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E370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 17, 2020 I extend my deepest congratulations to PAUL MARTIN his friend Memphis singer-songwriter Keith Nevaeh Angelo for winning the Arvada Wheat Sykes said in tribute: ‘‘I don’t think there’s Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I HON. ED PERLMUTTER many songwriters who can make you laugh have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- OF COLORADO and cry in a single line—and make it rhyme.’’ cation and character in all ofher future accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Prine’s was a life well-lived and he’s plishments. been taken too soon. He leaves the treasure Friday, April 17, 2020 of song for future generations to enjoy and f Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise learn about life. He will be missed. today to recognize and applaud Paul Martin f TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER HOLMES for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. HONORING CAPTAIN CLARENCE HON. KAY GRANGER Paul Martin is a student at Moore Middle MCGEE School and received this award because his OF TEXAS determination and hard work have allowed him HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to overcome adversities. OF MISSISSIPPI Friday, April 17, 2020 The dedication demonstrated by Paul Martin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is exemplary of the type of achievement that Friday, April 17, 2020 Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise can be attained with hard work and persever- today to honor Jennifer Holmes, a member of ance. It is essential students at all levels strive Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam the professional staff of the House Appropria- to make the most of their education and de- Speaker, I rise today to honor a generous and tions Committee, who is retiring after 28 years velop a work ethic which will guide them for brave man Captain Clarence McGee. Captain of service to the Legislative Branch. the rest of their lives. McGee has shown what can be done through hard work, dedication and a desire to serve Jenny began her Federal career in 1986 I extend my deepest congratulations to Paul others. working for the U.S. Government Accounting Martin for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have Captain McGee, a Yazoo City Firefighter, is Office. Soon after, in 1989, she started her known for his generous spirit and for making long tenure working for the House Appropria- no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplish- a positive impact in the lives of local children. tions Committee, first as staff of the Treasury- Captain Clarence McGee, a native of Holly ments. Postal Service and Defense Appropriations Bluff, has been a member of the Yazoo City Subcommittees. f Fire Department for over six years. He is the After leaving the Hill briefly to work in the REMEMBERING JOHN PRINE son of Eddie Ma McGee of Holly Bluff and is private sector, Jenny returned to the House the loving husband of Cheris McGee. He is Appropriations Committee in 2005. In 2007, HON. STEVE COHEN the father of six children: Codarrius, Jenny became professional staff for the Legis- Terryianna, Demarrious, Dontarrius, D’Rihya, OF TENNESSEE lative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee and Cla’Zarreria. where she was instrumental to the operations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES McGee graduated from Yazoo County High of Congress. In response to two tragic events Friday, April 17, 2020 School in 2001. He attended Holmes Junior that affected our colleagues in the House of Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay College for almost two years before accepting Representatives, the shooting of Congress- tribute to a great singer-songwriter and friend, a job at the Nissan Plant, where he worked in woman Gabrielle Giffords and the shooting at John Prine, who passed away last week in stamping as a dye setter. the Congressional baseball game practice, Nashville from complications of the McGee started at the Fire Academy in 2011. Jenny worked tirelessly to ensure that re- coronavirus. John was an exceptional lyricist, He failed the academy twice and refused to sources were focused beyond just the few described by his friend and producer Jerry give up. Third time’s a charm, he passed the square blocks that make up the Capitol Phillips as ‘‘thinking like nobody else thought’’ academy. In 2013 he started working full-time grounds. and writing lines that were ‘‘brilliant in the for the Yazoo City Fire Department, where he Jenny advocated for infrastructure projects strangest way.’’ John produced three of his 18 fell in love with the interacting with various that will make the Nation’s Capital, specifically albums in Memphis, including his debut, the children attending local schools. the U.S. Capitol grounds, accessible for years eponymous ‘‘John Prine,’’ in 1971. The album Captain McGee is actively involved in his to come. Jenny was involved in many impor- was cut at Chips Moman’s American Sound church, New Foundation M.B. Church in Holly tant projects, such as the restoration of the Studio, and included his classics ‘‘Angel from Bluff, where he was raised. Capitol dome, improvements to the Capitol Montgomery’’ and ‘‘Paradise.’’ His fourth Aside from his work as a fireman, McGee power plant, billion-dollar renovations of the album, ‘‘Common Sense,’’ was made in 1975 also operates a side business renting outdoor Cannon House Office Building, the Library of at Ardent Studios in Memphis and was pro- recreation equipment, and is known through- Congress’s Visitor Experience initiative and so duced by the legendary Steve Cropper. His out the community as the ‘‘Space Jump Man’’. many more. Jenny and her colleagues on the sixth album, ‘‘Pink Cadillac,’’ was made at the In the past he has been known to rent out his committee staff oversaw many of these Sam Phillips Recording Service in 1979 by space jumps to local community events or projects from start to finish, and she should be Sam’s sons, Knox and Jerry. John’s last fundraisers free of charge so that local chil- very proud of her accomplishments. album, ‘‘The Tree of Forgiveness,’’ was re- dren can have a place to play and enjoy them- Jenny was known to cheerfully volunteer to corded in Nashville and produced by his friend selves. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join coordinate retirement ceremonies, portrait Matt Ross-Spang of Memphis. Songs from me in recognizing Captain Clarence McGee dedications, and other social events for the that album—You Got Gold,’’ ‘‘When I Get to for his passion and dedication to serving Appropriations Committee. Jenny also dem- Heaven’’ and ‘‘No Ordinary Blue’’—were part Yazoo County and desire to make a difference onstrated her leadership and compassion by of his last performance in Memphis, at The in the community. pulling together Appropriations Committee Orpheum, on September 25, 2018. John’s staff, Members, and external stakeholders for songwriting career took off when, working as f a very meaningful celebration of life event in a postal worker in Chicago, he was discovered NEVAEH GROSSMAN honor of Chuck Turner, a long-time Committee by singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson. Bob staff member who was a dear friend and men- Dylan said of his work: ‘‘Prine’s stuff is pure HON. ED PERLMUTTER tor to many. Proustian existentialism. Midwestern mind trips OF COLORADO A hallmark of Jenny’s reputation was being to the Nth degree. And he writes beautiful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a problem solver. She dedicated so much of songs.’’ Always gracious and friendly, he her life to public service and never forgot why seemed to his friends to be delighted with life. Friday, April 17, 2020 she was here. I know Jenny is looking forward As Ross-Spang told The Commercial Appeal: Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to spending time with her husband Paul. her ‘‘If you can imagine a kid eating an ice cream today to recognize and applaud Nevaeh sons Kevin and Caiden, her daughter Karley, cone for the first time, that’s how John looked Grossman for receiving the Arvada Wheat and her horses. We wish her the very best in at life. He had a love of Archie comics, hot Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. her next journey and thank her for everything dogs, meatloaf, fried chicken and Cadillacs. Nevaeh Grossman is a student at Wayne she has done for the United States Congress. He always had a twinkle in his eye.’’ And as Carle Middle School and received this award VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Apr 18, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17AP8.013 E17APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS April 17, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E371 because her determination and hard work den for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge earned their respect.’’ He succeeded in earn- have allowed her to overcome adversities. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ing the respect not only of his players and as- The dedication demonstrated by Nevaeh Pearce Bowden is a student at Standley sistant coaches but the whole Martinsville Grossman is exemplary of the type of achieve- Lake High School and received this award be- community and the world of Virginia high ment that can be attained with hard work and cause his determination and hard work have school basketball. The Virginia High School perseverance. It is essential students at all allowed him to overcome adversities. Hall of Fame inducted Coach Hall in 91, the levels strive to make the most of their edu- The dedication demonstrated by Pearce second year of its existence.