S242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 2, 2021 MORNING BUSINESS Mrs. O, as everyone affectionately it would be appropriate to share Sen- called her, had an unwavering cheerful- ator Mikulski’s heartfelt tribute. I also ness, a graciousness, and an uplifting have tributes from former Majority CONFIRMATION OF PETER PAUL spirit that made her one of the most Leader Harry Reid; Senator Mikulski’s MONTGOMERY BUTTIGIEG admired figures on Capitol Hill and chief of staff, Dr. Shannon Kula; the Mr. PAUL. Madam President, I voted around Maryland. I always looked for- Acting Administrator of the National to confirm the nomination of Pete ward to seeing her when I would visit Aeronautics & Space Administration, Buttigieg to be Secretary of the De- Senator Mikulski’s office, which was Steve Jurczyk; and a statement from partment of Transportation. As a located just around the corner from my the Civil Air Patrol. I ask unanimous former mayor, Secretary Buttigieg un- own office. Everyone who knew her consent that these statements be print- derstands that infrastructure in a state treasured her political acumen and in- ed in the RECORD following my re- of good repair is crucial to economic stitutional knowledge, not just of his- marks. growth. For too long, American infra- tory and politics and Congress but of There being no objection, the mate- structure has gone without proper in- the very buildings themselves here on rial was ordered to be printed in the vestment, while we simultaneously en- Capitol Hill. Her genuine devotion to RECORD, as follows: gage in a two-decade-long adventure to public service reflected her strong val- STATEMENT OF SENATOR BARBARA A. MIKUL- remake and rebuild the Middle East. ues and character, which her own chil- SKI ON THE PASSING OF BARBARA A. O’MALLEY Rather than increase gas taxes, I hope dren have carried on in their own ca- reers and in service to our State of For over 30 years I have had the good for- to work with Secretary Buttigieg and tune to know one of our state’s greatest the rest of the Biden administration to Maryland and to all Americans. Her treasures, Barbara A. O’Malley, and her pass- put an end to endless wars, stop build- legacy will live on in the hearts of ing on January 6, 2021 has left a hole in our ing infrastructure in Afghanistan, and those she loved, befriended, inspired, hearts the depths of the ocean wide. start building infrastructure in Amer- counseled, and mentored. Barbara Ann Suelzer, the daughter of Jo- ica. Mrs. O set so many fine examples for seph and Martha Dix Suelzer, was born in 1928 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, f her family and everyone fortunate enough to know her. I work on retire- where she graduated from Central Catholic High School. During World War II and while REMEMBERING BARBARA A. ment issues, and one thing experts rec- O’MALLEY still in high school, she joined the Civil Air ommend is for people to keep working Patrol, Group 523, earned her private pilot Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, if they enjoy their work and are able to certificate in 1946, and then remarkably went today I rise to pay tribute to Barbara continue meeting whatever challenges on to work in the office of Flying Service. A. O’Malley, a beloved wife, mother, it presents. After Mrs. O spent 30 years Shortly thereafter, Barbara Suelzer went grandmother, great-grandmother, dedi- raising her family, she returned to the to Washington, DC to work for Rep. Edward Kruse and then a few years later, while a cated public servant, and a veritable workforce at an age when many people committee woman at the Young Democrats, institution here in the U.S. Senate. are retiring or close to retiring, and she met a young Georgetown University Law She passed away last month at the age then she worked for 30 years, until she School student, Thomas Martin O’Malley. of 93. was 88. Mrs. O was a remarkable Their love of politics grew into a love for one Barbara Ann Suelzer, the daughter of woman who gave enormously of her- another and they were married in 1954. To- Joseph and Martha Dix Suelzer, was self. Myrna and I join the O’Malley gether, they made a home in Rockville, born in 1928 and raised in Fort Wayne, family, Senator Mikulski and her staff, Maryland and raised six wonderful children— four sons: Patrick, Peter, Paul and Martin IN. As a young woman, she was deter- and so many other here in the Senate O’Malley, as well as two daughters, Bridget mined to learn how to fly. She obtained and across our State, in mourning the (O’Malley) Hunter and Eileen (O’Malley) her pilot’s license when she was 18, death of this wonderful woman, but Schempp. using $100 she received for graduating more importantly, we celebrate and To my amazing good fortune, her son, Mar- from high school to pay for the lessons, give thanks for her extraordinary life. tin O’Malley, became my 1986 campaign field and later joined the Civil Air Patrol. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, ‘‘To director and later he went on to become She was also passionate about politics laugh often and much; to win the re- Mayor of Baltimore City, Governor for the State of Maryland, and even a democratic and especially about being a proud spect of the intelligent people and the Presidential candidate. But one of the great- Democrat. She went to Washington to affection of children; to earn the appre- est things Governor O’Malley did for me work for her local Congressman and ciation of honest critics and endure the apart from his own service, was that he rec- met her future husband, Thomas Mar- betrayal of false friends; to appreciate ommended his mother apply for the recep- tin O’Malley, at the Young Democrats beauty; to find the beauty in others; to tionist job in my new Senate office starting headquarters; they were married in leave the world a bit better whether by in January 1987. It was my distinct pleasure 1954. a healthy child, a garden patch, or a re- to have her on my staff until my retirement in January 2017. Over the next 30 years, Barbara deemed social condition; to know that For all who knew her, Mrs. O, greeted O’Malley raised six children—one of one life has breathed easier because every constituent with kindness, care and whom, Martin J. O’Malley, became you lived here. This is to have suc- consideration in what was after all, the peo- Governor of Maryland. She was a de- ceeded.’’ At home with her family, in ple’s house. She had a great love of history, voted mother, grandmother to 15 her community, and here in the U.S. and she knew the history of the Capitol. She grandchildren, and great-grandmother Senate, Mrs. O certainly succeeded. knew every nook and cranny, even the base- to 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. President, I am not the only per- ment, and when school groups came to the Capitol, it was Mrs. O who led the tour. She In 1986, with her children grown, Bar- son who would like to pay tribute to also developed relationships with other staff- bara O’Malley returned to Capitol Hill Mrs. O. Senator Mikulski, who served ers and loved playing poker—and became a to work as a receptionist for another in the Halls of Congress for 40 years— legend for her skill at the game—especially Barbara—Barbara Mikulski—who was 30 years in this body and 10 years in the with other senators. Indeed, her love of fly- elected to the Senate that year. She House of Representatives—has provided ing combined with her passion for history, was ecstatic to work for a female Sen- a tribute. She is not only the longest inspired her volunteer work as a docent for ator. At the time, there were just two serving woman in all of Congress but the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum for female Senators: Senator Mikulski and also the first Democratic woman elect- many years. In 2016, Mrs. O was formally rec- ognized by the U.S. Civil Air Patrol during Senator Nancy Kassebaum from Kan- ed to the U.S. Senate in her own right, their 75th Anniversary Gala and received a sas. Barbara O’Malley stayed in the the first woman to chair the Senate replica of CAP’s 2014 Congressional Gold Senate for as long as Senator Mikulski Appropriations Committee, an inductee Medal for her service during World War II. did—30 years. During that time, she into the National Women’s Hall of I, along with my entire office, counted on made the Mikulski staff, constituents, Fame, and a recipient of the Presi- Mrs. O over the course of 30 years. She was other Senators and their staff, and ev- dential Medal of Freedom award from honest, kind, and looked out for one and all. Her life was rooted deep in her Catholic faith eryone else who visited the Mikulski President Barack Obama. As we re- and together, we served the people of Mary- office an extension of the O’Malley member Mrs. Barbara O’Malley, this land and this great nation. My deepest con- family. Everyone who knew her felt great public servant and longtime dolences go out to the entire O’Malley fam- that bond. staffer to Senator Mikulski, I thought ily and to her extended Mikulski staff family

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O’MALLEY ical campaigns when she was still too life. She earned her private pilot’s license as The National Aeronautics and Space Ad- young to vote. Her passion for public a teenager and later served as Civil Air Pa- ministration fondly remembers Mrs. Barbara service brought her from Indiana to trol in World War II. She worked on presi- A. O’Malley, who was the first face and voice Washington, where she worked for dential campaigns and in public service, encountered by 10 NASA Administrators and Democratic Congressman Edward working for decades in the United States scores of NASA staff in visiting or calling Kruse and later became the national Senate. She was admired on both sides of the Senator Barbara A. Mikulski for 30 years. committeewoman for the Young Demo- aisle. Mrs. O will be dearly missed by all Mrs. O’Malley is an honorary employee of crats. And as a mother, Barbara those privileged to have known her. NASA, given her myriad interactions with O’Malley raised her three children on Agency employees, her close attention to the value of serving others. Her son STATEMENT OF DR. SHANNON KULA, FORMER Agency milestones and activities, and her Martin grew up to be the mayor of Bal- CHIEF OF STAFF TO U.S. SENATOR BARBARA personal assistance in NASA interaction A. MIKULSKI, ON THE PASSING OF BARBARA with the Committee on Appropriations and timore, Governor of Maryland, and a A. O’MALLEY Chairwoman Mikulski. Mrs. O’Malley greet- candidate for President of the United Barbara O’Malley, warmly known as ‘‘Mrs. ed dozens of NASA astronauts visiting Sen- States. O,’’ was our source of joy and someone we ator Mikulski and attended all manner of After her boys left home, Mrs. counted on as always and was a fierce de- NASA events—including commemorations at O’Malley turned to raising a new fam- fender of all of us as the BAMMER family. the National Air and Space Museum, con- ily on Capitol Hill. She spread kind- Every day and in every way, Mrs. O was our certs at the Kennedy Center for the Per- ness, collegiality, and community from rock. We counted on her whether it was forming Arts, and launches at the NASA the front desk of Senator Mikulski’s training new staffers, welcoming thousands Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight office for three decades. She was noto- of visitors during inaugurations, sit-ins, war Facility. Mrs. O’Malley is remembered for rious for dropping off treats at cowork- protests, or, speaking with thousands of con- her wit, sparkling eyes, and ready smile. NASA’s condolences are extended to the er’s desks throughout the day, shut- stituents on every policy and political issue tling baked goods back-and-forth from you could think of, day in and day out. Then, O’Malley family and extended Mikulski staff just as she promised them, reporting to the family. the so-called BAMtry, a cache of Senator exactly what they were saying. snacks that kept the staff running. And Every person counted and she took her job STATEMENT OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL ON THE she gave moral nourishment to the seriously. She got us through the dark days PASSING OF BARBARA A. O’MALLEY team by sharing advice cultivated of 9/11, anthrax and ricin attacks. She helped Civil Air Patrol (CAP) mourns the loss of through years in politics. Legions of us celebrate victories whether it was suc- one of its original members from World War Hill staffers, from new hires to chiefs cessfully fighting for seniors who were due II, Mrs. Barbara Suelzer O’Malley, of of staff, turned to her for counsel. But their social security benefits, the passage of Timonium, Maryland. She joined CAP in 1943 it wasn’t just staff. Senator Mikulski as a cadet while attending high school in important legislation on the Senate floor, or likes to say that Mrs. O gave her the ushering in the holidays with her famous Fort Wayne, Indiana, and stayed passion- homemade treats. We loved her resident ce- ately involved with CAP throughout her life. ‘‘first briefing of the day’’ when she lebrity status too from legendary Senator She earned her private pilot certificate as a walked into work. Senators Jay Rocke- poker games to her visit with Tony Bennett. teenager and was a long-time aviation and feller and Arlen Specter could often be Everyone knew and loved Mrs. O! space enthusiast. She loved working with spotted circling her desk just before She looked out for staff in more ways than young people interested in aviation, particu- heading to the Senate floor. And when I can count. For me, I started my days larly CAP cadets and she later served as a I served in the House of Representa- around 7:30 a.m. and it was a toss-up whether docent with the Smithsonian’s National Air tives, Mrs. O’Malley was always the she or I unlocked the doors each morning. In and Space Museum. All this was in addition first to warmly greet me on my way in to her exceptional and long career in poli- those quiet moments, we’d catch up before to see Senator Mikulski, and I always the day began and the rest of the staff ar- tics. rived. Usually, she’d proudly share the latest On December 1, 2016, during CAP’s 75th An- relished the moment. pictures of her children, grandchildren or niversary Gala at the Smithsonian’s Steven If flying was her first love, then his- great grandchildren. Sometimes we’d then go F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Mrs. O’Malley was tory was her second. She knew every to 8 a.m. mass together at St. Joseph’s presented with a replica Congressional Gold fact, detail, and anecdote about the across the street. She’d look after all the of- Medal (CGM). She was one of only two to be U.S. Senate, and for years, Barbara fice plants and helped me learn to grow so honored that evening. Presenting the O’Malley’s Capitol Hill tours were the mine—even reviving the ones I thought were award was retired Senator Tom Harkin and hottest tickets in town. She guided clearly long dead. Most days, I would be run- CAP’s National Commander, Major General Marylanders of all ages and interests ning around the Capitol, the Senate floor, Joseph Vazquez. In the audience was the Sec- retary of the Air Force, the Honorable Debo- through the halls of American democ- meeting after meeting and couldn’t get to racy with trademark wit—never com- my desk until 4pm-ish and still had at least rah Lee James, among numerous other VIPs. five or six hours of work ahead. But as I The CGM was given to CAP in 2014 for the promising between her reverence for began to dig out, and was hungry from not unusual and heroic service of its volunteers the Senate and her taste for a good having lunch yet, I would find a special Mrs. during World War II. joke. At the front desk, she was known O tin of goodies waiting for me along with a Civil Air Patrol is truly grateful for Mrs. as the office historian, collecting the sweet reminder note that was her mantra: O’Malley’s dedication and service to CAP stories of constituents who passed ‘‘Keep your eye upon the donut and not upon and our nation over her long life. through and maintaining a long cata- the hole.’’ Her brownies and Spritz cookies Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Presi- logue of staff directories that she held were favorites. We couldn’t be more grateful dent, I rise to honor Mrs. Barbara Ann onto throughout her life. She forged to have known her, worked alongside her, O’Malley, who passed away last month deep friendships and kept up with col- and to have had her in our corner. at the age of 93 after a long life guided Mrs. O embodied exactly what I believe the leagues even after they left the office. suffragettes fought for 100 years ago. She not by kindness, strength, grace, and hu- That was Barbara O’Malley’s gift. only did all that they hoped for and more, mility. Mrs. O’Malley—affectionately She saw the multitudes that live in all but then reached back to bring more women known as Mrs. O to both Hill staffers of us and treated each person who along with her toward this journey of a more and Members alike—served Maryland crossed her path like they were the perfect union. She was bold, feared nothing for 30 years in the office of former Sen- first and last thing in the world. That and no one, a trailblazer who literally ator Barbara Mikulski. The indelible talent for compassion made her the learned to fly, raised and cherished a beau- mark she has left on our State and on soul of the Senate for 30 years and tiful family, had an incredible decades-long Capitol Hill will endure for genera- makes this loss all the more painful for career in Congress, followed her faith, never said an unkind word, and was thoughtful and tions. me and for my State. But though she generous to everyone. Barbara Ann O’Malley was born a has passed, her spirit survives. Barbara I know this former pilot now rides on ea- pioneer. In her youth, she hungered to O’Malley’s legacy lives on in the gen- gle’s wings and that is a comfort . . . but I, fly and earned a pilot’s license at the erations of Hill staffers, students, and

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Madam President, the communities that depend on them, CHaD’s best ambassadors and has today I have the honor of recognizing and our forests. helped raise more than $100,000 for the Sarah Moyer of Yellowstone County for Chuck has been a leader on timber organization that he and his parents serving her community in a time of issues on the national stage as well. He credit with saving his life. need. was a founding member of the Federal Last year, Elliot launched a new ef- When schools were shut down in Forest Resource Coalition and served fort to support the patients at CHaD. March due to the COVID–19 pandemic, as its chair. In this role, he success- The 121 Club that Elliot founded aims hundreds of children who rely on fully worked to elevate forest manage- to raise $121,000 to build two sensory- school for getting their meals were ment issues to the forefront of our na- neutral playgrounds that are compli- sent home. Sarah saw the need to feed tional debates, making real progress ant with the Americans with Disabil- her community and did not hesitate to along the way. He has given us all a ities Act’s Standards for Accessible De- jump in. Her business, Project Lunch, reason to be optimistic about the fu- sign at CHaD locations in Lebanon and started to make healthy lunches avail- ture. Manchester. With the help of his able to anyone in need. By the end of I thank Chuck for his years of service friends and neighbors, Elliot has al- the summer, Sarah and her volunteers to this cause and wish him all the best ready raised a little more than $80,000 had delivered over 21,800 lunches right in his retirement.∑ for his cause. to the front doors of Montanans—a f Elliot hopes that these new play- truly remarkable act of service for her grounds will provide an outlet for any RECOGNIZING MIKE THE BORDER neighbors. family who wishes to take a break dur- COLLIE Her dedication to her fellow Mon- ing longer visits, as well as provide a tanans does not stop there. Heading ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, safe space for children of all abilities into 2021, Sarah opened a pay-what- today I have the honor of recognizing to play and develop their motor skills. you-can restaurant in downtown Bil- Mike, a Montana ranch dog who was Elliot embodies the best of New lings that employs Montanans who are crowned this year’s runner up for Farm Hampshire. His drive to help others, struggling to find employment else- Dog of the Year. along with his empathy and where. The community rallied behind As a dog dad to Ruby, Reagan, and inclusivity, has made an enormous dif- Sarah and donated time, equipment, Jessie, I know the important role a dog ference, especially for children facing and resources to help get this res- plays in life. Dogs are there for us particularly difficult challenges and taurant started. Her goal for this through the good and the bad, and they their families. I wish Elliot the best as project is to create a place for folks to are always happy to see you. Our four- he continues fundraising to reach his give back and support their neighbors. legged friends are a source of laughter goal, and I look forward to seeing what Sarah has brought her community to- and always make for a good hunting he accomplishes next.∑ gether, inspired volunteers, helped partner. f those in need, and started a legacy of In Montana, our dogs take on an- service. other role. They become a trusty ranch MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE I am thankful for Sarah’s dedication hand for many. Tim Feddes, a rancher At 2:31 p.m., a message from the and heart for the Billings community. from Manhattan, knows just how im- House of Representatives, delivered by She has truly shown us all what it portant it is to have a hard-working Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, means to put service above self.∑ cow dog. That is exactly why he announced that pursuant to sections f thought Mike, his border collie, should 5580 and 5581 of the revised statues (20 have a shot at American Farm Bu- TRIBUTE TO CHUCK ROADY U.S.C. 42–43), and the order of the reau’s 2021 Farm Dog of the Year Con- House of January 4, 2021, the Speaker ∑ Mr. DAINES. Madam President, test. appoints the following Members on the today I have the honor of recognizing Out of hundreds of furry applicants, part of the House of Representatives to my good friend Chuck Roady of Flat- an expert panel chose Mike to be the Board of Regents of the Smithso- head County. crowned as the runner-up for Farm Dog nian Institution: Ms. MATSUI of Cali- It is hard to imagine where the Mon- of the Year. Mike is a special dog that fornia and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD of tana timber industry would be right takes his job seriously and makes life California. now were it not for the leadership of on the ranch a little bit brighter. f Chuck. The last few decades haven’t It is my honor to recognize Mike on been easy on the timber industry or this incredible accomplishment. He has MEASURES DISCHARGED the communities that rely upon it for represented ranch dogs everywhere, The following concurrent resolution good paying jobs. Yet, throughout his and especially in Montana, with pride.∑ was discharged from the Committee on career, Chuck has met these challenges f the Budget pursuant to Section 300 of head-on, fighting tooth and nail to pro- TRIBUTE TO ELLIOT PERRY the Congressional Budget Act, and tect timber jobs and advocate for the placed on the calendar: proper management of our forests. ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Madam President, I S. Con. Res. 5. A concurrent resolution set- Growing up, Chuck loved the out- am proud to recognize Elliot Perry of ting forth the congressional budget for the doors and wanted to find a job that Bedford as January 2021’s Granite United States Government for fiscal year would allow him to be in the woods. Stater of the Month. Elliot, a fourth 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budg- After graduating from the University grader at Bedford Memorial Elemen- etary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. of Idaho College of Forestry, he worked tary School and an ambassador for the f for various timber companies across Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth- the Pacific Northwest. In 2003, he be- Hitchcock—CHaD—has started a fund- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER came lands and resources manager for raising campaign to build two acces- COMMUNICATIONS F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Com- sible playgrounds at CHaD locations in The following communications were pany in Columbia Falls, MT. The Lebanon and Manchester to help im- laid before the Senate, together with Stoltze Mill employs more than 130 prove the experience of children who accompanying papers, reports, and doc- hard-working Montanans. visit these facilities. uments, and were referred as indicated:

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