January 18, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E65 transportation—impacting western Virginia in Texas for their remarkable generosity and As a shining example of faith, his own unique way in each position. He even dedication to our first responders in the Hous- A great true golden lesson of just how, served on the Roanoke City Council. It would ton area. When Hurricane Harvey blasted our ‘‘Against all odds,’’ be difficult to convince me that there is some- From a tragedy to a triumph this wonder- beloved Houston this past year, it left tremen- fully true authentic American folk tale thing Bev has not done, and done well for that dous destruction in its wake. The damage And not know of or tell, fact. caused by the hurricane was utterly dev- Of how a dirt poor boy from Kansas grew up After serving as the head of the Virginia Mu- astating to communities and left many without so very strong seum of Transportation in Roanoke for 11 homes and no place to seek shelter. Thanks Who gave it all away upon a battlefield of years, Bev retired from his post of Executive to our first responders, many were able to es- honor, Director on December 31, 2017. During this cape the flooding and retreat to higher ground. Saving a comrade time, he oversaw the complete turnaround of We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to No, no, they’ll not sing of that song And while lying at death’s door the museum. Attendance increased from those who put their lives on the line to protect 12,000 to about 50,000 visitors a year. The Armed with only his faith in our Lord, our communities during that trying time. The somehow he miraculously endured staff grew and the annual operations budget Girl Scouts Troop of San Jacinto is now hon- After years of operations and all hope given more than doubled. Thanks to his dedication, oring our Hurricane Harvey heroes in a up, the museum highlights Virginia’s transportation ‘‘sweet’’ way. The troop has launched the He walked out of that hospital door history as well as the Roanoke region’s rich ‘‘Cookies-4-Heroes’’ program, which gives Oh what folklore, rail heritage. Without Bev’s leadership the Vir- customers the chance to donate cookie pur- And yet no President’s book will ever tell ginia Museum of Transportation would not be chases to first responders. With many of the Of how he began as a freshman Congressman and would not stop the well-known and respected place it is Girl Scouts’ own families affected by the hor- today. And because of his great leadership by his rific storm, the cause is near and dear to their party, Bev was also instrumental in bringing the hearts. The Girl Scouts are challenging every- historic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam And his country one day high above a ped- one to donate 10,000 cases of cookies by estal he’d be placed atop engine back online. In 2015, after much hard March 25th and I am absolutely certain they Nor, will it ever be told work and multiple rounds of negotiations, the will reach their goal; after all Mr. Speaker, who Of his kind and warm heart of gold, 611 began operating passenger rail excur- doesn’t like Girl Scout cookies? I challenge And his wonderful sense of humor so sions, attracting railroad enthusiasts from our Houston community to support those who And truly great charm around the world and across the country and And while throughout his life’s path, not only helped us out during the hurricane local families alike. It is America’s railroad his- Each and every heart he touched and cared but who help protect us every day. Our fire- tory brought to life. for he left quite warm: Bev Fitzpatrick’s legacy is one of service. fighters, paramedics, police officers and count- Mothers, His love for transportation and the Roanoke less others who supported those in the Hous- Fathers, Valley is seen in every comer of the museum, ton community, deserve every bit of recogni- Sisters, tion and honor they receive. In the Girl Scout Brothers, inside and out. I want to thank him for making Rabbis, the museum his final destination in a career of handbook, their motto reads, ‘‘A Girl Scout is ready to help out wherever she is needed. Teachers, service to the community. It’s been a true Priests and Preachers pleasure to work closely with him over the Willingness to serve is not enough; you must You may not speak of Presidents as you years on so many ventures that have bene- know how to do the job well, even in an emer- speak of Bob Dole fitted Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. I know Bev gency.’’ The Girl Scouts Troop of San Jacinto And yet his exemplary courage, character, and his wife, Shirley, look forward to some exemplifies what it means to be a Girl Scout kindness, leadership, much-deserved time off to spend with one an- and their commitment to our heroes is out- And great faith in our Lord all our children other and their family and friends. standing. I commend the Girl Scouts Troop of must be told And standing there on that at last final day Congratulations on a well-earned retirement. San Jacinto for thinking of others before them- selves and honoring those who put their lives of defeat, f Knowing he was far, far, the better man still on the line each and every day. And that is HONORING COUNCILMAN JAMES He called upon The Lord and spoke these just the way it is. words of faith for all to hear BAYMAN f ‘‘It’s God’s Will’’, HON. JIM BANKS IT’S GOD’S WILL f OF INDIANA COST ESTIMATE ON H.R. 4553, THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PETE SESSIONS TERRORIST SCREENING AND Thursday, January 18, 2018 OF TEXAS TARGETING REVIEW ACT OF 2017 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Whitley County Councilman Thursday, January 18, 2018 HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL James Bayman. For 36 years, Councilman Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF TEXAS Bayman has represented the townships of honor of the presentation of The Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, Cleveland, Jefferson and the sional Gold Medal to a great American Hero Thursday, January 18, 2018 South precinct of my home town, Columbia and Icon, Senator Bob J. Dole of Kansas. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, the following City. I had the honor of serving with Council- Therefore, I include in the RECORD this poem cost estimate for H.R. 4553, the Terrorist man Bayman from 2008 through 2010, and I penned in his honor by Albert Carey Caswell. saw firsthand the positive influence he has Screening and Targeting Review Act of 2017, It’s God’s Will prepared by the Congressional Budget Office had on the people of District 4. Councilman In life we are tested Bayman is hard-working, honest and a caring Do we somehow meet the challenge to move was not made available to the Committee at public servant. I wish him the best as he be- onward still? the time of filing of the legislative report by the gins the next chapter of his life. Whitley Coun- For only when we are armed with great Committee Homeland Security. ty will miss his leadership and commitment to faith, courage, and character, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, public service. We all must accept God’s will. U.S. CONGRESS, And in the coming years, Washington, DC, January 18, 2018. f many a student here Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, SAN JACINTO GIRL SCOUTS HELP Shall learn of Jefferson, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, HURRICANE HARVEY HEROES Washington, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Roosevelt, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional Reagan, Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost HON. TED POE Bush, estimate for H.R. 4553, the Terrorist Screen- OF TEXAS Kennedy and Lincoln’s story. ing and Targeting Review Act of 2017. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES How sad to think, If you wish further details on this esti- Thursday, January 18, 2018 They’ll not speak of the one who could have mates, we will be pleased to provide them. been of the greatest, The CBO staff contact is Matthew Pickford. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today And know of his glory. Sincerely, to honor the Girl Scouts Troop of San Jacinto, For one Robert Dole’s life stands KEITH HALL, Director.

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