E1066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2018 responsible for providing leadership and co- into the bustling multicultural hub of facing low snowpack and devastating fire sea- ordination of USPHS pharmacy programs and economic activity it is today. The city em- sons. professional affairs for the Office of the Sur- bodies the melting pot that our nation rightfully ’s experience demonstrates both geon General and the Department of Health & idealizes. This is why Aurora is a special the need and the benefits of rules curbing Human Services. place. Global Fest is the singular annual event methane leaks. Blocking enforcement of this While serving her country, Rear Admiral that best symbolizes what makes Aurora a re- rule will lead to wasted natural gas, increased Schweitzer worked in a variety of roles includ- markable city that I am proud to represent in greenhouse gas emissions, and worse public ing, progressing in leadership responsibilities the United States House of Representatives. health. That is why I encourage my colleagues in the Indian Health Service, the Veterans Ad- f to oppose this amendment and allow EPA to ministration, as well as the Centers for Medi- enforce the methane rule. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, care and Medicaid Services. She made an in- f delible mark within each of these organiza- ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED tions, which is a testament to her strong dedi- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ cation to public service. ACT, 2019 BATTLE Rear Admiral Schweitzer has been recog- nized for her leadership contributions many SPEECH OF HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY times. These recognitions include receiving HON. DIANA DeGETTE OF CONNECTICUT the National Council for Prescription Drug Pro- OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams Champion Award in 2017, American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Society of Health-System Pharmacists William Zelmer Lecture Award in 2016, the University Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I of California San Francisco Alumni Award in The House in Committee of the Whole rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life 2015, American Pharmacists Association Dis- House on the state of the Union had under of my friend, Mr. William ‘‘Bill’’ Battle and to tinguished Federal Pharmacist Award in 2014, consideration the bill (H.R. 6147) making ap- recognize his contributions to the State of IHS Senior Pharmacist of the Year Award in propriations for the Department of the Inte- Connecticut, especially to his community of 2013 and the USPHS Mary Louise Anderson rior, environment, and related agencies for Torrington, Connecticut. Bill passed away on the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and July 20, 2018 at the age of 82, after a long life Leadership Award in 2012. for other purposes Rear Admiral Schweitzer will always be re- of dedicated service to his community. membered as someone who put her country Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bill was born in New York, New York and and the well-being of others above all else. speak in opposition of this amendment, which was raised in New Haven, Connecticut. Bill at- She will be greatly missed and I wish her the would block funding for the enforcement of the tended New Haven public schools before en- best in her retirement on behalf of a grateful EPA methane rule. This rule will combat cli- rolling at Howard University in Washington, nation. mate change, protect public health, and cap- D.C. After college, Bill joined the Army where ture a resource that would otherwise go to f he worked on computers. Bill continued in waste. computers when he left the Army, traveling the ACKNOWLEDGING THE FIFTH The EPA Methane rule will curb methane world for IBM. Bill eventually returned to Con- ANNUAL GLOBAL FEST emissions by estimated 510,000 short tons per necticut to be near his ailing mother. It was year by 2025. This will represent a savings of here where he met his wife Darlene, who was HON. $100 million in natural gas that would other- working as a nurse’s aide. The two married in OF COLORADO wise leak into the atmosphere. It is important 1994, and after their son was born they to remember that it is not only methane leak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved to Torrington. ing out of oil and gas facilities. This rule would After moving to Torrington, Bill fell in love Wednesday, July 25, 2018 prevent the release of 210,000 short tons of with the small city. Serving as the economic Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are development commissioner for a brief time, acknowledge the fifth annual Global Fest, a threat to public health. When released, Bill worked to celebrate Torrington’s edu- hosted by the City of Aurora, Colorado. The these compounds form ozone, which the EPA cational excellence and attract young families office of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, has linked to asthma, heart attacks, strokes, while reviving the city’s downtown through a as well as the office of International and Immi- and numerous other health conditions. Ozone focus on the arts and small business. In addi- grant Affairs work tirelessly every year to is particularly harmful to vulnerable popu- tion to working closely with town leaders to im- showcase the diverse cultures of the city’s lations such as children, the elderly, and peo- prove the city’s economy, Bill also advocated residents, and I am proud to recognize their ple with preexisting conditions. My own district for children and education in Torrington. Serv- achievements in the House of Representa- is part of a Clean Air Act non-attainment area ing on the Board of Directors for the Con- tives. where elevated ozone is a perennial hazard. necticut Academy of the Arts in Torrington, Bill The City of Aurora owns the title of Colo- The health benefits of limiting methane and helped bring the arts back to the Torrington rado’s most diverse city and has a population VOC leaks led Colorado to institute its own community and is credited for helping start the of over 366,000, which makes it the third larg- regulations for containing leaks and preventing international film forum. est city in the state. Aurora includes about the release of these compounds in 2014. Ultimately, Bill loved anything intellectual 70,000 immigrants and refugees who speak Those rules, which served as the template for and enjoyed discussing ideas with his fellow over 130 languages spoken and represent EPA’s rule, balanced the need for responsible community members. While working as the more than 140 different countries of origin. energy development with the need to protect campaign coordinator for former Democratic Global Fest is a wonderful opportunity for all public health and even had support from com- Senator Joe Lieberman, Bill would frequently Aurorans to share their rich cultural history panies in the oil and gas industry. Colorado’s have dinner at the Republican campaign with each other and those who come to par- oil and gas industry has continued to thrive headquarters because he just wanted to en- ticipate from throughout Colorado. even as they are required to find and stop gage in political discourse. His Republican col- Global Fest is a fully immersive cultural ex- leaks. Clearly a rule requiring companies find leagues stated that all Bill ever wanted was to perience. Attendees sample diverse foods, lis- and fix leaks is a win-win, allowing for respon- see Torrington do better. ten to live music, discover traditional arts and sible energy development and protecting pub- Those who knew Bill knew that nothing view a range of cultural performances. At the lic health at the same time. gave him more pride than seeing his children festival, Coloradans can observe a variety cul- Furthermore, accidental methane release succeed. Bill could often be seen wearing a tural items and practices. They are also able exacerbates climate change as methane is Yale hat to show his immense delight when to see the ‘Parade of Nations’ where rep- several times more potent as a greenhouse his son, Darnell, was accepted to the Univer- resentatives of an estimated 40 countries will gas than carbon dioxide. Enforcing this rule sity. march together carrying their respective flags would provide a climate change benefit equal I met Bill seven years ago and was imme- from their countries of origin to demonstrate to taking 8.5 million cars off the road. The diately impressed by his passion, his knowl- the multi-cultural spirit of the city. need to combat climate change is only going edge, his energy, and his fearlessness in tak- Mr. Speaker, in my many years as an Au- to grow more pressing as the world faces in- ing on tough issues and those in power. His rora resident, I have had the privilege to wit- creased harm from droughts, fires, and ex- commitment to democracy and his belief that ness its development from a small suburb of treme weather. Colorado is already regularly we all could—and should—do better inspired

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I offer the Kern County community for his brilliant Broward County and Florida’s 23rd Congres- my deepest condolences to his wife, Darlene mind, his tireless work ethic, his philanthropy, sional District. and his children, Carla, Darnell, Violetta, and and his pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit that Broward Community & Family Health Cen- William and to all of his family. Those of us pushed him from the suburbs of Philadelphia ters is a non-profit, community-owned and op- who knew Bill will cherish his memory, and his around the world and back again. I will miss erated health provider serving uninsured and legacy will live on in our community. discussing health policy with him, and I know medically underserved people. f many of his former patients will miss him for Community health centers have become an his kindness and attentive bedside manner. essential provider for comprehensive, high- RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF As he begins this new chapter of his life, on quality preventive health care for all patients, DONALD E. CORNFORTH, M.D. behalf of our community, Judy and I wish him, regardless of their ability to pay. They have his wife, Edna, and his two children all best. become the core primary care destination for HON. KEVIN McCARTHY f millions in our country—especially for minori- OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE LIFE OF REAR ties and our most vulnerable populations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ADMIRAL JOHN E. DOMBROSKI Under the leadership of my dear friend CEO Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Rosalyn Frazier, Broward Community & Fam- HON. NEAL P. DUNN ily Health Centers expand access to quality Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today health care for all people and contain health OF FLORIDA to recognize the career of Dr. Donald E. care costs by fostering prevention and inte- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cornforth, a radiologist and businessman serv- grating the delivery of primary care with ag- ing the communities of Bakersfield and Delano Wednesday, July 25, 2018 gressive outreach, patient education, trans- in Kern County, California. One of the leading Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lation, and other enabling services. voices of our local medical community, Donald honor Rear Admiral John E. Dombroski. Admi- Broward Community & Family Health Cen- is retiring after committing nearly two decades ral Dombroski passed away July 1, 2018 and ters has made great strides in the Florida of his life to bettering the quality of life for the left a legacy of service to God, country, and health care system by maintaining high stand- people of Kern County. family that we all should aspire to emulate. ards of accountability, demonstrating cost ef- Though he would leave his biggest mark on The Admiral was raised in Beacon Falls, Con- fectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the City of Bakersfield, Donald was born and necticut, graduated from Trinity College in care, and empowering communities to address raised in Media, Pennsylvania. Upon grad- 1967, and attended Cornell Law School. unmet health needs and reduce health dispari- uating high school, he began his journey west, He entered the United States Navy in 1969 ties, preventable deaths, costly disabilities, attending Colorado State University at Fort and served on the USS Moale where he and communicable diseases. Collins and graduating with his Bachelor’s de- earned qualification as the combat information I applaud the important contributions of gree in 1964. He furthered his medical edu- center officer, and subsequently served on Broward Community & Family Health Centers cation in California, studying four years at the USS Luiseno as executive officer. Admiral in safeguarding health and improving the qual- Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Dombroski served in a variety of posts in the ity of life for people in Broward County, and I graduating as a Doctor of Medicine in 1968. Judge Advocate General’s Corps, culminating look forward to continuing to help Rosalyn Around this time, the United States was em- his exceptionally distinguished career as the Frazier and her team serve our community for broiled in the Vietnam War, and for five years Chief Judge of the Navy-Marine Corps, Court many years to come. Donald served his nation in the United States of Criminal Appeals. Army, attaining the rank of Major before being Admiral Dombroski and his wife Julie Ann f honorably discharged in 1972. eventually settled in Tallahassee, Florida. He PAYING TRIBUTE TO DWIGHT In 1975, Donald was certified by the Amer- continued to live a life of service as a Rotarian ALBERT ‘‘D.A.’’ SHARPE ican Board of Radiology and began a lifelong and dedicated member of Saint Peter’s Angli- career in medicine. Before moving to Bakers- can Cathedral, where he dedicated time to in- HON. field, Donald practiced radiology across Wis- struct weekly men’s bible study classes in his OF TEXAS consin and Colorado, and even taught at King home. Loved and cherished by family and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fahad Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dur- friends, highly decorated by his nation, and ing this period, he accumulated a reputation honored by all those with whom he came in Wednesday, July 25, 2018 for his medical talent and technical acumen, contact, Rear Admiral John E. Dombroski Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to performing Colorado’s first percutaneous dedicated his life to the mission of leaving this pay special tribute to a dear friend, a fine trans-renal kidney stone extraction in 1982, world better than he found it. Admiral Texan and a great American, Dwight Albert and the first percutaneous trans-renal UPJ Dombroski is survived by his wife Julie Ann, Sharpe. Known as ‘‘D.A.’’ Sharpe to his endopyeloplasty in 1983—a world first. their daughter Christine Jecko and her hus- friends, he graduated to heaven on July 12, For all his contributions to medicine, how- band Sean, and his son Matthew and his wife, 2018. ever, perhaps the biggest impact Donald Tori. He was a devoted grandparent to Ann, D.A. was one of my first and most ardent made in his career came with his decision to Jonathan, and Savannah, and a loving brother supporters and his inspiring and encouraging move to Bakersfield in the early 1990’s. Upon to his sister, Andrea Redden. messages encouraged me and others on a arriving in Bakersfield, he established himself The Admiral was a giant of a man and his regular basis. as one of Kern County’s premiere medical presence will be missed. Mr. Speaker, please My friend D.A. was born June 24, 1939, in professionals, and since 1991, he has led a join me in honoring Rear Admiral John E. Ballinger, Texas. He was a graduate of Wood- number of medical practices, most significantly Dombroski for his life of service to God and row Wilson High School in Dallas and held a Quest Imaging Medical Associates and Ad- man. bachelor of business administration degree ventist Health Bakersfield. Through Quest Im- f from the University of Texas at Austin. D.A. aging, Donald brought cutting-edge technology RECOGNIZING BROWARD COMMU- married his wife, Suzanne Margaret Boggess, to our community that was previously unavail- NITY & FAMILY HEALTH CEN- in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1962, where able to Kern County residents, and the com- TERS their three children were later born. The family pany remains a cornerstone of Bakersfield’s resided in St. Louis County, Missouri between medical community. Donald has been a fixture 1972 to 1982 in Dallas between 1982 to 1999, at San Joaquin Community Hospital, serving HON. and for the last 19 years, in Aurora, Wise OF FLORIDA as the head of its Stroke Program and pro- County. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding his talent as a radiologist for years. For D.A. served as the chairman of the Repub- over ten years, Donald has also given his time Wednesday, July 25, 2018 lican Party of Wise County from 2000 and and talent to the community of Delano, fre- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, 2008. Even in retirement, D.A. remained ac- quently making the trek to Delano Regional as we approach National Community Health tive as a national and state GOP delegate. In

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