for flexi- economy, and the long-term effects for er for workers to make ends meet and ble work arrangements and career de- those individuals graduating from col- harder for employers to retain high- velopment.’’ lege right now, trying to land their quality employees. This is not a theoretical concern. The first job in management, will be even Although the regulation is touted as University of Maine system would face tougher based on this one rule. There is a means of boosting employees’ pay, a an estimated $14 million increase in an- no reason to do that to the next gen- study commissioned by the National nual operating costs if it restructured eration of leaders. There is no reason Retail Federation found that most em- employees’ pay to maintain the exempt to raise tuition in every college. There ployees would see no change in net pay. status of these workers. To avoid is no reason to do this rule right now. Instead, many employees would see changes in its salary structure that I would challenge it to be readdressed their hours reduced to avoid overtime, could force tuition increases or threat- and, at a minimum, to be delayed for 6 while others would see their base en university services, Maine’s Univer- months. wages, benefits, or bonus pay decreased sity System is conducting an arduous Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I join in order the offset the added payroll ex- and costly position realignment that my colleagues to call for action to pre- pense. could still result in an increase in an- vent the version of the overtime rule Moreover, the National Federation of nual labor costs. that the U.S. Department of Labor fi- Independent Business, a leading voice The overtime threshold has not been nalized this past May from going into for small business, has noted that the increased in a number of years and effect on December 1. I want to com- new overtime rule would particularly should be raised, but doubling virtually mend Chairman ALEXANDER, Senator hurt small businesses in rural areas. overnight and with so little time for SCOTT, and Senator LANKFORD for their The Maine Department of Labor be- employers to prepare will be extremely leadership in this area. lieves that the rule would have a dis- costly and damaging to small busi- Federal regulations can impose unex- proportionate economic effect on nesses, universities, nonprofit organi- pected and costly requirements on Maine businesses, where salaries and zations, and so many other segments of small businesses, educational institu- the cost of living are not as high as in our Nation’s economy and our society. tions, and nonprofit organizations. The other regions of the country. For in- That is why I am a cosponsor of the new U.S. Department of Labor rule on stance, the cost of living in Bangor is resolution of disapproval of this rule overtime pay is a prime example that roughly 37 percent lower than in Wash- introduced by Chairman ALEXANDER could harm the very workers it intends ington, DC. While $47,476 might seem and Senator SCOTT’s Protecting Work- to help, cause small businesses to curb like a reasonable threshold for an em- place Advancement and Opportunity hiring, and force universities and col- ployee living in a high-cost area like Act, which would ensure a balanced ap- leges to either raise tuition or cut pro- Washington, DC, it is the equivalent of proach to updating Federal overtime grams. a salary of more than $74,000 in Bangor. rules by requiring that any new regula- The new rule will double the annual Businesses are not alone in their con- tion on overtime consider the impact salary threshold from $23,660 to $47,476 cern. Nonprofit organizations are also on small business and nonprofits, dif- for mandatory overtime, effective De- struggling with the impact on their ferences in geographical regions, and cember 1. workers and those whom they serve. impacts on lower-wage industries, While it is time for a reasonable up- The executive director for Habitat for startups, and workers. date in the threshold, doubling the Humanity in greater Portland states Today I am joining Chairman ALEX- threshold overnight and with so little that the ‘‘new overtime rules will so ANDER in introducing legislation that time for employers to prepare will have drastically change our current com- would phase in a more reasonable in- negative consequences. I have spoken pensation obligations that we may no crease to the overtime threshold over with small businesses, educational in- longer be able to give our workers the five years. I am also cosponsoring an- stitutions, and nonprofit organizations benefits, schedules and other incen- other bill introduced today by Senator across Maine, and it is clear that this tives that drew them to us in the first LANKFORD that would delay the effec- huge and sudden increase in the thresh- place.’’ And he notes that ‘‘services to tive date of the new rule by 6 months, old is far too much and too fast. Rather those in need will be reduced and orga- from December 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017, than producing bigger paychecks, this nizational funding will decline as re- to allow more time for Congress to new rule is likely to produce reduced sources are spent on overhead instead work on this issue. hours, benefits, and flexibility for of programs.’’ The flurry of bills on this topic is in- Maine workers. Indeed, nonprofit organizations dicative of just how much concern Many small employers in Maine have would be among the hardest hit by this there is about the potential harm this told me that they do not have the mar- rule. Cutbacks in essential services are rule could inflict on the very workers gins to pay overtime to salaried em- predicted by the Salvation Army, it intends to help, on small businesses,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.002 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6273 on students, on nonprofits, and on rights, and justice communities, have not look at the last 100 years and deny countless others. worked alongside Planned Parenthood in ac- that monumental progress has been I urge my colleagues on both sides of complishing these achievements; made with respect to women’s health the aisle to join me in rejecting this Whereas breakthroughs in women’s health care, such as the legalization and expanded and rights—thanks to strong allies like onerous and ill-advised rule. availability of birth control, have been Planned Parenthood. But that progress f named one of the biggest economic advance- is what some members of this body want to roll back. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ments for women in the past 100 years; Whereas changes in women’s access to re- When the first Planned Parenthood productive health care have led to cultural opened in 1916, it was illegal for women shifts: in the United States, women are now to get information about how to pre- SENATE RESOLUTION 590—COM- nearly half the workforce, the sole or pri- MEMORATING 100 YEARS OF mary breadwinners in 40 percent of homes, vent a pregnancy. It is not surprising HEALTH CARE SERVICES PRO- and more than half of the college students; that at the time, one of the leading VIDED BY PLANNED PARENT- Whereas from the single Brooklyn clinic in causes of death for women in the HOOD 1916, Planned Parenthood has grown to ap- United States was complications from proximately 650 clinics across the United pregnancy and childbirth. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mrs. MUR- States, with partners in a dozen countries in From the get-go, Planned Parent- RAY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Mrs. Africa and Latin America; SHAHEEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. FRANKEN, Whereas today Planned Parenthood proud- hood said that women in America have Mr. BENNET, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mrs. ly provides high-quality, affordable health a fundamental right to information BOXER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. care, with 90 percent of services provided about their reproductive health and ac- LEAHY, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. being preventive health care for women, cess to care. It was about the right of WARREN, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. CANTWELL, men, and young people; all women to a healthy life and the Whereas Planned Parenthood is the largest and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted the fol- pursuit of happiness. provider of sex education in the United In 1965, Planned Parenthood Con- lowing resolution; which was referred States; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Whereas an estimated 1 in 5 women in the necticut fought and won the Supreme cation, Labor, and Pensions: United States have been to a Planned Par- Court decision that made birth control S. RES. 590 enthood clinic for care at some point in their legal for married women. Whereas on October 16, 1916, Margaret San- lives, and, for many people, a Planned Par- In 2010, Planned Parenthood was at ger, her sister Ethel Byrne, and their activ- enthood clinic may be the only place they the front lines of the battle, along with ist friend Fania Mindell opened the first can turn to for health care; a lot of us here in the Senate, to ensure birth control health clinic in the United Whereas in a single year, Planned Parent- hood clinics provide sexual and reproductive that birth control would be covered States in Brooklyn, New York, a under the Affordable Care Act. groundbreaking and revolutionary act for health care, education, information, and out- women at that time; reach to 2,500,000 women, men, and adoles- Today, an estimated one in five Whereas their clinic was founded on the cents in the United States and almost women in America has been to a idea that women should have the informa- 2,000,000 women, men, and young people glob- Planned Parenthood clinic for care at tion and care they need to live strong, ally through its global programs and part- some point in her life. Eight out of ten nerships, and over 72,000,000 people visit healthy lives and fulfill their dreams; Planned Parenthood patients live in or Whereas Margaret Sanger in 1922 incor- Planned Parenthood’s website; Whereas in the past 10 years, Planned Par- near poverty. As tough as it is for them porated the American Birth Control League to make ends meet, Planned Parent- and in 1923 opened the first legal birth con- enthood has nearly doubled services for male trol center in the United States, the Birth patients and expanded services for LGBTQ hood is a place they can turn to for im- Control Clinical Research Bureau, two orga- communities; and portant medical care from a provider nizations that would later merge to become Whereas Planned Parenthood’s commit- they trust. Planned Parenthood Federation of America; ment to offer care and resources has grown Planned Parenthood at 100 years old Whereas leading up to 1916, the two most over the past century and is stronger than ever as it enters into its second century: has racked up some impressive points common causes of death for women of child- on the scoreboard. Each year Planned bearing age in the United States were tuber- Now, therefore, be it culosis and complications from pregnancy Resolved, That the Senate— Parenthood provides educational pro- and childbirth; (1) supports the wide-ranging preventive grams to 1.5 million people. Planned Whereas over the past 100 years, gains in services that Planned Parenthood Federa- Parenthood has doubled the number of access to birth control, safe and legal abor- tion of America doctors, nurses, and staff health services it provides to men and tion, and other reproductive health services provide every day to patients across the has led the way in expanding access to United States; have improved and transformed the lives of health care for LGBT Americans. It women, men, and young people in the United (2) recognizes that Planned Parenthood is a safety-net provider that reaches medically has more than 650 health centers across States and around the world; the country and served two and a half Whereas for the past century, Planned Par- underserved people who are critically in need enthood has helped lead massive changes in of compassionate care; million women and men last year. women’s health and civil rights and has em- (3) declares that Planned Parenthood In my home State of Oregon, more powered millions of women, men, and young should not be defunded, attacked, or dis- than 70,000 Oregonians are served by 11 people worldwide to make informed health criminated against for their role as a vital Planned Parenthood centers. I know women’s health care provider across the decisions, transforming the way they live, firsthand from visiting with Planned love, learn, and work; country; and (4) affirms that Planned Parenthood re- Parenthood officials throughout Or- Whereas Planned Parenthood has been at egon in Portland, in Lane County, in the forefront of fights for social change, in- mains an essential thread in the fabric of so- cluding when the executive director of ciety, and it will be key in the next century central Oregon, how important these Planned Parenthood League of Connecticut to assisting millions of women, men, and centers are to the health care of Orego- challenged a law preventing the distribution young people in accessing the health care nians. of birth control, leading to the landmark they need and deserve, no matter who they are or where they live. Planned Parenthood is at the heart 1964 Supreme Court ruling in Griswold v. of the revolution in women’s health Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, Congress Connecticut, 379 U.S. 926, which finally al- care over the last 100 years. It is the lowed married women across the country to has just passed a funding measure that first place millions of American women have legal access to birth control; will prevent a shutdown at the end of Whereas Planned Parenthood health care this week. As headlines across the turn to for health care—women from providers and staff have played important country noted as the debate over this Portland, OR, to Portland, ME. roles in increasing access to safe and legal bill played out, it was delayed partly Here are some of the services abortion, and have successfully advocated due to partisan attacks against wom- Planned Parenthood provides: birth for measures that increase access to birth en’s health and one provider in par- control and counseling; pregnancy control, including the Affordable Care Act tests; prenatal services; HIV tests; safe, requirement that private insurance plans ticular—Planned Parenthood—that provide coverage for birth control with no- were shoehorned into the debate once legal abortion services; breast cancer out-of-pocket costs; again. screenings; HPV vaccinations; cervical Whereas many leaders, including those in Colleagues, this year Planned Par- cancer screenings and prevention; ovar- the domestic and global reproductive health, enthood turns 100 years old. You can- ian cancer screenings; PAP tests;

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Association and the Case Management Soci- trait; Despite all these critical services ety of America work diligently to raise Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a Planned Parenthood provides, every awareness about the broad range of services child born to parents who both have the day, legislators attack Planned Parent- that case managers offer and to educate pro- sickle cell trait will have the disease; hood. viders, payers, regulators, and consumers on Whereas the life expectancy of an indi- The fact is this crusade against the improved patient outcomes that case vidual with SCD is often severely limited; Planned Parenthood is a crusade management services can provide; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell against the fundamental and constitu- Whereas through National Case Manage- transplantation (commonly known as tionally-protected right of women to ment Week, the American Case Management ‘‘HSCT’’) is currently the only cure for SCD make their own decisions about their Association and the Case Management Soci- and advances in treating the associated com- bodies. ety of America aim to continue to educate plications of SCD have occurred, more re- providers, payers, regulators, and consumers search is needed to find widely available Time and time again on the Senate about how vital case managers are to the treatments and cures to help patients with floor and in debates with the other successful delivery of health care; SCD; and side, my Democratic colleagues and I Whereas the American Case Management Whereas September 2016 has been des- have had to beat back the attempts to Association and the Case Management Soci- ignated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness defund Planned Parenthood. ety of America will celebrate National Case Month in order to educate communities Here is my bottom line colleagues. Management Week during the week of Octo- across the United States about SCD, includ- This country has made 100 years of ber 9 through October 15, 2016, in order to ing early detection methods, effective treat- progress on women’s health, and it’s recognize case managers as an essential link ments, and preventative care programs with not going to move backward. to patients receiving quality health care; respect to SCD: Now, therefore, be it I urge my colleagues to honor the and Resolved, That the Senate— commitment to women’s health and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle many achievements of case managers in im- Cell Disease Awareness Month; and rights that Planned Parenthood has proving health care outcomes: Now, there- (2) encourages the people of the United shown in the last 100 years by working fore, be it States to hold appropriate programs, events, in a bipartisan way to improve access Resolved, That the Senate— and activities during Sickle Cell Disease to women’s health care, instead of lim- (1) designates the week of October 9 Awareness Month to raise public awareness iting it. through October 15, 2016, as ‘‘National Case of preventative care programs, treatments, Let us allow more women and men to Management Week’’; and other patient services for those suffering access the health care they need and (2) recognizes the role of case management from sickle cell disease. in providing successful and cost-effective deserve, no matter who they are or f where they live. Let us work to uphold health care; and the fundamental right of all women to (3) encourages the people of the United SENATE RESOLUTION 593—DESIG- States to observe National Case Management make their own reproductive choices NATING SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, AS Week and learn about the field of case man- ‘‘NATIONAL FALLS PREVENTION and access quality health care. Let us agement. continue funding for Planned Parent- AWARENESS DAY’’ TO RAISE hood and end these partisan attacks f AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGE against this bedrock American health SENATE RESOLUTION 592—EX- THE PREVENTION OF FALLS provider. PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE AMONG OLDER ADULTS Today, I am joined by 17 of my col- DESIGNATION OF THE MONTH OF Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mrs. leagues in introducing a resolution to SEPTEMBER 2016 AS ‘‘SICKLE MCCASKILL) submitted the following formally recognize Planned Parent- CELL DISEASE AWARENESS resolution; which was considered and hood’s immense contributions to MONTH’’ IN ORDER TO EDUCATE agreed to: progress for women’s health and qual- COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE S. RES. 593 ity of life in America. It is time to end UNITED STATES ABOUT SICKLE Whereas individuals who are 65 years of the unfounded attacks against Planned CELL DISEASE AND THE NEED age or older (in this preamble referred to as Parenthood and allow it to continue to FOR RESEARCH, EARLY DETEC- ‘‘older adults’’) are the fastest growing seg- provide critical health services for the TION METHODS, EFFECTIVE ment of the population in the United States next 100 years. TREATMENTS, AND PREVENTA- and the number of older adults in the United f TIVE CARE PROGRAMS WITH RE- States will increase from 46,200,000 in 2014 to 82,300,000 in 2040; SENATE RESOLUTION 591—DESIG- SPECT TO SICKLE CELL DISEASE Whereas more than 1 out of 4 older adults NATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER Mr. SCOTT (for himself, Mr. BOOKER, in the United States falls each year; 9 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2016, AS Mr. ISAKSON, and Mr. BROWN) sub- Whereas falls are the leading cause of both ‘‘NATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT mitted the following resolution; which fatal and nonfatal injuries among older WEEK’’ TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE was considered and agreed to: adults; Whereas, in 2014, approximately 2,800,000 OF CASE MANAGEMENT IN IM- S. RES. 592 older adults were treated in hospital emer- PROVING HEALTH CARE OUT- Whereas sickle cell disease (in this pre- gency departments for fall-related injuries COMES FOR PATIENTS amble referred to as ‘‘SCD’’) is an inherited and more than 812,000 of those older adults Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mrs. blood disorder that is a major health prob- were subsequently hospitalized; FEINSTEIN, and Mr. COTTON) submitted lem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas, in 2014, more than 27,000 older the following resolution; which was Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction adults died from injuries related to uninten- of sickle cells, which results in multiple tional falls and the death rates from falls of considered and agreed to: medical complications, including anemia, older adults in the United States have risen S. RES. 591 jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted sharply in the last decade; Whereas case management is a collabo- blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, Whereas, in 2015, the total direct medical rative process of assessment, education, spleen, and kidneys, and death; cost of fall-related injuries for older adults, planning, facilitation, care coordination, Whereas SCD causes episodes of consider- adjusted for inflation, was $31,000,000,000; evaluation, and advocacy; able pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdo- Whereas, if the rate of increase in falls is Whereas the goal of case management is to men of an individual; not slowed, the annual cost of fall injuries meet the health needs of the patient and the Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 will reach $67,700,000,000 by 2020; and family of the patient, while respecting and individuals in the United States; Whereas evidence-based programs reduce assuring the right of the patient to self-de- Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are falls by utilizing cost-effective strategies, termination through communication and born with SCD each year in the United such as exercise programs to improve bal- other available resources in order to promote States, with the disease occurring in ap- ance and strength, medication management, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; proximately 1 in 365 newborn African-Amer- vision improvement, reduction of home haz- Whereas case managers are advocates who ican infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn His- ards, and fall prevention education: Now, help patients understand their current panic-American infants and is found in indi- therefore, be it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.018 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6275 Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’ tional Veterans Small Business Week from (1) designates September 22, 2016, as ‘‘Na- will alleviate the problem of pet overpopula- October 31 through November 4, 2016; tional Falls Prevention Awareness Day’’; tion, provide animals with good homes, and Whereas the Committee on Small Business (2) recognizes that there are proven, cost- create awareness of, and financial and edu- and Entrepreneurship of the Senate will be effective falls prevention programs and poli- cational resources to alleviate, the problems commemorating National Veterans Small cies; animal shelters face each day; Business Week during the week of October 31 (3) commends the 72 member organizations Whereas ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’ through November 4, 2016; and of the Falls Free Coalition and the falls pre- will encourage individuals to make their Whereas the week of October 31 through vention coalitions in 43 States and the Dis- homes available for animals in need; and November 4, 2016, would be an appropriate trict of Columbia for their efforts to work Whereas the third Saturday in October 2016 time to celebrate National Veterans Small together to increase education and aware- would be an appropriate day to designate as Business Week: Now, therefore, be it ness about preventing falls among older ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’, to be com- Resolved, That the Senate joins with the adults; memorated with appropriate events that will Small Business Administration in— (4) encourages businesses, individuals, Fed- increase the number of pet adoptions: Now, (1) supporting the goals and ideals of Na- eral, State, and local governments, the pub- therefore, be it tional Veterans Small Business Week; lic health community, and health care pro- Resolved, That the Senate supports the des- (2) celebrating the millions of people in the viders to work together to raise awareness of ignation of ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’— United States, especially the veterans of the falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of (1) to create awareness of animal rescue United States and the spouses of those vet- falls among older adults in the United programs throughout the year; and erans, who benefit from the programs of the States; (2) to be commemorated with appropriate Small Business Administration; and (5) recognizes the Centers for Disease Con- events that will increase the number of pet (3) expressing appreciation for the contin- trol and Prevention for its work developing adoptions. ued service to the United States by the vet- and evaluating interventions for all mem- f erans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship. bers of health care teams to make falls pre- SENATE RESOLUTION 595—SUP- vention a routine part of clinical care; f PORTING THE GOALS AND (6) recognizes the Administration for Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 596—DESIG- munity Living for its work to promote ac- IDEALS OF NATIONAL VETERANS cess to evidence-based programs and services SMALL BUSINESS WEEK NATING SEPTEMBER 2016 AS ‘‘PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARE- in communities across the United States; Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. VIT- NESS MONTH’’ (7) encourages State health departments TER, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. FISCHER, Ms. and State units on aging, which provide sig- HIRONO, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. KIRK, nificant leadership in reducing injuries and Mr. GARDNER, Mr. COONS, Mrs. ERNST, and Mr. MURPHY) submitted the fol- related health care costs by collaborating Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. PETERS) sub- lowing resolution; which was referred with organizations and individuals, to reduce to the Committee on the Judiciary: falls among older adults; and mitted the following resolution; which (8) encourages experts in the field of falls was referred to the Committee on S. RES. 596 prevention to share their best practices so Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Whereas pulmonary fibrosis is a debili- that their success can be replicated by oth- S. RES. 595 tating and ultimately fatal condition that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and ers. Whereas the Armed Forces of the United generally has no known definitive cause; States train individuals with the skills, dis- f Whereas as many as 200,000 individuals in cipline, and leadership necessary to establish the United States are known to suffer from and operate a successful business; SENATE RESOLUTION 594—EX- pulmonary fibrosis, the majority of whom Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 PRESSING SUPPORT FOR DES- are between the ages of 50 and 75; veteran-owned small businesses in the IGNATION OF THE THIRD SATUR- Whereas the average survival rate for the United States, employing nearly 6,000,000 in- DAY IN OCTOBER 2016 AS ‘‘NA- idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis is just dividuals; 2.8 years and up to 80 percent of idiopathic TIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE DAY’’ Whereas veteran-owned businesses make pulmonary fibrosis patients die within 5 TO CREATE AWARENESS OF AND up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the years of diagnosis; EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ON THE United States; Whereas pulmonary fibrosis takes the lives IMPORTANCE OF ADOPTION OF Whereas veterans account for more than of 40,000 individuals in the United States $1,200,000,000,000 in business receipts every ANIMALS, TO CREATE A HU- each year, approximately 1 death every 13 MANE ENVIRONMENT FOR ANY year; minutes; PET, AND TO ENCOURAGE ANI- Whereas veterans are 45 percent more like- Whereas many patients with pulmonary fi- MAL ADOPTIONS THROUGHOUT ly to be self-employed than non-veterans; brosis are misdiagnosed for 1 year or longer Whereas, from 2007 to 2012, veteran-owned THE UNITED STATES after the patients are presenting with pul- small businesses grew at nearly twice the monary fibrosis symptoms; Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. rate of non-veteran-owned small businesses; Whereas as of September 2016, there are no WICKER) submitted the following reso- Whereas women veterans’ business owner- biomarkers for screening and testing for pul- lution; which was considered and ship has increased significantly, from 97,114 monary fibrosis; agreed to: in 2007 to 384,549 in 2012; Whereas a cure or drug that is effective for Whereas the Office of Veterans Business all pulmonary fibrosis patients that would S. RES. 594 Development of the Small Business Adminis- extend life or universally improve symptoms Whereas between 7,000,000 and 8,000,000 tration is dedicated to maximizing the avail- does not exist; companion animals are placed into animals ability and usability of small business pro- Whereas the symptoms of pulmonary fibro- shelters each year; grams for veterans, members of a reserve sis vary from person to person and include Whereas between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 component of the Armed Forces of the shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, companion animals are euthanized each United States, members of the Armed Forces weight loss, and aching muscles and joints; year; of the United States serving on active-duty, Whereas volunteers, researchers, care- Whereas a greater awareness of dog fight- transitioning service members, and the givers, and medical professionals are work- ing and abuse encourages individuals to re- spouses, dependents, or survivors of those ing to improve the quality of life for individ- habilitate animals that would otherwise be members and veterans; uals with pulmonary fibrosis and the fami- put to sleep or left in animal shelters or res- Whereas the Small Business Administra- lies of those individuals; and cues; tion serves more than 200,000 veterans, serv- Whereas developing more effective treat- Whereas there are more than 13,000 animal ice-disabled veterans, women veterans, and ments for pulmonary fibrosis and providing shelters throughout the United States in military spouses annually; access to quality care to individuals with need of pet supplies, medical supplies, blan- Whereas, in 2014, the Small Business Ad- pulmonary fibrosis requires increased re- kets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, edu- ministration increased loans to veterans by search, education, and community support cational materials about owning a pet, and more than 100 percent, guaranteeing more services: Now, therefore, be it information on how to screen out unqualified than $1,000,000,000 in small business loans; Resolved, That the Senate— applicants and to provide the best pet match Whereas the entrepreneurship training pro- (1) designates September 2016 as ‘‘Pul- for a family; gram of the Small Business Administration, monary Fibrosis Awareness Month’’; Whereas increased knowledge and aware- Boots to Business, has trained more than (2) supports the goals and ideals of Pul- ness of animal rescue programs throughout 30,000 service members, veterans, and spouses monary Fibrosis Awareness Month; the United States will significantly reduce of service members and veterans since (3) continues to support more robust and the number of cats and dogs that are launching in 2013; accelerated research to develop more effec- euthanized and animals that have been res- Whereas the Small Business Administra- tive treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and cued that are left in animal shelters; tion will be hosting events honoring Na- to ultimately find a cure for the disease;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.017 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 (4) recognizes the courage and contribu- SENATE RESOLUTION 598—DESIG- ment alongside Cesar Chavez, Dolores tions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis NATING OCTOBER 2016 AS ‘‘FILI- Huerta, and other Latino workers; who participate in vital clinical trials to ad- PINO AMERICAN HISTORY Whereas Filipino Americans play an inte- vance the knowledge of the disease; and MONTH’’ gral role in the United States healthcare sys- (5) commends the dedication of organiza- tem as nurses, doctors, and other medical tions, volunteers, researchers, and millions Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. REID, professionals; of individuals in the United States and Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. KAINE, Whereas Filipino Americans have contrib- abroad working to improve the quality of life Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. KIRK, Mr. uted greatly to music, dance, literature, edu- for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and SCHATZ, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. CANT- cation, business, journalism, sports, fashion, the families of those individuals. politics, government, science, technology, WELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. FRANKEN, f the fine arts, and other fields that enrich the and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted the fol- landscape of the United States; SENATE RESOLUTION 597—DESIG- lowing resolution; which was referred Whereas, as mandated in the mission state- NATING SEPTEMBER 2016 AS to the Committee on the Judiciary: ment of the Filipino American National His- ‘‘NATIONAL KINSHIP CARE S. RES. 598 torical Society, efforts should continue to MONTH’’ Whereas the earliest documented Filipino promote the study of Filipino American his- tory and culture because the roles of Filipino Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. HATCH, presence in the continental United States Americans and other people of color have Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. was October 18, 1587, when the first ‘‘Luzones Indios’’ arrived in Morro Bay, California, on largely been overlooked in the writing, BOOKER) submitted the following reso- teaching, and learning of United States his- lution; which was referred to the Com- board the Nuestra Senora de Esperanza, a Manila-built galleon ship; tory; mittee on the Judiciary: Whereas the Filipino American National Whereas it is imperative for Filipino S. RES. 597 Historical Society recognizes 1763 as the year American youth to have positive role models Whereas in September 2016, ‘‘National Kin- in which the first permanent Filipino settle- to instill in Filipino American youth— ship Care Month’’ is observed; ment in the United States was established in (1) the significance of education, com- plemented by the richness of Filipino Amer- Whereas nationally 2,500,000 children are St. Malo, Louisiana; ican ethnicity; and living in kinship care with grandparents or Whereas the recognition of the first perma- (2) the value of the Filipino American leg- other relatives; nent Filipino settlement in the United acy; and Whereas grandparents and relatives resid- States adds a new perspective to United ing in urban, rural, and suburban households Whereas Filipino American History Month States history by bringing attention to the is celebrated during the month of October in every county of the United States have economic, cultural, social, and other notable stepped forward out of love and loyalty to 2016: Now, therefore, be it contributions made by Filipino Americans to Resolved, That the Senate— care for children during times in which bio- the development of the United States; (1) designates October 2016 as ‘‘Filipino logical parents are unable to do so; Whereas, with a population of approxi- American History Month’’; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, mately 3,898,739 individuals, the Filipino (2) recognizes the celebration of Filipino promote well-being, and establish stable American community is the second largest American History Month as— households for vulnerable children; Asian American and Pacific Islander group (A) a study of the advancement of Filipino Whereas kinship care enables a child— in the United States; (1) to maintain family relationships and Americans; Whereas from the Civil War to the Iraq and (B) a time to reflect on and remember the cultural heritage; and Afghanistan conflicts, Filipino American (2) to remain in the community of the many notable contributions that Filipino servicemen and servicewomen have a long- child; Americans have made to the United States; standing history of serving in the Armed Whereas kinship care is a national re- and Forces; source that provides loving homes for chil- (C) a time to renew efforts toward the re- Whereas more than 250,000 Filipinos fought dren at risk; search and examination of history and cul- under the United States flag during World Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting ture so as to provide an opportunity for all War II to protect and defend the United challenges to keep countless children from people of the United States— entering foster care; States in the Pacific theater; (i) to learn more about Filipino Americans; Whereas the Senate is proud to recognize Whereas, as of June 2016, certain family and the many kinship care families in which a members of Filipino World War II veterans (ii) to appreciate the historic contributions child is raised by grandparents or other rel- who are United States citizens or lawful per- of Filipino Americans to the United States; atives; manent residents may apply through the Fil- and Whereas the Senate wishes to honor the ipino World War II Veterans Parole Program (3) urges the people of the United States to many kinship caregivers who throughout the of the United States Citizenship and Immi- observe Filipino American History Month history of the United States have provided gration Services for parole into the United with appropriate programs and activities. States to reunite with their families before loving homes for parentless children; f Whereas National Kinship Care Month pro- their immigrant visas become available; vides an opportunity to urge people in every Whereas, in July 2016, the Senate passed by SENATE RESOLUTION 599—EX- State to join in recognizing and celebrating unanimous consent S. 1555 (114th Congress), PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE kinship caregiving families and the tradition a bill to award to Filipino veterans who DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 20, of families in the United States to help raise fought alongside United States troops in World War II the highest civilian honor be- 2016, AS THE ‘‘NATIONAL DAY ON children; and WRITING’’ Whereas much remains to be done to en- stowed by Congress, a recognition for which sure that all children have a safe, loving, Filipino World War II veterans have waited Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. ROB- nurturing, and permanent family, regardless more than 70 years; ERTS, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. AYOTTE, and of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it Whereas Filipino Americans continue to Mr. WICKER) submitted the following Resolved, That the Senate— demonstrate a commendable sense of patri- resolution; which was referred to the (1) designates September 2016 as ‘‘National otism and honor; Committee on the Judiciary: Kinship Care Month’’; Whereas 9 Filipino Americans have re- (2) encourages Congress to implement poli- ceived the Congressional Medal of Honor, the S. RES. 599 cies to improve the lives of vulnerable chil- highest award for valor in action against an Whereas people in the 21st century are dren and families; enemy force that can be bestowed on an indi- writing more than ever before for personal, (3) honors the commitment and dedication vidual serving in the Armed Forces; professional, and civic purposes; of kinship caregivers and the advocates and Whereas the late Thelma Garcia Whereas the social nature of writing in- allies who work tirelessly to provide assist- Buchholdt, born in Claveria, Cagayan, on the vites people of every age, profession, and ance and services to kinship caregiving fami- island of Luzon in the Philippines— walk of life to create meaning through com- lies; and (1) moved with her family to Alaska in posing; (4) reaffirms the need to continue working 1965; Whereas more and more people in every oc- to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable (2) was elected to the House of Representa- cupation consider writing to be essential and children through parts B and E of title IV of tives of Alaska in 1974; influential in their work; the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et (3) was the first Filipino woman elected to Whereas individuals who write continue to seq.), and other programs designed— a State legislature; and learn how to write for different purposes, au- (A) to support vulnerable families; (4) authored a comprehensive history book diences, and occasions throughout their life- (B) to invest in prevention and reunifica- entitled ‘‘Filipinos in Alaska: 1788–1958’’; times; tion services; and Whereas Filipino American farmworkers Whereas developing digital technologies (C) to ensure that extended family mem- and labor leaders such as Philip Vera Cruz expand the possibilities for composing in bers who take on the role of kinship care- and Larry Itliong played an integral role in multiple media at a faster pace than ever be- givers receive the necessary support. the multiethnic United Farm Workers move- fore;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.017 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6277 Whereas young people are leading the way Whereas the economy and position of the SENATE RESOLUTION 601—DESIG- in developing new forms of composing by United States in the world marketplace de- NATING SEPTEMBER 2016 AS using different forms of digital media; pend on having a literate, skilled population; ‘‘NATIONAL DYSTONIA AWARE- Whereas effective communication contrib- Whereas the unemployment rate in the NESS MONTH’’ AND RAISING utes to building a global economy and a United States is highest among those with- global community; AWARENESS AND UNDER- out a high school diploma or an equivalent STANDING OF THE DISORDER OF Whereas the National Council of Teachers credential, demonstrating that education is of English, in conjunction with its many na- DYSTONIA important to economic recovery; tional and local partners, honors and cele- Whereas the educational skills of the par- Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. brates the importance of writing through the MERKLEY) submitted the following res- National Day on Writing; ents of a child and the practice of reading to Whereas the National Day on Writing cele- a child have a direct impact on the edu- olution; which was considered and brates the foundational place of writing in cational success of the child; agreed to: the personal, professional, and civic lives of Whereas parental involvement in the edu- S. RES. 601 the people of the United States; cation of a child is a key predictor of the Whereas National Dystonia Awareness Whereas the National Day on Writing high- success of a child, and the level of parental Month will raise public awareness and under- lights the importance of writing instruction involvement in the education of a child in- standing of the disorder of dystonia, which and practice at every educational level and creases as the educational level of the parent has numerous manifestations affecting peo- in every subject area; increases; ple of all ages, races, genders, and back- Whereas the National Day on Writing em- Whereas parents who participate in family grounds; phasizes the lifelong process of learning to literacy programs become more involved in Whereas National Dystonia Awareness write and compose for different audiences, the education of their children and gain the Month will also foster understanding of the purposes, and occasions; tools necessary to obtain a job or find better impact the various forms of dystonia have on Whereas the National Day on Writing hon- employment; the individuals who are affected and the fam- ors the use of the full range of media for Whereas, as a result of family literacy pro- ilies of those individuals; composing, from traditional tools, including grams, the lives of children become more Whereas dystonia is a neurological dis- print, audio, and video, to social media, in- stable, and the success of children in the order presenting in various forms, character- cluding Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, classroom and in future endeavors becomes ized by involuntary muscle contractions that and Internet website tools, including blogs, cause abnormal and often repetitive move- wikis, and podcasts; more likely; Whereas adults need to be part of a long- ments or postures; Whereas the National Day on Writing en- Whereas symptoms of dystonia may im- courages all people of the United States and term solution to the educational challenges faced by the people of the United States; pede the ability of an individual— overseas to write, enjoy, and learn from the (1) to walk, as in generalized dystonia or Whereas many older people in the United writing of others; limb dystonia; Whereas in 2015, the hashtag #WhyIWrite States lack the reading, math, or English- (2) to control the posture of the head of the generated over 60,000 tweets and reached mil- language skills necessary to read a prescrip- individual, as in cervical dystonia; lions of people, encouraging students, from tion and follow medical instructions, which (3) to speak, as in spasmodic dysphonia or elementary school through the university endangers the lives of the older people and oromandibular dystonia; level, athletes, authors, and artists from all the lives of their loved ones; (4) to see, as in blepharospasm; or over the world to participate; and Whereas many individuals who are unem- (5) to write, as in hand dystonia; Whereas, on the National Day of Writing in ployed, underemployed, or receive public as- Whereas there are limited treatments and 2016, the National Council of Teachers of sistance lack the literacy skills necessary to no cure for dystonia; English encourages all people of the United obtain and keep a job, to continue their edu- Whereas dystonia is commonly States to tell others #WhyIWrite through cation, or to participate in job training pro- misdiagnosed, delaying access to appropriate medical care for those individuals who are print, social media, or other means: Now, grams; therefore, be it affected; Whereas many high school dropouts do not Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas countless friends, loved ones, have the literacy skills necessary to com- (1) supports the designation of October 20, spouses, and caregivers must shoulder the 2016, as the ‘‘National Day on Writing’’; plete their education, transition to postsec- physical, emotional, and financial burdens (2) strongly affirms the purposes of the Na- ondary education or career and technical that dystonia causes; tional Day on Writing; and training, or obtain a job; Whereas the severity of the symptoms of (3) encourages educational institutions, Whereas a large portion of individuals in dystonia and the limited public awareness of businesses, community and civic associa- prison have low educational skills and pris- the disease cause many patients to be iso- tions, and other organizations to celebrate oners without educational skills are more lated; and promote the National Day on Writing. likely to return to prison once released; Whereas the dystonia community is unit- f Whereas many immigrants in the United ing to cooperate on awareness efforts States do not have the literacy skills nec- throughout September of 2016; and SENATE RESOLUTION 600—DESIG- essary to succeed in the United States; and Whereas the Benign Essential NATING THE WEEK OF SEP- Whereas National Adult Education and Blepharospasm Research Foundation, TEMBER 26 THROUGH 30, 2016, AS Family Literacy Week highlights the need to Dystonia, Inc., the Dystonia Medical Re- ‘‘NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION ensure that each individual in the United search Foundation, the National Spasmodic AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK’’ States has the literacy skills necessary to Dysphonia Association, and the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association are dedi- Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. ALEX- succeed at home, at work, and in society: Now, therefore, be it cated to— ANDER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. REED, Mr. (1) conducting research to find treatments DONNELLY, Mr. KIRK, Mr. PETERS, and Resolved, That the Senate— and a cure for dystonia; Ms. COLLINS) submitted the following (1) designates the week of September 26 (2) fostering public awareness and under- resolution; which was considered and through 30, 2016, as ‘‘National Adult Edu- standing of dystonia; agreed to: cation and Family Literacy Week’’ to raise (3) educating patients and their families public awareness about the importance of about dystonia to improve the treatment of S. RES. 600 adult education, workforce skills, and family and care for patients; and Whereas the Organisation for Economic literacy; (4) providing support and encouraging indi- Co-operation and Development reports that (2) encourages people across the United viduals to become advocates, including by approximately 36,000,000 adults in the United sponsoring annual patient education con- States to support programs to assist individ- States lack the basic literacy and numeracy ferences, school-based educational programs, uals in need of adult education, workforce necessary to succeed at home, in the work- and local events to raise funds for dystonia place, and in society; skills, and family literacy programs; research, education, advocacy, and aware- Whereas the literacy of the people of the (3) recognizes the importance of adult edu- ness: Now, therefore, be it United States is essential for the economic cation, workforce skills, and family literacy Resolved, That the Senate— and societal well-being of the United States; programs; and (1) designates September 2016 as ‘‘National Whereas the United States reaps the eco- (4) calls on public, private, and nonprofit Dystonia Awareness Month’’; nomic benefits of individuals who improve entities to support increased access to adult (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- their literacy, numeracy, and English-lan- education and family literacy programs to tional Dystonia Awareness Month to raise guage skills; ensure a literate society. public awareness and understanding of Whereas literacy and educational skills are dystonia; necessary for individuals to fully benefit (3) recognizes the need for additional re- from the range of opportunities available in search to find a cure for all forms of the United States; dystonia; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.019 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 (4) encourages all people in the United programs that engage the community in the (2) recognizes the significant contributions States and interested groups to support Na- outdoors and bring awareness to the impor- and great importance of electronic payments tional Dystonia Awareness Month through tance of conservation. and the advantages electronic payments pro- various appropriate ceremonies and activi- f vide to consumers, merchants, small busi- ties— nesses, and the economy of the United States (A) to promote public awareness of SENATE RESOLUTION 603—DESIG- as a whole; dystonia; and NATING THE WEEK BEGINNING (3) appreciates the significant role that (B) to foster the understanding of the im- ON THE FIRST FRIDAY AFTER electronic payments play in the global mar- pact of dystonia on patients and their fami- THANKSGIVING IN 2016 AS ‘‘NA- ketplace; lies. TIONAL ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS (4) acknowledges the growth of electronic f WEEK’’ payments domestically and abroad; and (5) desires to foster an environment that SENATE RESOLUTION 602—SUP- Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mr. encourages continued innovation and en- PORTING THE INCLUSION AND ROUNDS, Mr. PETERS, and Mr. PERDUE) hanced security in electronic payments. MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF submitted the following resolution; LATINOS IN ENVIRONMENTAL which was referred to the Committee f PROTECTION AND CONSERVA- on the Judiciary: TION EFFORTS S. RES. 603 SENATE RESOLUTION 604—EX- Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. Whereas 70 percent of all consumer spend- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE MENENDEZ, Mr. REID, Mr. UDALL, Mr. ing in the United States is conducted via DESIGNATION OF NOVEMBER 2016 COONS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. electronic payments; AS ‘‘NATIONAL BLADDER Whereas electronic payments play a cen- MIKULSKI, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. MERKLEY, HEALTH MONTH’’ tral role in promoting prosperity, commerce, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. FEIN- and economic growth in the United States; Mr. KIRK submitted the following STEIN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. MURRAY, Whereas electronic payments involve pur- resolution; which was referred to the Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. HELLER) sub- chases with credit, debit, and prepaid ac- Committee on Health, Education, mitted the following resolution; which counts, either in-store using a card or con- Labor, and Pensions: was referred to the Committee on En- nected device or online; S. RES. 604 ergy and Natural Resources: Whereas payments companies in the Whereas tens of millions of people in the S. RES. 602 United States enable individuals to gain ac- cess to rapid, convenient, and secure finan- United States are affected by bladder dis- Whereas Latinos are the largest ethnic cial payments not otherwise available with- eases and conditions, including urinary in- group in the United States, with more than out electronic payments; continence, overactive bladder, underactive 56,600,000 Latinos making up 17.6 percent of Whereas payments and technology compa- bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, uri- the population of the United States; nies in the United States are continually de- nary tract infections, bladder cancer, Whereas the Latino community is pro- veloping and deploying new, innovative elec- urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder; 1 jected to grow to nearly ⁄4 of the population tronic payments technologies to make com- Whereas bladder diseases and conditions of the United States by 2050; merce more secure, faster, accessible, and ef- have a significant impact on health and Whereas Latinos should have greater rep- ficient to protect against fraud; quality of life, contributing to decreased resentation in the decisionmaking process Whereas innovative electronic payments physical activity (which can increase obesity relating to, and management of, public land; technologies support small businesses in the levels and the risk of diabetes and cardio- Whereas Latino conservation initiatives United States by providing secure, faster, ac- vascular disease), depression, social isola- break down barriers, improve access to pub- cessible, and efficient solutions; tion, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-es- lic land, and encourage outreach to, and new Whereas electronic payments are used by teem, hospitalizations, nursing home admis- opportunities for, the Latino community to more than 8,000,000 merchants in the United sions, and even death; use public land; States and the 1,200,000,000 payment cards in Whereas bladder diseases and conditions Whereas Latino conservation efforts can result in costs to the United States economy range from outdoor activities, such as hiking circulation allow individuals to conduct estimated at more than $70,000,000,000 annu- and kayaking, to educational activities and electronic payments through those mer- ally; community gatherings; chants and with one another; Whereas bladder problems are highly stig- Whereas increased access to outdoor recre- Whereas the value of electronic payments matized, and open dialogue generated by Na- ation opportunities encourages Latino fami- made on a mobile device was estimated to tional Bladder Health Month can reduce stig- lies and youth to engage with the outdoors increase by 210 percent in 2016; ma and empower providers and patients to and demonstrate the commitment of the Whereas electronic payments companies have much-needed conversations about blad- Latino families and youth to conservation; processed more than $5,000,000,000,000 in pay- Whereas each person should have the op- ments in 2015, and electronic payments are der health; portunity to discover his or her history, cul- projected to increase to $7,000,000,000,000 in Whereas medical and behavioral research ture, and heritage by exploring and experi- 2017; to better understand and maintain bladder encing the public land of the United States; Whereas holiday spending accounted for health and treat bladder diseases is criti- Whereas access to green spaces provides for nearly 20 percent of retail sales during 2015, cally needed yet poorly recognized; healthier and more active lifestyles, which and nearly 70 percent of all holiday sales are Whereas bladder diseases and conditions helps address numerous health disparity conducted via electronic payments; are common in military veterans; issues facing the Latino community, such as Whereas, on Black Friday in 2015, for the Whereas more than 1 in 10 military service diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease; first time more individuals in the United members injured in Afghanistan and Iraq Whereas the participation of Latinos in States shopped online than in retail stores, have urotrauma injuries (damage to the uri- conservation efforts can encourage the inter- which could not have been possible without nary tract or reproductive organs); est and involvement of Latinos in careers in electronic payments companies; Whereas 1 in 3 younger women veterans re- conservation; Whereas the 7-day period after Thanks- port overactive bladder, stress urinary in- Whereas the people of the United States giving accounted for more than 6.5 percent of continence, and painful bladder symptoms; must ensure that the public land and natural electronic payments for the final quarter of Whereas more than 3⁄4 of veterans with spi- surroundings of the United States are pro- 2015, and electronic payments totaled nal cord injuries suffer from neurogenic tected for future generations; and $35,000,000,000 during that 7-day period; bladder; Whereas the members of the largest ethnic Whereas the designation of National Elec- Whereas bladder cancer is the fourth most group in the United States, as the environ- tronic Payments Week is especially impor- commonly diagnosed cancer among Veterans mental stewards of tomorrow, will play a tant to the electronic payments industry be- Affairs Health System patients; significant role in securing the future suc- cause it marks the start of the holiday sea- Whereas preventative campaigns and cess and preservation of the public land of son and includes Black Friday, Small Busi- measures for diseases and conditions that the United States, especially as that group ness Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving are as extensive and expensive as bladder dis- continues to grow; Now, therefore, be it Tuesday; and eases and conditions are routine and accept- Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas electronic payments play an inte- ed in common medical, societal, and public (1) recognizes the role of Latinos in pro- gral role for consumers and merchants in the health practice, yet no preventative cam- tecting and preserving the land, water, and transfer of goods and services not only dur- paign or measure exists in a large, system- wildlife of the United States; ing the holiday season, but also throughout atic fashion for bladder health; and (2) supports the inclusion and meaningful the year: Now, therefore, be it Whereas November 2016 is an appropriate engagement of Latinos in environmental Resolved, That the Senate— month to designate as ‘‘National Bladder protection and conservation efforts; and (1) designates the week beginning on the Health Month’’ since bladder health aware- (3) encourages Latinos in the United States first Friday after Thanksgiving in 2016 as ness has been promoted in November for to participate in ceremonies, activities, and ‘‘National Electronic Payments Week’’; more than 20 years: Now, therefore, be it

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SENATE RESOLUTION 605— SENATE RESOLUTION 606—HON- HONORING ARNOLD PALMER ORING THE MEMORIES AND LEG- f Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, Mr. ACIES OF THE 3 LAW ENFORCE- SENATE RESOLUTION 607—RECOG- CASEY, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. NELSON) MENT OFFICERS WHO LOST NIZING THE NATIONAL submitted the following resolution; THEIR LIVES IN THE ATTACK ON GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE which was referred to the Committee JULY 17, 2016, IN BATON ROUGE, AGENCY ON ITS 20TH ANNIVER- on the Judiciary: LOUISIANA, CONDEMNING THAT SARY ATTACK, AND RECOGNIZING THE S. RES. 605 Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. WAR- HEROISM OF LAW ENFORCE- Whereas Arnold Palmer was one of the NER, Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. BURR, and MENT PERSONNEL AND FIRST most popular professional athletes of all Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted the fol- RESPONDERS time, known affectionately as ‘‘The King’’ lowing resolution; which was referred for his civility, modesty, and commitment to Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. to the Committee on Armed Services: public service; AYOTTE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Whereas Palmer, with his charming per- S. RES. 607 Mr. COTTON, Mr. HATCH, Mr. INHOFE, sonality and approachability, popularized Whereas, in an effort to improve the im- the game of golf, introducing millions of peo- Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. agery intelligence, mapping, and geodesy ca- ple in the United States to the sport, many SHELBY, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. pabilities of the United States, the National of whom became part of ‘‘Arnie’s Army’’, a TOOMEY, Mr. VITTER, Mr. MORAN, Mr. Imagery and Mapping Agency (in this pre- legion of fans worldwide; JOHNSON, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. DAINES, amble referred to as ‘‘NIMA’’), the prede- Whereas Palmer was born in Latrobe, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. ENZI, and cessor of the National Geospatial-Intel- Pennsylvania, a small steel town at the Mr. LANKFORD) submitted the following ligence Agency (in this preamble referred to western base of the Allegheny Mountains, resolution; which was referred to the as the ‘‘NGA’’), was founded on October 1, 1996, as a result of President William Jeffer- east of Pittsburgh; Committee on the Judiciary: Whereas Palmer learned the game of golf son Clinton signing into law the National at Latrobe Country Club, where his father S. RES. 606 Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Milfred ‘‘Deacon’’ Palmer served as the club Whereas, on July 17, 2016, a lone gunman in 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2422), professional and groundskeeper; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ambushed and which authorized the establishment of Whereas Palmer lived in his hometown for opened fire on law enforcement personnel, NIMA; his entire life, where he stayed engaged in killing 3 Baton Rouge law enforcement offi- Whereas the NGA derives from legacy his community; cers and wounding 3 additional officers at agencies, including the Defense Mapping Whereas Palmer was a devoted husband, fa- Benny’s Car Wash and Oil Change; Agency, the National Photographic Interpre- ther, and grandfather, a successful business- Whereas Corporal Montrell Jackson, a 10- tation Center, the Defense Airborne Recon- man, and a humanitarian; year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police De- naissance Office, the Central Imagery Office, Whereas Palmer opened the Winnie Palmer partment who was a husband, father, broth- and the Defense Dissemination Program Of- Nature Reserve, dedicated to the memory of er, and son and who loved his career and fice, that played vital roles in the defense of his late wife, on the grounds adjacent to St. serving his community, was killed in the at- the United States in conflicts dating back to Vincent College; tack; World War II and contributed to the dis- Whereas Palmer served as honorary Na- Whereas Deputy Brad Garafola, a 24-year cipline of geospatial intelligence (in this pre- tional Chairman of the March of Dimes Birth veteran of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Of- amble referred to as ‘‘GEOINT’’) through im- Defects Foundation for 20 years; fice and a beloved husband, father, and son agery and mapping production; Whereas Palmer owned the Bay Hill Club who touched the lives of many individuals Whereas the NGA has, throughout its 20- and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, which hosts during his more than 2 decades of faithful year history, provided GEOINT support to the Arnold Palmer Invitational to raise service, was killed in the attack; United States policy makers and military funds to benefit the Winnie Palmer Hospital Whereas Officer Matthew Gerald, who hon- commanders in both war and peacetime dur- for Women and Babies and the Arnold Palm- orably served the United States as a member ing significant national security and natural er Hospital for Children, both of which are of United States Marine Corps and the disaster events, including— also located in Orlando, Florida; United States Army before joining the Baton (1) the operations in the Balkans; Whereas Palmer was a prostate cancer sur- Rouge Police Department in 2015, was killed (2) the response to Hurricane Katrina; vivor and raised funds to support the Arnold in the attack; (3) the operation that resulted in the kill- Palmer Pavilion, a cancer center near La- Whereas 3 other Baton Rouge law enforce- ing of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin trobe, Pennsylvania; ment officers were injured during this sense- Laden; Whereas Palmer was an amateur aviator less attack; (4) operations against state-sponsored ter- who helped develop the airport in his beloved Whereas this attack took place with the rorist organizations; hometown and served on the Westmoreland intention of targeting law enforcement offi- (5) the humanitarian assistance responses County Airport Authority, which renamed cers; to earthquakes in Haiti and Japan; and the airport in Latrobe in honor of Palmer in Whereas Federal, State, and local law en- (6) the continued critical mission support 1999; forcement personnel performed their duties to members of the Armed Forces in the Mid- Whereas Palmer served his country for 3 admirably during the attack and risk their dle East; years in the United States Coast Guard; lives every day to ensure the safety of the Whereas, with military and civilian em- Whereas Palmer won 92 tournaments, in- people of Baton Rouge; and ployees serving at the NGA headquarters in cluding 7 major championships; Whereas the people of the United States Springfield, Virginia, the NGA West Campus Whereas Palmer played in the Masters stand united with the community of Baton in St. Louis, Missouri, and additional loca- Tournament 48 times, winning in 1958, 1960, Rouge and the families, friends, and loved tions throughout the United States, and with 1962, and 1964; ones of the victims to support all of those in- personnel deployed worldwide in more than Whereas, in 2004, Palmer received the Pres- dividuals affected by the attack and to pray 200 locations in 17 countries, the NGA pro- idential Medal of Freedom from President for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it duces timely mapping, charting, geodesy, George W. Bush; Resolved, That the Senate— and intelligence products to warfighters, Whereas Palmer was presented the Con- (1) condemns the attack of July 17, 2016, in first responders, civil authorities, policy gressional Gold Medal on September 12, 2012, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; makers, and the maritime and aviation com- in recognition of his service to the United (2) honors the memory of the Baton Rouge munities; States in promoting excellence and good law enforcement officers who lost their lives; Whereas the NGA motto describes the sportsmanship in golf; and (3) recognizes the bravery, heroism, and many missions that were combined 20 years Whereas Palmer has received numerous dedication by Federal, State, and local law ago upon the creation of the NGA, ‘‘Know other honors for his accomplishments in golf enforcement officials, emergency medical re- the Earth, show the way, and understand the and his service to his community: Now, sponders, and all of those individuals who of- world’’; therefore, be it fered support and assistance; Whereas the NGA is the primary organiza- Resolved, That the Senate— (4) offers sincere condolences to the fami- tion responsible for developing, maintaining, (1) honors the life and legacy of Arnold lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims; and enhancing the World Geodetic System 84 Palmer for his philanthropy, humani- (5) expresses hope that each individual who reference frame, the foundation for all of the tarianism, and significant contributions to was wounded in the attack makes a full re- Positioning, Navigation, and Timing systems the sport of golf; and covery; and of the Department of Defense, including the

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RES. 608 United States and the economic well-being Whereas the NGA continues to be a con- Whereas the estuary regions of the United and prosperity of the United States; stant source of innovation, aiding the efforts States constitute a significant share of the (4) recognizes that persistent threats un- of the Department of Defense in counterter- economy of the United States, with as much dermine the health of the estuaries of the rorism and counterinsurgency operations by as 43 percent of the gross domestic product United States; using new— of the United States generated in coastal (5) applauds the work of national and com- (1) intelligence, surveillance, and recon- shoreline counties; munity organizations and public partners naissance sensors and technologies; and Whereas the population of coastal shore- that promote public awareness, under- (2) analytic methods, including full-motion standing, protection, and restoration of estu- video, hyperspectral imagery, overhead per- line counties in the United States increased aries; sistent infrared, light detection and ranging, by 39 percent from 1970 to 2010 and is pro- (6) reaffirms the support of the Senate for and activity-based intelligence; jected to continue to increase; estuaries, including the scientific study, Whereas the NGA continues to support Whereas not fewer than 2,100,000 jobs in the preservation, protection, and restoration of warfighters and intelligence operators with United States are supported by marine tour- dedicated efforts in global counterterrorism, ism and recreation; estuaries; and counterproliferation, mission readiness, safe- Whereas the commercial fishing, rec- (7) expresses the intent of the Senate to ty of navigation, and future weapons devel- reational fishing, and seafood industries rely continue working to understand, protect, opment; on healthy estuaries and directly support and restore the estuaries of the United Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of 1,839,000 jobs in the United States; States. September 11, 2001, the men and women of Whereas, in 2014— f (1) commercial fish landings generated the NGA have worked diligently to deter, de- SENATE RESOLUTION 609—HON- tect, and prevent acts of terrorism by pro- $5,500,000,000; and (2) recreational anglers— viding GEOINT support to United States and ORING THE MEMORIES AND HE- (A) took more than 68,000,000 fishing coalition forces in support of the Global War ROIC ACTIONS OF THOSE trips; and KILLED, INJURED, AND AF- on Terror, including Operation Enduring (B) spent $32,000,000,000; Freedom in Afghanistan, Combined Joint Whereas estuaries provide vital habitats FECTED BY THE FATAL BUS Task Force–Horn of Africa, Operation Iraqi for countless species of fish and wildlife, in- CRASH IN LAPLACE, LOUISIANA, Freedom in Iraq, and Operation Inherent Re- cluding many species that are listed as ON AUGUST 28, 2016 solve in Iraq and Syria; threatened or endangered species; Whereas the NGA is commendably pur- Mr. VITTER (for himself and Mr. Whereas estuaries provide critical eco- suing new methods of intelligence collection CASSIDY) submitted the following reso- system services that protect human health and analysis to inform, complement, and add lution; which was referred to the Com- and public safety, including water filtration, to the NGA’s support of warfighter require- flood control, shoreline stabilization, erosion mittee on the Judiciary: ments by— S. RES. 609 (1) embracing innovative cost-sharing and prevention, and the protection of coastal risk-sharing constructs with the commercial communities during hurricanes and storms; Whereas, on August 28, 2016, St. John the electro-optical satellite industry; and Whereas the United States has lost more Baptist Parish firefighters and Louisiana (2) looking to emerging commercial tech- than 110,000,000 acres of wetland, or 50 per- State troopers were responding to the scene nology providers, including small satellite cent of the wetland of the United States, of an accident along I-10 Westbound in La- companies, that hold the promise of rapid since the first European settlers arrived; place, Louisiana, when an undocumented im- technological innovation and potentially sig- Whereas some bays in the United States migrant driving a passenger bus lost control nificant future cost savings to the taxpayers that were once filled with fish and oysters of the bus and crashed into a nearby vehicle; of the United States; and have become dead zones filled with excess Whereas 3 firefighters were thrown over Whereas the NGA has been awarded 3 Joint nutrients, chemical wastes, harmful algae, the highway guardrail from the impact of Meritorious Unit Awards reflecting the dis- and marine debris; the vehicle, falling more than 30 feet into al- tinctive accomplishments of the personnel Whereas changes in sea level can affect es- ligator-infested water; assigned to the NGA: Now, therefore, be it tuarine water quality and estuarine habi- Whereas fellow firefighters, State troopers, Resolved, That the Senate— tats; and at least 1 civilian quickly responded to (1) congratulates the men and women of Whereas the Coastal Zone Management rescue the 3 overthrown firefighters; the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) provides Whereas Chief Spencer Chauvin, a 36-year- on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of that the policy of the United States is to old who served the St. John the Baptist Par- the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; preserve, protect, develop, and, if possible, ish Fire Department for 12 years and was a (2) honors the professional men and restore or enhance the resources of the beloved husband and father of 2, died in the women, past and present, of the National coastal zone of the United States, including crash; Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for their self- estuaries, for current and future generations; Whereas 21-year-old Jermaine Starr and 33- less service and dedication to the United Whereas 25 coastal and Great Lakes States year-old Vontarous Kelly, both of Moss States; and and territories of the United States operate Point, Mississippi, and who were passengers (3) expresses gratitude to all the men and a National Estuary Program or contain a in the vehicle impacted by the bus, were also women of the National Geospatial-Intel- National Estuarine Research Reserve; killed in the crash;

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Kelly; the Academy began their first year as NCAA (2) recognizes the bravery, heroism, and f Division I members; dedication of the firefighters, State troopers, Whereas, on June 25, 1998, an Academy and civilians who quickly responded to at- SENATE RESOLUTION 611—SUP- graduate from the class of 1982 and a Rhodes tempt to save the lives of the injured; PORTING THE DESIGNATION OF Scholar became the first woman graduate of (3) offers sincere condolences to the fami- OCTOBER 8, 2016, AS ‘‘40 YEARS lies, friends, and loved ones of Chief Spencer OF WOMEN CADETS AT THE the Academy elected to Congress; Chauvin, Jermaine Starr, and Vontarous UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Whereas, in 1999, a member of the Acad- Kelly; and ACADEMY DAY’’ emy’s class of 1998 became the first African- (4) expresses hope that each individual who American woman to serve as a combat pilot; was injured in the accident makes a full and Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. Whereas, in 2004, a 1988 graduate of the quick recovery. BENNET) submitted the following reso- Academy took command of the 354th Fighter lution; which was referred to the Com- Squadron, becoming the first woman in the f mittee on Armed Services: history of the United States to command a SENATE RESOLUTION 610—EX- S. RES. 611 combat aviation unit; PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE Whereas, in September 1972, the United Whereas, on October 1, 2004, a member of DESIGNATION OF THE FIRST States Air Force Academy (in this preamble the Academy’s class of 1983 became the first FRIDAY IN OCTOBER 2016 AS referred to as the ‘‘Academy’’) became the woman graduate of the Academy promoted ‘‘MANUFACTURING DAY’’ first service academy to prepare for the ar- to brigadier general and took office as Dean rival of female cadets when it issued Oper- of the Faculty of the Academy; Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Ms. STA- ational Plan 36–72, ‘‘Integration of Females Whereas, in November 2005, a member of BENOW, Mr. BURR, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. into the Cadet Wing’’; the Academy’s class of 1996 became the first AYOTTE, Mr. KING, Mr. COONS, Mr. Whereas, on October 8, 1975, the day after woman member of the United States Air BROWN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. BALDWIN, President Ford signed the Department of De- Force’s aerial demonstration team, the Mr. CASEY, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. SHA- fense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976 Thunderbirds; (Public Law 94–106; 89 Stat. 531), which au- HEEN, Mr. DAINES, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. Whereas, in December 2005, a member of thorized women to attend military service MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, the Academy’s class of 1980 was the first academies, the Academy announced that the woman Academy graduate to become Com- Mr. PETERS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. KIRK, first class of women would be admitted on mandant of Cadets; Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. RUBIO, June 28, 1976; Whereas, on September 7, 2006, a member Mr. THUNE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. Whereas, on January 13, 1976, the first of the Academy’s class of 1980 became the HOEVEN) submitted the following reso- woman to enter the Academy Preparatory first woman of Japanese descent from any lution; which was referred to the Com- School arrived; Whereas, on June 28, 1976, the Academy be- military service to be promoted to flag offi- mittee on Commerce, Science, and cer; Transportation: came the first service academy to admit women when 156 women arrived as part of Whereas, on June 19, 2008, a member of the S. RES. 610 the class of 1980; Academy’s class of 1982 became the first Whereas according to the most recent Whereas the first African-American women woman of Korean descent from any military data, manufacturers contribute to attend the Academy arrived in 1976 and service to be promoted to flag officer; $2,170,000,000,000 to the United States econ- graduated in 1980; Whereas, in 2009, a member of the Acad- omy; Whereas the first Hispanic woman to at- emy’s class of 2006 was the first woman Whereas that amount has steadily risen tend any military service academy arrived Academy graduate killed by enemy action; since 2009, when manufacturers contributed at the Academy in 1976 and graduated in 1980; Whereas, on June 21, 2010, the Academy’s $1,700,000,000,000 to the United States econ- Whereas, on August 15, 1979, a woman First first woman Vice Superintendent, and a omy; Class Cadet from the Academy’s class of 1980 member of the Academy’s class of 1983, took Whereas the manufacturing sector ac- became the first Academy woman to com- office; counts for 12 percent of the gross domestic plete a solo flight in the T–41 training air- Whereas, on July 16, 2010, a graduate from product (referred to in this preamble as craft; the Academy’s class of 1984 became the first ‘‘GDP’’) of the United States; Whereas, on May 28, 1980, the first 97 woman of Hispanic descent in the United Whereas for every $1 spent in the manufac- women graduated from the Academy; States Air Force to be promoted to flag offi- turing sector, another $1.40 is added to the Whereas, in 1981, 4 women at the Academy cer; United States economy, the highest multi- were the first Academy women named as All- Whereas, on June 5, 2012, a member of the plier effect of any economic sector; Americans by the National Collegiate Ath- Whereas the manufacturing sector sup- letic Association (in this preamble referred Academy’s class of 1980 became the first ports an estimated 18,500,000 jobs in the to as the ‘‘NCAA’’); woman in the United States Air Force to at- United States, approximately 1 in 6 private Whereas, on November 24, 1980, a woman tain the rank of 4-star general; sector jobs in the United States; cadet became the Cadet Wing Commander at Whereas, in August 2013, a member of the Whereas more than 12,300,000 individuals in the Academy for the first time; Academy’s class of 1981 became the first the United States, 9 percent of the work- Whereas, in 1981, a woman cadet at the woman Superintendent of the Academy; force, are employed directly in the manufac- Academy was selected as a Rhodes Scholar Whereas, in August 2014, a member of the turing sector; for the first time; Academy’s class of 1993 became the first Whereas, in 2014, on average manufac- Whereas, in 1986, a woman cadet at the woman to command a United States Air turing workers in the United States earned Academy received the Outstanding Cadet in Force bomb wing; and more than the average worker in all other Order of Graduation Award for the first Whereas, between 1976 and 2016, 5,381 industries in the United States, including time; women were commissioned through the pay and benefits; Whereas, in 1987, a woman graduate from Academy: Now, therefore, be it Whereas manufacturers in the United the class of 1980 returned to the Academy as States are the most productive manufactur- an Air Officer Commanding for the first Resolved, That the Senate— ers in the world, far surpassing the worker time; (1) supports the designation of October 8, productivity of any other major manufac- Whereas, on July 1, 1990, the women’s ath- 2016, as ‘‘40 Years of Women Cadets at the turing economy, leading to higher wages and letic program of the Academy officially be- United States Air Force Academy Day’’; living standards; came a member of the Colorado Athletic (2) commends the extraordinary accom- Whereas manufacturers in the United Conference; plishments of the women cadets and grad- States drive innovation more than any other Whereas, on January 13, 1993, a woman uates of the United States Air Force Acad- economic sector in the United States, spend- from the United States Air Force, and a emy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the ing $229,900,000,000 in 2014 on research and de- member of the Academy’s class of 1980, flew service to the United States of those cadets velopment, an 82 percent increase from 5 into space for the first time aboard the space and graduates; and years earlier; shuttle Endeavour; (3) honors past, present, and future women Whereas measured by GDP, the manufac- Whereas, on April 14, 1994, a woman grad- who serve in the United States Air Force. turing sector in the United States would uate of the Academy died in a combat zone

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.022 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 29, 2016 SENATE RESOLUTION 612—RECOG- Whereas, by decreasing the amount of per- Whereas over the last 50 years, North Mis- NIZING THE WEATHERIZATION sonal income spent on home energy, the sissippi Rural Legal Services has partnered ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING WAP makes housing more affordable, im- with various funders, attorneys, friends, and ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR proves the quality of life for families with corporate and individual supporters to pro- low incomes, reduces forced mobility, and in- vide thousands of low-income clients with FOR ITS HISTORY OF REDUCING creases the energy security of the United habitable and affordable housing, safety, THE ENERGY COSTS OF FAMI- States: Now, therefore, be it healthcare, economic security, and financial LIES WITH LOW INCOMES, MAK- Resolved, That the Senate— independence while ensuring that each client ING LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (1) recognizes the Weatherization Assist- maintains inherent human dignity; HEALTHIER AND SAFER, POSI- ance Program for 40 years of reducing the en- Whereas 50 years ago, the journey began to TIVELY IMPACTING THE ENVI- ergy burden of families with low incomes, provide high-quality legal representation to RONMENT, AND SUPPORTING making low-income households healthier and low-income Mississippians to ensure equal access to the courts of the State of Mis- JOBS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY safer, positively impacting the environment, and supporting jobs and new technology; sissippi; Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, (2) encourages the Weatherization Assist- Whereas in 2016, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services continues the quest for jus- and Mr. COONS) submitted the fol- ance Program to continue performing essen- tial weatherization services in the future; tice to serve individuals and families regard- lowing resolution; which was referred less of race, age, gender, and ethnicity; and to the Committee on Commerce, (3) applauds the dedicated professionals at the Federal, State, and local levels who run Whereas the partnership between North Science, and Transportation: the daily operations of the Weatherization Mississippi Rural Legal Services and the S. RES. 612 Assistance Program; and University of Mississippi School of Law con- tinues the work of educating law students to Whereas Congress has long recognized the (4) congratulates the Weatherization As- increase the number of attorneys in the disproportionate energy burden on families sistance Program on the 40th anniversary of State of Mississippi who are sensitive to the and individuals with low incomes; the Weatherization Assistance Program needs of low-income individuals and knowl- Whereas, in 1976, Congress and the Depart- being signed into law on August 14, 1976. edgeable in the areas of the law that affect ment of Energy developed the Weatheriza- f those individuals: Now, therefore, be it tion Assistance Program (in this preamble Resolved, That the Senate— referred to as the ‘‘WAP’’) to increase the en- SENATE RESOLUTION 613—RECOG- (1) recognizes and commends outstanding ergy efficiency of dwellings owned or occu- NIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY acts of public service like those of North pied by low-income individuals, reduce the OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI RURAL Mississippi Rural Legal Services; total residential energy expenditures of LEGAL SERVICES IN OXFORD, (2) with great pride, joins in paying tribute those individuals, and improve the health MISSISSIPPI to North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, a and safety of those individuals, especially most effective and public-spirited organiza- low-income individuals who are particularly Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mr. COCH- tion, the advocacy of which on behalf of less vulnerable, such as the elderly, persons with RAN, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) submitted the fortunate Mississippians is a matter of disabilities, families with children, high resi- following resolution; which was re- record; and dential energy users, and households with ferred to the Committee on Health, (3) recognizes the 50th anniversary of high energy burdens; Education, Labor, and Pensions: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services in Whereas low-income households on average Oxford, Mississippi. pay 7.2 percent of the income of those house- S. RES. 613 holds on utilities, more than 3 times the Whereas North Mississippi Rural Legal f amount that higher income households pay; Services, originally called Lafayette County SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Whereas at least 1⁄4 of low-income house- Legal Aid, was organized in 1966 as a training TION 55—COMMEMORATING THE holds in many regions experience an energy program for law students at the University 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1916 burden that is greater than 14 percent of of Mississippi School of Law; household income; Whereas North Mississippi Rural Legal OPENING OF THE TEXAS A&M Whereas nearly 9,000,000 families across the Services was organized to combine the provi- COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDI- United States live in energy inefficient, sion of legal services with a teaching pro- CINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES unhealthy homes; gram to develop a law school curriculum AND THE 2016 OPENING OF THE Whereas the WAP operates in all 50 States, with a focus on the legal problems of low-in- NEW TEXAS A&M VETERINARY & the District of Columbia, 5 territories of the come individuals, and North Mississippi BIOMEDICAL EDUCATION COM- United States, and Indian tribal govern- Rural Legal Services was subsequently in- PLEX IN COLLEGE STATION, ments; corporated as an independent nonprofit cor- TEXAS Whereas more than 7,400,000 homes have poration, receiving funds from the National been weatherized since the inception of the Legal Services Corporation; Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. WAP in 1976; Whereas the mission of North Mississippi CRUZ) submitted the following concur- Whereas, in a typical year, the WAP pro- Rural Legal Services is to provide high-qual- rent resolution; which was considered duces more than $300,000,000 in energy cost ity attorney representation and advocacy to and agreed to: savings; ensure equal access to justice for vulnerable S. CON. RES. 55 Whereas a typical low-income family saves members of society through constant train- between $250 and $450 per year after receiving ing, self-analysis, and community involve- Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- weatherization services; ment; nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has ex- Whereas every dollar invested in weather- Whereas North Mississippi Rural Legal perienced 100 years of growth from a small ization returns $4.10 to society in energy, Services provides the highest quality of legal school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its health, and safety benefits; and technical assistance, which improves the present role as a major veterinary and bio- Whereas children in households that re- daily quality of life for low-income individ- medical educational, medical, and research ceive weatherization services miss fewer uals and contributes to the attainment of so- center; days of school due to incidences of asthma, cial, economic, and legal equality; Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- respiratory difficulties, and other health re- Whereas North Mississippi Rural Legal nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences— (1) serves the great State of Texas and the lated issues; Services is governed by a 25-member board of United States through advances in animal Whereas investment in the WAP by the directors appointed by the Mississippi Bar, and human health; Federal Government and other sources sup- the Magnolia Bar, and local advisory com- (2) supports the livestock industry; ports more than 25,000 jobs across the United mittees; (3) provides viable and diverse professional States in related industries; Whereas North Mississippi Rural Legal career paths for Texans; Whereas the WAP decreases pollution and Services has administrative offices in Ox- (4) promotes science, technology, engineer- improves air quality; ford, Mississippi, and offices in Clarksdale, ing, and mathematics education; Whereas the WAP has increased its impact Greenville, and West Point, Mississippi, all (5) contributes to the economic viability through a strategic partnership with the of which strive daily to meet the unmet civil and job opportunities of local communities; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- legal needs of low-income Mississippians; (6) provides disaster and emergency re- gram (commonly known as the ‘‘LIHEAP’’) Whereas there are more than 250,000 low- sponse support for animals throughout the of the Department of Health and Human income individuals in the 39-county service State of Texas; and Services; area of North Mississippi Rural Legal Serv- (7) advances the veterinary profession; Whereas the WAP has implemented rig- ices, which, as of 2015, has served more than Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- orous quality control standards and proce- 17,000 Mississippians, providing access to the nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has dures; legal system that might otherwise be un- continuously evolved with a changing world Whereas the WAP has incorporated cutting available to those individuals due to their to become a modern, dynamic, and highly re- edge technologies; and economic situation; spected college of veterinary medicine and is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.022 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6283 one of the largest colleges of veterinary med- Whereas the new Texas A&M Veterinary & (A) have ongoing historical, traditional, or icine in the United States; Biomedical Education complex— cultural importance central to a Native Whereas, as of May 2016, the Texas A&M (1) will house state-of-the-art classroom American group or culture; College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical and teaching laboratory space that will en- (B) cannot be alienated, appropriated, or Sciences has graduated 7,576 veterinarians hance the learning environment for veteri- conveyed by any individual; and into the veterinary profession, contributing nary and biomedical science students; (C) are vital to Native American cultural a $4,000,000,000 economic benefit to the State (2) combined with the expansion of the survival and the maintenance of Native of Texas; small animal hospital, will— American ways of life. Whereas, in 2015, Quacquarelli Symonds, an (A) provide opportunities for innovations (2) The nature and description of tribal cul- educational firm that ranks veterinary med- in teaching; and tural items are sensitive and to be treated icine schools, ranked the Texas A&M College (B) nurture collaboration and creativity; with respect and confidentiality, as appro- of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical and priate. Sciences sixth in the world and third in the (3) will enable the recruitment of the best (3) Violators often export tribal cultural United States, which is testament to the students, faculty, and staff to the Texas items internationally with the intent of hard work and dedication of generations of A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Bio- evading Federal and tribal laws. Aggie students, faculty, staff, and veterinar- medical Sciences: Now, therefore, be it (4) Tribal cultural items continue to be re- ians; Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- moved from the possession of Native Ameri- Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- resentatives concurring), That Congress com- cans and sold in black or public markets in nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences strives memorates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 violation of Federal and tribal laws, includ- to improve the health and well-being of ani- opening of the Texas A&M College of Veteri- ing laws designed to protect Native Amer- mals, humans, and the environment nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and ican cultural property rights. through— the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Vet- (5) The illegal trade of tribal cultural (1) collaborative learning, discovery, and erinary & Biomedical Education complex in items involves a sophisticated and lucrative innovation in basic, applied, and College Station, Texas. black market, where the items are traded translational research; and through domestic markets and then are (2) commercialization in biomedical f often exported internationally. sciences; AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND (6) Auction houses in foreign countries Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- PROPOSED have held sales of tribal cultural items from nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences offers the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Laguna, research signature programs in biomedical SA 5106. Mrs. FISCHER (for Mr. UDALL) the Pueblo of San Felipe, the Hopi Tribe, and genomics, toxicology and environmental proposed an amendment to the concurrent other Indian tribes. health, infectious disease and biodefense, resolution H. Con. Res. 122, supporting ef- (7) After tribal cultural items are exported neuroscience, reproductive biology, cardio- forts to stop the theft, illegal possession or internationally, Native Americans have dif- vascular sciences, and veterinary clinical re- sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural ficulty stopping the sale of the items and se- search, with increasing strength in regenera- items of American Indians, Alaska Natives, curing their repatriation to their home com- tive medicine; and Native Hawaiians in the United States munities, where the items belong. Whereas one of the core values of the and internationally. (8) Federal agencies have a responsibility to consult with Native Americans to stop the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine SA 5107. Mrs. FISCHER (for Mr. UDALL) theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and & Biomedical Sciences is service, and the proposed an amendment to the concurrent export of tribal cultural items. Veterinary Emergency Team of the Texas resolution H. Con. Res. 122, supra. (9) An increase in the investigation and A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Bio- f successful prosecution of violations of the medical Sciences— (1) is the largest and most sophisticated TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Native American Graves Protection and Re- patriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) and the veterinary medical disaster response team in SA 5106. Mrs. FISCHER (for Mr. the United States; Archaeological Resources Protection Act of (2) provides cutting-edge emergency man- UDALL) proposed an amendment to the 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa et seq.) is necessary to agement education; concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 122, deter illegal trading in tribal cultural items. (3) develops new knowledge in emergency supporting efforts to stop the theft, il- (10) Many Indian tribes and tribal organi- preparedness and response; and legal possession or sale, transfer, and zations have passed resolutions condemning (4) develops emergency preparedness plans export of tribal cultural items of Amer- the theft and sale of tribal cultural items, for local communities throughout the State including the following: of Texas; ican Indians, Alaska Natives, and Na- (A) The National Congress of American In- tive Hawaiians in the United States Whereas the faculty, staff, and students of dians passed Resolutions SAC–12–008 and SD– the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medi- and internationally; as follows: 15–075 to call on the United States, in con- cine & Biomedical Sciences contribute to Strike all after the resolving clause and in- sultation with Native Americans— ever-evolving societal needs through their sert the following: (i) to address international repatriation; mission of education, research, and service SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and (ii) to take affirmative actions to stop the in the field of veterinary medicine; This concurrent resolution may be cited as theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items Whereas, in addition to contributing to the the ‘‘Protection of the Right of Tribes to both domestically and internationally. veterinary workforce, the economic benefit stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional (B) The All Pueblo Council of Governors, of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Patrimony Resolution’’ or the ‘‘PROTECT representative of 20 Pueblo Indian tribes— Medicine & Biomedical Sciences includes the Patrimony Resolution’’. (i) noted that the Pueblo Indian tribes of protection of the $18,000,000,000 animal agri- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. culture industry and the $7,000,000,000 wild- the Southwestern United States have been In this resolution: disproportionately affected by the sale of life industry of the State of Texas; (1) NATIVE AMERICAN.—The term ‘‘Native Whereas the Texas A&M College of Veteri- tribal cultural items both domestically and American’’ means— internationally in violation of Federal and nary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is de- (A) with respect to an individual, an indi- veloping an integrated system that connects tribal laws; and vidual who is a member of an Indian tribe (as (ii) passed Resolutions 2015–12 and 2015–13 distant communities and regions of the great defined in section 2 of the Native American State of Texas through strategic partner- to call on the United States, in consultation Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 with Native Americans— ships with the Texas A&M Veterinary Med- U.S.C. 3001)); and ical Center; (I) to address international repatriation; (B) with respect to the cultural nature or and Whereas the strategic partnerships with significance of an item, right, or other object the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Center (II) to take affirmative actions to stop the or concept, being of or significant to— theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items will leverage and synergize the strengths of (i) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 2 the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medi- both domestically and internationally. of the Native American Graves Protection (C) The United South and Eastern Tribes, cine & Biomedical Sciences, the Texas A&M and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001)); or System, and constituencies— an intertribal organization comprised of 26 (ii) a Native Hawaiian organization (as de- federally recognized Indian tribes, passed (1) to advance animal, human, and environ- fined in that section (25 U.S.C. 3001)). mental health throughout the State of Resolution 2015:007, which calls on the (2) TRIBAL CULTURAL ITEM.—The term Texas; United States to address all means to sup- (2) to invest in the young people of the ‘‘tribal cultural item’’ has the meaning given port the repatriation of tribal cultural items State of Texas as they seek professional ca- the term ‘‘cultural item’’ in section 2 of the from beyond United States borders. reers in veterinary medicine, biomedical Native American Graves Protection and Re- (D) The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five sciences, and related disciplines; and patriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001). Civilized Tribes, uniting the Chickasaw, (3) to contribute to the stability and SEC. 3. FINDINGS. Choctaw, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), and growth of the economy of the State of Texas; Congress finds the following: Seminole Nations, passed Resolution 12–07, and (1) Tribal cultural items— which requests that the United States, after

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Madam President, I first proviso and inserting ‘‘Provided, That such or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- funds, including funds provided pursuant to the tural items; ate proceed to the immediate consider- Department of the Interior and Related Agen- (2) calls on the Secretary of the Interior, ation of H.R. 5944, which was received cies Appropriations Act, 1989 (Public Law 100– the Secretary of State, the Secretary of from the House. 446; 102 Stat. 1774), shall be available for the re- Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The location and resettlement of the Bikini people rity, and the Attorney General to consult clerk will report the bill by title. living on Kili and Ejit Islands, on the condition with Native Americans, including tradi- The senior assistant legislative clerk that the Secretary of the Interior submits to the tional Native American religious leaders, in read as follows: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of addressing the practices described in para- the Senate and the Committee on Natural Re- graph (1)— A bill (H.R. 5944) to amend title 49, United sources of the House of Representatives a reset- (A) to take affirmative action to stop the States Code, with respect to certain grant tlement plan developed in coordination with the assurances, and for other purposes. practices; and Bikini Atoll leadership: Provided further, That (B) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural There being no objection, the Senate for any fiscal year, annual expenditures from items to Native Americans; proceeded to consider the bill. the Resettlement Fund established by this sec- (3) supports the efforts of the Comptroller Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I tion and pursuant to the Department of the In- General of the United States— ask unanimous consent that the bill be terior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (A) to determine the scope of illegal traf- considered read a third time and passed 1989 (Public Law 100–446; 102 Stat. 1774) may ficking in tribal cultural items domestically and the motion to reconsider be consid- not exceed an amount that is greater than 90 and internationally; and ered made and laid upon the table. percent of the average annual earnings of the (B) to discuss with Native Americans, in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Fund for the preceding 5 years unless for reset- cluding traditional Native American reli- objection, it is so ordered. tlement purposes outside of the Marshall Is- gious leaders, relevant Federal officials, and The bill (H.R. 5944) was ordered to a lands:’’. other individuals and entities, as appro- third reading, was read the third time, SEC. 3. RELIABLE AIR SERVICE IN AMERICAN priate, the steps required— SAMOA. (i) to end illegal trafficking in, and the ex- and passed. Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States port of, tribal cultural items; and f Code, is amended— (ii) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural OMNIBUS TERRITORIES ACT OF (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph items to the appropriate Native Americans; 2015 (C) and inserting the following: (4) supports the development of explicit re- ‘‘(C) review the exemption at least every 30 strictions on the export of tribal cultural Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I days (or, in the case of exemptions that are nec- items; and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- essary to provide and sustain air transportation (5) encourages State and local governments ate proceed to the immediate consider- in American Samoa between the islands of and interested groups and organizations to ation of Calendar No. 583, S. 2360. Tutuila and Manu’a, at least every 180 days), to work cooperatively in— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ensure that the unusual circumstances that es- (A) deterring the theft, illegal possession clerk will report the bill by title. tablished the need for the exemption still exist.’’; or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- The senior assistant legislative clerk and tural items; and read as follows: (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the (B) securing the repatriation of tribal cul- A bill (S. 2360) to improve the administra- following: tural items to the appropriate Native Ameri- tion of certain programs in the insular areas, ‘‘(3) RENEWAL OF EXEMPTIONS.— cans. and for other purposes. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- paragraph (B), the Secretary may renew an ex- SA 5107. Mrs. FISCHER (for Mr. There being no objection, the Senate emption (including renewals) under this sub- UDALL) proposed an amendment to the proceeded to consider the bill, which section for not more than 30 days. concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 122, had been reported from the Committee ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—An exemption that is nec- supporting efforts to stop the theft, il- on Energy and Natural Resources, with essary to provide and sustain air transportation legal possession or sale, transfer, and an amendment, as follows: in American Samoa between the islands of export of tribal cultural items of Amer- (Strike the part in boldface brackets Tutuila and Manu’a, may be renewed for not ican Indians, Alaska Natives, and Na- and insert the part printed in italic.) more than 180 days. S. 2360 ‘‘(4) CONTINUATION OF EXEMPTIONS.—An ex- tive Hawaiians in the United States emption may continue for not more than 5 days and internationally; as follows: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- after the unusual circumstances that established resentatives of the United States of America in Strike the preamble. the need for the exemption cease.’’. Congress assembled, f SEC. 4. DRIVERS’ LICENSES AND PERSONAL SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. IDENTIFICATION CARDS. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Omnibus (a) DEFINITION OF STATE.—Section 201(5) of MEET Territories Act of 2015’’. the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. 30301 note; ø COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS SEC. 2. RESETTLEMENT AND RELOCATION FOR Public Law 109–13) is amended by striking THE PEOPLE OF BIKINI. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I øThe first proviso under the heading ‘‘the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,’’. (b) EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL STATUS.—Section ask unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS’’ 202(c)(2)(B) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 mittee on Foreign Relations be author- under the heading ‘‘OFFICE OF TERRITORIAL U.S.C. 30301 note; Public Law 109–13) is ized to meet during the session of the AFFAIRS’’ under the heading ‘‘DEPART- amended— Senate on September 29, 2016, at 10 MENT OF THE INTERIOR’’ in chapter VIII (1) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the of title I of the Supplemental Appropriations a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled end; ‘‘Regional Impact on Syria Conflict: Act, 1982 (Public Law 97–257; 96 Stat. 840), is amended by striking ‘‘in the Marshall Is- (2) in clause (ix), by striking the period at Syria, Turkey, and Iraq.’’ the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lands, principally on Kili and Ejit Islands’’. ø (3) by adding at the end the following: objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 3. RELIABLE AIR SERVICE IN AMERICAN SAMOA. ‘‘(x) is a citizen of the Republic of the Mar- SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND øSection 41703(c) of title 49, United States shall Islands, the Federated States of Micro- FEDERAL MANAGEMENT Code, is amended— nesia, or the Republic of Palau who has been Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ø(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or’’ at admitted to the United States as a non- ask unanimous consent that the Sub- the end; immigrant pursuant to a Compact of Free committee on Regulatory Affairs and ø(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period Association between the United States and Federal Management of the Committee at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and the Republic or Federated States.’’. on Homeland Security and Government ø(3) by adding at the end the following: Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Affairs be authorized to meet during ø‘‘(3) notwithstanding subsection (a)(1), the ask unanimous consent that the com- the session of the Senate on September navigation under this subsection is nec- mittee-reported amendment be agreed 29, 2016, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing essary to provide and sustain air commerce to, the bill, as amended, be read a third in American Samoa between the islands of time and passed, and the motion to re- entitled ‘‘Understanding the Millennial Tutuila and Manu’a.’’.¿ consider be considered made and laid Perspective in Deciding to Pursue and SEC. 2. RESETTLEMENT AND RELOCATION FOR Remain in Federal Employment.’’ THE PEOPLE OF BIKINI. upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The matter under the heading ‘‘TRUST TERRI- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. TORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS’’ under the head- objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29SE6.023 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6285 The committee-reported amendment (1) in clause (viii), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the of 2010 (Public Law 111–291; 124 Stat. 3080) is was agreed to. end; amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) The bill (S. 2360), as amended, was or- (2) in clause (ix), by striking the period at by inserting ‘‘, (b)(2),’’ after ‘‘subsections (a)’’. dered to be engrossed for a third read- the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and (b) FUNDING.—Section 312(b)(2)(C)(i)(III) of ing, was read the third time, and (3) by adding at the end the following: the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water ‘‘(x) is a citizen of the Republic of the Mar- Rights Quantification Act of 2010 (Public passed, as follows: shall Islands, the Federated States of Micro- Law 111–291; 124 Stat. 3093) is amended by S. 2360 nesia, or the Republic of Palau who has been striking the period at the end and inserting Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- admitted to the United States as a non- the following: ‘‘, including the øWMAT rural resentatives of the United States of America in immigrant pursuant to a Compact of Free water system in accordance with subsection Congress assembled, Association between the United States and (e)(4)¿ planning, design, and construction of the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the Republic or Federated States.’’. WMAT rural water system, in accordance with This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Omnibus f section 307(a).’’. Territories Act of 2015’’. Mrs. FISCHER. I ask unanimous con- SEC. 2. RESETTLEMENT AND RELOCATION FOR UNITED STATES APPRECIATION sent that the committee-reported THE PEOPLE OF BIKINI. FOR OLYMPIANS AND amendments be agreed to, the bill, as The matter under the heading ‘‘TRUST TER- PARALYMPIANS ACT OF 2016 RITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS’’ under the amended, be read a third time and heading ‘‘OFFICE OF TERRITORIAL AFFAIRS’’ Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I passed, and the motion to reconsider be under the heading ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF THE ask unanimous consent that the Sen- considered made and laid upon the INTERIOR’’ in chapter VIII of title I of the ate proceed to the immediate consider- table. Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1982 (Pub- ation of H.R. 5946, which was received The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lic Law 97–257; 96 Stat. 840), is amended by from the House. objection, it is so ordered. striking the first proviso and inserting ‘‘Pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vided, That such funds, including funds pro- The committee-reported amendments vided pursuant to the Department of the In- clerk will report the bill by title. were agreed to. terior and Related Agencies Appropriations The senior assistant legislative clerk The bill (S. 2959), as amended, was or- Act, 1989 (Public Law 100–446; 102 Stat. 1774), read as follows: dered to be engrossed for a third read- shall be available for the relocation and re- A bill (H.R. 5946) to amend the Internal ing, was read the third time, and settlement of the Bikini people living on Kili Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross passed, as follows: and Ejit Islands, on the condition that the income any prizes or awards won in competi- S. 2959 Secretary of the Interior submits to the tion in the Olympic Games or the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Paralympic Games. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of the Senate and the Committee on Natural resentatives of the United States of America in Resources of the House of Representatives a There being no objection, the Senate Congress assembled, resettlement plan developed in coordination proceeded to consider the bill. SECTION 1. USE OF FUNDS IN WMAT SETTLE- with the Bikini Atoll leadership: Provided Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I MENT FUND FOR WMAT RURAL further, That for any fiscal year, annual ex- ask unanimous consent that the bill be WATER SYSTEM. penditures from the Resettlement Fund es- considered read a third time and passed (a) AUTHORIZATION OF WMAT RURAL WATER tablished by this section and pursuant to the and the motion to reconsider be consid- SYSTEM.—Section 307(a) of the White Moun- Department of the Interior and Related ered made and laid upon the table. tain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantifica- Agencies Appropriations Act, 1989 (Public The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–291; 124 Stat. Law 100–446; 102 Stat. 1774) may not exceed 3080) is amended in the matter preceding an amount that is greater than 90 percent of objection, it is so ordered. paragraph (1) by inserting ‘‘, (b)(2),’’ after the average annual earnings of the Fund for The bill (H.R. 5946) was ordered to a ‘‘subsections (a)’’. the preceding 5 years unless for resettlement third reading, was read the third time, (b) FUNDING.—Section 312(b)(2)(C)(i)(III) of purposes outside of the Marshall Islands:’’. and passed. the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water SEC. 3. RELIABLE AIR SERVICE IN AMERICAN f Rights Quantification Act of 2010 (Public SAMOA. Law 111–291; 124 Stat. 3093) is amended by Section 40109(g) of title 49, United States AMENDING THE WHITE MOUNTAIN striking the period at the end and inserting Code, is amended— APACHE TRIBE WATER RIGHTS the following: ‘‘, including the planning, de- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subpara- QUANTIFICATION ACT OF 2010 sign, and construction of the WMAT rural graph (C) and inserting the following: water system, in accordance with section ‘‘(C) review the exemption at least every 30 Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I 307(a).’’. days (or, in the case of exemptions that are ask unanimous consent that the Sen- necessary to provide and sustain air trans- ate proceed to the immediate consider- f portation in American Samoa between the ation of Calendar No. 651, S. 2959. islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, at least every The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 180 days), to ensure that the unusual cir- clerk will report the bill by title. NEVADA NATIVE NATIONS LAND cumstances that established the need for the ACT exemption still exist.’’; and The senior assistant legislative clerk (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting read as follows: Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I the following: A bill (S. 2959) to amend the White Moun- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ‘‘(3) RENEWAL OF EXEMPTIONS.— tain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantifica- ate proceed to the immediate consider- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in tion Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts ation of H.R. 2733, which is at the desk. subparagraph (B), the Secretary may renew in the WMAT Settlement Fund. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The an exemption (including renewals) under this There being no objection, the Senate clerk will report the bill by title. subsection for not more than 30 days. proceeded to consider the bill, which The senior assistant legislative clerk ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—An exemption that is necessary to provide and sustain air trans- had been reported from the Committee read as follows: portation in American Samoa between the on Indian Affairs, with amendments, as A bill (H.R. 2733) to require the Secretary islands of Tutuila and Manu’a, may be re- follows: of the Interior to take land into trust for newed for not more than 180 days. (The parts of the bill intended to be certain Indian tribes, and for other purposes. ‘‘(4) CONTINUATION OF EXEMPTIONS.—An ex- stricken are shown in boldface brack- There being no objection, the Senate emption may continue for not more than 5 ets and the parts of the bill intended to proceeded to consider the bill. days after the unusual circumstances that be inserted are shown in italics.) established the need for the exemption Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I cease.’’. S. 2959 further ask unanimous consent that SEC. 4. DRIVERS’ LICENSES AND PERSONAL Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the bill be read a third time and passed IDENTIFICATION CARDS. resentatives of the United States of America in and the motion to reconsider be consid- (a) DEFINITION OF STATE.—Section 201(5) of Congress assembled, ered made and laid upon the table with the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. 30301 note; SECTION 1. USE OF FUNDS IN WMAT SETTLE- no intervening action or debate. Public Law 109–13) is amended by striking MENT FUND FOR WMAT RURAL The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,’’. WATER SYSTEM. (b) EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL STATUS.—Section øSection¿ objection, it is so ordered. 202(c)(2)(B) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 (a) AUTHORIZATION OF WMAT RURAL WATER The bill (H.R. 2733) was ordered to a U.S.C. 30301 note; Public Law 109–13) is SYSTEM.—Section 307(a) of the White Mountain third reading, was read the third time, amended— Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act and passed.

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Without A bill (H.R. 6094) to provide for a 6-month 246, the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter objection, it is so ordered. delay in the effective date of a rule of the Soboleff Commission on Native Chil- The resolutions were agreed to. Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for dren Act. The preambles were agreed to. (The resolutions, with their pre- executive, administrative, professional, out- The Presiding Officer laid before the side sales, and computer employees. Senate the following message from the ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I House of Representatives: now ask for a second reading, and I ob- Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. f ject to my own request, all en bloc. 246) entitled ‘‘An Act to establish the Alyce PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commis- ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE tion is heard. sion on Native Children, and for other pur- OF REPRESENTATIVES The bills will receive their second poses.’’, do pass with an amendment. reading on the next legislative day. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I f ask unanimous consent that the mo- ask unanimous consent that the Chair tion to concur in the House amend- lay before the Senate H. Con. Res. 166, REPORTING AUTHORITY ment be agreed to and the motion to which was received from the House. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I reconsider be considered made and laid The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ask unanimous consent that notwith- upon the table with no intervening ac- clerk will report the concurrent resolu- standing the Senate’s adjournment, tion or debate. tion by title. committees be authorized to report The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The senior assistant legislative clerk legislative and executive matters on objection, it is so ordered. read as follows: Thursday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to f A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 166) 12 noon. providing for a conditional adjournment of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- the House of Representatives. objection, it is so ordered. SARY OF THE FIRST CLASS OF There being no objection, the Senate f WOMEN ADMITTED TO THE proceeded to consider the concurrent APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY COAST GUARD ACADEMY resolution. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- ask unanimous consent that the con- ask unanimous consent that notwith- mittee on Commerce, Science, and current resolution be agreed to and the standing the upcoming adjournment of Transportation be discharged from fur- motion to reconsider be considered the Senate, the President of the Sen- ther consideration of S. Res. 579 and made and laid upon the table with no ate, the President pro tempore, and the the Senate proceed to its immediate intervening action or debate. majority and minority leaders be au- consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without thorized to make appointments to com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. missions, committees, boards, con- objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. ferences, or interparliamentary con- The clerk will report the resolution Res. 166) was agreed to, as follows: ferences authorized by law, by concur- rent action of the two Houses, or by by title. H. CON. RES. 166 The senior assistant legislative clerk order of the Senate. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without read as follows: Senate concurring), That when the House ad- A resolution (S. Res. 579) recognizing the journs on any legislative day from Wednes- objection, it is so ordered. 40th Anniversary of the first class of women day, September 28, 2016, through Friday, No- f admitted to the Coast Guard Academy. vember 11, 2016, on a motion offered pursuant SIGNING AUTHORITY There being no objection, the Senate to this concurrent resolution by its Majority proceeded to consider the resolution. Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016, or ask unanimous consent that the junior until the time of any reassembly pursuant to Senator from Louisiana be authorized further ask unanimous consent that section 2 of this concurrent resolution, the resolution be agreed to, the pre- to sign duly enrolled bills or joint reso- whichever occurs first. lutions on Thursday, September 29, amble be agreed to, and the motions to SEC. 2. (a) The Speaker or his designee, reconsider be considered made and laid through Monday, November 14. after consultation with the Minority Leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without upon the table with no intervening ac- of the House, shall notify the Members of the objection, it is so ordered. tion or debate. House to reassemble at such place and time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as he may designate if, in his opinion, the f objection, it is so ordered. public interest shall warrant it. PROTECT PATRIMONY The resolution (S. Res. 579) was (b) After reassembling pursuant to sub- section (a), when the House adjourns on a RESOLUTION agreed to. motion offered pursuant to this subsection Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I The preamble was agreed to. by its Majority Leader or his designee, the ask unanimous consent that the Sen- (The resolution, with its preamble, is House shall again stand adjourned pursuant ate proceed to the immediate consider- printed in the RECORD of September 26, to the first section of this concurrent resolu- ation of H. Con. Res. 122, which is at 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) tion. the desk. f f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY MEASURES READ THE FIRST clerk will report the concurrent resolu- TIME—S. 3464 AND H.R. 6094 tion by title. Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I The legislative clerk read as follows: Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 122) ate proceed to the en bloc consider- understand there are two bills at the supporting efforts to stop the theft, illegal ation of the following Senate resolu- desk and I ask for their first reading en possession or sale, transfer, and export of tions, which were submitted earlier bloc. tribal cultural items of American Indians, today: S. Res. 600, S. Res. 601, and S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in the Con. Res. 55. clerk will read the bills by title for the United States and internationally. There being no objection, the Senate first time en bloc. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to consider the concurrent en bloc. read as follows: resolution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:49 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29SE6.061 S29SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6287 Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I ficulty stopping the sale of the items and se- (i) to end illegal trafficking in, and the ex- ask unanimous consent that the Udall curing their repatriation to their home com- port of, tribal cultural items; and amendment to the concurrent resolu- munities, where the items belong. (ii) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural tion be agreed to; the concurrent reso- (8) Federal agencies have a responsibility items to the appropriate Native Americans; to consult with Native Americans to stop the (4) supports the development of explicit re- lution, as amended, be agreed to; that theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and strictions on the export of tribal cultural the Udall amendment to the preamble export of tribal cultural items. items; and be agreed to; the preamble, as amend- (9) An increase in the investigation and (5) encourages State and local governments ed, be agreed to; and the motions to re- successful prosecution of violations of the and interested groups and organizations to consider be considered made and laid Native American Graves Protection and Re- work cooperatively in— upon the table with no intervening ac- patriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) and the (A) deterring the theft, illegal possession tion or debate. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa et seq.) is necessary to tural items; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deter illegal trading in tribal cultural items. objection, it is so ordered. (B) securing the repatriation of tribal cul- (10) Many Indian tribes and tribal organi- tural items to the appropriate Native Ameri- The amendment (No. 5106) was agreed zations have passed resolutions condemning cans. to, as follows: the theft and sale of tribal cultural items, The concurrent resolution (H. Con. (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) including the following: Res. 122), as amended, was agreed to. Strike all after the resolving clause and in- (A) The National Congress of American In- dians passed Resolutions SAC–12–008 and SD– The amendment (No. 5107) was agreed sert the following: to, as follows: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 15–075 to call on the United States, in con- This concurrent resolution may be cited as sultation with Native Americans— (Purpose: To strike the preamble) the ‘‘Protection of the Right of Tribes to (i) to address international repatriation; Strike the preamble. stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional and The preamble, as amended, was (ii) to take affirmative actions to stop the Patrimony Resolution’’ or the ‘‘PROTECT agreed to. Patrimony Resolution’’. theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items both domestically and internationally. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. f In this resolution: (B) The All Pueblo Council of Governors, representative of 20 Pueblo Indian tribes— (1) NATIVE AMERICAN.—The term ‘‘Native ORDERS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, American’’ means— (i) noted that the Pueblo Indian tribes of the Southwestern United States have been (A) with respect to an individual, an indi- 2016, THROUGH TUESDAY, NO- disproportionately affected by the sale of vidual who is a member of an Indian tribe (as VEMBER 15, 2016 tribal cultural items both domestically and defined in section 2 of the Native American internationally in violation of Federal and Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 tribal laws; and ask unanimous consent that when the U.S.C. 3001)); and (ii) passed Resolutions 2015–12 and 2015–13 Senate completes its business today, it (B) with respect to the cultural nature or to call on the United States, in consultation significance of an item, right, or other object adjourn to then convene for pro forma with Native Americans— or concept, being of or significant to— sessions only, with no business being (I) to address international repatriation; (i) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 2 conducted, on the following dates and and of the Native American Graves Protection (II) to take affirmative actions to stop the times, and that following each pro and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001)); or theft and illegal sale of tribal cultural items forma session, the Senate adjourn until (ii) a Native Hawaiian organization (as de- both domestically and internationally. the next pro forma session: October 3, fined in that section (25 U.S.C. 3001)). (C) The United South and Eastern Tribes, at 10:30 a.m.; October 6, at 10:30 a.m.; (2) TRIBAL CULTURAL ITEM.—The term an intertribal organization comprised of 26 October 7, at 2 p.m.; October 11, at 9 ‘‘tribal cultural item’’ has the meaning given federally recognized Indian tribes, passed the term ‘‘cultural item’’ in section 2 of the a.m.; October 13, at 2 p.m.; October 17, Resolution 2015:007, which calls on the at 11 a.m.; October 20, at 3 p.m.; Octo- Native American Graves Protection and Re- United States to address all means to sup- patriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001). port the repatriation of tribal cultural items ber 24, at 10:30 a.m.; October 27, at 10:30 SEC. 3. FINDINGS. from beyond United States borders. a.m.; October 31, at 4:30 p.m.; November Congress finds the following: (D) The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five 3, at 2 p.m.; November 7, at 10:30 a.m.; (1) Tribal cultural items— Civilized Tribes, uniting the Chickasaw, November 10, at 10 a.m.; and November (A) have ongoing historical, traditional, or Choctaw, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), and 14, at 5:30 p.m.; I further ask that when cultural importance central to a Native Seminole Nations, passed Resolution 12–07, the Senate adjourns on Monday, No- American group or culture; which requests that the United States, after (B) cannot be alienated, appropriated, or vember 14, it next convene at 4 p.m., consultation with Native Americans, assist Tuesday, November 15; that following conveyed by any individual; and in international repatriation and take imme- (C) are vital to Native American cultural diate action to address repatriation. the prayer and pledge, the morning survival and the maintenance of Native SEC. 4. DECLARATION OF CONGRESS. hour be deemed expired, the Journal of American ways of life. Congress— proceedings be approved to date, and (2) The nature and description of tribal cul- (1) condemns the theft, illegal possession the time for the two leaders be re- tural items are sensitive and to be treated or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cul- served for their use later in the day; I with respect and confidentiality, as appro- tural items; ask that following leader remarks, the priate. (2) calls on the Secretary of the Interior, Senate be in a period of morning busi- (3) Violators often export tribal cultural the Secretary of State, the Secretary of items internationally with the intent of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- ness until 5 p.m., with Senators per- evading Federal and tribal laws. rity, and the Attorney General to consult mitted to speak therein for up to 10 (4) Tribal cultural items continue to be re- with Native Americans, including tradi- minutes each. moved from the possession of Native Ameri- tional Native American religious leaders, in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cans and sold in black or public markets in addressing the practices described in para- objection, it is so ordered. violation of Federal and tribal laws, includ- graph (1)— ing laws designed to protect Native Amer- (A) to take affirmative action to stop the f ican cultural property rights. practices; and (5) The illegal trade of tribal cultural (B) to secure repatriation of tribal cultural ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, items involves a sophisticated and lucrative items to Native Americans; black market, where the items are traded (3) supports the efforts of the Comptroller OCTOBER 3, 2016, AT 10:30 A.M. through domestic markets and then are General of the United States— Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, if often exported internationally. (A) to determine the scope of illegal traf- there is no further business to come be- (6) Auction houses in foreign countries ficking in tribal cultural items domestically fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- have held sales of tribal cultural items from and internationally; and sent that it stand adjourned under the the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Laguna, (B) to discuss with Native Americans, in- the Pueblo of San Felipe, the Hopi Tribe, and cluding traditional Native American reli- previous order. other Indian tribes. gious leaders, relevant Federal officials, and There being no objection, the Senate, (7) After tribal cultural items are exported other individuals and entities, as appro- at 1:32 p.m., adjourned until Monday, internationally, Native Americans have dif- priate, the steps required— October 3, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.

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SAN LUIS REY INDIAN WATER Samuel ‘‘Sam’’ E. Curl, who passed away Au- (MAIL) Act, H.R. 5946, the United States Ap- RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT gust 2, 2016. preciation for Olympians and Paralympians AMENDMENT Sam grew up near Tolar, Texas, where he Act, H.R. 2285, the Preventing Trafficking in graduated from high school in 1955. After Cultural Property Act, and H.R. 5523, Clyde- SPEECH OF earning a junior college diploma at Tarleton Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER State University in 1957, he continued on to I would have voted against ordering the pre- OF CALIFORNIA Sam Houston State University where he re- vious question on the rule providing for con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived his bachelor’s degree. Then he earned sideration of H.R. 5931 so that H.R. 4479, the Thursday, September 22, 2016 a master’s degree in Animal Genetics from the Families of Flint Act, could have been made in University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Animal order. I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 4479, Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1296, a bill Physiology from Texas A&M University. He which would provide $765 million to improve to amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water earned the rank of Captain through his service water infrastructure and provide resources to Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain settle- in the United States Army. the residents of Flint, Michigan. I was dis- ment terms, approves and ratifies a settlement After his service, Dr. Curl was a Special As- appointed that the House moved the previous agreement entered into among the United sistant to the President and then President of question and blocked H.R. 4479 from coming States; five Bands of Mission Indians in north- Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, and au- to the House floor. ern San Diego County; the City of Escondido, thored or co-authored three books and 95 sci- I would have opposed H. Res. 879, the rule California; and the Vista Irrigation District. The entific technical publications. Dr. Curl then providing for consideration of H.R. 5931, be- settlement agreement was contemplated by moved to Texas Tech University, my alma cause the rule limited amendments and did the 1988 San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights mater, where he served a total 31 years, in- not provide for an open floor debate. Settlement Act, in which Congress, seeking to cluding three years as Associate Vice Presi- I would have opposed final passage of H.R. end decades of litigation, created a $30 million dent for Academic Affairs. Before that, he was 5719, the Empowering Employees through trust fund to be provided to the Bands with in- Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences Stock Ownership Act, because the bill did not terest upon execution of a settlement. That and Natural Resources from 1979 to 1997. He include a critical amendment offered by Rep. amount was appropriated for the trust fund in moved to Oklahoma State University in 1997 CROWLEY that would have provided an offset 1989. to head their College of Agricultural Sciences to the $1 billion in lost revenue created by the The parties’ settlement agreement requires and Natural Resources, as well as being the policy. Although I support efforts to promote ratification and approval by Congress in order Director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Experi- employee ownership and reward employee’s to be effective, hence the introduction of H.R. ment Station, and the Oklahoma Cooperative commitment to their companies, I was dis- 1296. After the House Natural Resources Extension Service. After retiring from working appointed that the bill did not include Rep. Committee reported H.R. 1296, the Congres- full time in 2004, Dr. Curl worked as a part- CROWLEY’s amendment. sional Budget Office concluded that the bill time consultant. H.R. 5320, the Social Security MAIL Act, would increase net direct federal spending by For all of his amazing accomplishments as provides an important privacy protection to $18 million over the 2017 through 2026 pe- a professional and an academic, I knew Sam anyone receiving Social Security documents riod. After further discussions, the bill was as a loving father and grandfather who de- through the mail. The bill restricts the Social amended in a way that CBO concluded would lighted in spending time with his family. He Security Administration from sending docu- eliminate the $18 million spending effect. Spe- was an active member of Acton United Meth- ments that include an individual’s complete cifically, the amended H.R. 1296 provides that odist Church. His passions for fishing, travel- Social Security number through the mail un- the money in the trust fund—rather than be- ling, sports, and musical theatre were well less completely necessary. This common- coming fully available to the Bands imme- known to his friends and family. I know that sense policy will protect Americans from hav- diately upon the settlement taking effect as the his wife, Mary, and his children Jane, Julia, ing their sensitive personal information com- 1988 Act provided—would be made available Karen, and stepchildren Ryan and Shelly will promised, and I would have supported this bill. at the rate of $3.7 million per year, with the miss him dearly, as will his grandchildren Ra- H.R. 5946, the United States Appreciation Bands having the option to withdraw less than chel, Robert, Greyson, Avery, Robert, and for Olympians and Paralympians Act, updates that amount. The House passed H.R. 1296 Daisy. a provision of the federal tax code that re- with this amendment on September 22, 2016. Those who knew him, myself included, are quires Olympians and Paralympians to declare The only change regarding the trust fund better for having known Dr. Sam Curl, and I their prize winnings and medals as income for that H.R. 1296 as amended makes to the ask my colleagues to join me in this tribute to tax purposes. Although I would have preferred 1988 Act is to change the rate at which the his wonderful life. He will be missed. that this provision had been part of a com- money in the trust fund is made available to f prehensive tax reform package, I would have the Bands. The full amount of the fund that supported this bill. Congress appropriated in 1989, including the PERSONAL EXPLANATION H.R 2285, the Prevent Trafficking in Cultural interest that has been and will continue to be Property Act, would bolster the ability of U.S. earned on that money, is unchanged. And cru- HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and cially, the agreement to limit the annual alloca- OF OREGON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tions to no more than $3.7 million does not af- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (ICE) to protect against illegal trafficking of fect the Bands’ right to eventually receive all cultural property. The bill requires CPB and of the money in the trust fund once the settle- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ICE to create a coordinated plan to update ment takes effect. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I was un- procedures and directive, and to train per- f avoidably detained on September 22, 2016, sonnel in relevant laws and best practices for HONORING THE LIFE OF SAM E. and I missed votes in the House. If I had been intercepting trafficked property. I support this CURL present, I would have voted against the mo- bill and other efforts to ensure trafficked arti- tion ordering the previous question on H. Res. facts are not brought into the United States. HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER 879 (the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 5523, the Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RE- H.R. 5931, Prohibiting Future Ransom Pay- SPECT Act, would prohibit the IRS from en- OF TEXAS ments to Iran Act), against the rule (H. Res. gaging in civil asset forfeiture of more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 879), and against final passage of the Empow- $10,000 without probable cause. Unfortu- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ering Employees through Stock Ownership Act nately, in recent years there have been many Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise (H.R. 5719). I would have supported H.R. instances of small businesses having their today to celebrate and salute the life of Dr. 5320, Social Security Must Avert Identity Loss money seized without probable cause, and

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE8.026 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 they have struggled to recoup their losses. ease. According to the Kaiser Family Founda- which celebrates its 100th Anniversary on Oc- This bill provides important protections to indi- tion, only 2 percent of beneficiaries who are tober 1, 2016. viduals and small businesses, and I support its under 65 and living with a disability are en- In 1916, only 19 years after the first class- passage. rolled in a Medigap policy, and 21 percent room opened in La Porte, the Independent f have no supplemental coverage at all. School District was established to provide The Medigap Consumer Protection Act quality education to students from Lomax to CONGRATULATING ASU-SEARCY closes the holes in federal law that permit dis- Morgan’s Point. These first students had the ON 50 YEARS criminatory treatment of consumers by extend- privilege of choosing both the District’s mascot ing guaranteed issue rights to the entire Medi- and colors—the bulldog, and the orange and HON. J. FRENCH HILL care population, including beneficiaries who white that the students of La Porte rally OF ARKANSAS qualify for Medicare due to disability or End- around to this day. Over 7,000 students from across La Porte IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stage Renal Disease. It also will protect a number of other popu- began their school year within the Inde- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 lations, including beneficiaries who have en- pendent School District just weeks ago, and Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate rolled in Medicare Advantage for more than will continue a proud legacy of learning and Arkansas State University-Beebe’s Searcy one year and wish to switch back to traditional achievement that has stood for 100 years. Campus on its 50th anniversary. Medicare; dual eligibles who either lose their It is my distinct honor to recognize and cele- Formerly Foothills Vocational Technical Medicaid coverage or who are only Medicaid- brate the 100th Anniversary of La Porte ISD, School, the Searcy campus opened in 1966 eligible with a Share of Cost; and individuals and their enduring commitment to every stu- with 17 employees. enrolled in COBRA coverage who wish to dent’s success. Go Bulldogs. Dedicated in 1967 by Governor Winthrop switch into Medicare. f Rockefeller, the focus of the campus was to The bill also makes a number of reforms RECOGNIZING RICHARD GEIGER provide its students with a skilled trade that that will strengthen access to quality plans and FOR HIS LIFELONG SERVICE would prepare them to enter the workforce improve the beneficiary experience. AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENVI- upon graduation. It calls on the National Association of Insur- RONMENTAL PROTECTION In 2003, Foothills Technical Institute merged ance Commissioners to review loss ratio with ASU-Beebe, forming its second technical standards for Medigap plans and submit rec- HON. DEREK KILMER ommendations to the Secretary to update fed- campus. OF WASHINGTON eral standards. Today, the Searcy campus serves both tra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ditional and non-traditional students earning It reforms how issuers price their products their GEDs, technical certificates, or associate by calling on the NAIC to update its Model Wednesday, September 28, 2016 degrees, providing many students with the Regulations to prohibit pricing discrimination Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to skills, education, and training necessary to ob- based on age, and by requiring Medigap recognize the life and legacy of Richard Gei- tain employment and start a career. issuers to set premiums by county. ger, a champion for the environment. Mr. Gei- I would like to extend my congratulations to It requires the Secretary of Health and ger is widely recognized as one of the most ASU-Beebe’s Searcy campus and wish it Human Services to improve the Medicare Plan committed advocates for the protection and much continued success for generations to Finder website to increase consumer access stewardship of our natural resources in the come. to information regarding their coverage options Puget Sound region. A graduate of Gonzaga University in Spo- f through Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advan- tage, and Part D. The public will be afforded kane, WA, Rich began his career by serving THE MEDIGAP CONSUMER opportunities to comment on and improve the our country in the 82nd Airborne Division as PROTECTION ACT OF 2016 presentation of this information. an air defense officer. After serving for 13 It restores access to the most popular years, during which time he was stationed in HON. JIM McDERMOTT Medigap plan options, which under current law North Korea and Germany, he continued that commitment to service by dedicating his civil- OF WASHINGTON are scheduled to be eliminated for bene- ficiaries who become eligible for Medicare be- ian career to protecting the environment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ginning in 2020 or later. First working for Mason County Public Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Finally, it provides consumers with addi- Works, and then for the last 15 years as a dis- trict officer at the Mason Conservation District, Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, Medigap tional information about potential conflicts of Rich helped to develop a wide range of small- plans currently provide supplemental coverage interest by requiring issuers to disclose pay- and large-scale efforts to protect natural re- to approximately 11 million Medicare bene- ments made to brokers, agents, and other sources. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment ficiaries. However, many of the laws governing third parties selling Medigap policies. These during his tenure with the Conservation District the Medigap market have remained largely un- disclosures will be available to consumers was the leadership he provided on the devel- changed since 1990. In particular, consumer through the Open Payments Database main- opment and implementation of the Skokomish protections are inadequate, leaving many tained by the Centers for Medicare and Med- River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project, a beneficiaries subject to discriminatory prac- icaid Services. critical and comprehensive effort to restore the tices by issuers, lacking sufficient information Mr. Speaker, Medicare beneficiaries de- river and surrounding waters in Puget Sound about their plan options, and often enrolled in serve access to high-quality Medigap cov- that encompassed more than 50 different indi- lower quality coverage. erage. The reforms made by the Medigap Consumer Protection Act will correct many of vidual restoration projects. That is why, today, I am introducing the Mr. Speaker, Richard was not only an envi- Medigap Consumer Protection Act. This im- the problems that continue to exist in the mar- ket, including discrimination by issuers and a ronmental advocate and steward, he was also portant legislation will make a number of re- a leader in the community. He excelled at fos- forms to the Medigap market that will strength- lack of information available to consumers. These reforms are long overdue, and I urge tering collaboration and consensus among di- en the health security of millions of Americans verse community stakeholders, including pri- and significantly improve the beneficiary expe- my colleagues to move to enact this bill with- out delay. vate landowners, businesses, Native American rience. Tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies, Most importantly, this bill ends discrimina- f to achieve common goals. tory treatment of Medicare beneficiaries by ex- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Richard’s lifetime of service, stewardship, tending guaranteed issue rights to the entire SARY OF THE LA PORTE INDE- care, and leadership all contributed to a Medigap-eligible population. PENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT stronger, healthier, and more vibrant commu- Currently, federal law provides limited guar- nity in Puget Sound. The contributions of Mr. anteed issue rights to Medicare beneficiaries. HON. BRIAN BABIN Geiger embody the values that make our com- As a result, issuers in many states are per- OF TEXAS munity and our country a great place to live. mitted to deny consumers access to Medigap Mr. Speaker, I stand on the House floor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policies based on preexisting conditions. This today to honor the life of Mr. Geiger and to ex- creates substantial barriers to coverage, par- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 tend my condolences to those who he is sur- ticularly for individuals who qualify for Medi- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- vived by. Our lives are enhanced by having care due to disability or End-Stage Renal Dis- ognize La Porte Independent School District, known him, and he will truly be missed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28SE8.016 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1403 HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH Washington, DC in the Washington Classic, a four children, Analysia, Yaslyne, Julian, and national competition for top historical black Gabriel, and was deeply committed to his fam- HON. ALMA S. ADAMS colleges and universities. Under the direction ily. He also was an avid runner and had a nat- OF NORTH CAROLINA of Frank T. Greer, the marching band became ural talent for drawing. the first historically black university band to There’s no doubt that such a tragic loss is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES appear on television when it performed during felt across our entire community and by the Wednesday, September 28, 2016 the half-time show of a Chicago Bears and Border Patrol Agency to which he gave so Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, in my District— Los Angeles Rams football game. The band much. On behalf of Southern Arizonans, I North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District— went on to perform during nine half-time thank Agent Alvarez for his service to keep many people in my community struggle to shows between 1956 and 1978, including the our country and communities safe, and I offer consistently put food on the table. New York Giants vs. the Chicago Bears Na- my sincere condolences to his family and According to Feeding America, Mecklenburg tional Championship in 1963 at Wrigley Field. friends on the loss of one of our community’s County has over 165,000 individuals that are Between 1979 and 2014, the band was di- finest. considered food insecure, including over rected by Edward L. Graves—a former Aris- f 49,000 children. tocrat under Director Greer who marched dur- Overall, the 12th district ranks 11th in the ing the 1961 inauguration of President Ken- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL nation and 2nd in the state for the most food nedy. Under his tutelage, the band continued insecure congressional districts. to perform for half-time shows, had a spot in HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Over the past year, the single biggest food the 1981 CBS television movie The Concrete OF MINNESOTA insecurity issue that constituents share with Cowboy, recorded for television ads and trav- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eled abroad to perform in Tokyo, Japan. In my office is that SNAP benefits are not Wednesday, September 28, 2016 enough to help seniors and families in need 1993, the Aristocrat of Bands returned to put food on the table through the end of the Washington, DC to march in President Bill Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today month. Clinton’s Inaugural Parade. to recognize Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Central For this reason, in May of this year, I intro- The Aristocrat of Bands performed several High School on its 150th anniversary. Dedi- duced H.R. 5215, the Closing the Meal Gap songs for the Smithsonian National Museum cated faculty and staff of Central have been Act of 2016. of African American History and Culture open- educating and inspiring generations of Min- This legislation strengthens the SNAP pro- ing reception, including No Problems by nesota’s future leaders since it was founded in gram for seniors, families, and individuals Chance the Rapper, Signed Sealed Delivered 1866 as the first public high school in our looking for work. I’m Yours by Stevie Wonder, Gin and Juice by state. As the largest public high school in Min- This legislation has been endorsed by Feed- Snoop Dogg and TSU’s fight song, I’m So nesota, Central is well-known not only for its ing American, FRAC, Mazon, and the National Proud. The Aristocrat of Bands and the So- rich history and traditions, but also for its com- Council on Aging. phisticated Ladies represented TSU well and, mitment to academic excellence, diversity and As we observe Hunger Action Month, I like TSU students who are proud of their inclusion. would encourage all members to cosponsor school and marching band, I was proud to Saint Paul Central High School was estab- this important piece of legislation to help those watch the band perform on the South Lawn of lished in response to student-driven demand that are hungry in their community put food on the White House. I congratulate Director Dr. for a high school in Minnesota, to allow stu- the table each month. Reginald McDonald, the men and women of dents to continue their education beyond ele- f the Aristocrat of Bands, and the Sophisticated mentary school. Since then, this commitment Ladies for being selected for this honor and to students has remained a core part of Cen- RECOGNIZING THE TENNESSEE putting on a performance worthy of the tral’s mission and identity. The first graduating STATE UNIVERSITY ARISTOCRAT school’s legacy. class of Saint Paul Central High School con- OF BANDS MARCHING BAND AND f sisted of two students who each received a THE SOPHISTICATED LADIES hand-printed sheepskin diploma in 1870. As MAJORETTES FOR THEIR PER- TRIBUTE TO BP AGENT MANUEL the years went on, the school began to grow, FORMANCE AT THE WHITE ‘‘MANNY’’ ALVAREZ moving to a new space in 1872 and again in HOUSE RECEPTION FOR THE 1883. In 1912, it moved to a new location, GRAND OPENING OF THE SMITH- HON. MARTHA McSALLY where it stands today, and adopted the Min- SONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF OF ARIZONA uteman as its mascot in recognition of its ad- AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dress on Lexington Avenue. AND CULTURE Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Throughout the years, many students who Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay walked the halls of Central High School would HON. STEVE COHEN tribute to the life of Border Patrol Agent go on to inspire, connect, and change our OF TENNESSEE Manuel ‘‘Manny’’ Alvarez. community and world. It has been the alma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agent Alvarez entered duty as a member of mater to the likes of Amelia Earhart, the first women to pilot a trans-Atlantic flight, Charles Wednesday, September 28, 2016 the Border Patrol Academy Class of 557 on July 17, 2003. He was a dedicated agent who M. Schulz, the creator of the beloved Peanuts Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strove to be his best each time he put on the gang, and Jawed Karim, co-creator of recognize the men and women of the Ten- uniform. YouTube. nessee State University (TSU) Aristocrat of Agent Alvarez dutifully served our country in Today’s Central High School students are Bands marching band and the Sophisticated the Border Patrol for 13 years. During that no less impressive. Recent graduates have Ladies majorettes for their performance at the time he became well known for his commit- gone on to earn Rhodes Scholarships and win White House reception for the grand opening ment to excellence, warm personality, and Olympic medals. Students come from racially ceremony of the Smithsonian National Mu- humble demeanor. He was a man who looked and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds, seum of African American History and Culture. out for his fellow agents and did what was and are supported by a dedicated community TSU has an over 100-year-long history as a necessary to ensure the optimal performance of teachers, parents, and friends. Their hard historically black university and, as the first of his team. He was always willing to take work, innovative thinking, and close commu- historically black university band to appear on time to teach or train newer agents or share nity relationships lead to success, with the national television and the first to march in an what he had learned. vast majority of students going on to attend Inaugural Parade for President John F. Ken- On August 11, 2016 Agent Alvarez was college. By offering both International Bacca- nedy, it was fitting for the Aristocrat of Bands killed while on duty on the Tohono O’odham laureate and Advanced Placement courses in to perform in Washington, DC during this his- Nation Reservation just south of Sells, Ari- addition to a plethora of extracurricular activi- toric event in our nation’s history. zona. Even after over a decade of service, ties, it is little wonder that Central has earned The TSU Aristocrat of Bands began in 1946 Manny’s love and drive for his work was as rankings on ‘‘Best High School’’ lists and Blue as a 100-piece ensemble. Since that time, the strong as the day he entered the Border Pa- Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of band has become world-renowned for its per- trol. Education. As a result, it has become widely formances across the country. During the late Agent Alvarez was only 37 at the time of his recognized as a model for quality public edu- 1940s, the marching band performed twice in death. He is survived by his wife, Jeanine, and cation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28SE8.023 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 The story of Central High School is not lim- During this past year, over 40,000 partici- Sr. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in ited to Saint Paul or to Minnesota. It embodies pants from all 50 states were actively working Sociology from Albany State College, now the spirit of our nation, one rich in historical toward earning a Congressional Award and University, in 1977. He went on to earn a tradition and a commitment to progress. It is 5,000 new participants enrolled in the pro- Master of Arts degree in Counseling from the the story of inspiring teachers and passionate gram. Since its inception, over 7 million hours University of Georgia in 1985 and a Doctorate students, blazing new trails and breaking of service have been contributed to commu- of Ministry from Bethany Theological Seminary down barriers. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to nities nationwide. in Dothan, Alabama in 1991. Pastor Simmons rise to honor 150 years of excellence in public The example set by Dan is one we all worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor with the education in Minnesota, and to the next 150 should strive for. His willingness to serve his Georgia Department of Rehabilitation Services years of high quality education at Saint Paul community and our nation’s young people sets for seventeen years. He also worked as a Central High School. him apart as an outstanding individual, and I Community Development Specialist. f have been honored to serve alongside of him Pastor Simmons began preaching the Gos- as Leader PELOSI’s congressional appointee to pel of Jesus Christ in June 1984. He pastored TRIBUTE TO HELEN AND DENNY the Board. I ask that all of my colleagues in Mountain Grove Baptist Church in Dawson, ZIMMERMAN the House of Representatives join me in Georgia and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in thanking Dan for his service and wishing him Shingler, Georgia. In 1991, the Lord called HON. DAVID YOUNG nothing but continued success. him to lead Mount Zion Baptist Church. In his OF IOWA f 25 years of leadership, Mount Zion has ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panded its Ministry services, increased its INTRODUCTION OF PREPARE ALL Wednesday, September 28, 2016 membership tremendously to the point where KIDS ACT a second worship service was added, and Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise moved into its new state-of-the-art facility on today to recognize and congratulate Helen 109 acres of land at 901 South Westover Bou- and Denny Zimmerman of Anita, Iowa, on the HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY levard in 2010. very special occasion of their 50th wedding OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But most importantly, Pastor Simmons has anniversary. They were married on August 14, led Mount Zion Baptist Church to become a 1966 at Prescott Methodist Church in Prescott, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 pillar in the community, known for ministering Iowa. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. to those in need. Pastor Simmons welcomes Helen and Denny’s lifelong commitment to Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to reintro- anyone and everyone into the church and its each other, their children, and grandchildren duce the Prepare All Kids Act—important leg- members make it their duty to ensure that truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on islation to strengthen the availability of high- every soul is taken care of and prayed over. their 50th anniversary, may their commitment quality prekindergarten for families across the With a congregation of over 3,000 members grow even stronger as they continue to love, country. and 54 ministries, including radio, television, cherish, and honor one another for years to In my home city of New York, we have and live-streaming, Mount Zion is truly ‘‘reach- come. more children enrolled in full-day pre-K than Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple ing the world for Christ through evangelism, 49 states as part of our effort to guarantee on their 50th year together and I wish them discipleship, fellowship, and missions.’’ universal pre-K for all families. But across the Mount Zion Baptist Church is celebrating many more. I ask that my colleagues in the country too few families have access to good another happy occasion—its 151st anniver- United States House of Representatives join prekindergarten programs that will help their sary. The church was founded in 1865, the me in congratulating them on this momentous children enter elementary school ready to same year that the Thirteenth Amendment occasion and in wishing them nothing but the learn and succeed. abolishing slavery was passed by Congress very best. That is why I have introduced the Prepare and ratified by the States. Nearly a century f All Kids Act along with Senator BOB CASEY. later, many of the rallies during the Albany HONORING DAN COHEN This bill would authorize a Prekindergarten In- phase of the Civil Rights Movement were held centive Fund to award grants to states that es- at Mount Zion. To commemorate those strug- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL tablish, expand, or enhance full-day pre-K pro- gles, the church donated the building to the OF MICHIGAN grams. These grants will help states launch or Albany Civil Rights Museum which is currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expand high-quality programs that are proven housed there. Mount Zion has seen many ups to help children excel in school and help work- and downs but God’s will and our members’ Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ing families succeed. perseverance have shaped it into the expan- Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am proud of President Obama’s commit- sive and successful place of worship it is recognize Dan Cohen for his service as a ment to these goals, by expanding Head Start today. member of the Congressional Award Board of and Early Head Start, and making early child- Jeremiah 3:15 says, ‘‘Then I will give you Directors. hood education a priority. Congress must build shepherds after my own heart, who will lead The United States Congress established the on these efforts by passing legislation to en- you with knowledge and understanding.’’ Pas- Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize ini- sure that all children benefit from high-quality tor Daniel Simmons is one such shepherd and tiative, achievement, and service in young prekindergarten. a man of integrity who exudes the genuine people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both f principles and values of Christian discipleship. the United States Senate and the House of Over the 20 years I have been a member of Representatives. The original bill was spon- IN HONOR OF PASTOR DANIEL the church, I am proud to call Mount Zion my sored by the late Senator Malcolm Wallop of SIMMONS church home and Pastor Daniel Simmons my Wyoming and the late Congressman James pastor. As an ordained Deacon and Trustee, I Howard of New Jersey. Originally signed into HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. have personally witnessed the unshakeable law by President Jimmy Carter, the legislation OF GEORGIA faith Pastor Simmons has for the Lord and the (Public Law 96–114) established the Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES profound exegesis he conveys in his sermons. sional Award as a public-private partnership, My wife, Vivian, and I are grateful that we can Wednesday, September 28, 2016 which receives all funding from the private always count on Pastor Simmons’ wise coun- sector. Every president since, both Democratic Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is sel and sage advice. and Republican, have signed legislation to my honor and pleasure to extend my sincerest Pastor Simmons has achieved many things continue the program. congratulations to Pastor Daniel Simmons, in his life but none of this would have been The Congressional Award Board of Direc- leader of my church home, Mount Zion Baptist possible without the love and support of his tors is comprised of 48 members and supports Church in Albany, Georgia. Pastor Simmons wife and First Lady of the Church, Diane the work of the foundation by providing mis- will be celebrating 25 years of outstanding Davis Simmons, and his two children and five sion-based leadership and strategic govern- ministry to Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sun- grandchildren. ance. Every member of the Board serves as day, October 9, 2016. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join a volunteer to help make the program a na- A native of Cairo, Georgia, Daniel Simmons me, my wife Vivian, and the more than tional opportunity available in every congres- was born to the late Mrs. Pinkie Norwood Sim- 730,000 residents of Georgia’s Second Con- sional district. mons and the late Reverend Perry Simmons, gressional District in thanking Pastor Daniel

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He was also appointed to the Human birthday money from her 11th birthday to buy SARY Resources Commission by Governor David her own ukulele. A true musical prodigy, Pryor, and reappointed under Governor Frank Grace mastered the ukulele within a year, now HON. BILLY LONG White. owning five ukuleles, as well as a piano and OF MISSOURI Las left a lasting impact on our state and a saxophone. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be greatly missed by all of Arkansas. Grace began performing at local establish- I extend my respect, affection and prayers Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ments for small audiences, but had never to his family and loved ones. played before a large crowd until this past Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- f summer. She shared her amazing talents with ognize Calvary Baptist Church of Republic, the world when she auditioned for Season 11 Missouri, for the celebration of their 50th anni- IN HONOR OF THE FARM CREDIT of America’s Got Talent and played her origi- versary on October 28, 2016. SYSTEM’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY nal song, ‘‘I Don’t Know My Name,’’ a song Calvary Baptist has been an integral part of about finding who you are and where you fit Republic, Missouri, since 1966. From very HON. RICHARD HUDSON in, while playing the ukulele. Grace impressed humble beginnings in an old schoolhouse to OF NORTH CAROLINA the judges so much she was sent straight to the large modern facilities, Calvary has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ‘‘Live Shows.’’ Grace continued aston- involved in enriching and aiding the people of Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ishing audiences, performing original pieces Republic. Over the decades the small group as she advanced in each round of the show, that started Calvary Baptist has now grown to Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and on September 14, was crowned the first over 1,700 people that comprise the member- celebration of our Nation’s farmers and the prize winner, taking home a $1 million prize, a ship of Calvary Baptist Church. Farm Credit System as we mark its 100th an- Las Vegas show date, and a record contract. Over the years, hundreds of men, women, niversary. Before the Las Vegas show, Grace will return and children have placed their faith in Christ Since Congress established the Federal home to Suffern for a Saturday, October 1 pa- through ministries of Calvary Baptist Church. Farm Loan Act in 1916, many farmers and rade and celebration with her family, neigh- For 50 years, Calvary has been a leader in producers have relied on the Farm Credit Sys- bors, and schoolmates. the church community by reaching out to tem for access to capital and financial oppor- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize my those in need physically and spiritually and by tunity. extremely talented constituent, Ms. Grace providing food, finances, and counseling as With this incredible program comes more Vanderwaal, and I urge my colleagues to join well as caring for the hurting, grieving, and freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for the me in congratulating her on this achievement. lonely. agriculture community across our nation. It’s a f Calvary Baptist has been very involved in critical piece of our duty to help ensure we sharing the good news of Jesus with many in can keep farmers on their farms. HONORING THE LIFE OF BETTY other countries as well. Every year several Back home in North Carolina, we know how SMITH groups travel from Republic to other states important it is to have a prosperous and pro- and foreign countries to perform work-related ductive agriculture industry. We respect and HON. JERRY McNERNEY projects on facilities, orphanages, and rehabili- admire the men and women who toil our lands OF CALIFORNIA tation centers and to conduct Bible programs and work incredibly hard to provide food and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for children, teenagers and medical and sports products we depend on in our daily lives. The Wednesday, September 28, 2016 camps. Farm Credit System is a vital part of this Mr. Speaker, Calvary Baptist deserves this chain, and it ensures we can continue sup- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today body’s utmost respect for its desire to be an porting the prosperity of agriculture producers to ask my colleagues to join me in honoring integral part of the Republic community and of all sizes and types. the life of Betty Smith, who passed away on providing an outlet for so many to help others. Across North Carolina, more than 14,800 April 24, 2016. I encourage my colleagues in the House of farmers and producers rely on the Farm Credit Betty spent most of her life in Knightsen, Representatives to join me in extending to the System to borrow the capital they need to California preserving the rich farming culture church our deepest appreciation for their ef- make their businesses successful and provide of East Contra Costa County. forts which have contributed so greatly to the food and fiber to our communities. Many of She began contributing to her community at people of southwest Missouri, other states, these people are young and just starting out in a young age. While attending Liberty High and around the world. the agriculture industry or are on small farms. School, she co-wrote the lyrics to the school’s f As we commemorate a century of service, anthem, which is still used by the Liberty Lions we say thank you to our farmers and pro- today. After high school, she studied at Uni- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY ducers for their hard work to ensure our agri- versity of the Pacific in Stockton, and worked OF LASKER ‘LAS’ BELL culture community remains strong, both now at Fiberboard in Antioch. and for generations to come. Betty continued her service by teaching pre- HON. J. FRENCH HILL Mr. Speaker, I look forward to watching the school for many years and participating in the OF ARKANSAS Farm Credit System continue to serve our Knightsen Garden Club and 4–H Club. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rural and agriculture communities for the next Betty and her husband, William R. Smith, 100 years. continued the family farm started by her par- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 f ents. As a multi-generation family farm in Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Knightsen, Smith Family Farm is known for the life and legacy of one of Arkansas’ greats TRIBUTE TO MS. GRACE many varieties of stone fruits, tomatoes, zuc- in the entertainment industry, Lasker ‘Las’ VANDERWAAL chinis, apples and cruciferous greens. Each Bell, who passed away earlier this month at year, the Farm holds a Tomato Festival and the age of 88. HON. NITA M. LOWEY Pumpkin Harvest Festival to celebrate the Las moved to Camden, Arkansas in search OF NEW YORK fresh crops of East Contra Costa County. of work, and after an honorable discharge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the last 25 years, Betty greeted visi- from the U.S. Army was hired to host El Dora- tors from near and far when they arrived at dos KJWH radio’s first soul music radio show. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Smith Family Farm to purchase fresh fruits Moving to television, he pitched his Amer- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and vegetables during the U-pick season. She ican Bandstand-like show the Las Bell Variety recognize my constituent, Ms. Grace engaged the visiting children with her barn Show that became part of the weekly lineup Vanderwaal, an inspiring young woman and show and taught them about farming, nature on KTVE. At the time, Las was the only Black this year’s winner of America’s Got Talent. and local history using songs, stories, and

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Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Stevie Wonder, Brandford Marsalis, Ben It is for these reasons that I ask my Col- today to recognize and congratulate Brenda Cauley of the Bar-Kays and many more. Addi- leagues to join me in honoring the memory of Shook and the late Scott Shook, of Guthrie tionally, SMA students have opened for BB Betty Smith and her lifetime of service. Center, Iowa, for being selected as Guthrie King at his annual BB King Homecoming Fes- County’s 2016 inductees into the Iowa 4–H tival and Concert, performed at the Levitt Shell f Hall of Fame. in Memphis’s Overton Park opening for Book- Scott was an active leader for the Guthrie er T. Jones and sang backup for Faith Hill CELEBRATING THE DAYTON County 4–H program. He was known for his during the 2008 Freedom Awards Dinner and RURITAN CLUB’S 75 YEARS OF unwavering guidance during the 4–H Exten- Ceremony hosted by the National Civil Rights SERVICE sion Office summer programs and was instru- Museum in Memphis. mental in the success of Farm Safety Days. Stax Music Academy students have also For three years, he was a leader with the traveled the country and world sharing their HON. BOB GOODLATTE SESS Sport Group. An avid hunter, Scott be- talents for all to hear. Audiences have in- lieved children should respect wildlife, gun cluded Oprah Winfrey and President Bill Clin- OF VIRGINIA safety, and all the wonders of the great out- ton as well as the U.S. Ambassador to Aus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES doors. Guiding members through livestock tralia during performances in Australia and the projects, his passion for the world of agri- U.S. Ambassador to Germany during the Wednesday, September 28, 2016 culture was the legacy he passed on. grand opening of the ‘‘Memphis Exhibition Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, fellowship, Brenda grew up in 4–H and was an active Berlin’’ in Berlin, Germany. SMA students good will, and community service. These are member from elementary school through her have traveled to Porretta Terme, Italy for the the characteristics that Ruritan National clubs high school years. She led the U.S. Sunshine Porretta Soul Festival in Rufus Thomas Park, across the nation strive to achieve, and the 4–H group and was co-leader to the Trail- performed at The Kennedy Center in Wash- blazers. Brenda served on the 4–H Youth principles that the Dayton Ruritan Club has ington, DC for a July 4th performance and Committee, spending countless hours edu- embodied for the past 75 years. participated in the Smithsonian Institute’s cating the community about agriculture while Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Chartered on September 30, 1941, the Day- helping children prepare exhibits for static Mall in 2011. In addition to excelling in the ton Ruritan Club is celebrating 75 years of judging and livestock projects. performing arts, since 2008, every SMA senior service to the Dayton, Virginia, community. In Mr. Speaker, the example set by Scott and has been accepted to a college or university. rural areas across the country, neighbors look Brenda’s efforts exemplify the Iowa spirit and I was very happy for Stax Music Academy out for one another and help each other in I am honored to represent them in the United when I learned that its students were sched- good times and bad. Those principles are why States Congress. I ask that all of my col- uled to perform in Washington, DC for the the Dayton club came about—to help provide leagues in the United States House of Rep- opening festivities of the National Museum of a hand up for friends and neighbors in need. resentatives join me in congratulating the African American History and Culture. The stu- A group of citizens saw a need in the commu- Shook family for their outstanding achieve- dents performed several legendary songs by nity and worked to raise money and provide ments. Stax recording artists, including ‘‘I’ve Been volunteer labor to help address those needs. f Loving You Too Long’’ by Otis Redding and ‘‘Walking the Dog’’ by Rufus Thomas, and Now, 75 years later, these men and women RECOGNIZING STAX MUSIC ACAD- covered songs by Stax artists Sam and Dave play an ever important role, having contributed EMY FOR ITS PERFORMANCE AT and the Staple Singers as well as songs by over $700,000 and 180,000 volunteer hours to THE ‘‘FREEDOM SOUNDS: A COM- Prince and Queen. The performers rep- their community. MUNITY CELEBRATION’’ FES- resented Stax Music Academy, the city of TIVAL FOR THE GRAND OPENING In Dayton, Ruritan National Club Number Memphis and Memphis’s musical legacy well, OF THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL 126 carries on this rich tradition of serving oth- and I am proud of this latest milestone in the MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ers and keeping it local. Every penny they Academy’s storied history. raise through numerous fundraising events HISTORY AND CULTURE f each year, including a bluegrass concert, pan- cake breakfast, and sandwich sales, goes to- HON. STEVE COHEN PERSONAL EXPLANATION wards projects to improve the place where OF TENNESSEE they live. Whether it is providing dictionaries to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GWEN MOORE every fifth grade student in Rockingham Coun- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 OF WISCONSIN ty or donating teddy bears for first responders IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to give to children, the projects have made a Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, September 28, 2016 lasting impact on the community. Members recognize the young men and women of the are also actively working to mold the next gen- Stax Music Academy (SMA) in Memphis, Ten- Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, on September eration of leaders by forming a Ruri-Teen nessee for their outstanding performance on 21, 2016, I returned home to Milwaukee to ad- Chapter at Turner Ashby High School and Wil- the main stage at the ‘‘Freedom Sounds: A dress the medical emergency of my son and, bur Pence Middle School. Community Celebration’’ festival on the Na- as a result, missed all votes on September 21 tional Mall for the grand opening of the Smith- and 22, 2016. While much has changed around them over sonian National Museum of African American Had I been present to vote, I would have the years, the Dayton Ruritan Club remains History and Culture. Students from SMA have voted the following way on the bills considered committed to the community they call home. performed around the world and it was fitting by the House for those days that I missed. Seventy-five years of service is a remarkable for the school to be invited to perform in September 21, 2016. achievement, and I applaud the members of Washington, DC for this historic event in our Motion on Ordering the Previous Question the Dayton Ruritan Club for their devotion to nation’s history. on the Rule. I would have voted NO. service. On October 13, members and friends The Stax Music Academy began in 2000 at H. Res. 875. I would have voted NO. will come together to celebrate their accom- Stafford Elementary School as a Soulsville Motion on Ordering the Previous Question plishments and this milestone at the 75th An- Foundation after school and summer music on the Rule. I would have voted NO. niversary Banquet. I wish them many more learning center. SMA is now located next to H. Res. 876. I would have voted NO. years of success as they serve the Town of Stax Museum where the historic Stax Records H.R. 3957. I would have voted YES. Dayton. was founded. Under Presidents and CEOs of H.R. 5659. I would have voted YES.

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A July 2016 Marist poll found that YES. tion every day. nearly two-thirds of Americans oppose tax- Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. 3438. f payer funding for abortion—including 45% of I would have voted YES. those who identify as ‘‘pro-choice.’’ Final Passage of H.R. 3438. I would have TWO MILLION AMERICANS ALIVE The Hyde Amendment is not extreme. Hil- voted NO. TODAY BECAUSE OF THE HYDE lary Clinton is. Final Passage of H.R. 5461. I would have AMENDMENT Hillary Clinton is so extreme and outside the voted NO. mainstream that when MSNBC’s Chuck Todd H.R. 5859. I would have voted YES. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH asked her in an April 3rd interview: ‘‘When, H.R. 6007. I would have voted YES. OF NEW JERSEY and if, does an unborn child have constitu- H.R. 5977. I would have voted YES. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional rights?’’ Hillary Clinton fired back: ‘‘un- H.R. 6014. I would have voted YES. born persons don’t have constitutional rights Wednesday, September 28, 2016 H.R. 5147. I would have voted YES. . . .’’ Clinton acknowledges that unborn chil- September 21, 2016. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, Fri- dren are persons, but denies them their right Motion on Ordering the Previous Question day September 30 marks 40 years since the to life and wants taxpayers to pay for their de- on the Rule. I would have voted NO. life-saving Hyde Amendment was first en- struction. H. Res. 879. I would have voted NO. acted. This annual appropriations amendment When Hillary Clinton was awarded the Mar- Passage of H.R. 5719. I would have voted stops taxpayer dollars from being used to fund garet Sanger award by Planned Parenthood in NO. most abortions and abortion coverage through 2009, she said she was ‘‘in awe’’ of Margaret H.R. 5320. I would have voted YES. government programs like Medicaid. Sanger, the infamous founder of Planned Par- H.R. 5946. I would have voted YES. Thanks to new analysis by the Charlotte enthood. Shockingly its American affiliate H.R. 2285. I would have voted YES. Lozier Institute we now know that as many as alone claims responsibility for the death of H.R. 5523. I would have voted YES. 2 million children—some obviously much older over seven million babies. H.R. 5625. I would have voted YES. now—are alive today because of the Hyde In her 2009 speech Clinton also said she House Amendment to S. 1550. I would have amendment. admired Sanger for her vision and that voted YES. Prior to enactment of Hyde, the Medicaid Sanger’s work here in the United States and H.R. 4419. I would have voted YES. program paid for about 300,000 abortions an- across the globe was not done. ‘‘Not done’’ H.R. 5963. I would have voted YES. nually. Research, including by the pro-abortion means more abortions, paid for by the tax- Engel Amendment. I would have voted YES. Guttmacher Institute, has long shown that payer, and an end to conscience rights for Final Passage of H.R. 5931. I would have stopping taxpayer funded abortion reduces the those who don’t agree. voted NO. abortion rate. In an analysis released just this If we lose the Hyde Amendment our country H.R. 5037. I would have voted YES. week, the Charlotte Lozier Institute estimates will be carrying out Sanger’s eugenic legacy— H.R. 5798. I would have voted YES. that the Hyde amendment saves as many as incentivizing the destruction of the poor and f 60,000 lives each year. vulnerable by paying for their death. I remember the day several years ago when There are nearly 60 million Americans miss- IN RECOGNITION OF LESLEY my friend and author of the amendment, ing from 43 years of legal abortion. 60 million CHILLER Henry Hyde of Illinois, first learned that about lives with potential that have been snuffed out one million children were alive because of his by state-sanctioned killing. HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING amendment. He was overcome with joy know- Let’s be clear. Hillary Clinton poses an exis- tential threat to the welfare and wellbeing of OF MASSACHUSETTS ing that a million mothers were spared the unborn children and their mothers in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agony of post abortion pain, a million children were alive and well, growing up, going to United States and around the world. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 school, playing sports, dating, marrying and Rather than expand the culture of death and Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in having kids of their own. Today that number is shred the Hyde amendment—as Hillary Clin- remembrance of Lesley Chiller, who passed estimated at two million—all because abortion ton promises—women and men of conscience away Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the age of subsidies have been prohibited by law. have a duty to protect the weakest and most 40 as a result of complications from lupus. Since the first bitter and protracted battles vulnerable from the violence of abortion. Lesley was born July 30, 1976, in Boston over this policy, the Hyde amendment has f and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts. She generally, if begrudgingly, been accepted as REMEMBERING RODNEY ELLIS, graduated from Sharon High School where the status quo. President Bill Clinton—who CHAMPION OF EDUCATION she excelled in English and writing. Following supported partial-birth abortion—and President a year at the University of New Hampshire, Barack Obama—who pledged to veto a bill HON. DAVID E. PRICE Lesley earned a BA in Economics from the protecting children born alive after abortion, OF NORTH CAROLINA University of Massachusetts-Boston and a both consistently signed the Hyde amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Certificate in Graphic Design from Pima Col- into law. lege. Yet Hillary Clinton represents a new era of Wednesday, September 28, 2016 An avid reader and music lover, Lesley en- pro-abortion extremism. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, joyed art, history, food anthropology, and poli- Not only does she fall in party line with her I rise to honor the life and memory of Rodney tics where her deep passion for social justice opposition to the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Ellis of Mocksville, North Carolina, for his work was apparent. Family and friends knew Lesley Protection Act, the ban on sex selection abor- as a committed teacher and an advocate for to be wise and kind, but also armed with an tion, and the Born Alive Abortion Survivors educational opportunity and success for all unending sense of humor that was both intel- Protection Act, she will have an abortion lit- students. Mr. Ellis passed away prematurely ligent and dry, even during the most trying mus-test for every judge and justice. And in a on September 10, 2016 at the age of 49. On times of her 10-year battle with lupus. new assault on innocent human life, she has behalf of my family and staff, I wish to extend Mr. Speaker, I co-founded the Congres- vowed to decimate the Hyde Amendment and our sympathy and good wishes to his family. sional Lupus Caucus because we have a re- fund abortion on demand using taxpayer dol- Mr. Ellis was raised by a single mother in sponsibility to fight back against this cruel and lars. Mocksville, North Carolina and Cleveland, debilitating illness. Lupus is a chronic, auto- In 1980 the Hyde amendment narrowly Ohio. He returned to North Carolina to attend immune disease that can force your immune overcame a constitutional challenge in a 5–4 Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), system to destroy healthy tissue, which often Supreme Court decision. If Hillary Clinton ap- graduating with a degree in teaching. While at leads to terrible pain that can manifest itself points just one justice, the Hyde amendment WSSU, he met his wife Lisa, with whom he throughout the body. I ask that my colleagues will be nullified. raised five children. join me in the fight against lupus by joining the Hillary Clinton is outside of the mainstream. Mr. Ellis began his involvement with the Congressional Lupus Caucus, and further by Today, more Americans support the sanctity of North Carolina Association of Educators

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While the National Mall to celebrate and welcome As an advocate and a leader, Rodney Ellis serving as the Page County Clerk of Court for this historic institution which is dedicated to was energetic and effective, reflecting a pas- the last 31 years, Julie has also worked on documenting African American life, history, art, sion for ensuring access to education for all her family’s cattle farm with her husband and culture. Many people in this body, across students. He defended public investments in Dave. She attributes some of her extensive the nation, and around the world shall cele- our schools at a time when they were under knowledge of cattle farming to courses she brate this great day. threat, first from the Great Recession and then participated in over the years, like Annie’s Tonight, I applaud Dr. Lonnie Bunch, III, the from hostile political leadership. Project and Women Managing Cattle. Julie is Founding Director, Kinshasha Holman Conwill, Mr. Ellis stepped down from the NCAE pres- constantly fine-tuning her family’s cattle oper- the Deputy Director, Cheryl Johnson, Chief of idency in July after serving the maximum two ation and making changes to improve their Staff, and the hundreds and thousands of peo- two-year terms. He returned to Winston-Salem farm’s productivity. ple who worked so hard to make this dream to spend more time with his family and teach Mr. Speaker, I commend Julie for her hard a reality. For over 10 years, they have toiled middle school language arts to students of work and dedication in improving and man- day in and day out to prepare for the opening low-income families. He continued to be a aging her family’s farm. Her efforts embody and operation of the National Museum of Afri- committed educator of students of all socio- the Iowa spirit and I am honored to represent can American History and Culture. economic backgrounds until the very end of her in the United States Congress. I ask that I know that the leadership and staff of the Museum have labored tirelessly for years and his life. all of my colleagues in the United States Rodney Ellis leaves a legacy of dedication years—designing the building, raising funds, House of Representatives join me in congratu- and commitment that saw North Carolina edu- envisioning the exhibits, collecting artifacts, lating Julie for her achievements and in wish- cation through tough times. Both in the class- conducting research, and meeting with the ing her nothing but continued success. room and in statewide leadership, his work will many people across this country and around benefit thousands of students for generations f the world who are so excited about this his- to come. RECOGNIZING JEANETTE JAMES toric moment. Mr. Speaker, I thank each and f every one of them for their hard work, deter- mination, and dedication to the National Mu- D.C. STATEHOOD HON. JOE WILSON seum of African American History and Culture. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. Speaker, the National Museum of Afri- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can American History and Culture took over OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Wednesday, September 28, 2016 100 years to evolve from a dream to a reality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Nation’s Capitol on the National Mall. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- The most recent congressional effort began Wednesday, September 28, 2016 er, congratulations to Jeanette James, Profes- with the late former Congressman Thomas Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, D.C. statehood sional Staffer for the House Armed Services ‘‘Mickey’’ Leland from Texas who revitalized has just crossed another historic threshold. Committee, on being awarded The Military the legislation in 1985. I was proud to continue For the first time, the District of Columbia Re- Coalition’s 2016 Freedom Award for her out- his work and fought for 15 years for the bill to publican Party now supports D.C. statehood, standing service and significant contributions pass the House and Senate before finally making D.C. statehood a bipartisan effort. to the military and veterans’ community. being signed into law by President George W. Moreover, the upcoming ‘‘Statehood Yes’’ vote On September 22, 2016, The Military Coali- to put D.C. residents on the record on state- Bush. tion, an association of 32 military, veterans, It was a long, hard, labor of love, and there hood is being led by a Republican resident, and uniformed services organizations, recog- were so many wonderful Members on both George Vradenburg, a retired AOL executive nized her for over a decade of dedicated work sides of the aisle and the dome, who helped and philanthropist. D.C. Republicans have with the House Committee on Armed Serv- accomplish this mission, which spanned gen- consistently supported equality for our citizens, ices. During her tenure with the committee, erations, decades, and movements. In 1993, including the bipartisan bill for a House vote she has been a crucial part of crafting impor- the late Senator Paul Martin Simon from Illi- and the recent budget autonomy referendum. tant legislation and an exceptional asset for nois introduced a companion to the House It is now clear that D.C. statehood, including the Military Personnel subcommittee now legislation. Beginning in 2001, former Senator my bill, the New Columbia Admission Act, en- chaired by Congressman JOE HECK of Ne- Sam Brownback from Kansas, former Senator joys the support of D.C. residents, regardless vada. She was previously recognized as a Max Cleland from Georgia, and former Sen- of party. Freedom Award recipient in 2012. ator Chris Dodd from Connecticut joined the On November 8 this year, D.C. residents I am grateful for her admirable service and will vote not only for a Member of Congress House coalition which included Representa- dedication to the committee and our tives William ‘‘Bill’’ Clay from Missouri, J.C. and Members of the D.C. Council, they will servicemembers and military families. She has vote on whether they desire to become the Watts, Jr. from Oklahoma, and Jack Kingston maintained the high standards of her prede- from Georgia who helped take this bipartisan, 51st state, and, if so, on the constitution for cessor, the late John Chapla. the new state. bicameral effort across the finish line. Making the District of Columbia our nation’s f Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I did not also thank some of the former congressional 51st state would overcome the longest denial INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION staff who worked for so many years to pass of democracy by our country to any of its citi- COMMEMORATING THE OPENING the legislation which authorized the Museum— zens. Surely, 215 years of second-class status OF THE SMITHSONIAN’S NA- Tammy Boyd in my office; Kerri Watson with for the American citizens who live in the na- TIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN former Rep. J.C. Watts; LaRochelle Young tion’s capital can no longer be tolerated, espe- AMERICAN HISTORY AND CUL- with former Sen. Sam Brownback: and Donni cially today, when D.C. residents pay the high- TURE Turner with former Sen. Max Cleland. They re- est federal taxes per capita in the United fused to give up; they refused to give in, and States. HON. JOHN LEWIS we thank them for their hard work and service. f OF GEORGIA On the eve of this long-awaited day, I join TRIBUTE TO JULIE WALTERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with more than 110 of my colleagues in con- gratulating Smithsonian Institution’s family, the Wednesday, September 28, 2016 HON. DAVID YOUNG countless staff, and many volunteers of the Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to National Museum of African American History OF IOWA offer a bipartisan resolution which recognizes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Culture on their persistence, their deter- the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Mu- mination, and—very, very soon—on their suc- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 seum of African American History and Culture cess. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise (NMAAHC) on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Tonight, we should all be proud, and each today to recognize and congratulate Julie Wal- I am so proud that over 110 of my colleagues and every one of us must take the necessary

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.053 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1409 hours, days, weeks, and months to visit, learn, abuse. In the new century, members of JLSP to cook and sew, and play in the swimming explore, and reflect on the Smithsonian’s Na- worked with Women’s Advocates in Saint pool. Her peers and mentors at Girls, Inc. en- tional Museum of African American History Paul, the nation’s first battered women’s shel- couraged her to attend college after her grad- and Culture and all that it signifies and entails. ter. They helped to make the shelter more uation from Jordan High School in 1972. She Mr. Speaker, this is a good day; it is a great physically comfortable, inviting, and safe for received a scholarship from Girls, Inc. and day. women who were seeking refuge. earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Rehabili- f Over the course of a century, the JLSP has tation from Troy State University in 1976 and taken on daunting challenges in Saint Paul to a Master’s in Criminal Justice from the same HONORING THE JUNIOR LEAGUE create solutions to lift up those disadvantaged university in 1980. OF SAINT PAUL and struggling members of our community. Mr. Girls, Inc. had been such an integral part of Speaker, please join me in rising to honor the her childhood and teenage years that it came HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Junior League of Saint Paul on its 100th anni- as no surprise when Mrs. Hyatt returned to OF MINNESOTA versary—and for the next century of service to Girls, Inc. to work as Center Director of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community. Garrard Center in Columbus in 1976. In 1981, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 f Mrs. Hyatt became the Executive Director of Girls, Inc. of Columbus and has served in this Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today RECOGNIZING NATIONAL to honor the Junior League of Saint Paul WILDERNESS MONTH capacity ever since. There was no better can- (JLSP) as the organization marks 100 years of didate to run the organization than Mrs. Hyatt. dedicated community service to the people of Having been on the receiving side of the pro- HON. J. FRENCH HILL gram, she knew the impact it could have on a Saint Paul, Minnesota. Since 1917, the Junior OF ARKANSAS League of Saint Paul has been an all-female young girl and the decisions she made during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteer organization committed to the work the most formative years of her life. Girls, Inc. of its founder, Elizabeth Ames Jackson. For Wednesday, September 28, 2016 can be the difference between a bright, suc- cessful future and a life of drugs, crime, or the past century, JLSP has forged coalitions Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- poverty. Mrs. Hyatt’s understanding of the or- and leveraged the talents and passions of vol- ognition of September as National Wilderness ganization’s mission on a personal level has unteers to address our community’s greatest Month. helped to keep Girls, Inc. effective in men- challenges. This month we marked the 52nd anniver- toring girls and shaping them into strong, inde- After working on behalf of the Red Cross sary of the Wilderness Act of 1964, which cre- pendent women. and supporting the war effort in the 1920’s, ated our National Wilderness Preservation JLSP found a cause of their own to champion. System and established the procedure for In addition to her leadership of Girls, Inc., Realizing that there was a need in the com- designating federal lands as wilderness by Mrs. Hyatt has proven to be an exceptional munity for women to have a place to recover Congress. member of her community. She has served on peacefully from surgery, they created a Con- Earlier this year, Congress was blessed with the Columbus South Task Force and the Co- valescent Home for Women and Girls. This al- a visit from Pope Francis, who took his papal lumbus Coalition of Children and Youth. She lowed women to have a place out of the hos- name from St. Francis of Assisi, the protector served as a board member of the Downtown pital where they might regain their strength be- of the proper joyful balance in care for the Kiwanis Club and the St. Francis Hospital Ad- fore returning to the stresses of work and fam- earth. In his encyclical, the Holy Father notes visory Committee for Women’s Health. In ily. St. Francis’s request that ‘‘part of the friary 1996, Ms. Hyatt served as President of the In 1933, the JLSP was approached by the garden was always left untouched,’’ just like United Way Directors Association. She is a Children’s Hospital to create a needy-bed fund America’s extraordinary wilderness. 1993 graduate of Leadership Columbus and a for children whose families could not afford Arkansas is home to 12 of these unique wil- 1998 graduate of Leadership Georgia. medical care. The JLSP eagerly stepped in derness areas, including the Flatside Wilder- Ms. Hyatt has been recognized numerous and started a city wide push for funds to sup- ness in the Ouachita National Forest. In times for her professional and community port the hospital. Their success culminated in March, I was joined by Arkansas Rep. Rick work. She is a recipient of the Girls, Inc. the creation of the Children’s Hospital Asso- Beck, members of the Boy Scouts, the Ozark Southern Regional Professional of the Year ciation, which in later years has gone on to Society, the Sierra Club, and representatives Award; the Judge Aaron Cohn Community fund hospital initiatives and start-up programs. from the U.S. Forest Service on a six mile Service Award; the Keith Bissel Volunteer The Children’s Hospital Association is still pro- hike through Flatside, enjoying the serene Award from the Kiwanis Club; the Gracious viding for the healthcare needs of children in beauty of this area left wild. Lady Award, the Leadership Georgia Founda- the Saint Paul area to this day in part because During National Wilderness Month, we rec- tion Award, and the Governor Honors Award, of the work of the JLSP. ognize these wilderness areas in our great among many others. Understanding that there were other chal- country and the need to preserve them for fu- Dr. Benjamin E. Mays often said: ‘‘You lenges to address in the community, the JLSP ture generations of Americans. make your living by what you get; you make shifted their focus to the development of rec- f your life by what you give.’’ Not only has Mrs. reational spaces for Saint Paul’s youth. They Hyatt made her living at Girls, Inc. by men- partnered with the Neighborhood House and IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. DOROTHY HYATT toring and uplifting girls beyond their cir- the Community Chest, which later became the cumstances, but she has also made her life by United Way, to start Saint Paul Community giving back to the great city of Columbus in so Services. With the help of $12,000 of seed HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. many ways. We are all very grateful for her money from the JLSP, Saint Paul Community OF GEORGIA tireless advocacy in making our community Services, now known as Keystone Community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stronger. A woman of great integrity, her ef- Services, is still in operation today. forts, her dedication, and her expertise are un- In the 1980’s as Saint Paul welcomed an in- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 paralleled, but her heart for helping others uti- flux of Hmong refugees, the women of the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is lizing these qualities has made her life’s work Saint Paul Junior League saw a way that they my honor and pleasure to extend my personal truly special. may help their new neighbors. The JLSP saw congratulations and best wishes to an excep- the beauty and opportunity represented in the tional community leader and outstanding cit- Mrs. Hyatt has accomplished much in her story cloths made by Hmong women. By help- izen, Mrs. Dorothy Hyatt, on the occasion of life but none of it would be possible without ing to market these beautiful cloths for sale in her retirement as Executive Director of Girls, the love and support of her husband, Phil; her the community, JLSP assisted in empowering Inc. of Columbus, Georgia. children, Emilee and Wynn; and her grandson, their new neighbors to earn money and im- A Columbus native, Dorothy Hyatt starting Harrison. prove their English. going to Girls, Inc. at an early age and contin- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me In the 1990’s the JLSP pivoted to the issue ued her attendance throughout high school. in extending our sincerest appreciation and of domestic violence and started the Min- Her mother worked many hours to support best wishes to Mrs. Dorothy Hyatt upon the nesota chapter of Silent Witness; an organiza- Dorothy and her four siblings so Dorothy occasion of her retirement from an outstanding tion that helped to bring awareness and honor would spend much of her time at Girls, Inc. career spanning four decades with Girls, Inc. the memory of women killed as a result of where she would do arts and crafts, learn how of Columbus.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.057 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 HONORING JON WOOD Des Moines Register, in an article featuring wounded several times, he overran the posi- the business, asked why Kurtz Hardware tion and killed the insurgents before he fell. He HON. DEBBIE DINGELL Company has lasted so long and endured was only 20 years old. For his courage and OF MICHIGAN such difficult times as the Great Depression, sacrifice, Dickie was posthumously honored by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES World War II, the farm crisis of the 1980s, and the military with the Silver Star and the Purple the rise of the big box stores. Bob Kurtz an- Heart. In addition, Dickie was awarded the Na- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 swered with a laugh, ‘‘It’s just the old stubborn tional Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to German in us, I guess.’’ Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, recognize Jon Wood for his service as a mem- As a testament to the longevity of Kurtz the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross ber of the Congressional Award Board of Di- Hardware Company, the Des Moines Register Medal with Palm, the Republic of Vietnam rectors. noted that the company supplied materials for Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, the Com- The United States Congress established the the Equitable Building, Des Moines’ first sky- bat Infantry Badge, and the Sharpshooter Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize ini- scraper of the time, built back in 1924. Today, Badge with Rifle Bar. tiative, achievement, and service in young they are providing doors and hardware for that Dickie was survived by his mother, Grace, people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both same Equitable Building as it is currently and a close-knit community of neighbors and the United States Senate and the House of being renovated into residential living. friends in Shelby, who continue to honor his Representatives. The original bill was spon- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent memory today. I would like to thank Mr. Rich- sored by the late Senator Malcolm Wallop of Kurtz Hardware Company in the United States ard Boetler, who first approached my office Wyoming and the late Congressman James Congress and I’m proud to recognize them for about dedicating the Shelby Post Office to Howard of New Jersey. Originally signed into their 150 years of service to the Des Moines Dickie’s memory and organized a petition to law by President Jimmy Carter, the legislation area. I ask that my colleagues in the United advocate for this legislation with over 700 sig- (Public Law 96–114) established the Congres- States House of Representatives join me in natures from former and current Shelby resi- sional Award as a public-private partnership, congratulating Kurtz Hardware Company of dents. Additionally, I would like to extend my which receives all funding from the private Des Moines and in wishing them nothing but appreciation to the entire Indiana delegation sector. Every president since, both Democratic continued success. for joining me in this effort. Finally, I would like and Republican, have signed legislation to f to thank the local elected officials in Shelby for continue the program. their advocacy, including Indiana State Sen- The Congressional Award Board of Direc- HONORING SPECIALIST RICHARD ator Rick Niemeyer, Indiana State Representa- tors is comprised of 48 members and supports ALLEN CABLE tive Michael Aylesworth, Cedar Creek Town- the work of the foundation by providing mis- ship Trustee Alice Dahl, Lake County Council- sion-based leadership and strategic govern- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY man Eldon Strong, and Lake County Commis- ance. Every member of the Board serves as OF INDIANA sioner Gerry Scheub. a volunteer to help make the program a na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and tional opportunity available in every congres- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 my other distinguished colleagues join me in sional district. honoring a fallen hero, United States Army During this past year, over 40,000 partici- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Specialist Richard Allen Cable. Specialist pants from all 50 states were actively working great respect that I rise to remember United Cable sacrificed his life in service to his coun- toward earning a Congressional Award and States Army Specialist Richard ‘‘Dickie’’ Allen try, and his death was a great loss to our Na- 5,000 new participants enrolled in the pro- Cable for his bravery and willingness to fight tion. Nearly 50 years after his passing, Spe- gram. Since its inception, over 7 million hours for his country. Specialist Cable was killed in cialist Cable remains a hero in the eyes of his of service have been contributed to commu- action while defending his comrades during loved ones and his Nation. Let us take this op- nities nationwide. Operation Billings in Vietnam on June 14, portunity to honor the sacrifice he made to The example set by Jon is one we all 1967. It is my honor to sponsor H.R. 4887, a preserve the ideals of freedom and democ- should strive for. His willingness to serve his bill that would name the Post Office in Shelby, racy. Indiana, after Specialist Cable, a hero who community and our nation’s young people sets f him apart as an outstanding individual, and I gave up his life in service of the nation he have been honored to serve alongside of him loved. TRIBUTE TO DAVID K. RAMEY as Leader PELOSI’S congressional appointee to A resident of Shelby, Dickie graduated from the Board. I ask that all of my colleagues in Lowell High School in 1965 and is remem- HON. KEN CALVERT the House of Representatives join me in bered by friends as an exceptional member of OF CALIFORNIA thanking Jon for his service and wishing him the community. Dickie was an outstanding ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nothing but continued success. lete who loved softball, basketball, and track and field. His friends recall that Dickie was al- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 f ways captain and everyone always wanted to Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, the House of TRIBUTE TO KURTZ HARDWARE be on his team. Dickie was adopted and an Representatives is, in my opinion, the greatest COMPANY only child. Following the death of his father legislative body in the history of the world. A Fred, when Dickie was only nine, he took on large portion of the credit for that is due to the HON. DAVID YOUNG a variety of jobs to help support his mother, thousands of staff members who dedicate the OF IOWA Grace, including working as a pin setter at the better part of their adult lives to working within IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local bowling alley. After high school, Dickie the halls of this democratic institution. For the got a job at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indi- past 24 years, I have been incredibly fortunate Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ana. to have benefitted from the talented services Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise In 1966, Dickie was drafted into the United of David Kirk Ramey. today to recognize and congratulate Kurtz States Army and served as a rifleman as- Dave’s tenure in the House dates back to Hardware Company for their 150th year of signed to B Company, 1st Battalion, 16th In- before I was elected (when the Cold War ex- business in the Des Moines metropolitan area. fantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, isted and the Internet didn’t), when he worked L.H. Kurtz, a German immigrant, founded where he demonstrated bravery and courage. for my good friend and mentor, former Con- Kurtz Hardware Company in 1866, starting Specialist Cable and his team were on a mis- gressman Jerry Lewis (R–CA). Dave served what is now one of the oldest companies in sion when he spotted several Viet Cong in the Rep. Lewis from February 1985 through De- the community. At first selling hardware and jungle. He shouted a warning to his comrades cember 1992 as a Foreign Policy and Defense tin items, the store evolved through the years, and fired on the Viet Cong. Ignoring the heavy Analyst in the House Republican Conference, adding plumbing and heating products, and return fire, he engaged the enemy until his Policy Committee, and Research Committee. later sporting goods and houseware sections. comrades reached cover. As he moved to re- Months after being hired by Lewis, Dave wel- A roof collapse in 1998, along with the com- join his team, he spotted an enemy machine- comed to the Research Committee staff his petition of newer and larger hardware stores gun team setting up. Realizing his fellow sol- good friend Flint Lewis (no relation to the Con- opening in the area, led current fifth genera- diers would be subject to vicious crossfire, gressman). Alongside Jack Pitney, Guy Hicks, tion owner Bob Kurtz to refocus the business Specialist Cable began a running assault to- Kelly Cook Marcavage, Brenda Benjamin to concentrate on commercial contracting. The ward the enemy position. Although he was Reese, Todd Hauptli, Jim O’Malley, Frank

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Mr. Speaker, I rise greatly enhanced public safety, raised the searcher and writer on Capitol Hill in the today to recognize the month of September as 1980s which served him so well through his quality of life of my constituents, and promoted Dystonia Awareness Month. environmental sustainability. His oversight also thirty plus years on the Hill.’’ Dave wrote for Currently, it is estimated that at least included the operations and maintenance of the 1988 Republican Platform Committee 300,000 individuals in North America suffer more than 3,000 road lane miles, 40,000 which was co-chaired by Rep. Lewis. Con- from dystonia, making it more common than streetlights, and 10,000 parking spaces. gressman Lewis told me that he has ‘‘. . . al- Huntington’s, muscular dystrophy, and ALS. Jerry is well known throughout Sacramento ways been very proud of the quality of our Dystonia may be inherited or caused by spe- for his ability to get things done in City Hall. personal staff. One of the greatest among cific factors such as trauma, certain medica- In recent years, he took on some of the re- them has been David Ramey. To our knowl- tions, and additional medical conditions. For gion’s largest and most important projects, in- edge, the only mistake Dave ever made was most people with dystonia, the cause remains cluding the new downtown arena, the Down- to leave our staff and to go and work for my unknown and there is currently no cure. town Sacramento Streetcar, and the Delta buddy KEN CALVERT.’’ Dystonia is a neurological movement dis- Shores and Railyards developments. His order that causes muscles to contract and After I was first elected in November of steady leadership, his sense of humor, and his spasm involuntarily. It affects men, women, 1992, Dave was one of the first staff members perspective over the last decade have been and children. Dystonia can be generalized, af- I brought on board as my Legislative Director. instrumental in changing Sacramento for the fecting all major muscle groups, and resulting My first Chief of Staff, Ed Slevin, said ‘‘Without better. in twisting, repetitive movements and abnor- a doubt, Dave is one of the best and the Because of his dedication to serving the mal postures. It can also be focal, affecting a brightest. He was a great renaissance man for public, Jerry was named as one of the Top 10 specific part of the body such as legs, arms, the Congressman.’’ In 1997, Dave became my Public Works Leaders in North America by the hands, neck, face, mouth, eyelids, or vocal Chief of Staff when Ed left the Hill. Throughout American Public Works Association. Jerry cords. Dystonia is not usually fatal, but it is a his time in my office, Dave has demonstrated served on the Board of Directors for the Sac- chronic disorder producing symptoms that vary a tremendous gift for analyzing policies and ramento Tree Foundation and for the River in degrees of frequency, intensity, disability, finding solutions to complex legislative chal- District; he also promoted environmental and pain depending on the type of dystonia. lenges. Many things have changed over awareness in the Sacramento community The inability to predict or control the move- Dave’s 32 years in the House, but his sense through his many sustainability projects. Jer- ments of the legs, arms, hands, neck, shoul- of punctuality and neatness were always a ry’s extraordinary commitment to raising the ders, face, eyelids, jaw, tongue, and/or vocal constant. quality of life for the citizens of Sacramento cords has a profound impact on an individual’s has helped make the state capital a wonderful He has also mentored a great number of life. Medical literature associates the onset of staff members and interns who have served in place to live, work, and raise a family. dystonia with traumatic injury, particularly trau- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to my office, sharing with them the tremendous matic head/brain injuries. Our men and knowledge he possesses about our govern- Jerry Way as he celebrates his years of dedi- women in uniform face a disproportionate risk cation to the City of Sacramento. I am sad to ment, Capitol Hill, history and life in general. of developing dystonia as a result of an injury I believe it’s fair to say nobody who spent time see him leave public service; my constituents sustained during their military service. will miss his commitment to improving their working in our office left without bearing the The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, city. I ask all my colleagues to join me in hon- imprint of Dave’s wonderful leadership. Some which works to raise awareness of dystonia is oring Jerry’s outstanding career and wishing of the staff’s favorite Daveisms include: a nationwide organization that serves the com- him the best in retirement. ‘‘Ounce for ounce, testosterone is more dan- munity. Beyond awareness, the Dystonia Med- gerous than plutonium,’’ ‘‘If you want one ical Research Foundation provides the f thing, ask for two,’’ ‘‘cc’s are free,’’ ‘‘What gets dystonia community with support, education, TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY’S BODY SHOP scheduled, gets done,’’ ‘‘A foolish consistency advocacy, and the promotion of research into is the hobgoblin of little minds,’’ ‘‘Don’t go to the causes of and care of dystonia. I have HON. DAVID YOUNG law school,’’ and the all-time favorite, ‘‘The six long known the Farber family and have seen OF IOWA most important words in the English language their contributions and passion for the support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are: ‘I am sorry. I was wrong.’ ’’ of dystonia related research and awareness. In addition to working in my office, Dave has I call on my colleagues to recognize the Wednesday, September 28, 2016 served as the CRAP Master, the head of the goals and ideals of Dystonia Awareness Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise California Republican Administrative Personnel Month by supporting federal activities that im- today to recognize and congratulate Johnny’s group (CRAPs), as well as Co-Chairman of prove lives of patients impacted by dystonia Body Shop of Essex, Iowa, for celebrating the bipartisan California State Society. He including research programs at the National their 50th year in business. Johnny’s Body graduated from the College of William and Institutes of Health. Shop was founded by the late Johnny and Ei- Mary in 1984 with a B.A. in International Rela- f leen Resh in 1966. tions and in 2010 received his Master of Arts IN RECOGNITION OF JERRY WAY Johnny’s Body Shop is currently owned by with Highest Distinction from the Naval War Hazel and Delaine Resh. They represent the College in National Security and Strategic third generation of Resh family ownership. Studies. When Dave steps down on October HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Delaine spends most of his day doing the re- OF CALIFORNIA 31st to become a principal at Kadesh and As- quired insurance and written estimates for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sociates, it will mark the departure of the last customers, and notes how dramatically the staff member in my office who has served me Wednesday, September 28, 2016 auto industry has changed over the years. since I was sworn into office in 1993. (The Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Delaine and Hazel often state their grateful- amount of file space that we will reclaim is recognize the career of Mr. Jerry Way as the ness to the residents of Essex for supporting practically unfathomable.) Dave’s immeas- Director of Public Works for the City of Sac- their family-run business for over a half cen- urable contributions to my office, the constitu- ramento. As his family, friends, and colleagues tury. ents I have represented in Riverside and Or- gather to celebrate his many professional ac- Mr. Speaker, I commend Hazel and Delaine ange Counties, and to our country are some- complishments, I ask my colleagues to join me Resh for their years of dedicated and devoted thing for which we should all be very grateful. in celebrating this exceptional individual whose service to Essex and the surrounding area. Personally, I have and will continue to value 36 years of service have greatly benefited the The staff at Johnny’s Body Shop make a dif- my friendship with Dave and wish him and his City of Sacramento. ference by helping and serving others every wife Jenny, their daughter Maddie and son A graduate from California State University, day. It is with great honor that I recognize Ben the very best and brightest future. Sacramento, Jerry began his career in Public them today and I am proud to represent them

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Residents, families and mili- sional district. f tary veterans will gather in Orlando, Florida to During this past year, over 40,000 partici- honor these American heroes. pants from all 50 states were actively working PERSONAL EXPLANATION Created by Congress in 1898 as an all- toward earning a Congressional Award and Puerto Rican military unit, the 65th Infantry 5,000 new participants enrolled in the pro- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Regiment was called upon to serve in World gram. Since its inception, over 7 million hours OF CALIFORNIA War I, World War II, and especially the Korean of service have been contributed to commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War, where they became known as ‘‘the nities nationwide. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Borinqueneers’’. The example set by Paul is one we all Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- During the darkest days of the Korean War, should strive for. His willingness to serve his ably detained. Had I been present, I would the 65th Infantry Regiment fought some of the community and our nation’s young people sets have voted Yea on Roll Call No. 557, and Yea fiercest battles under some of the harshest him apart as an outstanding individual, and I on Roll Call No. 558. conditions; and they did so as the military’s have been honored to serve alongside of him last segregated unit—a true testimony to their f as Leader PELOSI’s congressional appointee to character. the Board. I ask that all of my colleagues in ‘‘CHASSEURS VOLONTAIRES’’ It was at the now-famous Battle of the the House of Representatives join me in Chosin Reservoir, one of the greatest strategic thanking Paul for his service and wishing him HON. NITA M. LOWEY withdrawals in modern military history, that the nothing but continued success. OF NEW YORK 65th Infantry Regiment fearlessly provided f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cover for the 1st Marine Division. The Borinqueneers are also recorded to be the last TRIBUTE TO LOGAN KINYON Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in U.S. Army history to conduct a battalion- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sized bayonet charge. HON. DAVID YOUNG recognize the efforts of several hundred For their extraordinary service in the Korean OF IOWA ‘‘Chasseurs Volontaires,’’ or volunteer soldiers War, the Regiment earned a Medal of Honor, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Haiti who courageously fought for our 9 Distinguished Service Crosses, approxi- independence during the Battle of Savannah mately 250 Silver Stars, over 600 Bronze Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in 1779. Stars, and more than 2,700 Purple Hearts. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise The ‘‘Corps de Chasseurs-Volontaires de The Borinqueneers now join the ranks of the today to recognize and congratulate Logan Saint-Domingue’’ was organized in the French most intrepid American warriors who have re- Kinyon of Orient, Iowa, on being crowned the colony of Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, to sup- ceived the Congressional Gold Medal. 2017 Miss Rodeo Iowa. port French troops on their way to fight in the Awarding the 65th Infantry Regiment with Logan is the daughter of Jamie and Lori American Revolution. They later joined forces the Congressional Gold Medal is an oppor- Kinyon of Orient, Iowa. She graduated from with American colonists and French troops to tunity for our nation to honor the sacrifices, Northwest Missouri State University in Mary- take part in the campaign to drive the British and recognize the prejudices and injustices ville, Missouri in December 2015 with a de- out of Savannah, Georgia. endured by these American heroes. It is fitting gree in Agriculture Business. During her years During the siege that lasted for more than we celebrate our beloved Borinqueneers on of participating in rodeo, Logan has competed two weeks and ultimately ended in defeat, the the heels of Hispanic Heritage month. in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, Chasseurs Volontaires fought alongside their The freedom we all enjoy today exists be- break-away roping and cutting. She became American and French counterparts and many cause of their courage, and their service to involved in rodeo pageants in 2012 and was bravely laid down their lives. As the siege our nation. I ask my colleagues to join me in crowned Miss Rodeo Lenox. Logan will now ended and American forces retreated, it was saluting their service and their commitment to go on to compete at the 2017 Miss Rodeo the Chasseurs Volontaires who fought off Brit- the cause of liberty and freedom. America pageant in Las Vegas. ish counterattacks, thus ensuring the safe f Mr. Speaker, I commend Logan for the hard evacuation of our troops from the area. HONORING PAUL KELLY work and determination she has displayed in The Chasseurs Volontaires were the largest earning this recognition. I am proud to rep- individual unit to serve during the Siege of Sa- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL resent her in the United States Congress. I vannah, making up almost a third of the ask that my colleagues in the United States OF MICHIGAN French force that fought in the battle. Their House of Representatives join me in congratu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES valiant efforts saved many American lives and lating Logan on this outstanding achievement contributed to our overall victory and inde- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 and in wishing her best of luck at the Miss pendence. Upon their return to Haiti, the Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rodeo America Pageant in December. Chasseurs Volontaires played an important recognize Paul Kelly for his service as a mem- f role in their own war for independence. ber of the Congressional Award Board of Di- Mr. Speaker, we owe the Chasseurs rectors. TRIBUTE TO SAM KENNEDY Volontaires a great deal of respect. I join the The United States Congress established the many Haitian-Americans in my Congressional Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize ini- district in thanking the Chasseurs Volontaires HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN tiative, achievement, and service in young OF TENNESSEE for their courage and sacrifice, and I urge my people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues to join me in recognizing these un- the United States Senate and the House of Wednesday, September 28, 2016 sung heroes. Representatives. The original bill was spon- f sored by the late Senator Malcolm Wallop of Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I would CONGRESS SALUTES THE ARMY’S Wyoming and the late Congressman James like to honor former Tennessee Press Asso- 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT ‘‘THE Howard of New Jersey. Originally signed into ciation president, judge, district attorney, BORINQUENEERS’’ law by President Jimmy Carter, the legislation newspaper editor, and publisher Sam Ken- (Public Law 96–114) established the Congres- nedy. He has become the 16th inductee into HON. BILL POSEY sional Award as a public-private partnership, the State Open Government Hall of Fame. He will be the first Tennessean who has received OF FLORIDA which receives all funding from the private this recognition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sector. Every president since, both Democratic and Republican, have signed legislation to Sam Kennedy is from Maury County, Ten- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 continue the program. nessee. He worked as the General Sessions Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, Oc- The Congressional Award Board of Direc- Judge and District Attorney for the 14th Judi- tober 22, 2016, veteran soldiers of the Army’s tors is comprised of 48 members and supports cial District. He was also elected as the Maury

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A rank and leader in the Tennessee Press Association. outstanding achievements and contributions to file employee would have, at the very least, He served as the president and chaired its our community. I want to congratulate Don on lost their security clearance had they engaged Government Affairs Committee for 30 years. this tremendous honor. in conduct similar to that of Secretary Clinton. He also served as a director for the Southern f In the FBI ‘‘Manual of Investigative Oper- Newspaper Publishers Association. ations and Guidelines’’ section 1–2, a number Sam Kennedy has shaped much of what UNTOUCHABLE NO MORE of policies and procedures are laid out for how journalism is today. He has been an advocate the FBI should behave and conduct criminal for the First Amendment and took the lead to HON. TED POE investigations. Specifically, section 1–2 (1) help pass the Tennessee Sunshine law. This OF TEXAS states: ‘‘The FBI is charged with the duty of in- law passed in 1974. It requires meetings of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestigating violations of the laws of the United States and collective evidence in cases in state, city and county government bodies to Wednesday, September 28, 2016 be open to the public and that any such gov- which the United States is or may be a party ernmental body must give adequate notice be- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as a former in interest’’. In addition, section 1–2 (3) states: fore the meeting. Through his influence, he prosecutor and county Judge, I am very con- ‘‘Results of investigations are furnished to fought to keep government as transparent as cerned by the press conference held on July United States Attorneys and/or Department of possible. 15th the Director of the FBI, James Comey. Justice.’’ The Open Government Hall of Fame is a The press conference was carried live on There is not a section in this manual that joint initiative of the National Freedom of Infor- many news channels, and Director Comey permits or directs the FBI to publicly state that mation Coalition (NFOIC) and the Society of spoke in great detail (over 2,300 words), re- the facts they investigated were not sufficient Professional Journalists (SPJ). Inductees are garding procedures in her use of a personal to warrant prosecution; in fact the manual recognized for their ‘‘long and steady effort to email server while working as Secretary of clearly indicates that these facts should be preserve and protect the free flow of informa- State. turned over to either a US Attorney or the tion about state and local government that is During this press conference, Director DOJ when there is sufficient evidence that a vital to the public in a democracy. Comey stated: ‘‘Although there is evidence of crime occurred. Director Conley stated that Sam Kennedy has made an extraordinary potential violations of the statutes regarding ‘‘there is evidence of potential violations of the impact in the state of Tennessee. His life’s the handling of classified information, our judg- statutes regarding the handling of classified in- work and legacy will continue to benefit those ment is that no reasonable prosecutor would formation’’. Despite this finding, Director who serve in government and journalism. I bring such a case.’’ Comey appears to have veered from FBI pro- now ask my colleagues to join me in recog- Not only did this press conference likely vio- cedures to make a public statement that no nizing Sam Kennedy. late FBI procedure, such a public accounting prosecution was warranted. It is unclear what f of alleged misdeeds while not recommending legal standard was used to make this deter- charges made it nearly impossible for the De- mination and appears to be far outside what is IN RECOGNITION OF DON LEWIS partment of Justice to do their job in this case. permitted under the policies and practice of The FBI is an investigating agency, not a the FBI. There was a time when the FBI was HON. ERIC SWALWELL prosecuting agency or a judge and jury. Such known as ‘‘The Untouchables’’ because they OF CALIFORNIA a public determination of a case is unprece- were above politics; those days are over. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dented and highly prejudicial. The FBI should And that’s just the way it is. investigate and research the facts; determining f Wednesday, September 28, 2016 whether or not those facts constitute a crime Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, is not their job. HONORING OFFICERS ANGEL I rise today to congratulate Don Lewis of It appears that Comey’s statement was a PADILLA AND PETER HAMMER Pleasanton on recently receiving one of the violation of internal DOJ procedures. Per DOJ OF THE LINDEN POLICE DEPART- 2016 Alameda County Arts Leadership regulations, in federal cases, the prosecutor’s MENT Awards. Through his renowned musical ability, decision to bring criminal charges is governed innovative spirit, and enthusiasm for teaching, by the United States Attorney’s Manual. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. Don has brought joy to the people of the Bay USAM 9–27.000, titled ‘‘Principles of Federal OF NEW JERSEY Area and beyond. Prosecution’’ contains the DOJ’s written guid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Don began playing the piano as a high ance to prosecutors about decisions to initiate Wednesday, September 28, 2016 school student in Dayton, Ohio. As a student or decline prosecution. Specifically, 9– Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to at the Tuskegee Institute, he sang with the 27.220(A) instructs prosecutors to file criminal honor Officers Angel Padilla and Peter Ham- Tuskegee Chorus and performed at freedom charges in all cases where there is a violation mer of the Linden Police Department in Lin- rallies led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of federal law and the evidence is sufficient to den, New Jersey for their role in the appre- Don became a pioneer in music technology obtain a conviction, unless one of three hension of the New Jersey-New York bombing by inventing the Live Electronic Orchestra, a grounds exist: suspect. synthesizer system that influenced the devel- Lack of a substantial federal interest; Just days after we observed the 15th anni- opment of synthesizers and sounds modules The defendant is subject to prosecution in versary of the September 11th terrorist at- for decades to come. He has performed at another jurisdiction; or tacks, multiple bombs were planted in New concerts worldwide and worked with many The existence of adequate non-criminal al- York City and in Seaside Park and Elizabeth, musical greats, such as the Newport Jazz ternatives to prosecution. New Jersey. Festival, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and It is not clear from the Comey statement On Monday, September 19, 2016, local law the Beach Boys. which of these exceptions he thinks applies in enforcement in my district apprehended the In addition to his professional accomplish- this case. Regardless, the determination of bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, but ments, Don is a passionate teacher and an in- whether or not to pursue charges in the case not before a shootout injured two brave police volved member of our community. For nearly does not reside with an investigative agency officers, Angel Padilla and Peter Hammer. thirty years, his ‘‘Say Yes to Music!’’ school like the FBI. By publicly making this statement, That day, Padilla and Hammer were among assemblies have motivated thousands of chil- Director Comey made it practically impossible officers who responded to a call of a man dren across the United States and Canada to for DOJ to fully fulfill their duties under sleeping in the entrance of a tavern in Linden. pursue their creative interests. He has en- 27.220(A). As he approached Rahami, whom he recog- gaged with Bay Area students at all levels to There is no provision or practice that per- nized as the bombing suspect, Padilla was encourage their musical and artistic pursuits, mits the FBI (or any other federal law enforce- shot in the torso. Fortunately, Padilla was organizing events where they can learn from ment agency) to make recommendations to wearing his bulletproof vest when he was each other and showcase their talents to the the prosecution in such a public manner. This struck.

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I ask that my colleagues in Wednesday, September 28, 2016 They pursued the suspect not knowing the United States House of Representatives Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great whether he was armed or worse, putting them- join me in honoring this company for their sadness and a heavy heart that I recognize selves in harm’s way to protect their commu- commitment to the arts in the state of Iowa the life of my constituent, West Point Cadet nity. Thanks to their outstanding work, Rahami and in wishing them nothing but continued Brandon T. Jackson, a brilliant young man was apprehended, our community was kept success. who tragically passed away on September 11, safe, and no lives were lost. 2016, in an automobile accident in Croton-on- On behalf of New Jersey’s 10th Congres- f Hudson, New York. sional District, I extend Officers Padilla and Brandon was born on April 17, 1996 in Hammer my deepest appreciation for their PERSONAL EXPLANATION Flushing, Queens. He was a proud ‘‘A’’ stu- service and courage. I am honored to have dent graduate of Holy Cross High School in such dedicated and selfless police officers HON. KATHY CASTOR Flushing and was an exceptional member of serving in my district. OF FLORIDA the U.S. Military Academy Prep School Class f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 2015. This bright young man was a proud member Wednesday, September 28, 2016 HONORING CHIEF OF STAFF, of West Point’s Military Class of 2019, E Com- JACQUELINE ELLIS Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today pany, Second Regiment. His mother, Morna the U.S. House Representatives voted on an Davis, a veteran of the Iraq War, a member of HON. BARBARA LEE override of the President’s veto of S. 2040. the U.S. Army Reserves and a New York City OF CALIFORNIA This bill narrows the scope of sovereign immu- Police Department Detective, inspired Cadet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity by allowing U.S. Courts to hear cases Jackson to commit his life to service to our against a foreign state involving injury, death Wednesday, September 28, 2016 country. and damages as a result of a tort. Very re- Brandon loved Army football from a young Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- cently my husband’s law firm has undertaken age and, beginning in his freshman year, member a truly dedicated public servant and a legal representation of a client who seeks to earned a spot as a starting member of the great friend, Jacqueline Ellis. recover from a foreign state the value of Army football team in the position of corner I was heartbroken to learn of her recent claims previously paid. I believe that Rule III in back. Brandon excelled in his role as a defen- passing. Jacqui was a trusted and devoted conjunction with Rule XIII, clause 2, leads me sive lineman, attained impressive stats, and staffer to Congressmen AL GREEN, Congress- to abstain from the vote on this subject to played a key role in the team’s victory over man Major Owens, and the late Senator How- avoid even the impression of a conflict and to Rice University on Saturday, September 10. ell Heflin. She was a longtime advocate and adhere to both the spirit and letter of the Brandon was equally driven academically mentor for people of color, especially African Rules. and was an exemplary student as a Manage- American women, working on Capitol Hill. ment major in the Department of Behavioral The entire Capitol Hill family will miss her f Sciences and Leadership. He was a member dearly, but we will treasure our fond memories of West Point’s Cultural Affairs Club and, in that were created with her over her 30 years IN RECOGNITION OF PARALYMPIAN A.J. DIGBY his free time, enjoyed playing chess and bas- of selfless public service. I know my Chief of ketball. Staff also viewed Jacqui as a mentor and my Brandon is fondly remembered by all who entire staff will dearly miss her. We will re- HON. ROBERT E. LATTA knew him for his warm smile, engaging man- member the many gifts that Jacqui possessed, OF OHIO ner and quiet grace. He loved to help others, and we will miss her commitment to social jus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a mentor to younger players and treas- tice, her gentle spirit, and her humbleness. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ured his family, especially his mother. His Jacqui was a role model to many on Capitol short life was one of achievement and excel- Hill and a fierce advocate for people from all Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor lence and this proud member of the Long walks of life. Ostego High School graduate and Tontogany, Gray Line exemplified the watch words of I extend my sincere condolences to Jacqui’s Ohio, native A.J. Digby for his impressive per- West Point—Duty, Honor, Country. family, loved ones, her colleagues in Con- formance at this summer’s Paralympic Games There is no way to measure our loss of this gressman GREEN’s office, and to all those who in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the young age of incredible young man with such great promise served with her over the years. She will be 18 years old, A.J. held his own, placing fourth who was dedicated to a life of service to our sorely missed. in the 400-meter race and fifth in the 200- great nation and its citizens. I offer my deep- f meter race. Both of his times in these events est condolences to his family. were personal bests. f TRIBUTE TO MAIN STREET DANCE A.J. has not let any obstacle prevent him STUDIOS from reaching new track and field heights. HONORING PATRICK MCLAIN Born without fibula bones in both calves due HON. DAVID YOUNG to a congenital order, A.J. began competing in HON. DEBBIE DINGELL OF IOWA sprinting competitions at the age of 14 with OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES running blades. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His performance in Brazil has been an inspi- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ration to the community as well, with over 50 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise family and friends gathering at Ostego High Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today to recognize and congratulate a great School recently to celebrate his accomplish- recognize Patrick McLain for his service as a Iowa business, Main Street Dance Studios of ments. member of the Congressional Award Board of Panora, Guthrie Center, Stuart and Nevada, Mr. Speaker, to finish as well as A.J. Digby Directors. Iowa, as they celebrate their 25th year in busi- did at the Paralympics, it takes hard work, The United States Congress established the ness. dedication, and a commitment to improving Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize ini- Kristi Vance, owner of Main Street Dance each and every day. I commend A.J. for his tiative, achievement, and service in young Studios, began dancing at the age of seven. perseverance, and I speak for many when I people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both For the past 25 years, Kristi has been impart- say I’m excited to see what he will accomplish the United States Senate and the House of ing her knowledge to many young students. in the future. Congratulations, Paralympian Representatives. The original bill was spon- The Main Street Dance Studios teach a range A.J. Digby, on a job well done. sored by the late Senator Malcolm Wallop of

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It is pursuing a new genera- which receives all funding from the private work of volunteers nationwide since 2005. tion of X-planes that will validate technology sector. Every president since, both Democratic Mr. Speaker, each of us is humbled by the for faster, cleaner, quieter, and safer air travel and Republican, have signed legislation to courage of these brave Americans who put over the next ten years. These bold programs continue the program. themselves in harm’s way for our country and are not only an exciting next step for our na- The Congressional Award Board of Direc- way of life. As a nation, we can never fully tion’s legacy in aviation pioneering, but a nec- tors is comprised of 48 members and supports repay the debt of gratitude owed to them for essary one, to renew our technological and the work of the foundation by providing mis- their honor, commitment, and sacrifice in de- competitive edge in aviation for the 21st Cen- sion-based leadership and strategic govern- fense of the freedoms we have today. tury. ance. Every member of the Board serves as My colleagues, please join me in thanking I congratulate the men and women of NASA a volunteer to help make the program a na- these veterans and the volunteers of Honor Armstrong on their outstanding achievements tional opportunity available in every congres- Flight of Oregon for their exemplary dedication over the past 70 years. Their unfailing pursuit sional district. and service to this great country. of useful knowledge in atmospheric flight and During this past year, over 40,000 partici- f airborne science is essential to the American pants from all 50 states were actively working scientific enterprise, as well as our engage- toward earning a Congressional Award and TRIBUTE TO LOIS AND BILL ment with international science community, the 5,000 new participants enrolled in the pro- MATHENY competitiveness of our private sector air and gram. Since its inception, over 7 million hours space companies, and our military’s edge over of service have been contributed to commu- HON. DAVID YOUNG potential adversaries. On behalf of the 25th nities nationwide. OF IOWA Congressional District of California, I would The example set by Patrick is one we all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again like to thank the NASA Armstrong team should strive for. His willingness to serve his for all they do for our country. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 community and our nation’s young people sets f him apart as an outstanding individual, and I Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise have been honored to serve alongside of him today to recognize and congratulate Lois and CELEBRATING KEVIN CLINE AND as Leader PELOSI’s congressional appointee to Bill Matheny of Des Moines, Iowa, on their HIS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EX- the Board. I ask that all of my colleagues in 50th wedding anniversary, celebrated on Sep- CELLENCE IN TEACHING HIS- the House of Representatives join me in tember 3, 2016. TORY thanking Patrick for his service and wishing Lois and Bill’s lifelong commitment to each him nothing but continued success. other and their family truly embodies Iowa val- HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS f ues. As they reflect on their 50th anniversary, OF INDIANA may their commitment grow even stronger as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE HONOR FLIGHT they continue to love, cherish, and honor one Wednesday, September 28, 2016 OF OREGON another for years to come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I HON. GREG WALDEN on their 50th year together and I wish them rise today to congratulate educator Kevin OF OREGON many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Cline of Frankton Junior Senior High School, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States House of Representatives join the winner of the 2016 National History Teach- me in congratulating them on this momentous er of the Year Award given by the Gilder Wednesday, September 28, 2016 occasion and in wishing them nothing but the Lehrman Institute of American History. It is Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- very best. well-deserved. nize the 42 World War II veterans from Or- f Kevin teaches United States History, Amer- egon who will be visiting their memorial this ican Government, World History, and several Friday in Washington, D.C. through Honor CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF AP history courses at Frankton Junior Senior Flight of Oregon. On behalf of a grateful state FLIGHT RESEARCH AT NASA High School located in the town of Frankton in and country, we welcome these heroes to our ARMSTRONG Madison County, Indiana. When asked why he nation’s capital. loves teaching history he said ‘‘it’s got the best The veterans on this flight from Oregon are HON. STEPHEN KNIGHT heroes and the best villains’’. That quote as follows: Russell Carter, Army; Carolyn OF CALIFORNIA shows the fun he brings to his role. I have Clark, Army; Robert Kakuska, Army; Henry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been honored to be able to speak with Kevin Kreminski, Army; Milford McDougal, Army; and his students not only in his classroom but William Osteen, Army; Carl Propes, Army; Wednesday, September 28, 2016 also in the Indiana State House where stu- Richard Reeve, Army; Arthur Schlenther, Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dents had the opportunity to learn about the Army; Carl Smith, Army; Richard Sowell, celebrate and honor the 70th anniversary of law making process at the state level. These Army; Frank Spiegel, Army; Alvin Tesky, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, students even had the chance to present their Army; Edward Usselman, Army; Walter which was founded on September 30, 1946. bill ideas to state legislators. I have seen first- McNeill, Army Air Corps; Gordon Sodorff, In 1946 a group of officials from NASA’s hand his passion for teaching, history, and his Army Air Corps; Shirley Wilson, Army Air predecessor organization, the NACA, set up students. Despite the hard work he has put in Corps; Clarence Read, Army Air Forces; Wal- an operations base for our nation’s effort in to achieve this honor, Kevin says that winning ter Seaman, Army Air Forces; William Thomp- the race to achieve supersonic manned flight. this award does not match the privilege he son, Army Air Forces; Robert Turkisher, Army A year later, on October 14, 1947, Air Force has of getting to work with his students every Air Forces; Robert Lortie, Coast Guard; Nancy Captain Chuck Yeager became the first pilot day. His dedication to his students and his in- Songer, Coast Guard; Frank Gibson, Marine to break the sound barrier in the experimental novation in the classroom are a gift to his stu- Corps; Owen Anson, Navy; Ellsworth Bell, Bell X–1 aircraft. This achievement, one of dents and our Hoosier community. Navy; Jack Clevinger, Navy; Leroy Colvin, many incredible ‘‘firsts’’ in our history, inaugu- Kevin is also an innovator by integrating Navy; Kenneth Harding, Navy; David rated a national legacy of excellence in aero- technology into the classroom. He believes Henthorne, Navy; Robert Jackson, Navy; space that defines American power today. technology is the best way to connect class- Hugh Keavney, Navy; William Krager, Navy; More X-planes followed the X–1, each build- room content to individual students. I would Willis Marshall, Navy; William Miller, Navy; ing on our understanding of flight and pro- like to share one of many examples of him Melvin Probst, Navy; Margaret Ross, Navy; jecting U.S. power further into air and space. going above and beyond in his job and incor- Leonard Tischler, Navy; Donald Quinn, Navy; Twenty years after Yeager, my father, Pete porating innovation. Kevin worked with Indiana Forrest Hall, Navy Reserve; Santo Regalbuto, Knight, flew the X–15 at Mach 6.7. Even today University’s Center on Congress to develop Navy Reserve; and Patsy Seaman, Women’s that flight holds the world record for aircraft the app ‘‘Freedom Summer.’’ The app teaches Army Corps. speed. What we learned from the X-programs students the relationship between the Civil

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I would to today’s students will ensure our next gen- on their fifty years of progress and wish them also like to reiterate my support for the Safe eration can prepare for our future challenges the best for many more years of achievement Communities America program, which has by learning from the past. Kevin continually and success. proven to be a tremendous initiative led by the engages with my office to educate his stu- f National Safety Council. This program has dents which inspires his students to become helped to create safer environments in our more active citizens of the United States. HONORING THE SAFE COMMU- neighborhoods while engaging local citizens In 2013, I had the honor of meeting with NITIES AMERICA PROGRAM AND and encouraging individuals of all ages to be- Kevin in D.C. to congratulate him on his 2012 THE INAUGURAL SAFE COMMU- come active members of their communities. NITIES AMERICA DAY IN DAL- American Civic Education Teacher Award. I f am proud once again to congratulate Kevin on LAS his 2016 National History Teacher of the Year COMMEMORATING MRS. award. On behalf of all Hoosiers, I want to ex- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON FRANCISCA MARTINEZ tend a heartfelt thank you to Kevin for his con- OF TEXAS tributions to our schools, history education, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF TEXAS and most importantly to our students. As the Wednesday, September 28, 2016 daughter, sister and mom of teachers, I know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the difficult, yet rewarding, job he has. The Wednesday, September 28, 2016 very best teachers have a deep passion for Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of the Safe Communities America program and the inau- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their subject matter, devoting themselves to commemorate the life of Gold Star Mother and not only sharing wisdom but igniting enthu- gural Safe Communities America Day, which will take place in Dallas on October 5th. Safe Laredoan Mrs. Francisca Martinez. siasm and excitement in their pupils. In a time Mrs. Martinez was born September 3, 1911, when there is concern for declining civic en- Communities America is a program of the Na- tional Safety Council which recognizes com- in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to parents gagement Kevin Cline is guiding the next gen- Jesus Jasso and Francisca Trevino Jasso. eration of Indiana students to be knowledge- munities that prioritize safety and take delib- erate steps to improve the health and safety of She immigrated to the United States when she able, passionate, and engaged members of was fourteen years old. Her family settled in their community and the United States. Con- its citizens. I am proud to say that the first Safe Communities Day will be celebrated in Laredo, Texas, and she soon became a gratulations Kevin, your award is well-de- United States citizen. Mrs. Martinez later met served. Dallas, which was the first U.S. city—and first urban city worldwide—to be accredited as an Enrique Martinez who would become her hus- f International Safe Community. In fact, the City band in 1929. HONORING UPROSE ON THEIR 50TH of Dallas has proudly retained its accreditation Francisca was a proud mother of eight chil- ANNIVERSARY since 1996. dren, Estanislado, Guadalupe, Petra, Maria The City of Dallas and its local partners Antonietta, Enrique, Jesus, Antonio, and Maria HON. NYDIA M. VELA´ ZQUEZ have worked tremendously hard to improve Aurora. Five of her sons served in the United the safety and security of our communities in States Army. Her oldest son, Estanislado Mar- OF NEW YORK tinez, was wounded in the Korean War and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas. For over 20 years, the City of Dallas has been implementing Operation Installation, her second eldest, Sgt. First Class Guadalupe Wednesday, September 28, 2016 a residential fire safety program. The Injury Martinez, a Green Beret, was killed in action Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Prevention Center of Greater Dallas has during the Vietnam War. It is because of her tribute to UPROSE, a pillar of social justice or- teamed up with the Dallas Fire Rescue De- son’s brave service and sacrifice that she be- ganizing in New York City and Brooklyn’s old- partment to go door-to-door, installing smoke came a member of the American Gold Star est Puerto Rican/Latino community based or- alarms at homes in neighborhoods most im- Mothers Organization. ganization. This year, UPROSE will celebrate pacted by fire-related deaths, resulting in a 74 Francisca was affectionately called five decades of fighting for progress and ad- percent decrease in fire deaths. Since its in- ‘‘Panchita’’ by those close to her, who remem- vancing the rights of New York’s working fami- ception, this partnership has installed more ber her passion and commitment to serving lies and people of color. than 30,000 smoke alarms, covering 42,000 the community. She instilled a sense of serv- UPROSE was founded during the civil rights residents. ice and charity in all her children. Francisca movement and has made significant strides More recently, Dallas Safe Communities has spent her life caring for others, continuing to over the last five decades. The organization implemented PHOTOVOICE, a project that volunteer at the local food bank on a weekly has helped prevent polluting power plants teaches middle school students how to use a basis even into her later years. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her sons, from being located in lower income neighbor- camera and photographs to improve pedes- Jesus and Antonio Martinez; her daughters, hoods. It has impacted transportation policy, trian safety in the Vickery Meadow area. Stu- Petra Hill and Maria Aurora Gutierrez; numer- improving transit options for hardworking dents are getting involved in their communities ous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Brooklyn communities. The organization has by taking photographs of broken sidewalks, and countless friends. Her legacy will live on made fighting climate change a centerpiece of absent sidewalks, damaged pedestrian signals in Laredo and she will be remembered for the its agenda. Indeed, it has sent three young and share their ‘‘story’’ with city officials to ad- countless lives that she touched in our com- people of color to Antarctica and one to the vocate for improved safety. munity. North Pole on scientific expeditions, to ob- Our neighboring City of Fort Worth has also Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- serve these environmental issues firsthand. been an accredited Safe Community since portunity to recognize the life of Francisca Likewise, UPROSE has been at the fore- 2013. A variety of services are being offered ‘‘Panchita’’ Martinez. front of ensuring that our local industrial sector around the city in order to have a comprehen- continues to blossom, while providing good sive approach to fall prevention, including free f paying, union jobs for local residents in the home safety evaluations to seniors via the IN HONOR OF JACQUELINE A. community. local fire department, education to first-re- ELLIS Centered near Brooklyn’s Sunset Park, sponders on home safety hazard recognition, UPROSE has always stood for this neighbor- Matter of Balance classes, an evidence HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. hood’s diversity. With a thriving immigrant based-approach to falls prevention, offered to OF GEORGIA population and more affordable housing than older adults through multiple community part- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many parts of Brooklyn, Sunset Park attracts ners, STEADI (fall screening and intervention) new waves of working people every year. training for local physicians and medication Wednesday, September 28, 2016 UPROSE has stood with them for generations, management via pharmacists and Meals on Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is empowering these New Yorkers to improve Wheels. With one of the fastest growing elder with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay trib- and strengthen the neighborhood, borough populations in Texas, the Ft. Worth coalition is ute to a dedicated public servant and out- and City that they call home. committed to keeping older adults injury free. standing citizen, Jacqueline A. Ellis. Sadly,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.085 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1417 Jacqui passed away last week. A memorial in the lives of others. George Washington County, New York, as it celebrates its 225th service will be held on Friday, September 30, Carver once said, ‘‘No individual has any right anniversary year. I am honored to represent 2016 at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church in Glenn to come into the world and go out of it without this community with its richly diverse popu- Dale, Maryland. The homegoing service will leaving behind distinct and legitimate reasons lation, beautiful and thriving business districts, be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at for having passed through it.’’ We are so lovely homes and lush parks. Union Missionary Baptist Church in Mobile, grateful that Jacqueline Ellis gave her time Clarkstown was created by an act of the Alabama. and talents to serving on Capitol Hill. She New York State Legislature on March 18, Jacqueline A. Ellis came into this world on touched the lives of so many in the halls of 1791, during George Washington’s first term October 22, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama. Grow- Congress, including my own. She was a dear ing up during the tumultuous times of the Civil friend of longstanding to me and my family. as President. It was part of Orange County Rights Movement, Jacqui spent her life and Truly, Capitol Hill shined a little brighter be- and then of Rockland County, which was cre- career working to advance the interests of Af- cause of Jacqueline Ellis. ated seven years later. rican Americans and women. Jacqui worked Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me At Clarkstown’s founding, the population on Capitol Hill for nearly three decades, and and my wife Vivian in extending our deepest had less than 2,000 residents. As New York her list of accomplishments and successes re- condolences to Jacqueline Ellis’s family, built its early parkways and the Tappan Zee flects her dedication to public service and the friends, and loved ones during this difficult Bridge, the population grew rapidly and con- citizens she served. time. We pray that they will be consoled and tinues to grow. According to the United States Jacqui attended Jarvis Christian College comforted by an abiding faith and the Holy Census, the town population now stands at from 1976 to 1980. Later on in life, Jacqui was Spirit in the days, weeks and months ahead. more than 87,000. Its 41 square miles encom- inducted into the Jarvis Christian College’s f pass the hamlets of Bardonia, Central Nyack, Pioneers Hall of Fame. This honor highlighted TRIBUTE TO ERNIE SMITH Congers, New City, Valley Cottage, West her contributions to the school, and the posi- Nyack, Upper Nyack and portions of the Vil- tive recognition her career and successes brought to Jarvis Christian College. Her con- HON. DAVID YOUNG lages of Nyack and Spring Valley. OF IOWA tributions to generations of students did not The town, like the county, was settled by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES end there, however, as she also was a guest farmers, and grew as businesses opened to lecturer at the Government Affairs Institute at Wednesday, September 28, 2016 serve the community. During the 19th century, Georgetown University as well as a Co-Chair Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ice was harvested from the pristine waters of of the Bethune-DuBois Institute, Inc. Leader- today to recognize and congratulate Ernie Rockland Lake, now a park, and floated down ship Forum. The Bethune-DuBois Institute, Smith of Red Oak, Iowa, for being named by the Hudson River to barges that would supply named after two prominent African American the Guinness Book of World Records as the New York City. At the same time, local quar- educators, Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. oldest active pilot in the world. ries provided material for new construction in W.E.B. DuBois, strives to advance the inter- Ernie has been a licensed pilot since Sep- the city. ests and opportunities of African Americans tember 15, 1942. For the past 74 years, local Today, more than half of working residents through education and leadership develop- friends have known that, if you cannot find are employed within the county. Most of ment. Ernie nearby, he is probably up in the sky. In Jacqui was a former National Board Mem- January 2016, Red Oak Airport Manager Clarkstown’s commercially zoned land exists ber of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- Kevin McGrew and other community leaders along the town’s state roadways, and within ference (SCLC), a civil rights group founded in nominated him for the distinction of ‘‘oldest ac- the town’s hamlet centers. Residents also response to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of tive pilot in the world.’’ Later this spring, they work at nearby pharmaceutical and tech com- 1955. The SCLC is now a national organiza- videotaped a flight to authenticate his activity panies that are moving into the area. tion focused on fighting for human rights in the air. The official pronouncement from the Clarkstown’s residents included Jacob Van- around the world. The SCLC honored Jacqui Oiliness Book of World Records came re- derbilt, whose property is now the site of with the Ella Baker Award. Ella Baker was one cently, confirming that Ernie Smith, 98, is offi- Germonds Park, a recreational facility owned of the most important leaders in the Civil cially ‘‘the oldest active pilot in the world,’’ by the town. Other resident families whose Rights Movement, as well as a founding mem- soaring beyond the previous record by five holdings remain important to the town include ber of the SCLC. years. the Cropseys, whose farm dates back to 1893. In addition, Jacqui was a National Board Ernie told Omaha, Nebraska-based KMTV- The family retired and sold the land to Member for the National Congress of Black TV last December why he likes to fly: ‘‘I say, Clarkstown in 2006 through Rockland Coun- Women; a founding member of the Organiza- well, I don’t know how to tell you, but you ty’s Open Space Program. Rockland Farm Al- tion of African-American Administrative Assist- come out some morning before daylight and ants and Chiefs of Staff; Chair of the Legisla- go out and watch that sun come up over the liance then signed a lease to maintain the tive Issues and Public Affairs Committee for horizon and you’ll have your answer.’’ Ernie land, thus establishing the thriving Cropsey the Links, Inc.; and Social Action Commis- still flies in a rented plane, usually two times Community Farm. sioner for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. a week. He even braved foggy weather condi- The county and the town have long been a Jacqui spent 28 years working on Capitol tions to celebrate his 98th birthday in the sky refuge for artists. Adolph Zukor, who was key Hill, where she had a smile or a word of ad- last December. to the burgeoning motion picture industry, vice for any Member, staffer, or visitor who Mr. Speaker, it is because of Iowans like bought property in New City on what is now needed it. On the Hill, she worked for former Ernie that I’m proud to represent our great called Zukor Road. The painter and muralist Congressman Major Owens of New York and state in the United States Congress. I ask that Henry Varnum Poor, the playwright Maxwell former Senator Howell Heflin of Alabama, and my colleagues in the United States House of Anderson, and the composer Kurt Weill and she served as the Chief of Staff for Congress- Representatives join me in congratulating him his wife, the actor Lotte Lenya, lived on South man AL GREEN of Texas. Having worked in for this outstanding accomplishment and in Mountain Road in New City. While the attrac- both the U.S. Senate and House of Rep- wishing him nothing but continued success. tion was the bucolic nature of the county and resentatives, Jacqui was lauded by many past f its considerable distance from New York City, and present elected officials for her institu- RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF actors and other artists are now attracted not tional knowledge and her selfless dedication to CLARKSTOWN IN ROCKLAND only because the county and its homesteads public service. are beautiful, but because of its proximity to In recognition of her altruistic spirit, Jacqui COUNTY, NEW YORK New York City, now a short ride on roadways, was awarded the Congressional Black Associ- trains and bridges. ates’ Robert H. Ogle Trailblazer’s Award for HON. NITA M. LOWEY OF NEW YORK her mentorship and support of African-Amer- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican staffers and Mobile, Alabama’s NAACP in saluting the Town of Clarkstown on this Redeemer of the Dream Leadership Award. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 special anniversary as its residents celebrate Throughout her life, Jacqui always dedi- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to its distinguished past and look ahead to a cated herself to causes that made a difference recognize the Town of Clarkstown in Rockland strong future.

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Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Afghan- Ranking Member JOHN CONYERS and myself, In December 1998, Garth received the istan, I rise to congratulate and extend best I rise in recognition of the Chief Counsel of the honor of being appointed to Governor-elect wishes to the people and Government of Af- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland George Ryan’s Transition Team and was later ghanistan on the 97th anniversary of their Security and Investigations, Caroline Lynch, to appointed to the Board of Directors for the Illi- independence. bid her farewell as she leaves the House Judi- nois Inauguration 1998, Inc. In 1995, Garth It was 97 years ago, on August 19, 1919, ciary Committee. Effective House staff is indispensable. And that King Amanullah Khan declared Afghani- founded the Quentis Bernard Garth Founda- such a description is certainly fitting for Caro- stan’s independence from the British Empire. tion, the benevolent arm of the Chicago Cit- line. Every action she takes as Chief Counsel Afghanistan has faced many challenges for izen Newspaper, in memory of his youngest proves her unwavering commitment to con- almost a century since its independence but son Quentis B. Garth, and is currently the servative principles and to the rule of law. through the perseverance and resilience of its chairman. The QBG Foundation provides scholarships to disenfranchised, inner city But after 15 years working on Capitol Hill, people and their leaders, Afghanistan has Caroline has decided to move back to her forged strong relationships with the inter- youths in the Chicagoland area. To date, the foundation has helped over 50 students and home state of Arizona to be close to her fam- national community and with its neighbors. ily, and to pursue the next steps in her career. In celebrating the 97th anniversary of Af- has disbursed over $1.5 million in scholarship Needless to say, we are very sad to see her ghanistan’s National Independence Day, I say awards. go. to the people of Afghanistan that you have a As chairman of the Chatham Business As- After graduating from law school at Arizona friend and partner in the United States as you sociation, Garth leads the organization in cre- State University, Caroline came to Wash- work to build a better future for your children ating opportunities, inroads and programs to ington, D.C., to work for Congressman John and grandchildren. benefit and ensure the prosperity, economic Shadegg from Arizona. She served both in his f strength and excellence of all businesses in personal office and for him as Chief Counsel the Chatham area and its surrounding commu- of the House Republican Policy Committee. HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. nities. WILLIAM GARTH, SR. In 2006 Caroline began as a Counsel on the A dedicated activist and leader in the busi- Judiciary Committee’s Crime Subcommittee, ness community, Garth maintains member- and it was quickly apparent that she had HON. DANNY K. DAVIS ships and positions with several business or- found her calling. OF ILLINOIS ganizations. He is the former president of the In 2008 Caroline became Chief Counsel of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Midwest Region III of the National Newspaper the Subcommittee. At the Committee, Caroline Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Publishers Association (NNPA), Region III Ad- has had an enormous impact on the reform of our criminal and national security laws. In fact, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- vertising Representative with the NNPA, Tran- few people in Washington have done as much er, Mr. William Garth, Sr. is the Chairman of sition Team for IDOT—Dan Ryan Project, to promote the safety of our communities. the Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc., board member of the Rainbow/PUSH Coali- tion, a life-time member of the NAACP and a Caroline has overseen the drafting, negotia- Garthco, Inc. and founder/chairman of the tion, and passage of critical legislation regard- QBG Foundation as well as chairman of the member of the Chatham Lions Club. Garth has been the recipient of numerous local and ing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Chatham Business Association. Mr. Garth is the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the guiding force behind what is known as the national awards and honors; one of such hon- ors bestowed upon him was to carry the torch and the most sweeping set of reforms to gov- largest Black-owned ABC audited newspaper ernment surveillance practices in nearly 40 in America. There is no other respected audit in Chicago during the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. years—the USA Freedom Act, among many better than ABC. other priority legislative initiatives. Having started with the Chicago Citizen f Aside from that, she manages a Sub- Newspaper in 1969 as an advertising sales committee staff that works on some of the representative under the leadership of former PERSONAL EXPLANATION most important topics in the country—from Congressman Gus Savage, Garth purchased oversight of many of the federal law enforce- the Chatham Citizen, Southend Citizen and ment agencies, to issues such as criminal jus- Chicago Weekend in 1980. He later added the HON. BILLY LONG tice reform, child exploitation, cybersecurity, South Suburban and the Hyde Park editions, human trafficking and encryption. and founded Garthco Publications, which also OF MISSOURI Anyone who has met Caroline knows she is published PUSH Magazine, a bi-monthly na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an immensely intelligent, hardworking, loyal tional publication for the Operation PUSH or- and discerning Chief Counsel. And of course, ganization. With Chicago’s population being Wednesday, September 28, 2016 those people she has negotiated with have nearly 50 percent Black, the Chicago Citizen found her to be a skillful and formidable but Newspaper has effectively reached this market Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, on September 20, fair advocate. with its total circulation of 121,000 and weekly 2016, I was away from the Capitol and was Evidence of her dedication and influence as readership of over 400,000. The circulation unable to vote on any legislative measures on Chief Counsel can be seen by what some of areas cover Chicago’s South and West sides this date. her colleagues and former bosses have to say as well as the South Suburbs. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, about her. As a tribute to his business acumen, Garth as Amended, H.R. 670, the Special Needs Former Judiciary Committee Chairman became the first Black person to be elected Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Act, LAMAR SMITH says, ‘‘Caroline is a good person President of the Illinois Press Association Roll Call Vote Number 521, had I been and a very knowledgeable attorney. As chief (IPA). The IPA is the state’s largest news- present I would have voted yes. counsel of the Crime Subcommittee, she has paper association and the office trade organi- been a dedicated, conscientious, and hard- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass zation for Illinois’ weekly and daily news- working public servant. She has had a major H.R. 5785, Roll Call Vote Number 522, had I papers. Garth is the second Black person in influence on crime legislation and on keeping been present I would have voted yes. the nation elected president of a statewide Americans safe and secure. Her wonderful at- press association. He currently sits on the On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass titude, legal expertise, and commitment to Board of the Government Affairs Committee, H.R. 5690, the GAO Access and Oversight good government will be missed greatly.’’ of the Illinois Press Association and has Act, Roll Call Vote Number 523, had I been Judiciary Committee Chief of Staff and Gen- served as a board member for more than 15 present I would have voted yes. eral Counsel Shelley Husband says, ‘‘When I

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And for that, she has earned my respect Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a Chief Counsel for almost 20 years, I had the recognize Laurel Call for her service as a and affection. I am grateful every day that we opportunity to work with several Republican are on the same side and if I’m going to be member of the Congressional Award Board of Chief Crime Counsels. Caroline was the best Directors. in the trenches on any issue, I want Caroline ‘enemy’ I ever had. We often had diametrically Lynch beside me.’’ The United States Congress established the opposed views to represent on some of the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize ini- And Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief Coun- most controversial and contentious issues in sel Branden Ritchie says, ‘‘Caroline’s exper- tiative, achievement, and service in young the Congress, but were able to do so in a spir- people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both tise in criminal and national security laws and it of mutual respect that allowed us to dis- her ability to achieve legislative victories are the United States Senate and the House of agree, vehemently at times, without being dis- Representatives. The original bill was spon- apparent to all who work with her. She is agreeable.’’ also—without question—a natural leader. But sored by the late Senator Malcolm Wallop of what I have come to admire and respect most And Minority Oversight Counsel Aaron Hiller Wyoming and the late Congressman James about Caroline is that she truly cares for and says, ‘‘In any project that involves protecting Howard of New Jersey. Originally signed into nurtures those she leads, she is loyal to those the country, its people, or the prerogatives of law by President Jimmy Carter, the legislation she serves, and she is a truth teller who is this Committee, there is no one—and I mean (Public Law 96–114) established the Congres- sional Award as a public-private partnership, dedicated to doing what is right.’’ no one—whom I would rather have on my Former Judiciary Committee Staff Director team than Caroline Lynch. We will miss her which receives all funding from the private Joseph Gibson says, ‘‘Caroline is an out- very much.’’ sector. Every president since, both Democratic standing lawyer who knows her stuff and Joe Graupensperger, Minority Chief Counsel and Republican, have signed legislation to works tirelessly to get the policy right. She will for Crime and Criminal Justice, says, ‘‘The continue the program. The Congressional Award Board of Direc- be greatly missed.’’ Crime staff on both sides of the aisle have And another Former Judiciary Committee worked together closely over the years to tors is comprised of 48 members and supports Staff Director Richard Hertling says, ‘‘Few achieve many bipartisan successes, and Caro- the work of the foundation by providing mis- staffers are indispensable and irreplaceable, line was critical to each one of them. We have sion-based leadership and strategic govern- but Caroline comes as close as any I know. appreciated Caroline’s openness and ance. Every member of the Board serves as a volunteer to help make the program a na- She reflects the very best among us. She collegiality with her Democratic counterparts. tional opportunity available in every congres- knows both the law and the facts, and she She is a great lawyer, a strong advocate for takes the time to understand the real-world ef- sional district. making our nation safer, and will always be a During this past year, over 40,000 partici- fects of everything she does. The country is valued friend.’’ pants from all 50 states were actively working better off for her service.’’ Of course, Caroline’s team at the Sub- George Fishman, Chief Counsel of the Sub- toward earning a Congressional Award and committee know her to be a determined leader 5,000 new participants enrolled in the pro- committee on Immigration and Border Secu- and a steadfast friend. rity, says ‘‘Caroline cares so much about the gram. Since its inception, over 7 million hours Bobby Parmiter says, ‘‘Caroline is the defini- job she is doing—keeping the American peo- of service have been contributed to commu- tion of a ‘foxhole’ person—exceptionally tal- ple safe and preserving our Constitutional lib- nities nationwide. The example set by Laurel is one we all erties. Through her tireless work, Caroline’s ented, dedicated, and tough. It is no exag- should strive for. Her willingness to serve her imprint is all over our nation’s criminal stat- geration to say the American people are safer community and our nation’s young people sets utes. She is the quintessential congressional today than they would be had she not been her apart as an outstanding individual, and I staffer—dedicated, caring, knowledgeable, a doing this job over the past decade.’’ have been honored to serve alongside of her fierce advocate for her Member or Committee Chris Grieco says, ‘‘A tireless and dogged as Leader PELOSI’s congressional appointee to and yet respected by all.’’ lawyer who has undoubtedly made the country And Paul Taylor, Chief Counsel of the Sub- a safer and more secure place because of her the Board. I ask that all of my colleagues in committee on Constitution and Civil Justice unparalleled knowledge of law enforcement the House of Representatives join me in says, ‘‘Caroline is so dynamic, I’ve often and national security issues and her unwaver- thanking Laurel for her service and wishing thought there was both a Crime Subcommittee ing commitment to getting it right regardless of her nothing but continued success. and a Caroline Subcommittee.’’ politics.’’ f Daniel Flores, Chief Counsel of the Regu- Ryan Breitenbach says, ‘‘Caroline is a dedi- IN MEMORIAM—HON. CAROLYN S. latory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law cated public servant and Hill survivor, and one ALLEN, 1937–2016 Subcommittee says, ‘‘Caroline created a of the best bosses anyone can ask for. She is brighter world for all of her colleagues on smart and nice, which in my opinion is the Committee, and a safer world for all Ameri- HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA hopeful combination of any leader. Her love of OF ARIZONA cans.’’ her family draws her home, but not before she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And Joe Keeley, Chief Counsel of the Sub- had given all she could to crafting our coun- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 committee on Courts Intellectual Property and try’s criminal and national security laws.’’ the Internet, says ‘‘The Judiciary Committee And Jason Cervenak says, ‘‘I met Caroline Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to needs staff who understand the big picture on her very first day working on the Judiciary honor the life and legacy of Arizona State and have an attention to detail while balancing Committee. In walked this petite red head with Senator Carolyn Allen. Carolyn was born in numerous interests and priorities. Since Caro- a smile from ear to ear and an infectious Missouri but quickly grew to love Arizona in line so exceeded these requirements, her de- laugh. I immediately thought ‘she’s going to the warmer winter months with her husband, parture will leave very big shoes to fill. She get eaten alive.’ Well, I think we all know I Jack. Carolyn became active in our community will be missed by all.’’ couldn’t have been more wrong.’’ and was soon serving on local boards and Andrea Loving, Deputy Chief Counsel of the commissions in the arts and in politics. Immigration Subcommittee, says, ‘‘Caroline’s We have appreciated Caroline’s deep Prior to her first election to the AZ House of vast knowledge of criminal and national secu- knowledge of criminal laws, the strength of her Representatives in 1994, she was Develop- rity law and policy commands a respect like convictions, and her courage to speak the ment Director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foun- none other I have seen on Capitol Hill. Her truth in a place where it is rarely convenient to dation and the Scottsdale Cultural Council. departure is truly a loss for America.’’ do so. She served as Executive Director (and later Even Caroline’s colleagues on the other We will miss Caroline immensely. We wish President of the Board) of the Scottsdale Arts side of the aisle recognize her expertise and her well in her new endeavors and we thank Center Association. are sad to see her leave Capitol Hill. her for her years of dedicated service to this While serving 8 years in the AZ House, she Perry Apelbaum, the Committee’s Minority Committee, the U.S. House of Representa- was House Majority Leader as well as Chair- Staff Director and Chief Counsel says, ‘‘I and tives, and the American people. man of the Health Committee and sponsored

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.095 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 major legislation in mental health care, air congratulations and best wishes to a great Loudoun County, Virginia, for her heroic ac- quality and civil rights issues. She was later friend and outstanding citizen, Mrs. Lydia de tions on September 23rd, 2016. Michele has elected to the Arizona State Senate and there La Vin˜a de Foley. Lydia has served The Con- been driving school buses in Loudoun County too, she chaired multiple committees. She gressional Club for over four decades. She will for the past 14 years and recently dem- often said she was most proud of passing leg- be retiring on September 30, 2016. onstrated her commitment to the safety of her islation protecting the McDowell Mountain Pre- Born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, Lydia students. serve and her courageous ‘‘no’’ vote on con- came to the United States as a student at During her usual route to Harmony Middle troversial immigration legislation in 2010. Georgetown University in 1964. In 1967, she School in Hamilton, Virginia, Michele was con- I had the honor of serving with Carolyn in married John R. Foley III, whose father, John fronted by a situation she never thought she the Legislature and I always admired her te- R. Foley II, had served the Sixth District of would have to face. While driving on Berlin nacity, honesty and integrity. She was the kind Maryland in the 86th Congress. As daughter- Turnpike, Michele and her students noticed an of public servant I aspire to be. in-law of a former Member of Congress, Lydia unusual odor circulating the bus cabin. After While serving in the Legislature, she also became a member of The Congressional safely pulling the bus over to the side of the served numerous community organizations Club, and more recently a Lifetime Member. In road, Michele put the lives of her students through board membership and volunteerism. 1992, she became a U.S. citizen. above that of her own and ensured that all 32 There are too many to list them all, but The Congressional Club was founded in students evacuated the bus safely. When Carolyn’s passions benefitted medical re- 1908 as a Federally-chartered club for emergency personnel arrived at the scene, search, women’s health, environmental con- spouses of sitting or former Members of Con- they immediately determined that the bus was servation, and prison reform. gress, Supreme Court Justices, and Members suffering from a smoke and gas leak. Carolyn lived a brightly colored and produc- of the President’s Cabinet. Associate member- It was at this point that Michele realized that tive life and gave so much to her community ship is open to active members’ adult children she did not feel well and was subsequently through thousands of volunteer hours for or spouses of adult children. Mrs. Foley has taken to the emergency room at Cornwall causes she championed. Despite suffering been an integral part of the bipartisan Club for Inova for smoke inhalation. Even while she from crippling rheumatoid arthritis for more over one-third of its existence. was in the ambulance, Michele’s main concern than 40 years, she soldiered on without com- Mrs. Foley’s first project at the Club was il- was the safety of her students. In all, seven- plaint and set the bar very high for those who lustrating its Bicentennial Cookbook in 1975. teen students were taken to Cornwall Inova to will follow. Her many friends will not forget her She performed secretarial duties part-time and receive treatment for their exposure to the vibrant personality and determination. I miss by 1977 became the full-time Secretary to the toxic fumes. Had Michele not been so quick my friend Carolyn Allen, but I am grateful that Club President. After many years, as her re- thinking and selfless, that day could have we were friends. sponsibilities expanded, Mrs. Foley was pro- ended much worse. Mr. Speaker, Michele Coates does not ask f moted to Administrative Assistant to the Club President and in 2010, she became the Exec- for recognition. She claims that her actions TRIBUTE TO THE 2016 VAN METER utive Director of the Congressional Club, a po- were not heroic, rather her duty. This is why HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM sition that reflected her assumption of a dual I ask that my colleagues join me in thanking role as Clubhouse Manager. Michele for her actions, which without a doubt HON. DAVID YOUNG Club Presidents serve for two years, alter- saved the lives of those 32 schoolchildren on OF IOWA nating between Democratic and Republican that bus. I applaud her for her willingness to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members. Mrs. Foley has served 20 of them. endanger herself in order to protect her stu- My wife, Vivian Creighton Bishop, served as dents. I wish her all the best in her recovery, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 President of the Congressional Club from as well as her future endeavors. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise 2007 to 2008 and was Chair of the First f today to recognize and congratulate the Van Lady’s Luncheon in honor of First Lady Meter High School Softball team for winning Michelle Obama on May 12, 2016. In addition TRIBUTE TO CASS COUNTY, the Iowa Girls State Class 2A Softball Tour- to the many demands of running the Club and INDIANA nament on July 22, 2016. the Clubhouse day in and day out, Mrs. Foley I would like to congratulate each member of has played a vital role organizing the annual HON. TODD ROKITA the Van Meter High School Softball team: First Lady’s Luncheon, as well as Diplomatic OF INDIANA Players: Trinity Bottenfield, Bre Parkins, Luncheons, Chili Cook-offs, weekly Club IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meagan Blomgren, Dion Shirley, Clair luncheon programs, and other events too nu- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Lauterbach, Olivia Prouty, Julia Rhoades, merous to mention. Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Shelby Tipling, Gwen Boston, Haley Forret, A familiar face at the Club, Mrs. Foley has recognize and salute Cass County, Indiana, as Abby Archer, Bailey Richards, Anna Tipling, been lauded by Members of Congress and the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled to Casey Jamison, Emma Durflinger, Lizzy Lyon, their spouses as well as Presidents and First pass through the county on Friday, October 7, Hannah Mason, Paige Wyant, Bailey Harding, Ladies for her institutional knowledge, atten- 2016. and Mackenzie Blomgren, and tion to detail, and welcoming nature. We are The county lies in the northeastern part of Coaches: James Flaws, Josh Flaws, and all so grateful that Mrs. Foley has given her Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Cass Hillary Pennington. time and talents to making The Congressional County was established in 1838, and it was Mr. Speaker, the example set by these stu- Club a place where the spouses of Members dents and their coaches demonstrates the re- named for General Lewis Cass, the 2nd Terri- of Congress from both sides of the aisle, and torial Governor of Michigan. Home to the Wa- wards of hard work, dedication, and persever- their families, can gather to offer support and ance. I am honored to represent them in the bash River, for many years Cass County was enjoy each other’s company. a canal town. In 1855, however, the first loco- United States Congress. I ask that all of my Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me colleagues in the United States House of Rep- motive made its way through the county seat in extending our sincerest appreciation and of Logansport creating a permanent relation- resentatives join me in congratulating the en- best wishes to Lydia de La Vin˜a de Foley tire team for competing in this rigorous com- ship between the town and trains. By the upon the occasion of her retirement from a ca- 1920s, over 225 trains passed through the petition and in wishing them all nothing but reer spanning forty-one years at the Congres- continued success. county each day, and over 3,000 persons in sional Club. the area were employed by the railroad. f f In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, IN HONOR OF LYDIA DE LA VIN˜ A HONORING THE HEROIC ACTIONS communities throughout the state are cele- DE FOLEY OF MICHELE COATES brating Indiana’s past and present through Bi- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK and inspiring to youth and young adults and OF GEORGIA OF VIRGINIA create a legacy for the future. The organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions responsible for the Legacy Projects Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 throughout the county include the Logansport Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Children’s Choir, Logan’s Landing, Civic Play- my honor and pleasure to extend my personal to honor my constituent Michele Coates of ers of Logansport, Logansport Rose Society,

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Their close collaboration with the my Congressional district, was named the ing contribution to our state’s legacy. constituents of Virginia’s 10th Congressional 2016 Truck Dealer of the Year by the Amer- And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in District is crucial to keeping our community ican Truck Dealers (ATD), Heavy Duty Truck- which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- healthy and strong. ing magazine and Procede Software. day, I am proud to recognize Cass County for Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in Mr. Bertolino received this highest honor out the contribution of its residents to the past, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Reston of a select group of commercial truck dealers present and future of Indiana’s history. Hospital Center and thanking them for the from around the country during the 53rd an- nual ATD Convention & Expo in Las Vegas in f hard work they do to help keep the men and women of the region safe and healthy. I know April. All of the nominees were selected by WATER RESOURCES Reston Hospital Center will continue to pro- state, metro and national truck dealer associa- DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016 vide excellent healthcare, and I wish them all tion leaders. A panel of professors from Indi- the best. ana University’s Kelley School of Business SPEECH OF analyzed the nominees’ dealership perform- f ances, industry leadership and civic contribu- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD TRIBUTE TO BENTON COUNTY, tions and made their final selection. OF CALIFORNIA INDIANA Mr. Bertolino entered the dealer industry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seventeen years ago when he left Kenworth Tuesday, September 27, 2016 HON. TODD ROKITA Truck Company to pursue a dream to own a Kenworth dealership in Northern California. The House in Committee of the Whole OF INDIANA Tom and his business partner Mr. Harry House on the state of the Union had under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consideration the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide Mamizuka have grown NorCal Kenworth into for improvements to the rivers and harbors Wednesday, September 28, 2016 four locations—Anderson, San Leandro, Mor- of the United States, to provide for the con- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gan Hill and Sacramento. As the largest Ken- servation and development of water and re- recognize and salute Benton County, Indiana, worth dealer organization in Northern Cali- lated resources, and for other purposes: as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled fornia, NorCal Kenworth employs nearly 200 Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair, I am to pass through the county on Tuesday, Octo- people and carries an extensive inventory of proud today to vote for the bipartisan Water ber 11, 2016. new and used trucks that feature the latest en- Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, The county sits on the northwest part of In- gineering and technological advancements. which reauthorizes water infrastructure diana’s Fourth Congressional District, and NorCal PacLease includes full-service lease, projects nationwide. I am heartened that after Fowler serves as the county seat. Benton finance lease, contract maintenance, and short several months of inaction, Republican leaders County was established on February 18, 1840, and long term truck rentals. included aid in this bill to the citizens of Flint, and named for Thomas A. Benton, a U.S. In his capacity as the 2016 Truck Dealer of Michigan, who have been afflicted by dev- Senator from Missouri. Though the land is fer- the Year, Mr. Bertolino will serve as an Hon- astating environmental health risks. tile and agriculture is vital to the county eco- orary Member of the ATD Board of Line Rep- As an Angelena, I am also pleased that this nomically, Benton County is also known for resentatives and will serve as a national WRDA authorizes an equal cost-share be- housing one of the largest windfarms in the spokesman on industry issues impacting com- tween the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and United States. Its most famous resident may mercial truck dealers. the City of Los Angeles for the Los Angeles be Dan Patch, a Hoosier born horse legend On behalf of all of my colleagues in the River Ecosystem Restoration project. I fought who has held the title of ‘‘World’s Champion California Congressional delegation, please alongside my colleagues Congressman XA- Harness Horse’’ for over one-hundred years. allow me to congratulate Tom Bertolino from VIER BECERRA and Congressman ADAM SCHIFF In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, NorCal Kenworth on this distinguished award to include this cost-share agreement in the communities throughout the state are cele- as the 2016 Truck Dealer of the Year. This final bill. With this cost-share, the city and the brating Indiana’s past and present through Bi- award demonstrates that Tom and his team Corps become true partners in the LA River centennial Legacy Projects. These projects are a proven example of the best in the truck revitalization project to restore park space and are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging retail industry and are providing exceptional wetlands, build new public spaces, create rec- and inspiring to youth and young adults and service to my constituents. reational opportunities, improve public health, create a legacy for the future. The organiza- f strengthen the regional economy, and bolster tions responsible for the Legacy Projects IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT civic pride. This WRDA is an important step in throughout the county include the Benton TIM BRISTOL OF THE our efforts to make Los Angeles a greener County Economic Development Department, BERRYVILLE POLICE DEPART- and more vibrant place to live. Otterbein Public Library, Benton County’s Bi- MENT f centennial Committee, Benton Central Junior- Senior High School, Benton County Public Li- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVER- brary, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the SARY OF THE RESTON HOSPITAL OF VIRGINIA Benton County 4–H Council. Hoosiers look IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CENTER forward to their enduring contribution to our state’s legacy. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like OF VIRGINIA which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- to recognize the achievements of one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day, I am proud to recognize Benton County 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- ents, Sergeant Tim Bristol of the Berryville Po- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 for the contribution of its residents to the past, present and future of Indiana’s history. lice Department. This law enforcement offi- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like f cer’s unwavering courage and dedication to to honor the 30th anniversary of the Reston protecting the community is a noble example Hospital Center. Established in 1986, the Res- TOM BERTOLINO of public service. Sergeant Bristol deserves ton Hospital Center has worked tirelessly to the thanks of not only the communities in provide outstanding medical care to patients HON. DOUG LaMALFA which he serves, but also that of his elected throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. OF CALIFORNIA officials. The hard work done by the men and women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sergeant Bristol began working for the of Reston Hospital Center has helped to make Berryville police department in December of high quality healthcare available to many of Wednesday, September 28, 2016 2007. He previously worked for the Glasford my constituents and ensure the good health of Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Police Department in Illinois. Tim is the ser- communities in both Loudoun and Fairfax honor a constituent of mine who was recently geant for the department as well as a field

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LINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDU- records for compliance is a huge task in and Even though Matt Watson keeps a very of itself, yet Tim still finds the time to accom- CATION 2017 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD busy schedule, he has continued to volunteer plish so much more and plans for the future of his time here at the city sheriff’s office. Deputy the department. Tim is a well-respected super- Watson approached the Sheriff about taking visor, promotes a professional image of the HON. DARIN LaHOOD the existing emergency response team imple- department, and is a confident leader. OF ILLINOIS mented there to provide knowledge and train- During the past year Tim has spent count- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to help create the first ever Special Re- less hours in his role as a field training officer Wednesday, September 28, 2016 sponse Team (SRT) in the city sheriff’s office. preparing new recruits and experienced offi- The team is a part-time law enforcement spe- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would cers new to the department for patrol in the cial operations team that is designed to re- like to honor Nichole Folkman, a 2017 Illinois community of Berryville. He takes this respon- spond in a tactical manner to incidents in sup- State Board of Education Teacher of the Year sibility seriously and always looks for ways to port of, or outside the capabilities of, the Win- finalist. improve the way training is delivered to those chester City Sheriff’s Office. new to the career or department. Mrs. Folkman teaches English at Hartsburg- Tim is the right-hand man of the Chief of Emden Community Unit School District 21 in Deputy Watson not only provides training for Police who could not ask for a better person Hartsburg, Illinois. Having taught high- the SRT but for the entire staff. Being able to to fill that role. It is abundantly clear to the schoolers for over a decade, Mrs. Folkman’s have someone like Matt who is certified as a Chief that Tim is wholly invested in making the passion for teaching, her students, and their tactical medic, defensive tactics and firearm Berryville Police Department an example of success, makes her a most deserving top ten instructor as part of this team is greatly bene- professionalism and dedication to community finalist out of a field of 250 nominees. ficial. Again, I would like to point out that this service. The Chief often wonders if his mind is As a high school student, Mrs. Folkman rec- is all on a volunteer basis. ever focused on anything else aside from ognized her desire to teach. Upon graduating Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues moving the department forward, which is a from Milliken University, she began her career to join me in thanking Deputy Matt Watson of testament to his loyalty and dedication. He is as an English teacher, focusing on how to ef- the Winchester City Sheriff’s Office for pro- truly a deserving recipient and a stellar exam- fectively educate her students in the intricacies tecting and serving the community day-in and ple of a professional law enforcement officer. of the English language, journalism, and day-out. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues speech. Her approach in the classroom con- to join me in thanking Sergeant Tim Bristol of tinues to engage and excite her students f the Berryville Police Department for protecting about the values of education within the lan- and serving the community day-in and day- guage arts. Most importantly, because of Mrs. TRIBUTE TO WHITE COUNTY, out. Folkman’s ability to connect and inspire pupils INDIANA f within the classroom, Hartsburg-Emden stu- dents consistently look to her as a role model TRIBUTE TO CLINTON COUNTY, as they focus on their own futures. HON. TODD ROKITA INDIANA It is an honor to represent teachers like Mrs. OF INDIANA Folkman, who passionately invest their time HON. TODD ROKITA teaching the children of our schools. Her de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA votion to teaching has positively impacted not Wednesday, September 28, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only her students, but also her colleagues and our community. I wish her the best of luck at Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, September 28, 2016 the Those Who Excel banquet on October recognize and salute White County, Indiana as Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 22nd, where the highest teaching award in the the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled to recognize and salute Clinton County, Indiana state, the Illinois Teacher of the Year, will be pass through the county on October 7, 2016. as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled presented. The County sits on the northern part of Indi- to pass through the county on October 6, f ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- 2016. tablished in 1834 and named for Isaac White The County sits on the eastern part of Indi- IN RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY MATT WATSON OF THE WIN- of Equality, Illinois who died at the Battle of ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- Tippecanoe in 1811. The county seat is lo- tablished in 1830 and named for DeWitt Clin- CHESTER CITY SHERIFF’S OF- FICE cated in Monticello, and is known as a tourist ton, the seventh Governor of New York State destination because it is home to the Indiana and architect of the Erie Canal. The county Beach amusement park and Lakes Shafer and seat is located in Frankfort, famous for the HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Freeman. Frankfort Hot Dog Festival. Clinton County is OF VIRGINIA In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, the birthplace of Lieutenant General James F. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Record, he was awarded the Distinguished communities throughout the state are cele- Service Cross three times for his gallantry dur- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 brating Indiana past and present through Bi- ing the Vietnam War. Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like centennial Legacy Projects. These projects In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, to recognize the achievements of one of the are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, communities throughout the state are cele- 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- and inspiring to youth and young adults and brating Indiana past and present through Bi- ents, Deputy Matt Watson of the Winchester create a legacy for the future. The organiza- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects City Sheriff’s Office. This law enforcement offi- tions responsible for the 16 Legacy Projects are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, cer’s unwavering courage and dedication to throughout the county are: City of Monticello, and inspiring to youth and young adults and protecting the community is a noble example Wolcott Community Summer Festival Com- create a legacy for the future. The organiza- of public service. Deputy Watson deserves the mittee, White County Historical Society, Tom tions responsible for the Legacy Projects thanks of not only the communities in which Fletcher, White County Commissioners. Hoo- throughout the county are: Clinton County he serves, but also that of his elected officials. siers look forward to their enduring contribu- Chamber of Commerce and Frankfort Main Deputy Watson has been an auxiliary dep- tion to our state’s legacy. Street. Hoosiers look forward to their enduring uty with the Winchester City Sheriff’s Office for And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in contribution to our state’s legacy. two years. Although this is a relatively short which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in time in his 16 year career, Deputy Watson has day, I am proud to recognize White County for which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- contributed an abundance of knowledge and the contribution of its residents to the past, day, I am proud to recognize Clinton County talent to the office. present, and future of Indiana’s history.

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He tion, Town of Camden, Promoting Wildcat Val- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I has accepted the additional responsibilities ley, Camden Women’s Literary Club, Flora rise today to highlight the troubling rise of anti- and responded well to the additional duties. Mainstreet, Carroll County Veteran’s Remem- Semitism and to call for action against the On March 4, 2016, Sergeant Jason M. brance, VFW, Carroll County Wabash at Erie Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Hough responded to a house in the town of Canal, Inc., University of Indianapolis; Depart- movement—a hateful weapon intended to Berryville for a report of a possible overdose. ment of Anthropology, Delphi Opera House, delegitimize Israel and the Jewish community. When Sergeant Hough arrived on the scene, Inc, Burlington American Legion Post 414, According to Pew Research Center, in- he found an unconscious male lying on a bed. Wabash and Erie Canal Association Canal stances of anti-Semitism are at a 7-year high. Jason checked to see if the male was breath- Park, Carroll County Wabash and Erie Canal It is getting worse everywhere, particularly in ing and if he had a pulse. He discovered that and Old Settlers Association. Hoosiers look the Middle East, but also in Europe and even although the male had a good pulse, he was forward to their enduring contribution to our in the United States. not breathing. Sergeant Hough began to per- state’s legacy. That’s why I’ve cosponsored the Combating form mouth to mouth resuscitation. Medics ar- And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in BDS Act of 2016 (H.R. 4514). This legislation rived shortly thereafter and provided Sergeant which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- clarifies that state and local governments have Hough with a bag valve mask so he could day, I am proud to recognize Carroll County the authority to pass and enforce laws that continue to provide respirations to the victim. for the contribution of its residents to the past, prohibit public funding to institutions that en- The victim did breathe on his own several present, and future of Indiana’s history. gage in the odious BDS campaign, the pur- times, but quit after a few breaths. According f pose of which is to apply double standards to witnesses on the scene, the victim had that delegitimize and demonize Israel. overdosed on heroin. COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNI- Thankfully, many states have responded to The medics administered three rounds of VERSARY OF FIRST BAPTIST the BDS campaign by enacting legislation that Narcan though an IV. The victim regained CHURCH, WELDON, NORTH CARO- denies public support to any organization en- consciousness and became very aggressive, LINA gaged in the campaign—just last month my screaming over and over. Sergeant Hough home state of New Jersey became the 11th had to restrain the victim so that he could con- HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD state to enact such a law. tinue to receive medical care. The victim was OF NORTH CAROLINA The boycott campaign against Israel is a taken to the ambulance. The victim had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complete discredit to its organizers—the gov- calmed down by this time, which allowed Ser- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ernment of Israel has by far the best record geant Hough to tell him what had happened for human rights, democracy, rule of law, and and that he was being taken to the hospital for Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise general humanity toward both its own citizens overdosing. Without the actions of Sergeant today to commemorate the 150th anniversary and its neighbors’ citizens, including the Pal- Hough, the victim could have died. of First Baptist Church, located in my congres- estinians—of any country in the Middle East. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues sional district in Weldon, North Carolina. This despite the fact that some of its neigh- to join me in thanking Sergeant Jason M. First Baptist Church takes pride in being boring governments support or harbor terror- Hough of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office for one of the first Black Baptist churches in North ists whose goal is the genocidal annihilation of protecting and serving the community day-in Carolina. Founded in 1866, a year after the Israel. and day-out. U.S. Congress passed the 13th Amendment to Congress must not only commend Israel’s f abolish slavery, Reverend Joseph Baysmore record, and applaud those state and local gov- and several faith leaders devoted to spreading ernments that seek to withdraw public funding TRIBUTE TO CARROLL COUNTY, the word of God organized the Church. In the from the BDS campaign, we must also support INDIANA Church’s early days, Reverend Baysmore and and sustain the state and local initiatives. his small congregation gathered to worship Combating BDS Act does exactly that. I en- HON. TODD ROKITA under a bush arbor, which was later replaced courage my colleagues to support it and also OF INDIANA by a wooden structure lacking ceilings and encourage my colleagues to read the Simon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heat. Mr. Speaker, much of First Baptist Church’s Wiesenthal Center’s report, ‘‘Boycott, Divest- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ment, Sanctions Against Israel: An Anti-Se- growth over the years can be attributed to its mitic, Anti-Peace Poison Pill,’’ which details Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dedicated leadership and congregation. In the disgusting anti-Semitic record of the BDS recognize and salute Carroll County, Indiana 1909, the Church moved into its current site movement, particularly making use of Natan as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled under the leadership of Reverend John W. Sharansky’s ‘‘3Ds test for anti-Semitism. to pass through the county on October 6, Faulk, Sr. During this time, the Church went f 2016. from offering only second and fourth Sunday The County sits on the eastern part of Indi- service to offering services every Sunday. IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- Even early on, the Church was active in JASON M. HOUGH OF THE tablished in 1828 and named for Charles Car- civic engagement and served as the first CLARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF- roll, who was the last surviving signer of the meeting site for the Halifax County Chapter of FICE Declaration of Independence. The county seat the National Association for the Advancement is located in Delphi, home of the Wabash and of Colored People (NAACP) in the early HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Erie Canal. Built through the county in 1840 1940s. In the 1990s, the Church added a OF VIRGINIA and operating until the early 1870s the Wa- radio ministry to broadcast the Sunday morn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bash and Erie Canal is among the county’s ing worship on the local radio station. most significant historical legacies. Since 2002, First Baptist Church has been Wednesday, September 28, 2016 In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, pastored by Reverend Quientrell L. Burrell, II. Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like communities throughout the state are cele- Under Rev. Burrell’s leadership, the Church to recognize the achievements of one of the brating Indiana past and present through Bi- continues to prosper and serve its community. 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects First Baptist Church has expanded its service ents, Sergeant Jason M. Hough of the Clarke are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, to the community through health seminars, County Sheriff’s Office. This law enforcement and inspiring to youth and young adults and single parent clinics, and healthy relationship officer’s unwavering courage and dedication to create a legacy for the future. The organiza- sessions. Today, First Baptist Church remains protecting the community is a noble example tions responsible for the 32 Legacy Projects a pillar of the Weldon community and in the of public service. Sergeant Hough deserves throughout the county are: Flora Depot Com- state of North Carolina.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.111 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 With the theme ‘‘Rooted in Faith, Racing TRIBUTE TO BOONE COUNTY, ordinator of the Year Award. Alice is a mem- Toward the Future,’’ this 150th anniversary ob- INDIANA ber of the Library Board of Trustees of serves the labor and sacrifices made over 150 Bridgeview, and she holds her school district’s years as well as the Church’s promise for the HON. TODD ROKITA record for the longest streak without missing a future. Through its outstanding leadership and OF INDIANA single day of work. They are known throughout their neighbor- a devoted congregation, I am confident that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES First Baptist will continue to withstand the test hood and beyond for the elaborate decora- of time for generations to come. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 tions they put up in their yard for holidays, in- cluding Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. By the grace of God, First Baptist Church Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Their displays have been featured in many has survived the test of time with its strong recognize and salute Boone County, Indiana newspapers and magazines. In his spare time faith and belief and it is still going strong as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled Martin enjoys driving antique cars and has a today. Over the years, the Church has real- to pass through the county on Thursday, Octo- 1946 fire truck that he drives in parades. ized many notable accomplishments including ber 13, 2016. The county sits on the Eastern part of Indi- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me significant growth in membership and ministry in congratulating Martin and Alice Vilmek on and continued outreach in the community. ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- tablished in 1830 and named for Daniel their 50th wedding anniversary, and thank Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the rich legacy of Boone, the famous American frontiersman. them for their decades of contributions to their First Baptist Church in Weldon, North Carolina The county seat is located in Lebanon, the community. and I ask that my colleagues join me in con- largest city in Boone County. The Lebanon f gratulating Rev. Burrell, the congregation, and Courthouse is known for having the second IN RECOGNITION OF DEPUTY the residents of Weldon on this historic mile- largest stained glass dome in Indiana. stone. TYLER A. RENNER OF THE In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S communities throughout the state are cele- OFFICE f brating Indiana past and present through Bi- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER AN- are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, OF VIRGINIA DREW SPECKSGOOR OF THE WIN- and inspiring to youth and young adults and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT create a legacy for the future. The organiza- tions responsible for the 17 Legacy Projects Wednesday, September 28, 2016 throughout the county are: Boone County Sen- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK ior Services, Inc., Zionsville Parks and Recre- to recognize the achievements of one of the OF VIRGINIA ation Department, Zion Nature Center, 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- ents, Deputy Tyler A. Renner of the Frederick IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CIRPCA, City of Zionsville, Boone County In- diana Bicentennial Time Capsule Committee, County Sheriff’s Office. This law enforcement Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Lebanon Fire Department, Whitestown Parks officer’s unwavering courage and dedication to Department, Sugar Plain Friends Church, protecting the community is a noble example Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like Friends of the Zion Nature Center, Friends of of public service. Deputy Renner deserves the to recognize the achievements of one of the the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, thanks of not only the communities in which 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- Mid States Living History Association, he serves, but also that of his elected officials. ents, Officer Andrew Specksgoor of the Win- Whitestown Parks, Boone County Historical On August 14, 2015 Craig Dehaven became chester Police Department. This law enforce- Society, Temple Sisterhood of Indianapolis a victim of a burglary at his residence. Deputy ment officer’s unwavering courage and dedica- Hebrew Congregation, Edible Indy, Animalia, Renner responded and processed the scene tion to protecting the community is a noble ex- Inc., SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Indiana recovering latent prints and additional evi- ample of public service. Officer Specksgoor Gourd Society, Inc., and the Milledgeville dence that was located directly below a win- deserves the thanks of not only the commu- United Methodist Church. Hoosiers look for- dow that was entered during the incident. nities in which he serves, but also that of his ward to their enduring contribution to our Deputy Renner collected the evidence and it elected officials. state’s legacy. was sent to the forensic lab for further proc- Officer Specksgoor is a member of the And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in essing. Results were received back from the Community Response Team (CRT). One of which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- lab on May 24, 2016 and a DNA match was his duties as part of the CRT is interacting day, I am proud to recognize Boone County found. The recovered evidence contained a with the kids who have been assigned to the for the contribution of its residents to the past, DNA profile that matched a specific subject. CRT from the courts and schools. All these present, and future of Indiana’s history. On May 26, 2016 investigators were able to interview the subject and they obtained a full children have had significant trouble in school f and with the police. As you can imagine, they confession along with the location of the sto- are often very difficult and challenging to deal HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- len items during this incident. The items were with. Despite these challenges, plus his many SARY OF MARTIN AND ALICE recovered and returned to the rightful owner, other duties, Officer Specksgoor deals with VILMEK thanks to the diligent and thorough work per- these kids and families in a very professional formed by Deputy Renner. Had he not done this, the victim would not have had closure in manner. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI this burglary. In addition several other inci- OF ILLINOIS It has been noted that Andrew Specksgoor dents involved would also not have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interacts with not only the children but also cleared. with their families to try to keep these kids out Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues of future trouble. This is a job that many em- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to join me in thanking Deputy Tyler A. Renner ployees would shy away from, but Officer recognize Martin and Alice Vilmek, who cele- of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office for Specksgoor tackles this job with enthusiasm brated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sep- protecting and serving the community day-in and professionalism. His supervisor has noted tember 24th. and day-out. that he excels in mentoring these young peo- Martin and Alice met when she was a baby- f ple. He holds them accountable for good be- sitter for his younger brother and have been havior while interacting with them each day in TRIBUTE TO WARREN COUNTY, married since September 24th, 1966. They INDIANA a positive fashion. This interaction includes have two children, their son Marty and their taking kids on field trips and involving them in daughter Dawn, as well as four grandchildren. community service projects. Martin is a retired Bridgeview firefighter, but HON. TODD ROKITA OF INDIANA Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues he continues to serve his community as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to join me in thanking Officer Andrew Village’s Emergency Management Agency Di- Specksgoor of the Winchester Police Depart- rector and through his work for the Illinois Wednesday, September 28, 2016 ment for protecting and serving the community State Fair. In 2014, he was the recipient of the Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to day-in and day-out. O.D. Troutman Emergency Management Co- recognize and salute Warren County, Indiana

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.114 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS September 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1425 as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled ican churches, which led to the baptism of to combat the current heroin epidemic we are to pass through the county on Wednesday, hundreds. It is said that Captain Schaeffer battling. October 12, 2016. was respected for practicing as he preached, Special Agent Perry has been actively in- The county sits on the western part of Indi- and for truly living out the ideals he spoke of. volved with and continues to fight to have the ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- According to the records of the Schaeffer region designated as a High Intensity Drug tablished in 1827 and named for Dr. Joseph Memorial Baptist Church, the building was Area (HIDTA) in order for the local law en- Warren, who was killed in 1775 at the Battle completed and dedicated as a ‘‘temple built forcement partners to receive funding and of Bunker Hill. The county seat is located in unto the LORD on the mountaintop’’ on Octo- support, which will allow us to continue to fight Williamsport, home to Williamsport Falls, the ber 4, 1885. At the dedication service, Captain this current drug epidemic that we are experi- highest free-falling waterfall in the state. The Schaeffer gave the trustees of the church a encing in the communities. county’s farmland is recognized as being deed to the property. among the most productive in Indiana. I am proud to honor this historical site in Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, Christiansburg, Virginia, and recognize all to join me in thanking Supervisory Special communities throughout the state are cele- those who have found faith, comfort, and Agent Jay Perry of the Northwest Virginia Re- brating Indiana past and present through Bi- friendships as part of the Schaffer Memorial gional Drug Task Force for protecting and centennial Legacy Projects. These projects Baptist Church community since it was found- serving the community day-in and day-out. are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, ed 150 years ago. and inspiring to youth and young adults and f f create a legacy for the future. The organiza- tions responsible for the eleven Legacy IN RECOGNITION OF SUPERVISORY TRIBUTE TO MONTGOMERY Projects throughout the county are: Seeger SPECIAL AGENT JAY PERRY OF COUNTY, INDIANA High School Music Department, Warren Coun- THE NORTHWEST VIRGINIA RE- ty Historical Society, Warren County Master GIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE Gardeners, Illiana Antique Power Association, HON. TODD ROKITA NICHES Land Trust, Wabash River Strings, HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK OF INDIANA and the Williamsport-Washington Township OF VIRGINIA Public Library. Hoosiers look forward to their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enduring contribution to our state’s legacy. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to recognize the achievements of one of the day, I am proud to recognize Warren County recognize and salute Montgomery County, In- 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- for the contribution of its residents to the past, diana as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is ents, Supervisory Special Agent Jay Perry of present, and future of Indiana’s history. scheduled to pass through the county on the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task f Thursday, October 13, 2016. Force. This law enforcement officer’s unwaver- RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- ing courage and dedication to protecting the The County sits in the central part of Indi- SARY OF THE SCHAEFFER ME- community is a noble example of public serv- ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- MORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH ice. Special Agent Perry deserves the thanks tablished in 1822 and named for Richard of not only the communities in which he Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH serves, but also that of his elected officials. general killed in 1775 at the Battle of Quebec. OF VIRGINIA Special Agent Perry is the coordinator of the The county seat is located in Crawfordsville, where Henry S. Lane resided. Mr. Lane, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force and serves in many capacities as such. Spe- former Senator, was an early leader of the Re- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 cial Agent Perry oversees the operations of publican Party and influential in the nomination Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- the drug task force offices in Winchester, of Abraham Lincoln. The county is also known lege to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Front Royal, Shenandoah County and Page for being the residence of Lew Wallace, author Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church. Since it County. Special Agent Perry provides out- of the popular nineteenth-century novel Ben- was built in 1885, the church has served as a standing leadership to the local task force Hur: A Tale of the Christ. While richly steeped place of worship, as well as a location for agents as well as to the communities we rep- in history, Montgomery County is home to my community activities and other gatherings. resent. alma mater, Wabash College, and holds a I have had the pleasure of visiting the Special Agent Perry has been instrumental special place in my heart. Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church and appre- in helping to establish the new drug courts In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, ciate the rich history of the building. Since its and in getting recent legislation passed to as- communities throughout the state are cele- sist law enforcement in combating drug founding so many decades ago, the church brating Indiana past and present through Bi- issues. Special Agent Perry works closely with has grown into a place for the New River Val- centennial Legacy Projects. These projects ley African American community to worship community groups such as ‘‘The Road to Re- are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, and celebrate their history and heritage, as covery’’, ‘‘The Heroin Coalition’’ and other and inspiring to youth and young adults and well as host events such as the Annual Me- community based groups to establish trusting create a legacy for the future. The organiza- morial for Martin Luther King Junior. and working relationships with not only the tions responsible for the twenty three Legacy The Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church is a drug task force but with all law enforcement Projects throughout the county are: brick building, described as Victorian Gothic entities in the communities. Special Agent Crawfordsville Parks and Recreation Depart- style. The church is characterized by a tall Perry, although extremely busy in his capacity ment, Montgomery County Historical Society, tower in the southeast corner and its gable as the task force coordinator, can still be Westchester Public Library, DNR Division of roof. Along with the Hill School and the Pri- found on the scene of drug arrests, search mary Annex, the buildings make up the Old warrants and other investigations lending a Nature Preserves, Lew Wallace Study & Mu- Christiansburg Industrial Institute. In 2001, the hand and often guidance in these cases. seum, DNR Division of State Parks & Res- complex was listed on the National Register of During the 2015/2016 year, Special Agent ervoirs, American Legion Byron Cox Post 72, Historic Places. Perry has been responsible for building and Crossroad of America, Boy Scouts of America, The church was founded by Captain maintaining a system to monitor drug Amy Westphal, Jerald M. Jascoviak, and the Charles S. Schaeffer, from Pennsylvania. After overdoses and fatalities in the communities. Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber the War Between the States, he was assigned This information has proven to be valuable to of Commerce. Hoosiers look forward to their to Southwest Virginia to work for the Freed- many local groups to include law enforcement, enduring contribution to our state’s legacy. men’s Bureau. He worked to assist the African community groups, medical professionals and And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in American community economically, and also recovery groups. Special Agent Perry main- which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- worked to assist the community spiritually. He tains a close working relationship with each day, I am proud to recognize Montgomery strived to provide education, technical skills, drug task force team leader to assure that this County for the contribution of its residents to and knowledge of Christianity. He set up, or- information is updated regularly and shared the past, present, and future of Indiana’s his- ganized, and managed several African Amer- within the partnerships that have been created tory.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:36 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28SE8.119 E29SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with REMARKS E1426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2016 URGING THE HOUSE OF REP- Eagan received employee of the quarter in the KEITH ROMINGER LARRABEE RESENTATIVES TO CONSIDER summer quarter of July, August and Sep- H.R. 1197, THE ACCELERATING tember and was nominated for employee of HON. DOUG LaMALFA THE END OF BREAST CANCER the year for the facility. He is experienced in OF CALIFORNIA ACT his field and still desires more. He constantly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pursues extra training when afforded and has Wednesday, September 28, 2016 HON. PETER T. KING recently become a member of the crisis inter- Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF NEW YORK vention training team. He is always looking congratulate an extraordinary milestone of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and asking to assist with everything and Sacramento Valley native and Chico resident, strives to continuously advance his thirst for Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Keith Rominger Larrabee, as he celebrates his knowledge. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise 50th birthday on September 30, 2016. today to express my strong support for H.R. His professional demeanor and positive atti- Keith currently serves on the California 1197, the Accelerating the End of Breast Can- tude are infectious to all those around him. He Pecan Growers Association board. He runs a cer Act. This legislation, which has over 270 is a pillar in the eyes of other officers and is thriving agricultural operation, and has served bipartisan cosponsors, would establish the a true depiction of what each officer should on various agricultural boards over the years, Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast aspire to become. His level of dedication and including as President of the Prune Bargaining Cancer with the goal of leveraging existing in- camaraderie are unrivaled. It is his selfless- Association, a member of the California Dried vestments in cancer research and making true ness and hardworking outlook in all things he Plum Board, President of the Butte Creek progress in curing breast cancer. does that has earned him the respect of his Cajun Company, served on the Board of This year 40,450 women and 440 men will peers. Levee District Three, been a member of the die of breast cancer in the United States. De- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues Butte City Volunteer Fire Department, and as spite government and private sector invest- to join me in thanking Officer Thomas Eagan a member of the Rotary Club of Chico. Keith is also owner and partner of Larrabee ments, we have not made adequate progress of the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Farms in Butte City, where he works alongside on improving breast cancer incidence, mor- Center for protecting and serving the commu- two of his brothers growing rice, pecans, wal- bidity, and mortality rates. The chance of a nity day-in and day-out. woman developing breast cancer in her life- nuts and various row crops. Farming has been time has increased from 1 in 11 in 1975 to 1 a part of Keith’s entire life, being born in Chico f in 8 today. and raised on a family farm his great-grand- If enacted, H.R. 1197 would allow us to har- TRIBUTE TO HOWARD COUNTY, father originally started in 1918. When asked ness the full potential of existing research in INDIANA why he was a farmer, Keith stated, ‘‘Growing order to end breast cancer. We must take ad- up on a farm brought great joy and pleasure. vantage of this opportunity to make a dif- While I thought about other professions, I al- ference in the lives of women suffering from HON. TODD ROKITA ways envisioned myself being a farmer.’’ this disease. I strongly urge this chamber to Keith has been a leader in the development, take up H.R. 1197 and pass it before the end OF INDIANA research and promotion of the California dried plum and pecan industries. He’s provided re- of this session. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f search opportunities, been a featured speaker Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at conferences, and promoted the benefits of IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER dried plums and pecans to others. He’s also a THOMAS EAGAN Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strong believer in the agricultural economy recognize and salute Howard County, Indiana and started and has been a part of many agri- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled cultural based companies. Keith strongly be- OF VIRGINIA to pass through the county on October 5, lieves in the benefits of small business in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2016. America. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 The County sits on the northern part of Indi- A fourth generation Californian, Keith and his wife, Kim, are the proud parents of their Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like ana’s Fourth Congressional District. It was es- two children—Olivia and Ryan. When he’s not to recognize the achievements of one of the tablished in 1844 and named for General working, Keith enjoys spending time with his 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- Tilghman Howard in 1846, who was a U.S. family and traveling California and the world. ents, Officer Thomas Eagan of the North- Representative. The county seat is located in As a proud father and husband, his family is western Regional Adult Detention Center. This Kokomo. A significant number of technical and a strong pillar of his life and he’s loved very law enforcement officer’s unwavering courage engineering innovations were developed in much by his family. and dedication to protecting the community is Kokomo; as a result, Kokomo became known Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- a noble example of public service. Officer as the ‘‘City of Firsts.’’ Howard County was lating Keith on his special day, September 30, Eagan deserves the thanks of not only the originally named Richardville for Jean Baptiste 2016, by wishing him a Happy 50th Birthday. communities in which he serves, but also that Richardville, who was a chief of the Miami. May he continue to live a long and blessed of his elected officials. In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, life. Officer Eagan has been employed with the communities throughout the state are cele- f Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center brating Indiana past and present through Bi- since October 2013. In his short time with the centennial Legacy Projects. These projects IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER facility, he has proven to be an extraordinary are culturally inclusive, celebratory, engaging, ANDREW SHERMAN employee who delivers outstanding perform- and inspiring to youth and young adults and ance. His attention to detail and level of integ- create a legacy for the future. The organiza- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK rity is unprecedented. tions responsible for the Legacy Projects OF VIRGINIA Officer Eagan was nominated for and re- throughout the county are: City of Kokomo, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceived the Lifesaving Award for his heroic ac- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, Stude- tions on September 9, 2015. While working Wednesday, September 28, 2016 baker National Museum, Auburn-Cord- overtime, he was the first to respond and to Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like Duesenberg Museum, Kokomo Automotive begin lifesaving tactics on an inmate who at- to recognize the achievements of one of the tempted to commit suicide. His steadfast per- Museum, Kokomo Civic Theatre, Inc. and 10th Congressional District’s bravest constitu- sonality and training led to the extension of life Howard-Miami Heritage Society. Hoosiers look ents, Officer Andrew Sherman of the Mount for the inmate. He has proven to be an ex- forward to their enduring contribution to our Weather Police Department. This law enforce- traordinary employee who delivers exemplary state’s legacy. ment officer’s unwavering courage and dedica- performance in all that he does. He also has And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in tion to protecting the community is a noble ex- a sense of humility that keeps him grounded which we are celebrating Indiana’s 200th birth- ample of public service. Officer Sherman de- and humble. day, I am proud to recognize Howard County serves the thanks of not only the communities For all that he contributes to the facility his for the contribution of its residents to the past, in which he serves, but also that of his elected dedication does not go unnoticed. Officer present, and future of Indiana’s history. officials.

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Measures Read the First Time: Page S6266 Syria conflict, focusing on Syria, Turkey, and Iraq, Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S6266 after receiving testimony from Antony Blinken, Dep- uty Secretary of State. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6267–68 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: MILLENNIAL PERSPECTIVES ON FEDERAL Pages S6268–83 EMPLOYMENT Additional Statements: Pages S6262–66 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Amendments Submitted: Pages S6283–84 fairs: Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Fed- Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S6284 eral Management concluded a hearing to examine understanding the Millennial perspective in deciding Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- to pursue and remain in Federal employment, after journed at 1:32 p.m., until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, receiving testimony from Mark Reinhold, Associate October 3, 2016. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Director for Employee Services and Chief Human marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Capital Officer, Office of Personnel Management; Record on page S6287.) Angela Bailey, Chief Human Capital Officer, De- partment of Homeland Security; Lauren Leo, Assist- Committee Meetings ant Administrator, Office of Human Capital Man- (Committees not listed did not meet) agement, National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration; and Robert Goldenkoff, Director, Strategic SYRIA CONFLICT Issues, Government Accountability Office. Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the regional impact of the h House of Representatives was heard from John Neumann, Director, Natural Chamber Action Resources and Environment Team, Government Ac- The House was not in session today. The House countability Office; and public witnesses. is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Novem- ber 14, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 166. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. Committee Meetings f Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR MONDAY, a hearing entitled ‘‘Holding Wall Street Account- OCTOBER 3, 2016 able: Investigating Wells Fargo’s Opening of Unau- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) thorized Customer Accounts’’. Testimony was heard from a public witness. Senate Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Sub- No meetings/hearings scheduled. committee on Research and Technology held a hear- House ing entitled ‘‘Academic Research Regulatory Relief: A Review of New Recommendations’’. Testimony No hearings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 3 2 p.m., Monday, November 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Monday: The House is scheduled to meet session. at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 166.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E1401 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E1406 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1418 Neugebauer, Randy, Tex., E1401 Adams, Alma S., N.C., E1403 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1416 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Babin, Brian, Tex., E1402 Keating, William R., Mass., E1407 E1408 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1404, E1409, E1416, E1420 Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E1402 Payne, Donald M., Jr., N.J., E1413 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1412 King, Peter T., N.Y., E1426 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1413 Bonamici, Suzanne, Ore., E1401 Knight, Stephen, Calif., E1415 Posey, Bill, Fla., E1412 Brooks, Susan W., Ind., E1415 LaHood, Darin, Ill., E1422 Price, David E., N.C., E1407 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1423 LaMalfa, Doug, Calif., E1421, E1426 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E1420, E1421, E1422, E1422, E1423, Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1410 Latta, Robert E., Ohio, E1414 E1424, E1424, E1425, E1426, E1427 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E1414 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1414 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1421 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E1403, E1406 Lewis, John, Ga., E1408 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1411 Comstock, Barbara, Va., E1420, E1421, E1421, E1422, Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1424 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1412 E1423, E1424, E1424, E1425, E1426, E1426 Long, Billy, Mo., E1405, E1418 Sinema, Kyrsten, Ariz., E1419 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E1416 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1405, E1412, E1417 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1407, E1423 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E1418 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1404 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E1413 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1404, E1410, E1412, E1414, Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1411 Vela´ zquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E1416 E1419 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1403, E1409 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1410 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E1406, E1418 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E1402 Walden, Greg, Ore., E1415 Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E1425 McNerney, Jerry, Calif., E1405 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1408 Hill, J. French, Ark., E1402, E1405, E1409 McSally, Martha, Ariz., E1403 Young, David, Iowa, E1404, E1406, E1408, E1410, E1411, Hudson, Richard, N.C., E1405 Meeks, Gregory W., N.Y., E1414 E1412, E1414, E1415, E1417, E1420

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