E1150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 15, 2020 ridership nearly tripled between 2016 and children’s show, local wrestling, and many He was preceded in death by the love of his 2019. other shows and commercials. While with life, Virginia F. (O’Reilly) Brothers, whom he Since 1997, WRAP has sponsored an an- WRAL, Earl met and befriended the future married on August 29, 1953 and who died on nual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony to Senator Jesse Helms. April 26, 2010; grandson, Andrew Bush and honor local law enforcement professionals Years later he joined Senator Helms to six brothers, William, David, Wayne, Eugene, who have gone above and beyond the call of write, produce, and direct commercials for his James and Kenneth. duty in the fight against drunk driving. It is my senatorial campaigns. Earl was a trendsetter It was obvious to all who knew him that Bob honor to include in the RECORD the names of in campaign ad production; creating effective was a hardworking and dedicated man who the 2020 Law Enforcement Award of Excel- ads that moved public opinion and had a last- deeply loved our country and was a strong ad- lence recipients: ing impact on the state of North Carolina. So vocate for all those who served. I thank Mr. Officer Anggelo Suarez—City of Alexandria effective, in fact, that he also helped write ad- Brothers for his service to our country and for Police Department vertisements for Senators’ John East and his work in our community. My deepest sym- Officer Anthony Gatto—Arlington County Lauch Faircloth. pathies to Bob’s family and to all whose lives Police Department Earl was known for his love of jazz music he touched. Officer Bryce Cooper—City of Falls Church from the 1950s and 1960s and his plethora of f Police Department opinions relating to foreign affairs, the military, RECOGNIZING THE 2020 EXCEL- Private First-Class Zachary Davis—City of and the overall direction of our country. And, Fairfax Police Department LENCE IN SALES HONOREES Madam Speaker, Earl’s storytelling was that of PRESENTED BY THE INSTITUTE FCPD GROUP—Fairfax County Police De- legend. partment FOR EXCELLENCE IN SALES & Sadly, however, Earl Ashe passed away on BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Private First-Class Jonathan Heavner— November 12, 2020. He is deeply missed by Town of Herndon Police Department his friends, family, and the entire community. Deputy First Class Mark Sarrichio—Loudoun HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY f County Sheriff’s Office OF VIRGINIA Trooper First Class Anthony Wallace— REMEMBERING ROBERT H. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maryland State Police BROTHERS Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Officer Roderick Saunders—Metropolitan Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to Police Department HON. TIM RYAN recognize the 2020 recipients of the Lifetime Corporal Patricia Cox—Metropolitan Wash- OF OHIO Achievement Award, the Woman in Sales ington Airports Authority IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leadership Award, IES Member of the Year, Officer Patrick Kepp—Montgomery County and the Rising Star Award presented by the Department of Police Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Institute for Excellence in Sales & Business Corporal Thomas Kosakowski—Prince Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to George’s County Police Department Development (IES). remember the life of Robert H. Brothers, of IES was created to foster excellence in Officer Chad Mason—Prince William County Howland, Ohio, who passed away on Friday, business sales and development practices and Police Department December 4, 2020 at the age of 89. Officer Aram Karapetyan—United States to help sales professionals and organizations Mr. Brothers was born in Warren, Ohio on maximize their efforts. IES conducts a variety Capitol Police August 11, 1931, the son of Gerald E. and Officer Christopher Gogarty—United States of workshops and programs designed to pro- Alta Lucille (Pfile) Brothers. vide the knowledge and tools necessary to ad- Park Police Bob was a 1949 graduate of Warren G. Trooper Jordan Corvin—Virginia State Po- vance the careers and growth of those who at- Harding High School and remained in contact tend. Each year, IES recognizes individuals, lice with many of the 49ers’ classmates. He Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join teams, and organizations throughout the worked at Republic Steel, Bridgeport Brass United States who demonstrate exemplary me in commending the Washington Regional and retired in 1991 from Packard Electric. Alcohol Program (WRAP) and congratulating performance through leadership, risk taking, Soon after graduating, Bob served in the innovation, vision, and customer development. each of the honorees of the 2020 Law En- United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division, in forcement Award of Excellence recipients. I The Sales Excellence awards seek to pro- Japan. His division was one of the first to land mote and advance corporate and organiza- wish all of them great success in their future in Korea in July 1950. Bob received many endeavors. tional sales excellence by recognizing organi- decorations and citations for his brave and zations that have demonstrated outstanding f honorable service. leadership and strategic vision in Enterprise HONORING THE LIFE OF EARL Bob was the Past Commander American Sales. These honorees will each respectfully LEROY ASHE, JR. Legion, William McKinley Post No. 106, Niles, fall into the award categories of the Lifetime Ohio; Korean War Veterans Association, Achievement Award, the Woman in Sales Chapter 137 of the Mahoning Valley; Chair- Leadership Award, the Member of the Year HON. GEORGE HOLDING man of Korean War Veterans ‘‘Tell America’’ OF NORTH CAROLINA Award, and the Rising Star Award. program; Committee to fund and erect Korean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The recipient of the 2020 Lifetime Achieve- War Memorial in the Mahoning Valley; Chap- ment Award is Mr. Craig Abod, President of Tuesday, December 15, 2020 lain for Trumbull County American Legion Carahsoft. In just 15 years, Craig has grown Mr. HOLDING. Madam Speaker, I rise today Honor Guard; Trumbull County Veterans Serv- the company from $0 to more than $6.5 billion to take pause and reflect on the life of Earl ice Commissioner; Veterans Affairs Volunteer; in bookings by providing federal, state, and Leroy Ashe, Jr. Niles Church for Housing; Interfaith Churches local governments and academic institutions Earl Ashe was born on February 8, 1933. for Housing; Niles Churches Community with IT solutions that best fit their needs and As a teenager, he joined the Army and later Meals; Niles First Christian Church; Church’s budgets. As a top-ranked GSA schedule and became a member of the 82nd Airborne Divi- Lenten production of ‘‘It Is Finished;’’ Niles SEWP contract holder, Carahsoft now em- sion. Historical Society; Recipient of a Trumbull ploys more than 1,300 people. Following Earl’s discharge from the military, County Community Star in 2009; Inducted into The recipient of the 4th Annual Women in he went on to attend North Carolina State Uni- the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in 2009 and Sales Executive Leadership Award is Ms. Ta- versity and later graduated from the University President of the Ohio State Association of mara Greenspan. Tamara is responsible for a of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree County Veterans Service Commission in 2013 team of account executives that deliver soft- in English. to 2014. ware solutions for complex business problems. It was after his graduation from college, Left to cherish his memory are his three The team assists the Federal Government, the Madam Speaker, that Earl Ashe became a children, Ann (Rick) Bush of Millersburg, Rob- International Agency community and Canada pioneer in the early days of television. He first ert Brothers of Cedar Park, Texas and David with their digital transformation. started at several small television stations and (Rebecca) Brothers of Niles; two grand- Darrell ‘‘DG’’ Gehrt is the IES Member of then moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where children, Jenna (Owen) Grella and Ben Broth- the Year. He is a sales leader at Cvent and he helped launch WRAL. ers; six sisters, Barbara, Dorothy, Janet, Judy, a member of the IES Advisory Board. Darrell’s During his career at WRAL, Earl produced Elaine and Mary Jayne; brother, Gerald and professional career has been defined by tak- and directed the daily news, the Uncle Paul sister-in-law, Marilyn Brothers. ing on a series of entrepreneurial ventures

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Madam Speaker, I rise He was first stationed on the USS Mis- an exceptional young sales professional with a sissippi and later served on both the USS deep and abiding commitment and apprecia- today to recognize Commander Marcus L. Jones of the U.S. Navy, upon his completion South Carolina CGN–37 and the USS Texas tion for his customers. He’s quickly become a CGN–39, serving in various capacities of in- top sales performer at SAP NS2. of the Department of Defense Legislative Fel- lowship program. Assigned to my office for the creasing responsibility. Mr. Bryant left active Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 2020 calendar year, Commander Jones quick- duty on September 30, 1987, at which time he me in recognizing Craig Abod, Tamara Green- ly became an integral part of my team, lending held the position of Ship Maintenance Man- span, Darrell Gehrt, and Andrew Bailey for his expertise as a U.S. Navy Supply Corps Of- ager for the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 on the their exceptional dedication and leadership ficer to guide and inform my work as Chair- Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet within the business community. man of the Readiness Subcommittee within Staff in San Diego, VA. His active duty awards the House Armed Services Committee. Over include Meritorious Unit Commendation and f this past year, Commander Jones has worked the Naval Expeditionary Medal, and two Sea HONORING KATHRIN (KATE) SEARS closely with my personal staff and Readiness Service ribbons. After his discharge from ac- Subcommittee staff on the military’s most tive duty, he joined the Naval Reserves where pressing readiness challenges. He will be he served with distinction, again earning nu- HON. JARED HUFFMAN deeply missed after an exceptional year of merous medals and awards. service. Mr. Bryant continued his service to our na- OF CALIFORNIA Commander Jones is a native of Columbus, tion beginning November 11, 1987, as a civil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mississippi, and is a graduate of the University servant in the Aircraft Carrier Program Office, of Memphis with a degree in International PMS 312, of the Naval Sea Systems Com- Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Business. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State Uni- mand. In 1994, he took a new position in the Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Program Executive Office for Ship Self De- today in recognition of Kathrin (Kate) Sears for versity and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisen- fense Systems (PEO SSDS), which is now the her outstanding career in public service as Program Executive Office for Integrated War- Marin County’s District 3 Supervisor. hower School for National Security and Re- source Strategy. fare Systems. Mr. Bryant has contributed Kate has been a resident of Southern Marin Commander Jones began his career in greatly to the Navy through his involvement in for most of her life, and it is the place where 2001, and has since held numerous oper- the realm of electronic warfare and decoys she developed the principled values that have ational and shore assignments including on from 1994 to present day. guided her private and public careers. the USS West Virginia (SSBN–736B) and Even while balancing the demands of a top- She earned a bachelor’s degree in Asian USS George Washington (CVN–73), at the level civil service position and his responsibil- studies at Carleton College in Minnesota, a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Naval ities in the U.S. Naval Reserves, Mr. Bryant master’s degree in Chinese studies at the Uni- Supply Systems Command, Naval Air Sys- still found the time to complete courses at the versity of Washington, a doctorate in political tems Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and in the Naval War College, receiving his diploma in science from the University of Michigan, and a office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the 1997. He also completed the USDA Executive law degree from Harvard University. In 2005, Navy for Budget. His extensive background in Potential Program and was recognized as the after working as an attorney in a private prac- logistics has been critical to my work in Outstanding Alumni for 2000. He went on to tice for 16 years, Kate joined the Consumer strengthening and recapitalizing our nation’s take other graduate level courses and re- Law Section of the California Attorney Gen- maritime logistics force. ceived his Master of Arts in National Security eral’s Office. In 2011 Governor Jerry Brown Commander Jones and his wife, Sybil, have and Strategic Studies from the Naval War Col- appointed Kate to the Marin County Board of three beautiful daughters, and his family con- lege in 2003. A recognized expert in various Supervisors after the heartbreaking death of tinues to support him and his service to our aspects of technical, social and organizational long-standing Supervisor Hal Brown. She was nation. components of Command and Control, Mr. reelected in 2012 and 2016. This moment is bittersweet, as we are deep- Bryant has published numerous peer-reviewed ly saddened to see Commander Jones go. Throughout her tenure on the Board of Su- papers since 2000. pervisors, Kate represented the residents of However, we are excited for what awaits him Marin, its renowned public lands and the envi- and what his future holds. Mr. Bryant has also contributed to his local ronment with passion and skill. She worked to Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Con- community. He served as his Prince William improve public transportation, strengthen serv- gress and a grateful Nation, I extend our County Supervisor’s Budget Advisory Com- ices for older adults, and increase affordable deepest appreciation to Commander Marcus mittee Chair for two years. He subsequently housing opportunities. Kate has helped to plan L. Jones for his dedicated service to the U.S. served as Prince William County Woodbridge and implement key Marin initiatives including Navy, U.S. House of Representatives, and to District Planning Commissioner, advising the BayWAVE and Drawdown: Marin. As Chair of our Nation. Prince William County Board of Supervisors Marin Clean Energy, Kate worked to develop f on land use and development issues in the energy efficiency programs and expanded County. Mr. Bryant remained in this position RECOGNIZING RUSSELL BRYANT electric vehicle charging stations in Marin. until December 31, 2018 after serving on the FOR 44 YEARS OF MILITARY AND commission for 16 years, including 12 as From Angel Island to Muir Woods, Kate has CIVIL SERVICE also fought for Marin’s parks and open Chairman. spaces. I am proud to have worked with her HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY At the end of December 2020, Mr. Bryant to find compromise in resolving community will retire following 44 years of exemplary OF VIRGINIA issues, including through the Muir Woods service as a Naval Officer and a Civil Servant. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Parking Reservation System. I congratulate Mr. Bryant and commend him Kate is a champion for the people and Tuesday, December 15, 2020 for his outstanding service to the protection of places of Marin County and leaves an appre- Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise our great nation and the betterment of our ciable legacy as she retires from the Board of today to recognize Russell Bryant for his 44 local community. Madam Speaker, I ask that Supervisors. Madam Speaker, I respectfully years of selfless service to our nation and to my colleagues join me in congratulating Rus- ask that you join me in honoring Kate for an congratulate him on his upcoming retirement. sell Bryant on his retirement and in wishing accomplished tenure, and extend to her best Mr. Bryant attended Rensselaer Polytechnic him and his wife Janelle continued health, wishes in her future endeavors. Institute, receiving a ROTC scholarship after happiness and success.

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