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FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS allergy families with the life-saving information hatred. There is unlimited U.S. fake news, the WEEK they need. Chinese Communist Party is relentless with I am proud to fight for food allergy families propaganda, Russia blogs sow absurd dis- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI and during this year’s Food Allergy Awareness content, Iranian zealots flat out lie, but in the OF CALIFORNIA Week, I urge my colleagues to join with me in midst of this madness it should be gratefully recognized there are rare beacons of truth as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of the more than 32 million Americans affected by life-threatening food allergies. evidenced on March 19th with The Epoch Friday, May 15, 2020 f Times editorial The Web of Lies Spun Around Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, this is a the CCP Virus. special week for the more than 32 million HONORING THE CAREER OF CIR- It is especially noteworthy what was cor- Americans living with potentially life-threat- CUIT COURT JUDGE ANDREW rectly opined months ago is still rarely true ening food allergies. Food Allergy Awareness HOWORTH today. It is so important and correct it should Week, May 10 through 16, is dedicated to be worthy of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for raising awareness about the challenges our HON. TRENT KELLY the American people to know today and histo- ECORD food allergy families and friends face each and OF MISSISSIPPI rians in the future. I include in the R a piece authored by Heng He, a commentator every day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Of course, this year’s Food Allergy Aware- on Sound of Hope Radio, a China analyst for ness Week comes at a critical time. Our coun- Friday, May 15, 2020 NTD and a writer for The Epoch Times news- try is grappling with its greatest public health Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, paper. threat in over a century. The COVID–19 pan- I rise today to commemorate the outstanding ‘‘THE WEB OF LIES SPUN AROUND THE CCP demic has made life even more challenging career of Judge Andrew Howorth. Mr. Howorth VIRUS’’ for most Americans, including our food allergy chose to create his first Facebook post to an- The world can learn much by paying atten- families. The New York Times recently re- nounce to friends and family his plans on retir- tion to how the outbreak of the CCP virus— commnonly known as the novel ported on the lack of safe, healthy, and afford- ing as of June this year. In his nearly two dec- coronavirus—has been handled in China. able food choices for allergic families. In addi- ades on the bench, Mr. Howorth has honor- There were at least two well-known doc- tion, CNBC reported that the threat of con- ably served the state of Mississippi and the tors at Wuhan Central Hospital during the tracting the corona virus is keeping people people of the Oxford-Lafayette County in his outbreak, the whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang away from visiting emergency rooms. In ordi- commitment to both his career and the well- and whistle-provider Dr. Ai Fen. nary times, a food allergy reaction sends one being of North Mississippi. Ai is the emergency room director who saw Mr. Howorth best described his dedication a SARS coronavirus-positive test report for person in the U.S. to the emergency room a patient on Dec. 30, 2019, and sent the report every three minutes. During the pandemic, to public service in this way: ‘‘This is an op- to a friend. The report immediately cir- food allergy families have needed to change portunity . . . to work to preserve the integrity culated in a circle of eight doctors that in- the way they prepare for emergency care re- of the judicial system as is the responsibility of cluded Li. lated to anaphylaxis. every judge. The part I’m most looking forward The reaction was almost instantaneous. At Individuals and families with food allergies to is meeting and working with new people.’’ 10:20 p.m., the hospital sent a message con- are resilient, and I have long been inspired by Mr. Howorth is not only an example of judicial veying a Wuhan Health Commission notice their courage to navigate life’s challenges. leadership but embodies a commitment to his that anything about the ‘‘unknown pneu- monia’’ shouldn’t be made public. One hour That’s why I have been working for the past community that is nothing short of admirable. later, the hospital sent another, similar no- year with FARE (Food Allergy Research & He has served on the Mississippi Drug Court tice. Then, on Jan. 2, Ai was called to the Education), the world’s leading food allergy Advisory committee and is a Mississippi Bar hospital office and was rebuked by a hospital advocacy organization, to improve the quality Foundation fellow. He is an active member of official, who also conveyed orders from high- of life for the more than 1.5 million Americans the Oxford Rotary Club, has served on the er authorities. Ai didn’t talk about the virus allergic to sesame. Oxford Housing Authority and the Oxford-La- afterward, not even to her husband, until Sesame is a common ingredient and is fayette County United Way. Last year, he was Jan. 20. Li and seven other doctors who were con- found in food like bread, cookies, and pizza honored as the county Chamber of Commerce sidered whistleblowers got more serious pun- dough. But many people don’t know that it is Citizen of the Year, and I cannot think of an ishment. They also were censured, and not also found in other items such as candy corn, award that better suits Mr. Howorth. by hospital officials, but by police on Jan. 3. ice cream, and sushi. In his retirement, Mr. Howorth plans to The censorship effort turned out to be very Sesame’s widespread use is why those al- spend time on his farm in Abbeville with his successful; all of the doctors who knew about lergic to it desperately need to know what wife, Elizabeth. They have an extensive buck- the outbreak kept silent. foods it is found in so they can avoid this in- et list they intend on checking off, and I wish Meanwhile, the rest of China and the world gredient. Unfortunately, that information does were kept in the dark for at least another 20 them the best in this treasured season of life. days. not exist. Currently, sesame is often labeled I commend Judge Howorth for his admirable The coverup and censorship had begun be- as a ‘‘natural flavor’’ or as a ‘‘spice’’ on the in- service to the state of Mississippi and his fore Ai shared the test report. Wuhan Cen- gredients label leaving millions of Americans commitment to advocating for justice. Whom- tral Hospital sent out the first ‘‘unknown unable to make smart and healthy food deci- ever is to be appointed by the Governor has pneumonia’’ patient sample on Dec. 24, 2019. sions to protect themselves or their family a substantial legacy to live up to. The report, which the hospital received Dec. 27, indicated that a coronavirus was found in members. f Thankfully, there is hope. Last year, I wrote the sample, with 70 percent similarity to THE WUHAN VIRUS WEB OF LIES SARS coronavirus. A report from a second and introduced the Food Allergy Safety, Treat- test facility stated simply, ‘‘SARS.’’ Both fa- ment, Education, and Research (FASTER) cilities were private companies. Act, H.R. 2117 that would require sesame be HON. JOE WILSON The hospital reported the results to the added to the list of allergens that must be la- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Wuhan Health Commission the same day, which means that Wuhan officials knew of beled. It would join other common allergens IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like milk, eggs, and peanuts that are already the disease three days earlier than Ai. While labeled. The FASTER Act is the first meaning- Friday, May 15, 2020 the Wuhan Health Commission can directly order the hospital to silence doctors, only ful food allergy legislation at the federal level Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam administrative officials can order the police in more than a decade and would change the Speaker, as a former journalist myself, it is to punish whistleblowers. lives for millions of Americans. The FASTER sad the mainstream media is so biased due to The coverup was already at the city gov- Act is a bipartisan solution that provides food Trump Derangement Syndrome of mindless ernment level as early as Jan. 3.

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The results to the public. It also was ordered that the activists are silenced, CCP can easily United States has been the No. 1 scapegoat all samples must be destroyed. generate the support of those who haven’t for all the CCP’s own problems for the past On Jan. 3, the National Health Commission suffered personally. 70 years. formally banned all non-governmental facili- The disasters don’t make the nation Did the CCP lie about the Wuhan outbreak ties from testing samples related to the strong. They make the CCP strong. at the early stage? Yes. Is the CCP still lying Wuhan pneumonia case, which the Beijing fi- SCAPEGOATS now? No doubt. Will the CCP lie in the fu- nancial magazine Caixin recounted, in the ture? Definitely. What should we do? Don’t During this virus outbreak, the CCP has report ‘‘Tracing the Novel Coronavirus Gene trust anything from the CCP. That’s what gone even further. ‘‘Disasters make the na- Sequencing: When Did the Alarm Sound.’’ Taiwan has been doing, and doing so well. The Caixin article was taken down several tion strong’’ has become ‘‘CCP saves the During the SARS outbreak in 2003, Taiwan hours after being published. world.’’ The CCP has claimed that China was abandoned by the World Health Organi- bought time for the world, a boast that has HUMAN-TO-HUMAN TRANSMISSION zation (WHO), which favors the CCP. Facing been echoed by some Western media. the coronavirus, Taiwan can only rely on An esteemed, senior doctor named Zhong But if the CCP didn’t cover things up, itself. The most important lesson the rest of Nanshan was used to manage part of another there was not need to ‘‘buy time.’’ The CCP the world can learn from Taiwan is not to coverup. Zhong went to Wuhan on Jan. 19. is very good at allowing a small problem to trust the CCP or WHO. Before he left Wuhan to go to Beijing the grow, then using all resources to fight the next day, he announced that the virus was While some countries believe that Taiwan ‘‘big problem.’’ People see the CCP fighting capable of human-to-human transmission, should be accepted by WHO, it turns out that the big problem so efficiently that they tend which authorities at different levels had de- it’s not Taiwan that needs WHO, but the to forget the problem was originally created nied. whole world needs Taiwan. Before Zhong, two groups of experts had by the CCP. This is part of the Party’s infor- The Epoch Times refers to the novel been sent to Wuhan by the Chinese Center mation war. coronavirus, which causes the disease for Disease Control and Prevention (China From the beginning, Chinese authorities COVID–19, as the CCP virus because the Chi- CDC). Why is it that Zhong would find some- have sought to pass the blame for the out- nese Communist Party’s coverup and mis- thing within one day while so many experts break. The first scapegoat was Huanan Sea- management allowed the virus to spread visiting Wuhan couldn’t? Caijing, another food Market (HSM). HSM was formally men- throughout China and create a global pan- Beijing-based financial magazine, inter- tioned as the source by Chinese authorities demic. on Dec. 30, 2019, on Jan. 11 by the Wuhan viewed an expert from the second group, and f asked those in the group whether hospital Health Commission, and on Jan. 22 by Gao staff had been infected—the key evidence for Fu, the director of China CDC. IN HONOR OF BOBBY DUKE RORER human-to-human transmission. The experts However, three papers, including two from never got an answer. Lancet and one from the New England Jour- Zhong had earned a good reputation for nal of Medicine, and all by Chinese doctors HON. ANDY BARR fighting SARS and is the leading Chinese of- and scientists, published between Jan. 24 and OF KENTUCKY ficial for fighting respiratory infectious dis- 30, tell a different story. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the first 41 cases, 13 of then had no HSM eases. An outsider to Wuhan, he hadn’t been Friday, May 15, 2020 involved in the previous coverup. He had the contact history, and the first case, and two authority to change the status of the epi- of three subsequent cases, had no HSM his- Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to demic disease, and could change the tone tory. Since those cases were all confirmed honor Mr. Bobby Duke Rorer. Mr. Rorer was without exposing government wrongdoing. before Jan. 11, the Wuhan Health Commis- born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, lived for many Zhong, then, was just another tool of the sion was aware that HSM could only be the Party. During this outbreak, even partial first cluster, and not the original source. De- years in Lawrenceburg, and currently resides ‘‘truth’’ from the CCP becomes part of the nial of human-to-human transmission is one at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in lies. thing, while intentionally misleading about Wilmore, Kentucky, He celebrates his 96th From day one, every Party and govern- the origin of the disease is a totally different birthday on May 29th. ment organization—and the hospitals and in- issue. What did they want to hide? Mr. Rorer volunteered to serve his country dividuals inside the system—has been in- The second scapegoat is the pangolin, the during World War II. He enlisted in the United volved in weaving a web of lies. Anyone who odd mammal with scales whose meat is con- States Army on July 3, 1942, soon after turn- intentionally or unintentionally exposed the sidered a delicacy. On Feb. 7, a research ing 17. He served as a Technician Fifth Grade lies was immediately silenced, by different group at South China Agriculture University organizations, at different levels, and by dif- announced that they had found a virus in the with the 871st Airborne Engineers Company ferent authorities. pangolin that has a 99 percent similarity to C. His Company was shipped to the South ‘DISASTERS MAKE THE NATION STRONG’ the coronavirus causing the Wuhan pneu- Pacific, where they moved through the islands The CCP’s institutions are designed for monia. building airstrips. They were under constant keeping its power, not for preventing and However, one of the researchers, Shen attack by the Japanese. Mr. Rorer suffered handling natural disasters, especially not for Yongyi, pointed out in an interview with twice from malaria. something like the novel coronavirus. Nanfang Daily that the pangolin sample During a time that his company was a Tsili The pattern is usually like this. When a wasn’t from the university’s collection but Tsili, a Japanese bomber crashed and ex- from a certain specific government unit. large-scale natural disaster such as an earth- ploded. The explosion was massive and Rorer quake or flood occurs, the CCP doesn’t need Shen said that under heavy pressure, results to do much for the victims and survivors. were revealed to the public, rather than pub- was buried alive. Fortunately, he was dug out Digging up survivors is for taking photos or lishing them in a scientific journal first. but lost his hearing, He encountered heavy videos—saving lives is the least concern. Since these two scapegoats didn’t work fighting, illness, a typhoon, and many other During the Sichuan earthquake in 2008, well, the United States has become the new difficulties as his company continued building classrooms collapsed, killing schoolchildren, target. airstrips throughout the islands. while government buildings remained stand- Zhao Lijian, the spokesperson for the For- After serving for more than 3 years. Mr. ing. But officials were never held account- eign Ministry Department, has claimed that Rorer was honorably discharged on January a U.S. military team brought the able for the corruption that caused the shod- 3rd, 1946. For his service, he was awarded dy school construction. The CCP’s ‘‘solu- coronavirus to Wuhan. This was not Zhao’s tion’’ was to jail parents and activists who personal mistake. Before Zhao’s accusation, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 2 sought the truth and justice. the SARS-fighting Dr. Zhong said that be- Bronze Service Stars, the Philippine Liberation In fighting disasters, the most important cause the coronavirus outbreak appeared in Ribbon with 1 Bronze Service Star, the Amer- work is to brag about how great the CCP is. China doesn’t mean it originated in China. ican Theater Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Award, The people can only see the gratitude of the Since then, Zhao’s accusation and similar and the World War II Victory Medal. He re- survivors to the Party, the red-flag-waving finger-pointing have flooded China’s social turned home and became a heavy equipment rescue teams, the award and victory celebra- media. operator. In his own words, ‘‘I am proud to tion ceremonies, and other similar actions. If the HSM and pangolin were put forward As time goes by, people who have no direct to find someone, anyone, to blame, out of a have served my country in its greatest time of experience of the suffering can only remem- spontaneous response, the decision to point need.’’ ber—the propaganda, while totally forget- at the United States is an equally well-or- It is my honor to recognize Mr. Rorer, cele- ting the victims and the officials responsible chestrated strategy from the top circle of brate his 96th birthday and thank him for his for the disaster. the leadership. Why does the CCP want to do service and sacrifice to our nation during

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Henderson said the pandemic dealt a seri- I am forever grateful for Americans like Bobby I take this opportunity to commend and con- ous blow to the business, as it has done with Duke Rorer. gratulate Ms. Cynthia Williams and the Austin many other small businesses, which is why f Peoples Action Center on 40 Years of Produc- they had to get creative in order to per- tive Service. severe. HONORING THE MEMORY OF Jenny and Jesse Elliot, of Shoppe313, have MORRIS HOOD, III f flexed those same creative muscles with LORRAINE MADDEN their online sales and by creating kits for parents so they can build their own teddy HON. RASHIDA TLAIB bears from home. OF MICHIGAN HON. DONALD NORCROSS Suzanne Fanning, of the Pink Dipper ice cream ship, also reiterated Henderson’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY point, and since re-opening her store has ad- Friday, May 15, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justed hours, put up a partition between the Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Friday, May 15, 2020 customers and employees, updated their de- livery service, and has done more with honor the memory of the late former-Michigan Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise curbside pickup. State Legislator Morris Hood, III, whose life today to honor and commend the life and leg- ‘‘Every day is a learning process being was tragically cut short by COVID–19. acy of the late Gloucester County, New Jersey open during the pandemic,’’ Fanning said. Morris Hood was born and raised in Detroit. resident Mrs. Lorraine Madden. ‘‘What we learned and what we’re trying to His roots ran deep in Detroit and Wayne Born in l933, in the mining town Shamokin, teach our staff is that, in this craziness, County. Mr. Hood was elected to Michigan’s Pennsylvania. Lorraine Madden was the third we’re having to be really flexible. . . (and) House of Representatives, where he served most customers have been really pretty un- born child of Clarence and Marie Greager. In derstanding of the changes.’’ the maximum three terms before he went on the 1940’s the family moved to South West But some of the customers in the North to be elected to Michigan’s State Senate, Philadelphia where she attended catholic Augusta area have done much more than be where he served the maximum two terms. He school and began working at the age of fifteen courteous. Parks Pharmacy store manager cared deeply for the people he represented to contribute to her family. Karen Powell said some customers, in their and prioritized his time connecting with them, Mrs. Lorraine Madden married Fred Mad- own time and with their own money, sur- whether it was hosting meetings about impor- prised the pharmacy with handmade masks den, Sr. and had two sons, Fred Jr. and for the entire staff. tant issues or attending community gatherings. Thomas. She worked at a local hospital, Bell ‘‘It was very touching, it spoke very loudly His easygoing nature and innate leadership Telephone, Harleco Company, A.E. Price Im- that someone cared,’’ Powell said. abilities afforded him respect from his col- porters and lastly in human resources for ‘‘We’ve got a little GroupMe chat, we’ve leagues on both sides of the aisle. Morris Johns Manville. After retirement, Lorraine and got emails shooting back and forth when all Hood leaves a legacy of advocacy for policy Fred relocated to Surfside Beach, South Caro- this was kicking up, the Chamber and North initiatives to uplift the communities he served. Augusta Forward were super, super helpful lina for the next twenty years. After being in just educating us all about the resources He was a champion for education and re- many miles away from their family and friends that are available,’’ Fanning said. mained committed to improving our public they decided to move back to New Jersey. Henderson said they have tried to help schools. The residents of Gloucester County, New other businesses, ones that could be consid- Morris Hood was a true public servant and Jersey greatly adored and appreciated Mrs. ered competitors. When Wife Saver said it more than that, a friend. Please join me in Madden. Her passing is a great loss for our would be closing, they offered encourage- honoring his legacy. entire community. She is the beloved wife of ment and help, and did the same with a near- by Mexican establishment. They even pro- f Fred H. Madden, Sr., devoted mother of the vided DeShawn’s Seafood and Chicken Res- Honorable Fred. H. Madden, Jr. (Patricia) and CONGRATULATING CYNTHIA WIL- taurant with some much-needed supplies. Thomas Madden, Sr. (Margaret). Loving ‘‘We all kinda doing our own thing and not LIAMS AND THE AUSTIN PEO- grandmother of Patricia, Maureen, Thomas, really focused on each other,’’ Henderson PLES ACTION CENTER ON ITS Hillary, Tara, Frederick, III, Catherine and Mar- said. ‘‘I think it made it where we were more 40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY garet. Proud great-grandmother of Jace, willing to open up and say ‘‘Hey, I need your help.’’ Kaylee-Jo, Alyssa, Ava-Jo, Jeffrey, Declan, HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Everly and William. f OF ILLINOIS Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in CONGRATULATING EMMALINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honoring the late Lorraine Madden, of LANDES ON SELECTION AS AN Friday, May 15, 2020 Gloucester County, New Jersey, a loved wife, ARKANSAS STATE HONOREE FOR mother and grandmother. PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMU- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam NITY AWARDS Speaker, May 10th marked the 40th Year An- f niversary of the Austin Peoples Action Center NORTH AUGUSTA BUSINESSES GET which was organized by a teenager/young CREATIVE HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN adult, her parents and members of the Third OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unitarian Church of Chicago in the Austin HON. JOE WILSON Community. Austin at the time was the largest Friday, May 15, 2020 OF SOUTH CAROLINA community area in the City of Chicago and Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was still under-going a serious population today to congratulate Emmaline Landes on change from being predominately white to be- Friday, May 15, 2020 her selection as Arkansas’ state honoree with coming majority black. There was wholesale Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. As migration, racial animosity, blockbusting, panic Speaker, it was heartwarming that on May 7th, one of only 102 students chosen nationwide, peddling and mistrust. Cynthia Williams, a during National Small Business Week, The Emmaline was recognized for her outstanding feisty teenage/young adult emerged as a lead- Augusta Chronicle identified North Augusta service to her peers. Sponsored by Prudential er of a group and the Austin Peoples Action businesses, getting creative. As we all work Financial and partnered with the National As- Center was born, with support of the Williams together to defeat the Wuhan Virus, it is inspir- sociation of Secondary School Principals family, the Mayfield Block Club and the Third ing to see small businesses working together. (NASSP), this award honors the top youth vol- Unitarian Church. The group took off with I include in RECORD the following article de- unteers of the year. neighborhood programs, help for teenagers, veloped by Staff Writer Miguel Legoas. A senior at El Dorado High School, block club organizing and other self-help ac- With a tent, a couple tables, and a dedi- Emmaline has raised over $16,000 since 2013 tivities, e.g. community festivals and the Taste cated staff, The Purple Hull restaurant made for various nonprofits and causes by selling of Austin which has occurred for more than a DIY drive-through that has done so well more than 300 pieces of original artwork. thirty-five years in succession. Help for teen- owner Ray Henderson said they may make a Some of these causes include child abuse, agers and young adults has evolved into Ma- more permanent version. homelessness, animal adoption, hunger,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.005 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2020 healthcare, and arts education. In addition to Newbould, the Senior Public Policy Manager hoods were ripe for opportunity and renewal, these causes, Emmaline has produced several of the Alzheimer’s Association Washington and her leadership ensured that public and original art shows with the aim of raising funds State Chapter, on his retirement. private resources benefitted those most in for those in her community. Some of her Peter has had an outstanding career advo- need. Since its opening in 1999, LISC Jack- shows’ revenue has been used to purchase cating for those affected by Alzheimer’s. In his sonville has invested nearly $500 million in the medical supplies for those with ALS or AIDS, six years at the Alzheimer’s Association he community, creating 2,100 affordable homes and some has been used to purchase baby guided other advocates in opening a meaning- and 1.7 million square feet of space for com- clothing and supplies for those facing teenage ful discussion with Congress about this dis- mercial, community, and educational facilities. pregnancy. ease. Peter spread awareness of Alzheimer’s Most notably, Janet was the driving force be- Given a $1,000 scholarship and $2,500 to and was a top ten recruiter in the nation for hind LISC Jacksonville’s investment in several donate to the COVID–19 efforts of a nonprofit the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement. pivotal historic preservation projects in down- of her choosing, Emmaline stands out as one Peter was instrumental in advancing public town Jacksonville, including the Barnett Bank of the most selfless examples of servant-lead- policy goals and served on the advocacy sub- and Laura Street Trio. ership. I take this time to thank her for her committee of the Dementia Action Collabo- Janet’s commitment to community develop- service to the state we both call home. rative, helping win State appropriations to im- ment extended well beyond her professional f plement priorities in the 2016 Alzheimer’s life. She was involved in a range of volunteer State Plan. activities and was acknowledged for her com- RECOGNIZING DR. BERT BRIGHT Prior to joining the Alzheimer’s Association, mitment with numerous awards and accolades Peter had an impressive career including over the course of her life. In 2019, she was HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY working for over 13 years in the U.S. House the recipient of the University of North Flor- OF NORTH CAROLINA of Representatives. In the 1980s, he was ida’s OneJax Humanitarian Award, which rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief of Staff to Congressman Jim Florio of ognized her integrity, generosity, and dedica- New Jersey and Congressman RON WYDEN of tion to improving the relationships among Friday, May 15, 2020 Oregon. He then served for 21 years as Direc- Jacksonville’s diverse populations. Leadership Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam tor of Congressional & Political Affairs at the Jacksonville also acknowledged her as an out- Speaker, I rise today to pay a heartfelt tribute American Psychological Association, during standing community trustee during its 2018 to a very special gentleman who has been in- which he co-chaired a coalition that won pas- Leadership Celebration. The Girl Scouts Gate- strumental in the growth and development of sage of two federal laws on mental health par- way Council bestowed their Women of Distinc- many lives in eastern North Carolina. Dr. Bert ity. tion Award to Janet in honor of her career ac- Bright has served well in numerous roles at Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration complishments, service to others and impact Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, N.C. for that I recognize and congratulate Peter on the Northeast Florida community. the past 25 years. Newbould on his retirement and the incredible Janet was a true advocate for the under- Dr. Bright has excelled as a middle school advocacy work he has done for those facing served, and her legacy of community service science teacher, a Science Olympiad coach— Alzheimer’s. will live on through her accomplishments both taking five teams to top ten finishes nationally, f in Florida and nationally. I ask the House of a varsity football coach, Assistant Head- Representatives to join me in celebrating her master, and finally, Headmaster. He has been HONORING THE LIFE OF JANET life of public service and extend deepest con- a servant leader, a forward thinker, an OWENS dolences to her mother, Mamie Garrett; her encourager and a friend to students, parents beloved husband of thirty-seven years, Greg- and faculty. During his tenure as Headmaster, HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD ory Owens; their three children Greg, Garrett he has overseen multimillion-dollar building OF FLORIDA and Morgan; and her grandchildren, siblings, projects, administered advanced technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relatives and friends. with campuswide wireless access, instituted Friday, May 15, 2020 f an after-school program, expanded transpor- tation services and fervently cheered state Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise CONGRATULATIONS AIRPORT HIGH championship teams in five different sports. today to pay tribute to Janet Owens, an inspi- SCHOOL He expanded a diverse enrollment through rational community leader and advocate, who multi-community outreach. But even more than passed away on April 8th after a long battle HON. JOE WILSON all these achievements, Dr. Bright will be re- with cancer. Janet was the executive director OF SOUTH CAROLINA membered most as a caring teacher and lead- of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er who saw the potential in every student and (LISC) Jacksonville office for 10 years, serving Friday, May 15, 2020 challenged them to be their best. A nurturing as a tireless advocate for residents and com- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam administrator who mentored his staff with skill, munities. Under her leadership, new affordable Speaker, in the midst of the catastrophe of the understanding and dedication. housing was financed, community centers Wuhan Virus it was uplifting to read on the Parrott Academy enjoys a family atmos- were created to improve financial stability, front page of The State newspaper of Colum- phere while maintaining a rigorous curriculum, playing fields were renovated, and local non- bia, S.C., on May 14th ‘‘Airport High School competitive athletic programs, and exemplary profit organizations were made stronger. I am holds virtual graduation ceremony’’ by Tracy fine arts interwoven with a culture of service. saddened by her passing, but honored to rec- Glantz. Such an environment would not be possible ognize her dedication and longtime commit- Lexington County School District Two is pro- without the compassion, extraordinary commit- ment to the people and neighborhoods that fessionally led by Superintendent Bill James ment to excellence in education, model of Janet fought to improve every day of her life. with an extraordinary School Board of Chair- sportsmanship, and servant’s heart of Dr. Bert Janet was first and foremost a community man Bill Bingham, Elizabeth (Beth) Dickerson Bright. servant, focused on empowering people and Branham, Cynthia M. (Cindy) Kessler, R. Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- organizations as well as equipping them with Kevin Key, Christina Rucker, J.M. (Bud) Sum- nizing upon his retirement, a true Patriot in the right information and resources. A signifi- mers, and Linda Alford-Wooten. Principal every sense of the word: Dr. Bert Bright. cant part of her career was spent in public service. She worked in city government in David Damm provides dynamic leadership. f I Include in the RECORD the article high- Greenville, South Carolina; Adrian, Michigan; lighted by the inspiring family photo of Grad- CONGRATULATING PETER and Washington, D.C. Her service continued uate Marcus Gadsden and his deservedly NEWBOULD ON HIS RETIREMENT after leaving government and was extended in proud parents Yvonne and Richard Gadsden. the private sector where she served as Vice HON. ADAM SMITH President of United Way of Northeast Florida AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION and held positions with the Girl Scouts of About 300 seniors at Airport High School OF WASHINGTON walked across a stage in their graduation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gateway Council and Volunteer Jacksonville. caps and gowns on Wednesday, but it wasn’t At LISC, Janet was a tremendous driving Friday, May 15, 2020 their graduation day yet. Wednesday was the force in advancing the organization’s mission second day of filming and photographing at Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, to help under-resourced neighborhoods in the school to produce a televised, virtual I rise to honor and congratulate Peter Jacksonville. She believed these neighbor- graduation ceremony that will air June 6.

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Serving the Cities of Walnut and ment exemplifies Ms. Rogers impact on her it responsible,’’ Airport High Principal David Diamond Bar I’d like to honor Lieutenant community and dedication to service. She will Damm said. Tomas Giandomenico, a 30-year veteran of continue to be a pillar in her community. Groups of graduates and their parents were the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department f spaced several feet apart as they approached and an Army Veteran, Sergeant Paul IN RECOGNITION OF CALEB the stage. The students took their turns, Parkhurst, who has served since 2006, and walking across the stage, receiving their di- WAWRZYNIAK ON HIS OFFER OF ploma case and getting photographs made. Deputy Jesse Acuna who has served since APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE These images will be put together in a video 2010. From the Fullerton Police Department, I UNITED STATES AIR FORCE along with speeches by Principal David would like to recognize, Sergeant Ryan O’Neil, ACADEMY Damm, valedictorian Ashleigh Smith, salu- who has served our community since 2008. tatorian Rose Brandon, Student Body Presi- From the Chino Hill’s Sheriffs Station, I would dent Katie Kyzer, and Senior Class President like to honor Deputy Ed Hernandez, Deputy HON. ROBERT E. LATTA Geena Rocanella. Eileen Negron, and Deputy Tony Ortega for OF OHIO ‘‘There’s some element to it that we hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the daily sacrifices that they make to keep our is special. . . We are trying to provide the Friday, May 15, 2020 graduates with a memory, a video of their citizens safe. graduation, but do it in a way that keeps These deputies have gone above and be- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great people apart and safe,’’ Damm said. yond the call of duty. Not only serving their pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- ‘‘I’m just glad to have had a ceremony, community while in uniform, but also using standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- even if it was small,’’ Julion Brooks said their personal time to help those in need. Lieu- sional District. I am pleased to announce that after walking across the stage. His parents, tenant Giandomenico and Deputy Acuna help Caleb Wawrzyniak of Sylvania, Ohio has been Shaquana and Lamar Brooks, made photo- disadvantaged youth in Kenya at the School of graphs while wearing T-shirts honoring the offered an appointment to the United States class of 2020—‘‘delayed not denied’’—printed Angels, a school they founded to provide over Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo- across the front. 100 children a safe place to gain educational rado. At Lexington District 2’s other high opportunities. Sergeant Parkhurst, a Marine Caleb’s offer of appointment permits him to school, Brookland-Cayce, students will have combat veteran, helps transitioning veterans attend the United States Air Force Academy a similar opportunity on May 14. Other ef- who are returning from active duty adjust to ci- this fall with the incoming Class of 2024. At- forts to help honor the class of 2020 include vilian life in the Los Angeles Sheriffs Depart- tending one of our nation’s military academies yard signs, billboards, social media and a ments, Vets to Vets program. not only offers the opportunity to serve our countywide porch light salute on May 20, at country, but also guarantees a world-class 8:20 p.m. Virtual graduation ceremonies for Madam Speaker, I urge you and my other the two high schools will air online and on distinguished colleagues to join me in com- education while undertaking one of the most local television June 6, the Lexington 2 mending these heroes: Lieutenant Tomas challenging and rewarding experiences of their school district announced this week. Giandomenico, Sergeant Paul Parkhurst, Ser- lives. They will be broadcast together from 5–7 geant Ryan O’Neil, Deputy Jesse Acuna, Dep- Caleb brings a tremendous amount of lead- p.m. June 6 on WACH-Fox 57. They will also uty Ed Hernandez, Deputy Eileen Negron, ership, service, and dedication to the incoming be available for streaming via STIRR, a free Deputy Tony Ortega, as well as all law en- Class of 2024. While attending St. Francis de TV app. The presentations will be posted on forcement officers, past, and present that Sales in Toledo, Ohio, Caleb was an elected the school district’s YouTube channel after officer of the Latin American Student Support they have aired. make our country, and my District such a spe- cial place. Organization, and member of the campus min- f f istry, while maintaining a 3.679 GPA. HONORING OUR OFFICERS DURING Throughout high school, Caleb was involved NATIONAL POLICE WEEK HONORING THE CAREER OF MS. with football, baseball, wrestling, and track TAMMY ROGERS among other extracurricular activities. I am confident that Caleb will cany the lessons of HON. GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. his student and athletic leadership to the Air OF CALIFORNIA HON. TRENT KELLY OF MISSISSIPPI Force Academy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, May 15, 2020 me in congratulating Caleb Wawrzyniak on his Friday, May 15, 2020 Mr. CISNEROS. Madam Speaker, estab- offer of appointment to the United States Air lished by a joint resolution of Congress in Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Force Academy. Our service academies offer 1961 and authorized by President John F. I rise today to commemorate the outstanding the finest military training and education avail- Kennedy in 1962, National Peace Officers Me- career of Ms. Tammy Rogers and congratulate able. I am positive that Caleb will excel during morial Day was proclaimed on May 15th. The her on her retirement from the Lee County his career at the Air Force Academy, and I proclamation further established the calendar Board of Supervisors. After nearly three dec- ask my colleagues to join me in extending week of May 15th as National Police Week. ades in this seat, Ms. Rogers has served her their best wishes to him as he begins his serv- National Police Week honors the heroic and county well and set the precedent of hard ice to our nation. selfless devotion of our peace officers to our work and commitment in county government. f country. It is a time to honor those who make Tammy Rogers first applied as the Lee IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH sacrifices year-round, missing weekends, holi- County Board of Supervisors Secretary in BIRTHDAY OF ORRIN (BOODY) days, and family events to serve their commu- 1989, though this was not the first they had BROWN, JR. nities. It is also a sacred time as we honor the heard from her. A coworker recalls her phone fallen men and women in law enforcement calls regarding the dilapidated state of a who have laid down their lives in the line of bridge near her home. Ms. Rogers commit- HON. MIKE ROGERS OF ALABAMA duty to protect others. ment to excellence was only solidified by her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This week we are humbled by the chal- new position in public service. She is known lenges they face and the profound sacrifices for her work-ethic and transparency among Friday, May 15, 2020 that they make. Despite the daily adversity of- her coworkers, as well as her dedication to Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, ficers face, their dedication to protect the rule forming relationships with each supervisor. It I ask for the House’s attention to recognize of law and their communities remains unwav- is dedication like this that makes North Mis- the 100th birthday of Orrin (Boody) Brown, Jr. ering. Even in times of grave danger and un- sissippi great. Mr. Brown was born on Easter Sunday April certainty, such as the current Covid–19 pan- The decision to retire after 30 years of serv- 4th, 1920, to Orrin and Mary Charles at their demic, our nations’ police officers were some ice was a difficult one for Ms. Rogers, how- home on South 4th Avenue in Opelika, Ala- of the first to stand ready to serve and protect ever she will continue with her career at a bama. During his childhood, Mr. Brown at- the citizens of their communities. local bank. I respect and admire her commit- tended Miriam S. Brown Elementary School.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.014 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2020 As a teenager, his family moved to North 8th terrorists who would like to stifle freedom and the Wexner Service Corps, the Wexner Field Street just across from Cliff Hare High School liberty continue to destabilize the country and Fellowship, Wexner Senior Leaders, and where he graduated in 1937. He worked sev- threaten the democratic trajectory of the Af- Wexner Alumni Summits. eral after-school and summer jobs including ghan government. Although the Afghan Beyond that, he and his wife, Abigail, have working as a soda jerk at a local pharmacy. Taliban have formally denied their participation empowered individuals throughout Central Always a music lover, Mr. Brown played the in these attacks, President Ashraf Ghani point- Ohio with their charitable works, including sup- alto saxophone with a small group of friends ed an accusatory finger at the terrorist group port for the Columbus Foundation, The Ohio in town. and called on them to cease and desist. ‘‘I State University’s Wexner Medical Center, the After high school graduation, he attended once again call on them to embrace peace,’’ Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nation- Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API), now President Ghani said in an official statement, wide Children’s Hospital, and the Wexner known as Auburn University. With World War noting that it is ‘‘not only a demand of the gov- Center for the Arts. II looming, Mr. Brown joined the Air Cadet pro- ernment, but the nation and the international To attempt to quantify Mr. Wexner’s impact gram, but failed the initial physical because he community.’’ America is grateful for President is impossible. As Mr. Doug Kridler, president didn’t meet the weight requirement. After in- Ghani’s courageous leadership. As Co-Chair- and chief executive officer of the Columbus creasing his dietary intake, he passed the man of the Afghan Caucus, I especially have Foundation once said, ‘‘Les blew the ceiling physical. He graduated in 1941 with a degree appreciated meeting with the President in off our sense of the possible in Columbus.’’ in Aeronautical Supervision and was then Kabul where I found firsthand his devotion to Mr. Wexner tackled projects large and commissioned in the Army Air Corps. the people. small. From growing his business and pro- Mr. Brown was assigned to Cherry Point, If the Taliban truly did not participate in viding thousands of jobs, to supporting devel- North Carolina where he learned to fly anti- these heinous attacks, the group should work oping leaders and encouraging medical break- sub patrol as a navigator/bombardier. When with the Afghan government to bring the mur- throughs, he has undeniably helped make the U.S. joined the war, his group was sent to derous perpetrators to justice. Central Ohio a wonderful place to live, work, England as part of the 8th Air Force. He flew It is especially tragic that these attacks oc- and raise a family. 30 missions in B-24s dropping supplies and curred during the Muslim holy Month of Rama- We all have come to know Mr. Wexner for agents to the French, Belgian and Norwegian dan, a time meant for solemn prayer and his tireless work ethic, and his commitment to resistance. He remained in the National Guard peace. The people of Afghanistan deserve a improving the lives of his neighbors. He has after the war and retired as a Lieutenant Colo- peaceful future, free from terrorism and death done a phenomenal job of building consensus nel. that they have been plagued with for far too and demonstrating the importance of civility in After returning to Opelika, Mr. Brown long. the process. His impact will be far-reaching for worked assisting veterans with loans. He met Americans pray that peace, stability, and se- years and years to come, and as he begins his future wife, Barbara Saunders on a blind curity return to Afghanistan and we stand this next chapter in his life, we are confident date. They married in October of 1947 and ready to support Afghanistan’s government that our communities will continue to benefit were blessed with three daughters: Barbara and security services in their efforts to realize from his exemplary leadership. (Bebe) and twin sisters Stephanie and Debbie. this dream for prosperity of Afghan families. It is an honor to recognize his retirement, Mr. Brown has ten grandchildren and ten and we ask all of our colleagues to join us in f great-grandchildren. congratulating Mr. Les Wexner on an extraor- Mr. Brown worked at the Alabama Gas TRIBUTE TO MR. LESLIE HERBERT dinary career and wishing him and Abigail all Company and later with Botsford Knight Insur- WEXNER the best. ance Agency until his retirement. He was an f active member of First United Methodist HON. STEVE STIVERS Church where he sang in the choir and partici- HONORING RICHARD L. JACOBS ON OF OHIO pated in the Lumpkin Sunday School Class. THE CELEBRATION OF HIS 90TH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club BIRTHDAY for over 60 years and was a member of the Friday, May 15, 2020 Saugahatchee Country Club where he enjoyed Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO playing golf and preferred walking to riding in on behalf of myself and my colleagues, Rep- OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a golf cart. He still enjoys watching Auburn resentatives TROY BALDERSON and JOYCE and SEC sports. BEATTY, as well as the people of Central Ohio Friday, May 15, 2020 Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- to celebrate the career of one of Ohio’s most Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is my nizing Mr. Brown and wishing him a very distinguished citizens, a man who devoted his privilege to rise today to join the New Haven happy 100th birthday. life to building a historic company and to the community in extending my heartfelt congratu- f improvement of his community, Mr. Leslie Her- lations and very best wishes to Richard L. Ja- INHUMANITY IN AFGHANISTAN bert Wexner. cobs, Esq., as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Mr. Wexner has lived A New Haven native who has dedicated a life- HON. JOE WILSON the American Dream. The child of a Russian- time to the pursuit of advocacy and justice, Jewish immigrant and a first generation Amer- this is a remarkable milestone for this pillar of OF SOUTH CAROLINA ican, he attended The Ohio State University IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our community. and served in the Ohio Air National Guard. He The Jacobs family’s law practice has been Friday, May 15, 2020 then got his start in the retail industry working an institution in the City of New Haven since Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam at his family’s store, Leslie’s. He used that its founding by Dick’s father, Israel, more than Speaker, on Tuesday May 12th there was an first-hand experience to found The Limited, a century ago. Following his graduation from inhuman murderous attack by terrorists of a taking the company public on the New York Yale University and Yale Law School, Dick 100-bed hospital compound in Kabul, Afghani- Stock Exchange just six years later. joined the family firm where he has been prac- stan, which included a maternity ward run by Since then, he grew L Brands to, at one ticing for more than six decades. He is well aid group Doctors Without Borders. Grue- point, include household names such as Vic- known for both his staunch advocacy on be- somely, the terrorist attack left 16 murdered, toria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Aber- half of as well as his sincere affection for his including mothers, infants, and healthcare crombie and Henri Bendel. He has consist- clients. Dick’s commitment and determination workers, and 15 others were wounded. Shortly ently been ranked among the Top 100 Best to ensure justice for all led to his early and un- thereafter, a cowardly suicide bomber targeted Performing Chief Executive Officers and was failing support of the New Haven Legal Assist- a funeral ceremony of a local police com- named the longest-serving CEO of a Fortune ance Association and ensuring that those mander in Nangahar, leaving at least 24 dead 500 company in 2012. most in need had access to quality, affordable and 68 injured. This level of fanaticism under- His success as an entrepreneur is matched legal services. scores that we must secure Afghan families or only by his extraordinary impact as a philan- Throughout his professional career, Dick the terrorists will again eagerly kill Americans thropist who has made incredible contributions has demonstrated an unparalleled commit- as they did on September 11th from a cave in to Central Ohio. The Wexner Foundation ment to the justice system. He has been a Afghanistan. began in order to fill a void in the North Amer- member of the New Haven County Bar Asso- Tuesday’s gut-wrenching attacks are unfor- ican Jewish Community, and has since ex- ciation and the American Association for Jus- tunately not an aberration in Afghanistan, as panded its mission, with programs including tice since his bar admittance in 1957 and has

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Dick is endowed with Although the company and the hospital an unwavering duty to pursue what is right Friday, May 15, 2020 are less than 15 minutes apart, the idea of a and it is that indefectible spirit that has won Mr. BERA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in supplier-customer relationship was some- him the respect and admiration of those fortu- thing neither knew was possible. recognition of National Police Week and to But when gown stockpiles started running nate enough to know him both in and out of honor a fallen law enforcement officer who low, University began searching for options the courtroom. served my community, Sacramento County while volunteers and staff cranked out up to A lifelong resident of New Haven, Dick has Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk. 1,200 smocks a day using inexpensive sealing always shown a deep commitment to the com- On September 17, 2018, Deputy Stasyuk machines and plastic sheeting from home munity. It is where he and his wife, Cary, and Officer Julie Robertson responded to a improvement stores. In a facility that disposes of 2,000 gowns a raised their own family and where they con- call at a local auto parts store. A gun battle ensued at the store and Deputy Stasyuk was day, hospital officials predicted all inventory tinue their good work to make a difference. A would be exhausted by the time the proud graduate of Yale University and Yale killed in the line of duty. Sheriff’s Deputy Mark pandemic’s predicted ‘‘curve’’ began its up- Law School, Dick is an Eli through and Stasyuk was a four-and-a-half year veteran of ward ascent. Mike Brown, University’s direc- through—never missing a home football game, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. tor of materials management, offhandedly often simply walking right to Yale Bowl to see Deputy Stasyuk was a beloved son, brother, mentioned the dilemma to Greg Shuford, the the games. and newlywed husband to his wife, Amy. He pharmacy manager at University’s Summer- was a member of Sacramento County’s vi- ville campus. Like so many others, I consider myself fortu- brant Russian-American community, had a Shuford happened to know True, and he nate to know Dick Jacobs and I am honored strong faith and a love of the outdoors. quickly put the two together. to have this opportunity to celebrate this very CoverTech operations manager Lisa Stuart Deputy Stasyuk had planned on creating his special occasion. Today, as he marks his 90th said the plant started producing prototypes wife’s dream backyard at their new house. birthday, we pay tribute to the lifetime of dedi- using existing material within a day of the Tragically, he was killed before he could fulfill cation Richard L. Jacobs has made to the City first meeting. her dream. To honor his life and service, his ‘‘We like people who come to us and need of New Haven and our legal system. I wish fellow deupties at the Sacramento County us to solve a problem,’’ she said. ‘‘We can be Dick all the best for many more years of Deputy Sheriff’s Association stepped in—work- agile and do things quickly.’’ health and happiness. Happy Birthday. ing with local contractors to make sure that After a few modifications and switching the backyard was finished and could be a the material to a textured plastic sheeting, f the plant had created a gown that fit the healing place for Amy and the Stasyuk family. hospital’s needs. True said it took a little CONGRATULATING RANDY THOMP- This week in May marks the annual observ- over a week to get the gown line up to full SON ON SELECTION AS A FUL- ance of National Police Week. Deputy production. BRIGHT SCHOLAR Stasyuk’s bravery and sacrifice for the Sac- Brown said some of the hospital’s nursing ramento community and his fellow deputies’ staff have mentioned they prefer support of his family is a testament to the CoverTech’s smock to the ones sourced from commitment to service that law enforcement the hospital’s medical-equipment supplier. HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN ‘‘They say its a little more durable,’’ officers bring to our communities every day. OF ARKANSAS Brown said. ‘‘So they have managed to make Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- a gown that is of equivalent quality and is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oring all those have taken the oath to protect little more durable.’’ Friday, May 15, 2020 and serve, and who have fallen in the line of The gowns, generally light blue in color, duty. We are forever grateful for Deputy keep bodily fluids from contaminating Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Stasyuk’s sacrifice, and he will not be forgot- health care workers’ clothing and scrubs. today to congratulate Randy Thompson on ten. The gowns are worn by all workers treating suspected or confirmed COVID–19 patients. being selected as one of only fifteen jour- f nalism and communications students in the Reed said he enjoys designing products for all designing products for all types of appli- 2020 Berlin Capital Program. Funded through CAROLINA COVERTECH MAKES A DIFFERENCE cations, but that the gown project was espe- the Fulbright Commission, this elite edu- cially satisfying. cational program highlights the best and ‘‘We feel like we’re helping make a little brightest of America’s students. HON. JOE WILSON bit if a difference,’’ he said. Thompson is a senior mass communications OF SOUTH CAROLINA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES major at the University of Arkansas at Pine IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN Bluff, set to graduate in May 2020. He is also Friday, May 15, 2020 HAMERNIK ON HIS OFFER OF a member of the Collegiate 4–H Club, the APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE Peace Corps Prep Program, and the Phi Beta Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, in the midst of the battle against the UNITED STATES MILITARY Sigma Fraternity. Throughout his education at ACADEMY UAPB, Thompson travelled all over South Wuhan Virus it is refreshing to read of innova- America and Asia, studying Spanish and Chi- tions by small businesses to protect our coura- nese. geous health professionals. HON. ROBERT E. LATTA The Augusta Chronicle first page featured OF OHIO The 2020 Berlin Capital Program will focus Lisa Stuart of Carolina CoverTech on May 4th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on introducing Thompson and other partici- with a thoughtful article by Staff Writer Damon Friday, May 15, 2020 pants to German politics, society, and cultural Cline, which I include in the RECORD: affairs in remembrance of the 20th anniversary Carolina CoverTech makes 12,000 products Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great of German reunification. Thompson will also that—as the company slogan says—‘‘cover, pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- have the opportunity to explore the role of protect, contain and enclose.’’ standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- media in nurturing democracy. But it wasn’t until this month that the sional District. I am pleased to announce that Randy Thompson’s accomplishment is to be third-generation manufacturer made a prod- John Hamernik of Maumee, Ohio has been of- commended not just in our district, but across uct to cover and protect health care workers. fered an appointment to the United States Mili- The North Augusta-based custom fabri- our state and nation. Not only docs his work cator—best known for producing commercial tary Academy in West Point, New York. serve as an example of academic excellence awnings, golf car fabrics and spill-control John’s offer of appointment permits him to and perseverance, but it also serves as a guards for the oil industry—is making dis- attend the United States Military Academy this source of pride for the citizens of South Arkan- posable isolation gowns for University Hos- fall with the incoming Class of 2024. Attending sas. pital. one of our nation’s military academies not only

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While attending Anthony munity and for the constituents of Camden, portunity to learn and to stay connected in the Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio, New Jersey. time of the COVID–19 crisis. John was a member of the National Honor So- f I take this time to thank these servant-lead- ciety, Student Council President, member of ers for their example and for their commitment IN RECOGNITION OF OUR NATION’S the Rotary Interact Club, and a Buckeye Boys to the education of our communities’ most vul- LAW ENFORCEMENT State attendee, while maintaining a 4.25 GPA. nerable citizens. Because of these heroes, the Throughout high school, John was involved future of our country is brighter, even in the with baseball and rowing among other extra- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING face of trying times. curricular activities. I am confident that John OF MASSACHUSETTS f will carry the lessons of his student and ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES letic leadership to the Military Academy. Friday, May 15, 2020 SYDNEY POWELL: AMERICAN LEGAL HERO Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today me in congratulating John Hamernik on his in recognition of our nation’s law enforcement. offer of appointment to the United States Mili- This year, May 10th marks the start of na- HON. JOE WILSON tary Academy. Our service academies offer tional police week. This is a time to honor the OF SOUTH CAROLINA the finest military training and education avail- men and women that serve in local, state and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able. I am positive that John will excel during federal law enforcement across our country. Friday, May 15, 2020 his career at West Point, and I ask my col- National Police Week is an occasion to cele- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam leagues to join me in extending their best brate the heroes among us and also to reflect wishes to him as he begins his service to our Speaker, Americans are grateful for the per- on those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice sistence, competence, and professionalism of nation. and fallen in the line of duty. f Sydney Powell Esq., attorney for General Mi- I wish to pay a special tribute to the fallen chael Flynn. As more information emerges MARTHA F. WILSON officers whose names will be added to the Na- about the outrageous General Flynn case, it is tional Law Enforcement Memorial this year increasingly obvious that Flynn, a decorated HON. DONALD NORCROSS from my home state of Massachusetts. Thom- general and former director of the Defense In- as F. Dylan, James B. DeShazo, and Harold telligence Agency, was the victim of rogue FBI OF NEW JERSEY J. Collins have made their final commitment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entrapment on entirely illegal and unconstitu- their community and will be justly honored at tional grounds. Confirming the worst of the Friday, May 15, 2020 the National Law Enforcement Memorial in our Deep State. Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise nation’s capital. Sydney Powell deserves highest accolades Typically, tens of thousands of law enforce- today to honor and commend the life and leg- for fighting for General Flynn in the face of a ment officers head to Washington, D.C. to par- acy of the late Camden, New Jersey resident deliberate criminal conspiracy by rogue leader- take in the events of National Police Week. the Honorable Martha F. Wilson. ship at the FBI to incriminate both General Born on March 2, 1953 in New Church, Vir- This year, however, the service of these brave Flynn and the Trump Administration under the ginia, the Honorable Martha Wilson’s family men and women has been made more evident fake pretense of ‘‘Russian collusion.’’ The en- relocated to Camden, New Jersey where she than ever. Instead of celebrating with their tire investigation began and continues to be a graduated from Camden High School in 1970. families and friends, they continue to serve on partisan witch hunt which must be uncovered Mrs. Wilson attended Camden County College the front lines during the Covid–19 pandemic. for the sake of the American Republic. If this Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the and Rutgers University-Camden and following can happen to someone like General Flynn, incredible service of our nation’s law enforce- graduation she married the Honorable Gilbert indeed it can happen to any law-abiding cit- ment. I ask that my colleagues join me in rec- ‘‘Whip’’ Wilson, Sheriff of Camden County, izen of this country. In persistently fighting ognizing their sacrifice and service to our New Jersey. against this madness, Sydney Powell and the country. The Honorable Martha Wilson was the first rest of General Flynn’s capable legal team African American to work for the Campbell f also fight for the rights of all Americans to de- Soup Company where she served as a Med- HONORING PINE BLUFF SCHOOLS fend themselves against illegal conspiracies of ical Secretary in the Medical Department. FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO the highest degree by a Deep State. Shortly thereafter she worked as an Account- LEARNING IN THE TIME OF As a proud attorney myself and being the ant Receivables Clerk at the RCA Corporation COVID–19 grateful father of S.C. Attorney General Alan located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Wilson, I am especially shocked at the rogue Among her many accomplishments include HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN FBI and Department of Justice abuses of the receiving the Camden County Federation of profession. OF ARKANSAS Democratic Women as a Camden County From the outset, there was absolutely no IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women of Honor award and the Gloucester criminal predicate before the election for in- County NAACP ‘Power Couple’ distinction with Friday, May 15, 2020 vestigation into General Flynn. Previously un- her beloved husband Sheriff Wilson. Martha Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise disclosed FBI documents from 2016 make the also honorably dedicated her life to serving today to honor the work of the Pine Bluff intentions of federal investigators crystal clear. her community in many roles such as Presi- School District in Arkansas’ Fourth Congres- One note from these documents written by the dent of the Camden City Board of Education, sional District. In the face of COVID–19, these former head of FBI counterintelligence reads, Representing Parent to the New Jersey educators are going the extra mile to bring ‘‘What is our goal? Truth and admission or to School Board Association and also rep- internet access to students working from home get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get resented students in New Jersey, New York, in rural areas. him fired?’’ These documents also reveal dis- Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as Execu- This school district took quick action to de- cussions regarding how the Justice Depart- tive Board Member of the National Coalition of ploy their school buses to those rural areas ment could get Flynn to admit to breaking the Elementary and Secondary Education Asso- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday, providing Logan Act, even though this law has never ciation; National School Board Association; their students the opportunity to conduct their been used to convict an American citizen and and Equality and Advocacy Institutes. assignments from home. This actively com- questions abound as to its legality since its The residents of Camden, New Jersey batted the struggle that young people of low- enactment in 1799. greatly adored and appreciated the dedication income households may face without having But when General Flynn was blackmailed and humble service of Mrs. Wilson. Her pass- access to their school’s network. It also aided into pleading guilty, none of these documents ing is a great loss to Camden and our entire those students who may face rural were made available to him or his legal team. community, as well as a deeply personal loss connectivity issues. And while federal investigators did not believe

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.025 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS May 15, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E455 that General Flynn had lied intentionally during Susan provided an invaluable service to dinary public health crisis. We are grateful for the investigation, the disgraced Special Coun- South Seattle over the last 12 years as the the work UCI has done to research, prevent, sel Mueller and his team disregarded this and Executive Director of the Rainer Chamber of and treat the virus as well as educate the pub- moved ahead with the dubious charges, Commerce. She always saw the potential in lic on best-practices during this time. ratcheting up the pressure by even threatening the region and worked tirelessly to celebrate I ask that all Members join me in honoring to charge General Flynn’s son, aided and diversity and bring economic prosperity. Al- the important work and leadership of the Uni- abetted by the shamefully biased U.S. District though not originally from Washington, Susan versity of California, Irvine. Judge Sullivan. became a heartbeat of her community. f What emerges from the evidence at hand is There are few who have had a stronger a shameful and chilling account of attempted dedication to South Seattle. Susan focused on IN RECOGNITION OF THE 130TH entrapment by the federal government against improving education, economic development, ANNIVERSARY OF PELL CITY an innocent man with a long history of serving and public safety. During her time as Execu- his country. I commend Sydney Powell for her tive Director she produced festivals and pa- HON. MIKE ROGERS fortitude and determination against these rades for the community, helped create the OF ALABAMA seemingly insurmountable odds. America is Southeast Seattle Map and Guide, and hosted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grateful for leaders like General Michael Flynn extraordinary guests at the Chamber lunch- Friday, May 15, 2020 eons. Her enthusiasm and kind spirit allowed and for strong advocates of the law like Attor- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, her to connect and make friends with nearly ney Sydney Powell. I ask for the House’s attention to recognize anyone. It is sad that many Democrats and their bra- the 130th Anniversary of Pell City, Alabama. zen mainstream media allies have become af- Susan’s genuine passion for giving back did In the late 1890s, in a small community flicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome not go unnoticed—and still does not. Even tucked midway between Birmingham and At- leading to any nefarious illegality to establish though Susan is no longer with the Chamber lanta, three railroad lines connected. The story the ends justify the means of the destruction of Commerce, she is still working on projects of Pell City began when a young insurance of the Trump Presidency. in the neighborhood and looking for ways to salesman en route to Talladega missed his f contribute to her community. train, and, thus, was forced to spend a night The entire community will miss Susan’s at Pell City’s Cornett Hotel. That young man’s HONORING SARAH ETTA WORK presence in this role, but she has created a name was Sumter Cogswell. legacy and we will continue to see the benefits Upon reviewing the community’s location to HON. JOHN JOYCE of what she accomplished for many years to water, cotton fields, coal mines and railroads, OF PENNSYLVANIA come. Mr. Cogswell decided to invest in the growth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and of the community. It took him two tries and admiration I honor Susan Davis on her out- Friday, May 15, 2020 upon his second try, he moved his family and standing career as Executive Director of the household belongings to the community rais- Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Rainer Chamber of Commerce and the lasting ing the number of people calling this area er, I rise today to recognize Sarah Etta Work impression she made on her community. home to just over 40 people. as she celebrates her 100th birthday on f A textile mill was built and jobs were plenti- Wednesday, May 27. ful. In 1901, Pell City became the location of A dedicated member of her community, Mrs. HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF the second courthouse in St. Clair County, an Work graduated from Connellsville High CALIFORNIA, IRVINE FOR ITS act that would take an amendment to the Ala- School in 1938 before attending the Carnegie EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND bama State Constitution to complete. Institute of Technology. She managed the COMMITMENT TO COVID–19 RE- In the 1960s, Logan Martin Lake and Inter- kitchen at Springfield Elementary School in SPONSE state 20 added to the town’s appeal, and the Newville, Pennsylvania for 27 years. population increased dramatically. Mrs. Work and her husband, Glenn, estab- HON. HARLEY ROUDA In the 130 years since that fateful day when lished the Mill Run Campground, now the Yogi OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Cogswell missed his train, and with the di- Bear Campground in Mill Run, Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rection and investment of visionary leaders, Today, she continues to maintain a consistent Friday, May 15, 2020 Pell City has continued to grow and flourish in presence at the campground. one of the fastest growing counties of Ala- Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I, along with For decades, Mrs. Work has been an out- bama. Representative KATIE PORTER, rise today to standing community member. She is a mem- Madam Speaker, please join me in recog- recognize the University of California, Irvine ber of the Indian Creek Baptist Church, where nizing the 130th Anniversary of Pell City, Ala- for its exemplary response to the ongoing she taught Sunday School for over 40 years. bama. Additionally, she served as a 4-H leader for 25 COVID–19 pandemic. UCI has always been f years. Mrs. Work has two children, six grand- committed to providing quality medical treat- children, and 14 great-grandchildren. Before ment and research to the Orange County THANKING DAVID MANGAN FOR Glenn’s passing in 2007, Mr. and Mrs. Work community and improving public health nation- EXEMPLARY SERVICE were married for 67 years. wide. In this time of crisis, UCI’s commitment It’s my honor to congratulate Sarah Etta to public health is nothing short of admirable. HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN UCI has been a leader in COVID–19 re- Work on a century of life well-lived. I wish her OF ARKANSAS sponse since this threat was first recognized. a very happy 100th birthday and every contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ued happiness. Researchers and medical professionals per- Friday, May 15, 2020 f form extensive research, conduct clinical trials on drugs to treat the virus, test large volumes Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING SUSAN DAVIS’ OUT- of people for the virus, and collaborate with re- today to honor David Mangan of Hot Springs, STANDING CAREER AT THE searchers and healthcare professionals across Arkansas for his front-line efforts to combat RAINER CHAMBER OF COM- the nation. Widespread testing is critical to the COVID–19 epidemic in our home state. MERCE tracking the spread of the coronavirus. UCI Due to his actions, medical professionals will has made this a priority by testing first re- now be able to research the effects of con- HON. ADAM SMITH sponders and screening physicians, staff valescent plasma on those recovering from OF WASHINGTON members, and other health care providers the novel virus. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daily. Researchers at UCI also create and In April 2020, Mangan became the first per- produce protective shields to meet the needs son to donate blood plasma after the U.S. Friday, May 15, 2020 of healthcare providers on the front lines and Food and Drug Administration approved clin- Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, contribute sample-preserving fluid for COVID– ical trials and use of plasma extracted from I rise to honor and thank Susan Davis for over 19 test kits. those who have survived the virus to treat 12 years of dedicated service to her commu- In light of this crisis, we look to institutions those who are currently battling COVID–19. nity as Executive Director of the Rainer Cham- like UCI to provide us with the research and After contracting the virus on his way home ber of Commerce. treatment tools to get us through this extraor- to Arkansas from a ski trip, Mangan and his

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.029 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2020 wife soon realized the severity of their symp- persistent threat to Israel and indeed the sta- HONORING THE LIFE OF RENEE toms, quarantining themselves for 14 days bility and security of the entire region, posed KAPCHUK GRUTMAN and learning of their positive tests. While he by Iran’s sponsorship of terrorism and its de- has recovered from the illness, Mangan knew velopment of ballistic missiles. The threat will HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ that his plasma could be the life-saving dif- unfortunately be compounded in October of OF FLORIDA ference for someone else facing this virus. this year, when the United Nations arms em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During a visit to the Arkansas Blood Institute, bargo on Iran expires pursuant to UN Security Mangan donated over 600 millimeters of yel- Council Resolution 2231. Friday, May 15, 2020 low plasma to be donated to the cause. Not only does its expiration allow Iran to buy Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam David Mangan is truly an example of her- potentially game-changing military hardware Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to oism in a time of great need. He exemplifies and technology, it also weakens and effec- honor the life of my dear friend and con- the strength of a survivor and the heart of a tively eliminates the legal architecture that has stituent, Renee Kapchuk Grutman. true servant. I take this time to wish him and For decades, Ms. Grutman served as a underpinned international efforts to restrict his family well in the coming days and thank fierce advocate for Broward County’s children. Iran’s ability to transfer weapons to their prox- them for their commitment to seeing our com- Renee found her life-long home in our public ies. I’m grateful that Secretary Pompeo and munities thrive and return to good health. schools and was an educational and PTA su- President Trump have made coordination of perstar at her core. She faithfully and volun- f security with Israel a top priority in light of this tarily served in numerous PTA council board growing threat. SECRETARY POMPEO IN ISRAEL positions and worked vigorously in pursuit of Secretary Pompeo’s visit to Israel this week the optimum educational experience for every HON. JOE WILSON is yet another indication of the Trump Adminis- Broward County public school student. OF SOUTH CAROLINA tration’s strong support for our valued ally, The word ‘‘no’’ was not in Renee’s vocabu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel. It is a strong sign that this Administra- lary. She helped plan, fund, and organize Friday, May 15, 2020 tion will not forsake our allies and will always every council event including trainings, meet- stand with the people of Israel to face any ings, awards banquets, conventions, student Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam challenge side-by-side. programs, and holidays to name a few. Speaker, congratulations to Secretary of State She was affectionately known as The Part- Mike Pompeo for traveling to Israel this week, f nership Queen, using her can-do spirit and in- his first international trip in nearly two months fectious optimism to secure partnerships, fund- amid the ongoing Wuhan Virus pandemic. The HONORING THE SERVICE OF ing, and assistance for school activities—ac- trip coincided with the two-year anniversary of TYLER KENT, GOVERNMENT AC- tivities that would not been possible if not for President Trump fulfilling his campaign and COUNTABILITY OFFICE Renee’s passion, determination, and support. implementing U.S. law by relocating the U.S. DETAILEE TO THE COMMITTEE She was a champion in every sense of the Embassy to Jerusalem, Israel’s eternal unified ON HOMELAND SECURITY word. capital. I was grateful to lead the House Dele- Renee was a dear friend who embodied the gation with Senator Lindsey Graham, Vice best of what it means to give back to your President Mike Pence, lvanka Trump, and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON community. She was a selfless, compas- Jared Kushner for the opening of the new em- OF MISSISSIPPI sionate, and a tireless advocate for others and bassy with Ambassador David Friedman as will be profoundly missed but never forgotten. President Trump fulfilled ‘‘Promises Made, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My heart is with her children, grandchildren, Promises Kept.’’ Secretary Pompeo’s trip also and all her extended family. coincided with the 72nd anniversary of the Friday, May 15, 2020 f Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam 14, 1948. The timing of the visit, especially PERSONAL EXPLANATION given today’s circumstances, sends a clear Speaker, as the Chairman of the Committee message to our valued allies and friends in on Homeland Security, I rise to honor Mr. Tyler Kent upon the conclusion of his service HON. MARK DeSAULNIER Israel: the United States will unequivocally OF CALIFORNIA stand by your side. to the Committee as a Detailee from the Gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secretary Pompeo’s visit also comes as ernment Accountability Office. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Since joining the Committee one year ago, Friday, May 15, 2020 political rival Knesset Speaker Benny Gantz Mr. Kent has made valuable contributions to Mr. DESAULNIER. Madam Speaker, al- are in midst of forming a unity government our work by sharing his considerable expertise though I continue to work on behalf of the after over a year of political stalemate that has on government operations and transportation people, businesses, and communities of paralyzed the Israeli government. This new and maritime security issues. He has served Contra Costa during this difficult time, I regret unity government will be especially significant as a reliable resource to our staff and signifi- that I was unable to vote on Friday, May 15, as it will take the first steps to realize Presi- cantly advanced our legislative and oversight 2020 due to my ongoing recovery from non- dent Trump’s bold and unprecedented ‘‘Peace efforts. In particular, during his tenure on the COVID pneumonia. to Prosperity’’ Middle East peace plan coordi- Committee, Mr. Kent was deeply involved in f nated by Jared Kushner. our oversight of the implementation of the TSA President Trump’s plan, unveiled in January Modernization Act. Additionally, he helped TRIBUTE TO COACH ROBERT 2020, offers a fresh opportunity to restart final identify solutions for supporting the Transpor- EDWIN ‘‘ED’’ NOVAK, SR. status negotiations between Israel and the tation Security Administration workforce which Palestinians. This new plan includes many in- were integral to the House passage of the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER centives for both sides, including an Israeli Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act OF MARYLAND settlement freeze for four years, land swaps of 2020 earlier this year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for both sides, and $50 billion in new invest- Throughout his time on the Committee, Mr. ment in the Palestinian territories. Friday, May 15, 2020 While Israel has indicated a willingness to Kent has displayed a high degree of profes- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I restart the negotiations, the Palestinian side sionalism and personal commitment to pro- rise before you today to honor the life and leg- has unfortunately categorically rebuffed Presi- viding Members of Congress and staff valu- acy of Coach Robert Edwin ‘‘Ed’’ Novak, Sr., dent Trump’s plan, in line with their rejectionist able insight and information. Mr. Kent has for his exceptional service to our country and track-record. I am grateful for the Trump Ad- demonstrated commendable dedication, en- his contributions to the education of youth in ministration’s efforts to restart negotiations for thusiasm, and good humor, which has helped Baltimore. Middle East peace, and I beseech both sides all of us enormously. A native Baltimorean, Coach Novak grad- to take this opportunity for a new, hopeful fu- We thank Mr. Kent for his service to the uated from Baltimore City College in 1944. Im- ture seriously. Committee and our country and wish him the mediately after, at the age of 17, he enlisted Undoubtedly another high priority item on very best as he returns to the Government Ac- in the U.S. Navy, where he was assigned to Secretary Pompeo’s agenda in Israel is the countability Office. the Pacific Theater during World War II as an

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.034 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS May 15, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E457 Electrician’s Mate First Class onboard the Underscores American sympathy for initial this fall with the incoming Class of 2024. At- USS LST 582 and USS LST 72. Chinese victims tending one of our nation’s military academies After the war, Coach Novak resumed his Highlights ‘‘wet market’’ or the Wuhan Insti- not only offers the opportunity to serve our education, earning his Bachelor’s Degree from tute of Virology country, but also guarantees a world-class the University of Maryland College Park, and Recognizes Whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang education while undertaking one of the most meeting his wife, Mrs. Phyllis Jane Shipley. Praises the bravery of Whistle-provider Dr. challenging and rewarding experiences of their Together they would have three children: Ai Fen lives. Deborah Glasgow, Robert Novak, Jr., and Honors Chinese doctors Samantha brings a tremendous amount of Kevin Novak; as well as six grandchildren and Questions disappearance of Chinese doc- leadership, service, and dedication to the in- three great-grandchildren. tors coming Class of 2024. While attending An- Coach Novak began his coaching career as Raises issues of untrue denial of person-to- thony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, an assistant football coach for his alma matter, person transmission Ohio, Samantha volunteered for her church, the City Collge Knights, where he was my Causes WHO to clarify misinformation Special Olympics, and Toledo Humane Soci- swim and football coach. During his tenure, Confirms a global catastrophe not President ety, while being a member of National Honor Coach Novak would lead the Knight’s football Trump’s fault Society and maintaining a 4.738 GPA. program to a 6–2 record against their rival, Puts on notice biased American mainstream Throughout high school, Samantha was in- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, six Maryland media it must tell truth volved with soccer and basketball, having Scholastic Association championships, and a Alerts hate-filled that illness of Trump De- achieved her varsity letter in both. I am con- top 10 ranking in the country. rangement Syndrome will be exposed fident that Samantha will carry the lessons of In 1965, he became the first athletic director Verifies local and national talk radio hosts her student and athletic leadership to the at Northwestern High School in Baltimore. are today’s Paul Reveres of truth Naval Academy. Coach Novak coached four sports and led the Underscores President Trump’s early deci- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Wildcats to two football state titles before sions to block travel from China me in congratulating Samantha Schofield on transferring to the McDonogh School in Clarifies people of Italy not responsible her offer of appointment to the United States Owings Mills in 1978, where he would work for Debunks fake news of U.S. military con- Naval Academy. Our service academies offer 13 years. Coach Novak was inducted to the spiracy the finest military training and education avail- McDonogh School Athletic Hall of Fame, was Refutes ignorant smears of untrue European able. I am positive that Samantha will excel named Maryland Athletic Director of the Year, Virus during her career at the Naval Academy, and and was inducted to the Maryland State Ath- Promotes that Taiwan should have WHO I ask my colleagues to join me in extending letic Director’s Hall of Fame. admission their best wishes to her as she begins her Madam Speaker, aside from the decades Reveals WHO complicit with Chinese Com- service to our nation. Coach Novak spent in school athletics and munist Party sports administration, he was perhaps best f known for his service to his community. Coach American Enterprise Institution correct, Communist Party and U.S. media gullible Novak and his wife Phyllis facilitated reunions HONORING THE EXEMPLARY Senator Tom Cotton is fully vindicated on for his WWII ship and he was an active mem- SERVICE OF CRYSTAL RIDGE China as a pariah state ber of the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Me- DISTILLERY morial Post 174 as well as the Veterans of China Project of Congresswoman Liz Che- Foreign Wars Post 9083. He taught swimming ney documents deception and fraud for 21 years at the Hampton Pool in Towson, Eighteen state Attorneys General demand HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN and was a co-founder of the Free State Swim the truth on the Wuhan Virus OF ARKANSAS League, for which he was recongized by the Turning Point USA’s video is accurate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘China Lied People Died’’ American Red Cross for his 30 years and Friday, May 15, 2020 4,500 hours of volunteerism. Ann Coulter unmasks liberals mandatory Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me ‘‘fascist stuff’’ Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Coach Robert Edwin For so many substantive reasons, it is im- today to honor the exemplary service of Crys- ‘‘Ed’’ Novak, Sr. His compassion and dedica- portant to correctly name The Wuhan Virus. It tal Ridge Distillery. Family owned and oper- tion to our country, the Baltimore community, is not to condemn the innocent people of ated in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Crystal Ridge and his students is an inspiration to all. I hum- China, but to serve as a message to authori- Distillery was on the front lines of battling the bly express my condolences to his friends and tarians not to conceal their incompetence as threat of COVID–19 on a state-wide stage. family and wish them peace and comfort in billions of citizens are at risk in over 200 coun- Started in 2018, Crystal Ridge Distillery was the days ahead. tries with illness, death, and economic de- created by Danny Bradley, a native of the Hot struction of jobs. Springs area with a passion for local history, f f job creation, and revitalization of the Down- WUHAN VIRUS CORRECTLY NAMED town Hot Springs area. Originally intended to IN RECOGNITION OF SAMANTHA become a family venue restaurant and dis- HON. JOE WILSON SCHOFIELD ON HER OFFER OF tillery, Mr. Bradley and his family quickly saw APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE OF SOUTH CAROLINA the need for action in facing the public health UNITED STATES NAVAL ACAD- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crisis that resulted from COVID–19. EMY Halting the production of its locally sourced Friday, May 15, 2020 southern moonshine, the Bradley family and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam HON. ROBERT E. LATTA Crystal Ridge team shifted their production Speaker, as the grateful son of a World War OF OHIO and their fermentation tanks to produce hand II Flying Tiger of the U.S. Army Air Corps who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sanitizer. Within days, Crystal Ridge hand served in China, I grew up with appreciation sanitizer was on the shelves of Arkansas for the people of Xian, Chungdu, and Kunming Friday, May 15, 2020 stores, ameliorating the shortage in the State where he served. First Lieutenant Hugh deV. Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great of Arkansas and protecting its people from the Wilson educated me on the bravery of the pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- spread of the virus. Chinese people to resist aggression with an standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- The quick action of Crystal Ridge Distillery extraordinary cultural heritage. It is because of sional District. I am pleased to announce that not only actively combatted a public health cri- my devotion to the people of China that I be- Samantha Schofield of Maumee, Ohio has sis, but it also served to highlight the power of lieve the proper identification of the deadly been offered an appointment to the United a few good people who have the desire and threat to all nations of the world is The Wuhan States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Mary- conviction to serve their fellow man. Their Virus. land. family and their business are to be com- WHY CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING WUHAN VIRUS? Samantha’s offer of appointment permits her mended for their heroic efforts not just here in Actual location of origination to attend the United States Naval Academy Arkansas, but all across America.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 May 16, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15MY8.039 E15MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 15, 2020 HONORING MISSION AVIATION On September 22, 2018, before a large firsthand several years ago with Ambassador FELLOWSHIP crowd, the USS Kansas City (LCS–22) was Nikki Haley to welcome the Prime Minister to christened in Mobile, Alabama. She was the Center Ring of Madison Square Garden in HON. RUSS FULCHER launched on October 19, 2018, into the Mobile New York City. Last year I was present at the OF IDAHO River. On June 20, 2020, she will be commis- historic Red Fort in New Delhi for the Prime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sioned in San Diego, California. Minister’s Independence Day address, and Friday, May 15, 2020 The Independence variant Littoral Combat later in Houston with President Donald Trump Ship (LCS) is testament to the hardworking for the Howdy Modi event with over 50,000 at- Mr. FULCHER. Madam Speaker, as a man and highly skilled women and men in the tending in the largest welcoming celebration of faith, I have seen the spiritual strength of United States Navy and our nation’s ship- for a foreign head of state in the history of the our nation tested during these challenging building and manufacturing industries. It is a United States. times. As a ray of hope, I run proud to show- high-speed, agile, multi-mission ship designed I am confident with the obvious warm rela- case the work of Mission Aviation Fellowship, to defeat growing littoral threats and provide tionship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and headquartered in Nampa Idaho, on their 75th access and dominance in coastal waters. The President Donald Trump that the families of anniversary. Founded shortly after World War reconfigurability of the ship makes it a force India and America will prevail over the Wuhan II, a few veteran pilots who served our country multiplier in any environment for the Navy. Virus. found a way to extend the gospel of Christ to She is the third ship to be named for Kan- f those in desperate need of aid, supplies, and sas City, the largest city in the state of Mis- medicine. On May 20, 1945, a non-profit orga- souri. The first USS Kansas City (CA–128) HONORING THOMAS ANTHONY nization was formed, and on February 23, was to have been a heavy cruiser but was FLANNERY 1946, Mission Aviation Fellowship chartered canceled due to the end of World War II, just their first flight from La Habra, California to days after the keel laying ceremony. The sec- HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE Tuxpan, Mexico. A founding board member, ond USS Kansas City (AOR–3) was a Wichita- Betty Greene, served as MAF’s first pilot, and OF PENNSYLVANIA class replenishment oiler and saw service in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after that first flight into Mexico she became the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. the first woman to fly over the Andes mountain What the future holds for the newest USS Friday, May 15, 2020 in South America, and the first female pilot in Kansas City is anyone’s guess. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Sudan, as she traveled the world on behalf of What I do know, without a doubt, is that the Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House MAF. She is a recipient of a Congressional brave women and men, who took an oath to of Representatives to join me in honoring Gold Medal as a Women Airforce Service Pilot uphold the constitution and protect you and I Thomas Anthony Flannery. (WASP) for her wartime service. Over the and the liberty we hold so dear, are the true Tom Flannery was born and raised in the years, and through earthquakes, war, and heroes and protagonists of this story. They are Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia to genocides, Mission Aviation Fellowship sent the ones who will be making history. They are immigrant parents from Ireland in 1923. Fol- brave men and women into uncharted areas the ones who will serve on this ship and who lowing the attack on Pearl Harbor during to help those so desperately needing aid. will make all of us from Kansas City proud as WWII, Tom enlisted in the Army where he be- Today, Mission Aviation Fellowship operates a it sails with our city’s name. came a part of the Third Infantry Division. At fleet of 47 light aircraft, with 13 of those This ship will sail with the support of the en- 20 years old, Tom was injured and captured at planes being Kodiaks, which are manufactured tire city. Any sailor who steps aboard the USS Anzio where he became a Prisoner of War for in Sandpoint, Idaho. In the 13 countries it Kansas City will find themselves an honorary over a year under the German infantry. serves, Mission Aviation Fellowship is that Kansas Citian and a constituent of mine. I After returning home, Flannery married Joan light at the end of the tunnel for many seeking wish to express my sincere and grateful ap- Donnelly, who he met one summer in Ocean aid when all else seems dark. Last year, I had preciation for the dedicated service provided City, New Jersey. They were married for 62 the pleasure of meeting the staff of Mission by all current and future crew members of the years until she died eight years ago. They had Aviation Fellowship at their headquarters in USS Kansas City, and for the selflessness seven children—Karen, Butch, Joan, Nancy, Nampa, and the faith, courage, and dedication and sacrifices they and their families make in Eileen, Susie and Kate. For over 40 years to their divinely inspired ‘‘mission’’ gives me order that we may live in safety and freedom. Tom ran his father’s ‘‘saloon’’, Flannery’s Tav- great hope for our future. But as we learned Go therefore, USS Kansas City and make ern in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadel- on May 12, it comes at a cost. MAF pilot your mark, assume your place in history. Be phia. Always more of a social worker than Joyce Lin took off from the Sentani, Papua, In- proud of your accomplishments and make the businessman, Tom rented out apartments donesia airport, on her way to a village in the most of your failures. above the tavern and when anyone was strug- Papua highlands, delivering supplies for a As President Truman through his wit and gling to pay their rent, he would let them work school and COVID–19 rapid test kits for the wisdom once said, ‘‘Men make history. History off the rent instead of evicting them. local clinic. A few minutes later, over Sentani does not make the man.’’ Tom is a humble, yet critical, member of our Lake, she declared an emergency. Joyce did Madam Speaker, please join me in wishing community. Even though he received a Purple not survive the ensuing accident. She loved the women and men of the USS Kansas City Heart and a Bronze Star for his service in her Lord and she loved serving other people fair winds and following seas. WWII, Tom considers those who didn’t return who were in need. The MAF family is grieving f home from the war the real heroes. It is peo- the loss of this dedicated pilot. As Jesus INDIA IS VOCAL FOR LOCAL ple like Tom who are the gears that make the Christ, our savior once said, ‘‘Truly, I say to entire engine run, and who make their com- you, as you did it to one of the least of these HON. JOE WILSON munities better, stronger and more inter- my brothers, you did it to me.’’ May Mission connected. It is people like Tom that remind OF SOUTH CAROLINA Aviation Fellowship’s leadership be an exam- us what life is worth living for. He never loses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple for all of us during these difficult times. sight of what’s most important to him—family, f Friday, May 15, 2020 friends and faith. IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMMIS- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam May Tom ‘‘live to be a hundred years.’’ SIONING OF THE USS ‘‘KANSAS Speaker, I was grateful to read in The Wall f CITY’’ (LCS–22) Street Journal (May 13) that Indian Prime Min- ister Narendra Modi in a nationally televised IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER speech pledged to boost economic self-suffi- WILLIAM COLLEY, JR. OF MISSOURI ciency amid the Wuhan Virus pandemic. With 1.3 billion people locked down since IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE ROGERS March 25th the country has suffered historic OF ALABAMA Friday, May 15, 2020 job losses as nonessential industries have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I proudly been completely shut down. Prime Minister Friday, May 15, 2020 rise today to recognize and celebrate the U.S. Modi is inspiring the people of India with the Navy’s newest addition to its fleet, the Inde- slogan ‘‘Lets be vocal for local’’ Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, pendence-class Littoral Combat Ship, USS America is fortunate to have such an incred- I ask for the House’s attention to recognize Kansas City. ible leader of the Indo-Pacific. I was present the life of Mr. William Colley, Jr. Tommy—as

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I offer my full WORKERS TO ‘RETURN-TO-WORK’ including over 750,000 residents of Alabama. cooperation to achieve a testing regime ac- MONDAY BY STATE EDICT With the national homeownership rate at a 50- ceptable to our workforce, medical sciences, year low and rents increasing at a rapid pace, and all concerned. Workers who enter plants manufactured homes are one of the most HON. MARCY KAPTUR across Ohio will be working at a closer density promising avenues for addressing our coun- OF OHIO than those who live in many of our nursing try’s affordable housing shortage. Tommy un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES homes where COVID–19 has struck with a derstood the importance of manufactured Friday, May 15, 2020 vengeance. In the case of Toledo Jeep, work- housing, and he worked every day to promote Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today ers will travel from Michigan and Indiana to and protect the industry. with sincere concern for the well-being of work - untested and uncertain about what they Tommy began his career with manufactured thousands of workers and include in the face. Contact tracing will be harder without housing in 1976, painting frames in a plant RECORD this congratulatory entry during the testing. Lucas County already has endured the when he was only 14 years old. After finishing COVID–19 pandemic. This coming Monday highest number of COVID–19 related deaths high school, he stayed in the industry, later thousands of plant workers, largely connected in our State. We must pay attention. Today, graduating from Troy University in Troy, Ala- to auto manufacturing and supplier networks, the Veteran’s Home in Sandusky was struck bama, with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees will ‘‘return to work.’’ Their return is a State of by the COVID–19. It only takes one person in Business Administration. By 1992, he set Ohio decision by the Governor to allow pro- who has the virus asymptomatically to directly out on his own, opening an installation com- duction to resume at Fiat Chrysler in Toledo spread it to many others. Testing is the only pany-Southern Mobile Home Service. Five and hundreds of other Ohio manufacturing fa- way to ensure that workers can work in a safe years later, he joined the Alabama Manufac- cilities. As Co-Chair of the U.S. House Auto environment. A temperature test is not suffi- tured Housing Commission, where he later Caucus, I represent workers who build the cient. served as Assistant Administrator. iconic Jeep product, vehicles from GM and I cannot remain silent as this workforce be- He was also serving as Chair of the U.S. Ford, and components from glass to tires and gins not only a new week, but a new chapter Department of Housing and Urban Develop- from paint to bucket seats. These plants and in American history. I offer my full personal ment’s (HUD) Manufactured Housing Con- their workers were as instrumental in creating and financial support as l am able to work with sensus Committee and as Co-Chair of the reliable over ground transportation during the the management and workforce representa- Southern Region Council of State Administra- last century in World War II that carried our Al- tives at the Fiat Chrysler and other facilities to tive Agencies. Last September, his office lied victory. Today they are building new hy- embark upon necessary, free testing to assure worked with HUD’s Office of Manufactured brid and electric vehicle technologies. Ohioans the short and long-term health of these valu- Housing Programs to host the ‘‘State Adminis- build things. Workers must be allowed to do able American workers. Ours is a great nation, trative Agency and Primary Inspection Agency their craft in a healthy and safe environment. We must not accept less. Southern and Eastern Regional Meeting’’ in In their ‘‘return to work,’’ these workers likely On a personal note, our beloved father re- Mobile, Alabama. Two years ago, in recogni- represent the largest manufacturing workforce tired from the old Jeep facility on Central Ave- tion of his commitment to the manufactured to restart production nearly anywhere in Amer- nue and our beautiful mother served the orga- housing industry, he was honored as the ica. nizing committee of the original United Auto ‘‘2018 Alabama Manufactured Housing Asso- My primary concern remains the workers, Workers unit at Champion Spark Plug, I be- ciation Person of the Year’’ by the Alabama their health and safety, and the absolute ne- lieve our family knows firsthand what it takes Manufactured Housing Association. In Feb- cessity of embarking upon a COVID–19 test- to assure worker health and safety, In their ruary, he was inducted into the Alabama Man- ing regime that will protect them, their cowork- memory, I take this stand for autoworkers, and ufactured Housing Industry Hall of Fame. ers, and their families from the spread of the all workers, who are being released to the A devoted family man, he and his wife, Lisa, dreaded Covid–19 virus even as the Governor workforce. Our great nation has the capability were married for 32 years. He is also survived has opened the doors to these plants. To this to safeguard the health and well-being of by two children—his son, Ethan (Kaela), and end, I have spent hours on end on the tele- every person. To paraphrase a Civil War Ad- daughter, Devon (Sam). A life-long resident of phone and in meetings with top executives, miral: ‘‘Damn the Torpedoes! Full speed Eclectic, Alabama, he was also an elder and union leaders, workers, health professionals, ahead!’’ This must be our rallying cry for test- minister with Mt. Hebron Church of Christ. In local health departments, the state health de- ing all our workers. America should accept no his spare time, he loved to fish. partment, private and publicly operated labs. less than the best.

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