June 24, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E823 as by offering health and learning opportuni- brother and best friend, Zion, who will carry testament to the artistic skill of our students ties. As one of only four Olympic and the memory of her love and devotion. In her and quality of arts education in the North Paralympic Training Sights in the country, their time on earth, Aja’s smile and laughter Country. On behalf of New York’s 21st Con- work is of the utmost importance for those brought joy to those fortunate enough to have gressional District, I want to thank Charlotte they serve, including the athletes who have known and met her. for sharing her work with us and congratulate worked so hard to compete this summer. On June 8, 2019, Aja passed away unex- her on this well-deserved recognition. I salute the hard-working men and women pectedly, leaving behind her loving parents f of the Turnstone Center staff, as well as the Andre’ and Kimberly, and her brother Zion. athletes with whom they will be working during I ask the House of Representatives to join HONORING THE SERVICE OF DR. this exciting event. These individuals have me in remembering the life of Aja Giovanni NELLIE MEYER made great strides to reach this level, just as McLeod. this organization makes great strides every f HON. MARK DeSAULNIER day to serve them, and Hoosiers from across OF CALIFORNIA HONORING HILARY SALANKY the region. Our community is continuously en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hanced by Turnstone’s fine work, and I wish Monday, June 24, 2019 their staff the very best and the athletes the HON. best of luck as the Qualifying Competition gets OF MISSOURI Mr. DESAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise underway. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the service of long-time ed- f ucator and community leader, Dr. Nellie Monday, June 24, 2019 Meyer. COMMENDING THE RICHLANDS Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Dr. Meyer has dedicated her career to im- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM I proudly pause to recognize Hilary Salanky. proving education on various levels, ranging Hilary is a very special woman and leader who from working as a middle school and high HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH is being honored with the Woman in the Work- school teacher to holding an array of leader- OF place Award as a part of the St. Joseph ship positions, most recently as the Mount IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES YWCA’s prestigious Women of Excellence. Diablo Unified School District Superintendent. Monday, June 24, 2019 While spending her days teaching at Lafay- Throughout her career, Dr. Meyer has advo- ette High School, Hilary is helping just as cated for supporting at-risk youth, improving Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, it is my much to inspire and encourage the next gen- student achievement, and giving students the pleasure to commend the Richlands High eration of entrepreneurs through her outside of best education possible. School softball team, which captured the Vir- the classroom work with Student Council, As the Mount Diablo Unified School District ginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2 DECA, and the Future Business Leaders of Superintendent for the past six years, Dr. state title on June 14, 2019. The Lady Blues America as well as coaching the Boys and Meyer focused on innovation and problem put on a stellar performance, narrowly defeat- Girls track teams. She also manages to find solving. She was a leader in the California ing an exceptional team from Madison County time to volunteer with the Junior League and City School Superintendents organization and High School by a score of 1 to 0. raise a family. It’s not nearly enough to say has written multiple articles in professional This victory carries particular meaning, as it that she is someone dedicated to improving education publications. Dr. Meyer has also is Richlands High School’s first softball state St. Joseph, but she also manages to multiply presented at numerous national conferences championship in nearly 25 years. Their cham- her efforts by her dedication to the business on school turnaround, dropout prevention, and pionship caps a 23–5 season. I applaud the leaders of tomorrow. best practices for school systems. hard work and dedication of all members of Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Dr. Meyer’s colleagues admire her sharp this year’s Richlands High School softball me in recognizing Hilary Salanky for being mind, empathetic nature, ability to think out- team, and congratulate the administrators, honored as the Woman in the Workplace side the box, and her insistence that a district teachers, coaches, parents, students, and Award winner by the St. Joseph YWCA has the responsibility to provide high quality fans. In particular, I would like to recognize the through serving St. Joseph, the state of Mis- education to every student. contributions of the team’s seniors, their pitch- souri and the Sixth Congressional District. I On June 24th, Dr. Meyer is transferring her er, Mac Osborne, on being named the Virginia am honored to represent her in the United skills to the Los Altos/Mountain View Union 2A State Player of the Year, and their head States Congress. High School District to carry on her passion coach Ronnie Davis. Congratulations on a for improving education for young people. great end to the season. f Please join me in wishing Dr. Meyer good luck f HONORING CHARLOTTE BUTZ; WIN- in her transition and thanking her for con- NER OF THE 2019 CONGRES- HONORING THE LIFE OF AJA tinuing her commitment to the youth of our SIONAL ART COMPETITION FOR GIOVANNI MCLEOD community. NEW YORK’S 21ST DISTRICT f HON. ANTHONY G. BROWN HONORING CHRISTOPHER BORDON, OF MARYLAND HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK OF NEW YORK EDDIE JEAN PULLUM, MARK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRYE, AND SEAN GALLAGHER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, June 24, 2019 FOR BEING AWARDED THE Monday, June 24, 2019 Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Madam Speaker, VALOR AWARD I rise today to remember the life of Aja Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Giovanni McLeod, a resident of Maryland’s 4th today to honor Charlotte Butz, the winner of HON. RICHARD HUDSON Congressional District. the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for OF NORTH CAROLINA Born on August 10, 1996, Aja was one of New York’s 21st Congressional District. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our brightest and most promising young peo- Charlotte graduates from Cambridge Central ple. Only 22 years old, she will be remem- School this week and will be attending James Monday, June 24, 2019 bered for her tenacity, perseverance, and love Madison University in the fall to study Intel- Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today for her family and friends. Faced with health ligence Analysis. Her proven ability to think to recognize Captain Christopher Bordon, challenges from birth, Aja remained committed creatively will be an asset through her studies Master Firefighter Eddie Jean Pullum, and fire- to her education and living a full life, pursuing and beyond. fighters Mark Frye and Sean Gallagher as re- a career in communications. Her potential was Charlotte’s painting titled: Woman in Stripes, cipients of the Public Safety Valor Award. evident, as she earned several scholarships demonstrates a high degree of technical abil- The Valor Award is a prestigious honor pre- during her educational career. Less than one ity, using light and shadow to evoke emotion. sented to men and women of the greater Fay- month before her passing she celebrated her I am proud knowing that my colleagues in etteville region who perform acts of heroism graduation from Bowie State University with a Congress, members of the public, and leaders under extreme risk. Proudly serving the Fay- BS in Communications. from around the world will see this beautiful etteville Fire Department, Captain Christopher The many remembrances of Aja have em- drawing on display in the Capitol throughout Bordon, Master Firefighter Eddie Jean Pullum, phasized the special place in her heart for her the year. Charlotte’s painting serves as a true and firefighters Mark Frye and Sean Gallagher

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As part of this conference, over to continuing to support the needs of the PI After responding to reports of a fire inside 200 individuals impacted by primary immuno- community, I thank them for all they do and I the home of a woman suffering from Alz- deficiency (PI) met with legislators here on look forward to working with IDF on many heimer’s disease, the four of them searched Capitol Hill to talk about important federal pub- more issues in the future. her 1,700 square foot home, extinguished the lic policy issues. f fire, moved the victim to safety, and provided The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF), her with medical assistance. Remarkably, they which is based in Towson, Maryland, was HONORING MARGARET ‘‘PEG’’ accomplished this in only 5 minutes and 25 founded by Marcia Boyle in 1980 after her SEMINARIO seconds. As firefighters Mark Frye and Sean son, John, nearly died as an infant from a Gallagher initiated a rapid primary search to form of Pl. Roughly 40 years later, John now HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT find the victim with zero visibility, Captain serves as President & CEO of the Foundation OF VIRGINIA Christopher Bordon and Master Firefighter as it moves into its fifth decade. IDF advo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cates for persons and families impacted by PI, Eddie Jean Pullum coordinated a fire attack Monday, June 24, 2019 made in order to provide the best chance of which are a spectrum of more than 350 rare survival for the victim. genetic disorders in which a person’s immune Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I This incredible display of teamwork and her- system functions improperly or, in the most rise today to recognize the achievements of oism is a credit to them, their families, and the severe forms, is missing completely. Persons Margaret ‘‘Peg’’ Seminario, who has made the Fayetteville Fire Department. I know I speak with PI face higher risk of infection, and even health and safety of American workers her for everyone in our community when I say we a relatively mild cold can cause severe com- life’s work and is retiring after 42 years of tire- are truly grateful for their unwavering service plications. Some people go years or decades less advocacy. Through her more than four and cannot thank them enough. suffering from recurring illnesses before being decades of work at the AFL–CIO, Peg has Captain Christopher Bordon, Master Fire- properly diagnosed, though thankfully today been instrumental in securing the health and fighter Eddie Jean Pullum, and firefighters the most dangerous form of PI—Severe Com- lives of millions of workers. Mark Frye and Sean Gallagher are deserving bined Immunodeficiency or SCID—can be di- Peg began her work at the AFL–CIO in of this honor and I would like to offer my sin- agnosed via newborn screening. 1977 during the early years of the Occupa- I have been fortunate to work with IDF cerest appreciation and wish them success as tional Safety and Health Administration throughout my tenure in Congress. I was intro- they continue to protect our communities. (OSHA). She worked with many of the authors duced to the organization by my constituent Madam Speaker, please join me today in of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of Carol Ann Demaret, who is a longtime mem- celebrating Captain Christopher Bordon, Mas- 1970 to develop the policies, win the court de- ber of the IDF Board of Trustees. Carol Ann ter Firefighter Eddie Jean Pullum, and fire- cisions, and build the infrastructure that have is the mother of David Vetter, the Houston boy fighters Mark Frye and Sean Gallagher on re- helped millions of American workers realize who was affectionately known as the ‘‘boy in ceiving the Public Safety Valor Award. their right to safe workplaces. the bubble.’’ David battled with SCID during She worked closely with the labor leaders f the 1970s until his untimely death in 1984. who fought to pass the Occupational Safety HONORING JO EYBERG Today, thanks to advances in science and and Health Act and the Federal Mine Safety medicine, as well as in public policy, people and Health Act—George Taylor, Tony with SCID and other forms of PI can live Mazzocchi, Jack Sheehan and many others. HON. SAM GRAVES healthier and fuller lives if properly diagnosed OF MISSOURI She played a major role in assembling the and treated. As of late last year, all 50 states evidence, preparing comments, testifying at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are screening for SCID as part of their new- hearings, and assisting allies in passing al- Monday, June 24, 2019 born screening program. This means children most every OSHA safety and health standard like David Vetter who are born with SCID will Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, over the past 42 years including: silica, beryl- be diagnosed promptly after birth and be able I proudly pause to recognize Jo Eyberg. Jo is lium, asbestos, lead, noise, ergonomics, ma- to undergo a bone marrow transplant or even a very special woman and leader who is being chine guarding, methylene chloride, lockout- gene therapy to restore the immune system honored with the Lifetime Achievement in the tagout, and workers’ Right-to-Know. These they lack. This is no small accomplishment— Workplace Award as a part of the St. Joseph standards prevented countless injuries, deaths I know I speak for the Eighth District of Texas YWCA’s prestigious Women of Excellence. and occupational diseases. when I say thank you to IDF for their great When you look at the number of organiza- She led the effort to protect working people work throughout the years. from occupational exposure to anthrax, bird tions that Jo has volunteered, chaired or do- For persons with less severe forms of PI, flu, SARS, workplace violence, and tuber- nated to, it’s far easier to name the organiza- treatment involving immunoglobulin or Ig re- culosis. tions she hasn’t worked with in St. Joseph. It’s placement therapy is vitally important. Ig can She led the fight to win passage of the humbling when you consider the multitude of be administered intravenously (IVIG) or James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensa- lives she has touched over years and years of subcutaneously (SCIG), providing patients and dedicated volunteerism. To say that Jo is a their clinicians with treatment options. tion Act that provided health care and com- sterling example of unwavering service to her Over the years, I have championed legisla- pensation for the first responders who got sick community and an example of what we should tive efforts to ensure Medicare beneficiaries after they responded to the terrorist attacks on all hope to be is a great understatement. have access to immunoglobulin therapies in September 11, 2001. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join the comfort of their home. This includes the Peg served on numerous National Academy me in recognizing Jo Eyberg for her lifetime of ongoing Medicare IVIG bundled payment dem- of Sciences and federal advisory committees, accomplishments serving St. Joseph, the state onstration that we are working to transition providing her expertise on a wide range of of Missouri and the Sixth Congressional Dis- into a permanent benefit over the coming workplace safety and health issues, including trict. I am honored to represent her in the years as Medicare rolls out a larger home in- the extent and nature of work-related injuries, . fusion services benefit. illnesses, and deaths occurring in the United f IDF, a true leader of the PI community, con- States. tinues to support these important access Peg was also one of the first professional IN HONOR OF THE IMMUNE issues as well as other policies to advance women to work at the AFL–CIO, blazing the DEFICIENCY FOUNDATION care for persons with Pl. These priorities in- path for those who followed, and she served clude reauthorizing the successful Newborn as a mentor for generations of women labor HON. Screening Saves Lives Act and supporting leaders. OF TEXAS medical research and public health programs She advised those inside and outside the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES focused on PI. It is particularly exciting that a labor movement on practical strategies to number of SCID gene therapy clinical trials move forward on seemingly insoluble issues. Monday, June 24, 2019 are ongoing, and I am most hopeful for and As she kept workers’ goals in mind, her feet Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to optimistic about continued progress in the were always planted in practical politics. She recognize the Immune Deficiency Foundation field. approached the toughest political challenges on the occasion of their biennial national con- Madam Speaker, while I could not be in at- by asking a simple, familiar question: ‘‘What ference. On the weekend of June 20–22 more tendance, I am proud to recognize the IDF makes sense?’’

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