December 20, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 Bill’s civic and charitable commitments TRIBUTE TO GABRIEL CRISTIAN REP. MICHAEL CAPUANO were substantial. He served on the Board of VIVEROS, III FAREWELL Regents of the University of Santa Clara; the Board of Directors of the International Bio- ethics Institute, and on the boards of numer- HON. DAVID G. VALADAO HON. ous environmental organizations including OF CALIFORNIA OF Earthjustice (San Francisco), Environmental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Defense Fund (New York and San Francisco), Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Friends of the River (Sacramento), Sierra Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to Watch (Nevada City) and the Mountain Lion thank Mr. Gabriel Cristian Viveros, Ill for his Foundation (Sacramento). A visionary con- thank Congressman MICHAEL CAPUANO for his service to my office and the people of Califor- servationist from an early age, he was an many years of service to his constituents in avid supporter of dozens of individuals and nia’s Twenty First Congressional District. Massachusetts’s 8th district. Mr. Viveros was born on July 12, 1993 in organizations working to protect our public MIKE and I served together on then Speaker Fresno, California to Enedina Patlan Viveros resources—clean air, clean water, biodiver- PELOSI’s Task Force on Ethics Enforcement in and Gabriel Viveros, II. Growing up in the sity, wildlife and wild places, especially our the ll0th Congress. I developed a great appre- forests, rivers, and oceans. Central Valley with his two older sisters, ciation for MICHAEL’s candor and honesty while Bill was endowed with great decency and Andriana and Marissa, Mr. Viveros always had a sense of curiosity, a unique eye for art, and we both worked together. I have the highest humanity; indeed, these were his defining respect for his integrity, judgement, and ability traits. He took the Golden Rule literally, re- immense empathy for others—enabling him to connect deeply with people from all walks of to find the truth on contentious or complicated garding indignities to others as indignities issues. to himself. A close friend from Bill’s youth life. Early on, Mr. Viveros learned to juggle Congressman CAPUANO earned the respect used to say of him that ‘‘the milk of human multiple tasks at once while maintaining keen kindness flows by the quart in every vein.’’ attention to detail managing his school work of his colleagues during his time on the Task Force and now as the current Ranking Mem- Sometimes we lose someone whose passing and participating in speech, debate, and water polo teams at Clovis East High School. Upon ber of the Transportation and Infrastructure makes it seem like an entire era is washed Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, away. Bill was a proto-San Franciscan who graduating from Clovis East High School in often spoke of a city we sometimes now see 2011, Mr. Viveros continued his studies at Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. only through a gauzy lens, where civic vir- California State University in Fresno, Cali- It has been an honor serving with him over tue, pride and neighborliness predominated; fornia. During this time, Mr. Viveros used his the years. boasting a vibrant waterfront and teeming curiosity, creativity, artistic ability, and con- f with middle class families; led by citizens fident speech background to find his way into PERSONAL EXPLANATION who, Republican or Democrat, shared many political arenas and social groups, such as the core values; and having colorful characters Sigma Chi Fraternity. at every turn. He was certain that he lived in Following his graduation from California HON. VICKY HARTZLER the most magical place possible and, as was State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of OF MISSOURI said of one of Bill’s literary heroes, Belloc, Arts in Public Administration, Mr. Viveros IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘No man of his time fought so hard for the good things.’’ began his professional career as a Board As- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 sistant for the Fresno County Board of Super- He is survived by his beloved children of visors. In this role, Mr. Viveros applied his Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, On Tues- whom he was so proud, governor-elect Gavin unique skillset to meet the various needs of day, December 11, 2018, due to a death in Christopher Newsom and his wife Jennifer the office providing administrative support, my family, I was unable to vote. Had I been Siebel Newsom, and Hilary Callan Newsom present, I would have voted as follows: and her husband, Geoff Callan; his grand- representing the Supervisor at community events, and expanding social media presence on roll call no. 428, YEA; on roll call no. children, Talitha and Siena Callan and Mon- 429, YEA; and on roll call no. 430, YEA, tana, Hunter, Brooklynn and Dutch Newsom; of the Supervisor. his sisters-in-law, Cindy Asner, Cathy In February of 2017, Mr. Viveros drove f cross-country to Washington, D.C. joining my Newsom Goodman, Franza Newsom and Anne TRIBUTE TO CAITRIONA team as Scheduler. As Scheduler, Mr. Viveros Scherer; his brother-in-law, Ronald V. RAFFERTY Pelosi; a passel of nieces and nephews, grand- was not only integral in managing my daily nieces and grand-nephews in the Mohun, schedule but also to the overall function of my Fink, Newsom, Onorato, Pelosi and Scherer office. Mr. Viveros’ ability to connect with oth- HON. DAVID G. VALADAO families; many beloved cousins and rela- ers was evident whenever he interacted with OF CALIFORNIA tions; and his legion of dear friends, includ- constituents or those looking to schedule a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Gordon and Ann Getty and other, life- meeting by going above and beyond to ac- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 long companions such as Jim Halligan and commodate every request. Beyond sched- John Mallen; his longtime personal assist- uling, Mr. Viveros frequently volunteered his Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ant, Lisa Belforte; and so many others. In artistic talents to create digital media content thank Ms. Caitriona Rafferty for her service to addition to his siblings, Bill was predeceased my office and the people of California’s Twen- by his former wife, Tessa Newsom. for many of my social media platforms. Mr. Viveros is also a small business owner, ty First Congressional District. Private services and burial to be held near running Gabriel Cristian Photography in Wash- Ms. Rafferty was born August 7, 1993 in Bill’s longtime home in the community of ington, D.C. and Central California. Outside of Westwood, New Jersey to her parents, Brian Dutch Flat, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family politics, Viveros spends his free time growing and Maria Rafferty. One of four children, suggests donations to the Justice William his business and expanding his portfolio. In Caitriona grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey with Newsom Fund at the San Francisco Founda- addition to photography, Gabriel enjoys graph- her three siblings Ciara, Angela, and Thomas tion (www.justicewilliamnewsomfund.org), who she remains close with today. Growing which will be used to carry on Bill’s legacy ic design, drawing, and interior design. For of environmental stewardship for genera- fun, he enjoys traveling to new cities, hiking, up, Caitriona played an active role in her tions to come, or to your favorite charity. and spending time back home in California church and giving back to the community; at- tending mission trips and making time to be a ‘‘When You to Acheron’s Ugly Water Come with his family. Sunday School teacher. During her time at ... Mr. Viveros’ time with my office will come to an end on January 3, 2019 when I leave my home, she helped repair houses and loved to Then go before them like a royal ghost office as the 116th Congress begins. I have play sports. In high school, Caitriona was cap- And tread like Egypt or like Carthage no doubt he will continue to be successful and tain of the Tenafly Tigers Volleyball team and crowned; grow professionally in his future endeavors. co-captain of the St. Brigid’s Ladies Gaelic Because in your Mortality the most Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Football Junior Team. Her hard work and Of all we may inherit has been found— House of Representatives to dedication to the sport was a driving force that join me in commending Mr. Gabriel Cristian led her fellow teammates to the Junior Gaelic Children for memory: the Faith for pride. Viveros, III for his public service to the people Football Championship and the World Games Good land to leave: and young Love satis- of California’s Central Valley and wishing him Championship in Ireland as a part of the New fied’’ well as he embarks on the next chapter of his York Gaelic Athletic Association ‘‘All Stars’’ Requiescat in pace. life. team.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:04 Dec 21, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19DE8.046 E20DEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS E1700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 20, 2018 After graduating with honors from Tenafly THANKING DYLAN COLE REP. GENE GREEN FAREWELL High School, Ms. Rafferty went on to attend CHANDLER Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Con- HON. LAMAR SMITH necticut. While in college, Caitriona developed HON. DAVID G. VALADAO OF TEXAS an interest in politics and began volunteering IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for local campaigns including Paul Vagianos OF CALIFORNIA for State Assembly and Christine Ordway for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, December 19, 2018 State Assembly. In Spring 2016, Caitriona Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to studied abroad at John Cabot University in thank Representative GENE GREEN for his Rome, Italy where she had the opportunity to Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years of service in Congress. He and I have expand her worldly views, attend a Catholic thank Mr. Dylan Cole Chandler for his service been members of the Texas delegation for Easter Mass at the Vatican, and make lifelong to my office and the people of California’s years and I consider him to be both a col- friendships. In May 2017, Caitriona graduated Twenty First Congressional District. league and a friend. from Sacred Heart University with her Bach- Mr. Chandler was born on July 17, 1992 in GENE has selflessly dedicated years of his elor of Science in Political Science. Huntsville, Alabama. As a child, Mr. Chandler life to represent the constituents of the 29th Caitriona joined my team as an Intern in my was always supported and encouraged to district of Texas. He has listened to their con- Washington, D.C. office in September 2017 learn by his parents, Christie Chandler Barclay cerns and focused on the issues they care and was quickly offered a full-time position on and Douglas Hines Barclay II. about. my staff as Staff Assistant in November 2017. Growing up in Alabama with his sister, GENE has worked with his colleagues on the As Staff Assistant, Ms. Rafferty was instru- Emma, Mr. Chandler enjoyed being active and Energy and Commerce Committee to pass mental to my team through managing my D.C. challenging himself academically as he held legislation that has the support of both parties. internship program, assisting my constituents the position of Class Officer and played varsity His current leadership position as the Ranking by planning tours in the nation’s capital, and soccer while attending New Hope High Member of the Subcommittee on Health, as assisting staff with legislative and communica- School. Upon graduating in 2010, Mr. Chan- well as his previous leadership roles on the tion projects. In February 2018, Ms. Rafferty dler attended the University of Alabama in Committee has garnered him respect from his was promoted to Legislative Correspondent. In Tuscaloosa where he became an active mem- peers throughout Congress. this capacity, she ensured every constituent ber of the University’s Lambda Chi Alpha Fra- I wish GENE the best as he starts his next concern or question was promptly addressed. ternity. During the spring semester of his jun- chapter. Ms. Rafferty’s laid-back personality and ior year, Mr. Chandler furthered his interest in f steadfast work ethic was a valuable asset to American politics, gaining firsthand experience TRIBUTE TO ANNA RAQUEL my office. She was greatly respected by her of the political process in Washington, D.C. VETTER peers for attention to detail and dedication to while interning for Congressman MO BROOKS her work. Outside of work, Caitriona enjoys of Alabama. going to the movie theater, listening to Mr. Chandler graduated from the University HON. DAVID G. VALADAO podcasts, wandering through museums, but of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Political OF CALIFORNIA above all, she loves spending time with friends Science in 2015 and soon returned to Capitol IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and family. Hill beginning his career as a Legislative Cor- Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Ms. Rafferty’s time with my office will come respondent in my Washington, D.C. office. In Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to an end at the beginning of the 116th Con- this position, Mr. Chandler successfully devel- thank Ms. Anna Raquel Vetter for her service gress on January 3, 2019. I have no doubt oped and maintained relationships with the to my office and the people of California’s she will continue to be successful and grow constituents of California’s Twenty First Con- Twenty First Congressional District. professionally in her future endeavors. gressional District, ensuring every voice was Ms. Vetter was born on July 27, 1989 in Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the heard and concerns were thoroughly ad- , Texas to Maria Santucci Vetter and United States House of Representatives to dressed. Bruce Gary Vetter. Although Ms . Vetter spent join me in commending Ms. Caitriona Rafferty Proving himself an integral member of my for her public service to the people of Califor- parts of her childhood in Texas, Georgia, and team, Mr. Chandler quickly moved up to take Colorado, she spent the majority of her forma- nia’s Central Valley and wishing her well as on the role of Senior Legislative Assistant. Mr. she embarks on the next chapter of her life. tive years in Champaign, Illinois. As the eldest Chandler’s dedication to the people of the growing up with her three brothers; Anthony, Central Valley was unwavering as he worked f John, and Daniel, Ms. Vetter was always re- tirelessly on legislative issues impacting my sponsible, reliable, and, when needed, stern— REP. ELIZABETH ESTY FAREWELL district including Agriculture, Financial Serv- making her a natural leader. ices, and Healthcare. These efforts were in- After graduating from The High School of HON. LAMAR SMITH strumental in securing millions of dollars in Saint Thomas Moore in Champaign, Illinois in federal funding, improving the lives of count- OF TEXAS 2007, Ms. Vetter went on to continue her stud- less people residing in my district. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ies at the University of Illinois at Urbana Outside of work; Mr. Chandler is very active Champaign. While attending the University of Wednesday, December 19, 2018 and enjoys skiing, golf, traveling, exploring Illinois, Ms. Vetter also worked at a local bou- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to local restaurants with various cuisines. His tique and in the Sports Marketing and Pro- thank Congresswoman ELIZABETH ESTY for her family and friends are incredibly important to motions Office for the University’s Athletic De- productive years in Congress and on the him and he makes frequent visits to Alabama partment. Balancing her studies and working Science Committee in particular. Representa- a top priority. two jobs, Ms. Vetter graduated in 2011 with a tive Esty has served her constituents in Con- Mr. Chandler’s time in my office will come to Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Polit- necticut proudly during her time in Congress. an end this January and he will begin a new ical Science. Soon after, Ms. Vetter began her Among other accomplishments, she enacted chapter serving as Legislative Assistant to career on Capitol Hill working as Deputy Com- H.R. 255, the ‘‘Promoting Women in Entrepre- Congressman SEAN DUFFY of Wisconsin’s munications Director for her hometown Con- neurship Act’’, in the current Congress. She Seventh Congressional District. While the gressman, Timothy V. Johnson. also sponsored on H.R. 1020, the ‘‘STEM Central Valley is losing a strong and reliable Ms. Vetter joined my team in February 2013 Education Act of 2015’’, which became law. It advocate, I have no doubt that Mr. Chandler as my Communications Director. In this role, promoted educational opportunities for stu- will achieve many great things and continue Ms. Vetter oversaw all outgoing communica- dents in STEM subjects. working to help the lives of many others in the tions and served as my formal spokeswoman It is because of her principled approach that future . and media liaison, cultivating and maintaining 33 of the Science Committee’s 35 bills that Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the relationships with local, state, and national were approved on the House floor were bipar- United States House of Representatives to media outlets. tisan. join me in commending Mr. Dylan Cole Chan- After demonstrating her natural leadership ELIZABETH was willing to work across party dler for his public service to the people of the abilities, Ms. Vetter took on the position as lines to get legislation passed. It has been a Central Valley and wishing him the very best Deputy Chief of Staff in April 2016. Through pleasure serving with ELIZABETH in Congress. in this next chapter of his life. this, Ms. Vetter was a trusted advisor on my

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