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HONORING READ ACROSS AMER- ities from getting their day in court when their ROTC for receiving the assessment score of ICA DAY AND IMAGINATION LI- right to access is violated. In the twenty-eight ‘‘Exceeds Standards.’’ BRARY years since the landmark Americans with Dis- The JROTC program received the ‘‘Exceeds abilities Act was passed, people with disabil- Standards’’ designation, the highest rating at- HON. JOHN P. SARBANES ities have made important gains in access and tainable by a JROTC program, based on a for- mal Unit Evaluation on December 4. Major OF MARYLAND inclusion to public buildings, schools, work- places, and businesses. The ADA is a funda- Jeffrey M. Shelton and Senior Master Ser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental part of American civil rights law; like geant Jeffrey T. Moffet have created a learn- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 many of our other civil rights statutes, it de- ing environment where cadets take great pride Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, this week, pends on voluntary compliance and private in accomplishing their goals and making a teachers, students and families across the rights of action for its enforcement. Shifting the positive impact on their community. They are country will celebrate the importance of read- responsibility for compliance to persons with outstanding leaders and role models for their ing by taking part in the National Education disabilities undermines the spirit of the law cadets, Maeseille Calonia, Jesus Lopez, Association’s Read Across America Day. Re- and the structure of civil rights statutes more Christopher Coats, Manuel Arriaga, Carolina search shows that literacy begins before broadly. Garcia, Adrianna Rios, Matthew Alfaro, Azahel school even starts. Young children who have H.R. 620 requires a victim of discrimination Vazquez, Julian Vinsonhaler and Isabel been read to at home and have had access to to provide specific notice of the ADA violation Arviso, who performed exceptionally well dur- a variety of reading materials, develop into to a business, and then allow 120 days for the ing their evaluation. Thanks to this JROTC stronger readers. That’s why programs like business to make ‘‘substantial progress’’ to- program, they are paving the way to make Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are so im- ward remedying the violation. The bill does not outstanding military leaders. portant. define substantial progress, further weakening On behalf of the Twenty-Second District of Each month, Imagination Library mails over the business’s incentive to comply, and loos- Texas, congratulations again to Lamar Con- one million free books to children around the ening enforceability of the ADA, in turn allow- solidated High School’s Air Force JROTC for world, including seven thousand in Baltimore. ing discrimination against persons with disabil- receiving this high assessment score. Keep up Today, as Dolly donates her hundred millionth ities to continue. While some egregious por- the fantastic work. book to the Library of Congress, I thank her tions of this bill were removed during floor f for her inspiring dedication to children’s lit- consideration, including the requirement that a SPRINGFIELD CLINIC LEADS eracy and I applaud everyone participating in claimant name the specific section of the ADA ILLINOIS IN OPENNOTES Read Across America Day. violated before even notifying the business, its f underlying purpose remains clear: making it harder for persons with disabilities to fight for HON. RODNEY DAVIS OF ILLINOIS IN HONOR OF DON AND BETTY JO their day in court. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MATHIS’ 72ND WEDDING ANNI- As members of Congress, it is our duty to VERSARY promote the welfare and dignity of all of our Tuesday, February 27, 2018 constituents, particularly those who have spent Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- HON. LIZ CHENEY so long on the outside looking in. We ought to er, I rise today in order to recognize the OF WYOMING defend and strengthen the ADA, reforming it Springfield Clinic, one of the first multi-spe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where needed and building on its successes, cialty clinics in downstate Illinois. With more rather than dismantling its efficacy and closing than 400 physicians and advanced practi- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 our legal system off from those who need it. tioners practicing in 80 medical specialties and Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. sub-specialties, Springfield Clinic now proudly extend my congratulations to Don and Betty f stands as one of Illinois’ largest private multi- Jo Mathis on the celebration of their 72nd specialty clinics and serves nearly one million Wedding Anniversary. PERSONAL EXPLANATION patients throughout the central Illinois region. This significant benchmark is a symbol of In 2010, as part of their ‘‘leading the way’’ their commitment to each other and to their HON. SEAN P. DUFFY initiative, all Springfield Clinic offices began family. I am happy to join their friends and OF WISCONSIN working with the OpenNotes movement. This family in extending my best to them on this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES puts them among the nation’s leaders in inte- special occasion. gration of electronic health record technology, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend which enables clinicians to share their visit my congratulations to Don and Betty Jo on the Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, Feb- notes with patients through fully transparent celebration of their 72nd Wedding Anniver- ruary 26, 2018 I missed the following votes medical records. This secure system encour- sary. I wish them the best today and for many and was not recorded. Had I been present, I ages patients to become active participants in more blessed years to come. would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 81, their health care by providing a convenient f and YEA on Roll Call No. 82. way to access and manage personal medical f records, communicate directly with medical PERSONAL EXPLANATION professionals, schedule appointments and pre- LAMAR CONSOLIDATED HIGH scriptions, receive email and text reminders for HON. JOE COURTNEY SCHOOL’S AIR FORCE JUNIOR preventive care and upcoming appointments, ROTC EARNS HIGHEST ASSESS- OF CONNECTICUT and pay bills online. MENT SCORE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This dynamic state-of-the-art system pro- vides Springfield Clinic the necessary tools to Tuesday, February 27, 2018 HON. PETE OLSON expand patient services. However, we cannot Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I was absent OF TEXAS hope to automate and streamline provider from the House Chamber on Thursday, Feb- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES workflow unless more patients sign up for and ruary 15, 2018, due to official business in my participate in these portals. I’m proud to rep- district. Had I been present, I would have Tuesday, February 27, 2018 resent Springfield Clinic, which is on the fore- voted NO on roll call no. 80, on the passage Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to front of this innovative approach to the doctor- of H.R. 620—legislation that I strongly oppose. recognize the instructors and cadets of Lamar patient relationship. 19 million patients are al- This bill would prevent Americans with disabil- Consolidated High School’s Air Force Junior ready taking advantage of their new ability to

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K27FE8.001 E27FEPT1 E226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 access medical information online through Trujillo on the celebration of their 50th Wed- States Army and trained to be a Military Po- OpenNotes, and my hope is that this number ding Anniversary. liceman. After completing Basic Training and only continues to grow both in my district and This significant benchmark is a symbol of AIT, he was shipped off to West Germany. He across the country. More and more medical their commitment to each other and to their served most of his military tour in Karlsrhue, professionals and citizens should take advan- family. I am happy to join their friends and West Germany as a physical security Military tage of this patient-centered program so we family in extending my best to them on this Policeman. can focus on what matters most—patient care. special occasion. In April of 1979, Mr. Beasley’s mother be- f Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend came ill and he hopped a Concorde cargo jet my congratulations to Kelly and Merry on the from Frankfurt, Germany to John F. Kennedy THE TRAVIS LETTER celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. airport in New York on emergency leave. In I wish them the best today and for many more May of 1979, his mother passed away. His HON. TED POE blessed years to come. First Sargent granted him a hardship dis- OF TEXAS f charge under honorable conditions. After re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turning home, he became the youngest police- CONGRATULATING THE man in the city of Greenwood, Mississippi at Tuesday, February 27, 2018 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES age 20. The fall of that same year he enrolled Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, February in the undergraduate criminal Justice program 1836: Texas was in the heat of the fight for HON. ROBERT A. BRADY at Jackson State University, Jackson, Mis- our independence. A small volunteer band of OF PENNSYLVANIA sissippi. While at Jackson State University, he 180 patriots stood defiant at the Alamo, fight- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES became President of the American Criminal ing tooth and nail against Santa Anna’s mas- Justice Association. He represented the crimi- sive army. They were outnumbered, 10 to 1. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 nal justice department at the 1984, Black Cau- Col. William Barrett Travis, a 27-year-old law- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, cus Banquet in Jackson, Mississippi. He yer from South Carolina, led the Texians into today I rise to congratulate the Philadelphia played trumpet as a member of Jackson State battle, ready to defend the Alamo. Surrounded Eagles on their incredible victory in the 52nd University ‘‘Sonic Boom of the South Marching by the enemy, Col. Travis put pen to paper, Super Bowl. This hard-fought success could Band’’. Robert was also a candidate for officer composing his immortal letter, seeking aid for not be sweeter as it finally rings throughout school through the JSU Army ROTC program. the defense of Texas. He wrote: the City of Brotherly Love after 52 years of The 114th Military Police Unit in Clinton, MS BEJAR, FEBY. 24TH. 1836. hope and anticipation. As the representative of would not allow him to participate in the Offi- Commandancy of The Alamo, the First District of Pennsylvania, I could not cers slow, a part of the ROTC requirement. TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS & ALL AMERICANS be more proud to celebrate this win with my In May of 1986, he graduated from Jackson IN THE WORLD— State University with a B.S. degree in Criminal Fellow Citizens & compatriots—I am be- city. sieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexi- While I am happy that our team won, I am Justice. That same year he became the Direc- cans under Santa Anna—I have sustained a even more pleased at their amazing triumph in tor of Security for JSU Marching Band. That continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 the face of adversity; fighting through a chal- next year in 1988, he was hired as a Campus hours & have not lost a man—The enemy has lenging season full of injuries and difficulties, Policeman for the University. In 1985, he was demanded a surrender at discretion, other- this team of underdogs never once gave up. hired at Tougaloo College as Campus Secu- wise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, This spirit of resilience and determination was rity. The fall of 1986, he was hired as a Cor- if the fort is taken—I have answered the de- exemplified by our quarterback Nick Foles, rectional Officer for The State of Mississippi mand with a cannon shot, & our flag still Department of Corrections, Rankin County waves proudly from the walls—I shall never who carried the team to the championship surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in after quarterback Carson Wentz injured his Correctional Facility. Mr. Beasley remained the name of Liberty, of patriotism & every- ACL. there until June of 1988. The Fall of 1988, he thing dear to the American character, to I am proud of the Philadelphia Eagles for enrolled in JSU graduate Criminal Justice pro- come to our aid, with all dispatch. The serving up that indescribable ‘‘Philly Special,’’ gram. Robert completed 30 hours of academic enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and in more ways than one, for all Americans to credits toward graduation. In the spring of will no doubt increase to three or four thou- see. Today, I celebrate this team, the Philadel- 1993, he moved to Milwaukee, WI. Within two sand in four or five days. If this call is ne- phia Eagles organization, and most of all, the weeks he was hired as a Learnfare Case glected, I am determined to sustain myself Manager. He was responsible for assisting as long as possible & die like a soldier who city of Philadelphia as we cherish this historic never forgets what is due to his own honor & win. families with determining barriers for children that of his country—Victory or Death. As Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson not attending school regularly or dropped out. WILLIAM BARRETT TRAVIS, said, ‘‘not only do we have the best fans in the He engaged with local school officials and Lt. Col. Comdt, The Alamo world, we now have the best team in the principals to reintegrate the child back into a Mr. Speaker, Col. Travis and his group of world.’’ If this season of football has taught us traditional classroom or find an Alternative tenacious volunteer soldiers were killed at the anything, it has shown us never to underesti- School so the child may graduate with a High Alamo, defending Texas’ freedom. No more mate the underdogs. Mr. Speaker, I believe School Diploma. Robert worked as a Foster than sixty days later, outnumbered, General there is just one more thing to say: Fly Eagles Care Case Manager for the Institute for Child Sam Houston and his ‘Texians’ triumphed fly. and Family Development, Milwaukee, WI. He over Santa Anna and his professional army in f investigated allegations of abuse and/or ne- the marshy plains of San Jacinto, winning glect for minors. Testified in Court as to the HONORING ROBERT LEE BEASLEY independence from Mexico. Still to this day, suitability to return the child home or place remarkable and inspirational statement for him or her in a foster home. He developed a freedom and the spirit of liberty. Col. William HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON dispositional order to terminate parental rights. Barrett Travis is one reason my oldest grand- OF MISSISSIPPI I worked as a Wraparound Coordinator for at son is named Barrett Houston. And that is just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES risk kids for the Center for Child and Family Services, Milwaukee, WI. His last employment the way it is. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 f in Milwaukee was with the Wisconsin Welfare Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Reform Program as a Financial Employment IN HONOR OF KELLY AND MERRY er, I rise today to honor Mr. Robert Lee Planner III. He assisted families and individ- TRUJILLO’S 50TH WEDDING ANNI- Beasley. uals to move from dependency on the govern- VERSARY Mr. Robert Lee Beasley is a native of ment to self-sufficiency. Greenwood, MS. He is the second child born In March of 2004, Robert returned to Mis- HON. LIZ CHENEY to Hattie B. Lewis-Beasley and Willie B. sissippi as a caretaker for two mentally ill OF WYOMING McQueen. He is a 1977 graduate of Green- brothers. The only Job he could get in Green- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wood High School. While in High School, he wood was in the meat department at the participated in the Bulldog Marching Band and Greenwood Market Place. Four months into Tuesday, February 27, 2018 NJROTC drill team. His senior year he was the job, he met Dr. Roy Hudson, Vice Presi- Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voted ‘‘most likely to succeed’’. After grad- dent of University Relations at Mississippi Val- extend my congratulations to Kelly and Merry uating from High School he joined the United ley State University. Shortly after meeting Dr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.004 E27FEPT1 February 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E227 Hudson in June 2005, he was hired as the cases, and brilliant strategic thinking made her bench, where she has served in the Domestic Technical Assistant for Department of Admis- a leading voice of the LGBTQ civil rights Relations Division. sions and Recruitment for the Valley. In 2006, movement. She has been a hero to many in Pat has enriched the lives of thousands of while working full-time and attending graduate the Chicagoland area and across the country, individuals, couples and families—those she criminal justice program at Valley, he survived including to me. I am one of many who have represented directly and the many others who a heart attack and had to drop out of school relied on Pat to inform us and to inspire us. have benefitted from the landmark systemic and stop working for a while. February of In 1995, Pat helped win the right for gay changes brought about by her work—creating 2008, he became a Career Specialist with men and lesbians to adopt children in Illinois. a lasting legacy of opportunity and hope for Arbor Education and Training. Robert taught a Four years later, Pat acted swiftly to preserve generations to come. job readiness program called C.E.O. to young that right against a rogue circuit court whose Pat’s life and work are a call to action, a re- adults under the age of 20. In 2010, he joined extraordinary actions put adoptions for three minder that each of us has the power to effect Thompson-Clemons Post 200 of the American small children at risk. In two separate cases significant change. For her leadership and Legion in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was ap- involving lesbian couples, the judge dis- courage, her intellect and compassion, we pointed as Public Relations and has served in regarded social workers and court-appointed owe Patricia M. Logue a debt of gratitude. that capacity since joining the organization. He guardians who testified that the children were f is responsible for reflecting the Post to the thriving in these couples’ care and ‘‘highly rec- public through media. My office and Mr. ommended’’ the adoptions. Instead of crediting IN HONOR OF JAY WARD’S RE- Beasley conduct a Veterans Town Hall meet- these experts, the judge appointed the Family TIREMENT FROM THE PARK ing annually. The Directors of the Department Research Council—an organization that op- COUNTY LANDFILL of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Re- poses all gay and lesbian adoptions—to rep- gional Office are invited to attend this meeting, resent the children’s best interests. Pat imme- HON. LIZ CHENEY which allow Veterans to speak directly with diately appealed these rulings and, minutes OF WYOMING those in charge of servicing that population. after hearing her argument, a unanimous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three-judge panel moved to affirm the adop- Presently, he is a candidate for a Masters of Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Social Work from Mississippi Valley State Uni- tions for both families. Reading from the versity. He is married to Dorothy F. Smith- bench, Judge Morton Zwick rebuked the lower Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Beasley. Robert has three grown children and court’s rulings as ‘‘an inexcusable injustice’’ extend my congratulations to Jay Ward on his a step-daughter. He is a Veterans Resource and a discredit to the ‘‘people of Illinois.’’ retirement. Coordinator for AmeriCorps, Mississippi Vet- Pat played a similarly critical role in securing This is a momentous occasion and I hope erans Support Network. Robert is passionate protections for students. For four years, Jamie that he will take the time to reflect upon all his about outstanding customer service for those Nabozny endured extraordinary cruelty and hard work over the past 23 years working for who served this great country honorably. He abuse at his Wisconsin high school. Students the state of Wyoming and the Park County assists Veterans with filing compensation urinated on him, pretended to rape him, and at Landfill. I thank him for his contributions to the claims and gathering evidence to support their one point beat him so badly that he required Park County Landfill and to our community. claims. Mississippi Veterans Support Network surgery. Jamie asked for help, but school offi- Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend Program works in collaboration with cials told him that this was what he could ex- my congratulations to Jay Ward on his retire- AmeriCorps, Department of Veterans Affairs, pect for being gay. When Jamie sued, the ment. I wish him the best in future endeavors. and the Department of Rehabilitation. Our mis- school argued that it was not legally obligated f to protect gay students from harassment. Pat sion is to connect veterans and/or family HONORING LOIS RICHARD members of active duty military members to took Jamie’s case on appeal and won the na- existing resources, dealing with military bene- tion’s first ruling that schools cannot turn a fits, connections with the Veterans Administra- blind eye to anti-gay abuse in the landmark HON. JUDY CHU tion on line registration, financial training, sui- 1996 case Nabozny v. Podlesny. By protecting OF CALIFORNIA cide prevention, and PTSD available treat- students from anti-gay harassment and abuse, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. Pat opened the door for the gay-straight alli- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ances that now flourish in high schools and in recognizing Robert Beasley, a Veteran, Ed- colleges across the nation. Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. Speaker, ucator, Leader and Public Servant, for his Pat was one of the lead lawyers in Law- I rise today to honor Lois Catherine Banks dedication to serving others and giving back to rence v. Texas. At the heart of the majority Richard, who passed away after a life of devo- the African American community. decision in Lawrence is the understanding that tion to her family and service to her commu- nity. f the Constitution’s fundamental protections of liberty, equality, and freedom are guaranteed Born in Pasadena, California in 1931, Lois RECOGNIZING PATRICIA M. LOGUE, to all Americans. Affirmation of the equal dig- was instilled with the spirit of activism from a AN EXTRAORDINARY CIVIL nity and respect of LGBTQ Americans set the young age by her parents. She graduated RIGHTS LEADER stage for the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision from Pasadena High School at the age of 16 to recognize marriage equality in Obergefell v. and went on to become the only African Amer- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Hodges. ican student on the English Council, Red OF ILLINOIS When Pat opened Lambda’s Midwest office Cross Council and elected to the Pasadena IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twenty-five years ago, law and public policy City College Associated Student Body Cabi- reflected stereotypes and prejudice against the net. She transferred to UCLA, where she Tuesday, February 27, 2018 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender com- earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise munity. Children were removed from gay and After graduating in 1952, Lois married her today to recognize and thank Judge Patricia lesbian parents; LGBTQ workers were denied husband, Rodney Richard, Jr., at All Saints M. Logue for her extraordinary leadership in employment or fired from their jobs; and elect- Church in Pasadena. She and Rod soon re- establishing the civil rights of LGBTQ Ameri- ed officials cited state sodomy laws to deny turned to Pasadena, where Lois pursued cans and for her service to the state of Illinois. equal protection under the law. To win cases teaching and dedicated her career to the stu- In 1993, Pat brought the fight for LGBTQ for clients and lasting change for the nation, dents and families of her hometown. civil rights to the heartland when she opened Pat helped change that landscape by opening Lois taught elementary school in the Pasa- the Midwest Regional Office of Lambda Legal minds and hearts to the realities of LGBTQ dena Unified School District, where she was in Chicago. Over the next fourteen years, Pat lives. She did this time and again, changing known for her positive and encouraging teach- built the office into a formidable force. Working public attitudes and legal policies and proving ing style. In 1966, she spearheaded the devel- with cooperating attorneys from law firms that we are stronger as a nation when we rec- opment of the Pasadena Head Start Program, across the Midwest, Pat won groundbreaking ognize equality and freedom for all. working to expand early education to under- legal victories that helped redefine equality In 2007, and after leading Lambda Legal’s privileged children and families in the commu- and freedom for students, parents, and fami- Midwest office for fourteen years, Pat was nity. Under her guidance, Pasadena saw the lies throughout the Midwest. named as an Associate Judge of the Circuit development of three new care centers, the Pat’s deep understanding of constitutional Court of Cook County. Pat brought the same Home Start Program, and the Head Start En- law, ability to select and advance compelling clear-eyed sense of justice and fairness to the richment Program—services that supported

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.007 E27FEPT1 E228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 education, child care, and housing for those in and Education, Senior Vice President of Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry de- need. Human Resources and Education, Senior Vice grees. Following graduation, Bishop Seawright Always looking for ways to further her own President of Nursing Services, Chief Nursing began his appointment as Interim Pastor of St. education, Lois earned a Master’s Degree Officer, CEO of Post Acute Care Services, Stephen AME, in St. Matthews, SC. from Azusa Pacific University by taking night and Senior Vice President of Clinical Advo- He served on the ministerial staffs of Reid classes while working full-time and caring for cacy for the Aultman Health Foundation. Temple AME and Pilgrim AME, both in Wash- her family. After completing graduate school, As a life-long resident of Wayne County, ington, D.C. His pastoral appointments were: she went on to be elected as State President Ohio, Eileen Good spent her accomplished ca- Payne Memorial AME, Jessup, MD; Heming- of the Association of Head Start Administra- reer not only serving patients of Aultman Hos- way Temple AME, Washington, D.C.; and tors and was appointed to the National Execu- pital but the greater Northeast Ohio commu- Union Bethel AME, Brandywine and Temple tive Board, where she served before retiring nity. Over the span of 52 outstanding years, Hills, MD. He served Union Bethel for 30 from Head Start after 13 years of service. Good proved herself as a generous servant years, the longest tenure of any other pastor Lois was a leader in her community and an leader who undoubtedly improved countless in the church’s 130-year history. activist for social progress throughout her life. lives. She earned a reputation as a mentor for In 1991, Bishop Seawright led Union Bethel In 1979, she ran for Pasadena’s City Council, many nurse professionals, a superb educator in the construction of a $1.6 million sanctuary. but despite winning a majority of her district’s and administrator, and effective advocate for Union Bethel has over 50 innovative min- votes, she lost the ensuing citywide runoff patient safety. It is my honor to rise in recogni- istries. In 2001, Union Bethel opened a sat- election. Seeing how this system prevented tion of such a deserving and accomplished ellite church in Temple Hills, MD, and Union fair representation for her community, Lois professional and offer my sincerest congratu- Bethel North (previously known as Union sought to make a difference. She was joined lations to Eileen Good upon her retirement. Bethel Intergenerational Center, Inc.—IGC) was birthed. This second church location by organizations like the ACLU and the f NAACP in a lawsuit that changed Pasadena’s holds Sunday worship services, Church civic voting rules to allow district representa- TRIBUTE TO BISHOP HARRY L. School, weekly Bible Study and Intercessory tion, a cause that sparked similar movements SEAWRIGHT Prayer. For nine years, Union Bethel operated across the country. FOCUS (For Our Children’s Unity School) Lois made an impact in the lives of count- HON. TERRI A. SEWELL daycare and kindergarten. FOCUS students received a strong Christian and academic less students, families, coworkers, and friends, OF ALABAMA foundation. Union Bethel’s ministries and serv- and was recognized for her long career of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices blessed thousands of people in the coun- service by the National Head Start Association Tuesday, February 27, 2018 and by the California State Assembly, which ty annually. Bishop Seawright spent over 39 honored her as their 1988 Woman of the Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I years in ministry, specializing in community leadership, church construction and develop- Year. On behalf of our community, it is my dis- rise today to honor the 133rd Elected and ment. tinct honor to commemorate the life of Lois Consecrated Bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Harry L. Seawright. It was early during his ministerial journey Catherine Banks Richard. that Bishop Seawright met his future wife, f After more than 30 years in ministry, Bishop Seawright is currently presiding prelate of Ala- Sherita Moon Seawright. ‘‘She was beautiful, RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF bama’s 9th Episcopal District for the African accepting and very smart,’’ Bishop Seawright EILEEN F. GOOD Methodist Episcopal Church. said. ‘‘And she always encouraged me in her Bishop Seawright was born in Swansea, way.’’ He was just a sophomore in college HON. JAMES B. RENACCI South Carolina as the youngest child to the when they met and the two would go on to late Joe Nathan and Mary L. Seawright. Born marry in 1982, two years after they started OF OHIO dating. The union brought about two beautiful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into a family of sharecroppers, Bishop Seawright says, ‘‘the work was hard and the children, Shari Nicole and Harry Matthew. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 profits were few but the family cared deeply ‘‘They are my world,’’ Bishop Seawright said. Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for one another.’’ Bishop Seawright was just ‘‘Having them brought love to a new mean- celebrate the accomplished career of Eileen F. five years old when his father passed away, ing.’’ In 2016, after more than 30 years with Good. For 52 years, Ms. Good served the leaving his mother to raise seven children Union Bethel, Bishop Seawright prepared to people of Canton, Ohio at Aultman Hospital alone. ‘‘The insurance we got after my father take on his new appointment in Alabama’s 9th and the Aultman Health Foundation. We are passed was just enough to cover my father’s Episcopal District. The opportunity relocated grateful for her service and devotion to our casket and that was it,’’ Bishop Seawright the Bishop and his family to Birmingham, Ala- community. said. ‘‘The next eight years after that was a bama. The move allowed Bishop Seawright to Eileen Good began her career with Aultman real struggle for my family.’’ focus on encouraging other pastors and also Hospital in 1965 as a student nurse. After Equipped with only a ninth grade education, provided an opportunity to develop a few pro- graduating from the Aultman School of Nurs- Mrs. Mary Seawright decided to relocate the grams including the Life Center at Daniel ing, she attained a Master’s Degree in Nursing family after her husband’s death in hopes of Payne Plaza. Administration from the University of Akron providing her children with a better life. The Daniel Payne Plaza provides people strug- and a Master’s Degree in Business Adminis- decision would move them through six dif- gling in the community with an opportunity to tration from Ashland University. Good carried ferent homes over the course of the next eight earn their GED and gain certifications in a her affinity for learning with her throughout her years. ‘‘My mother was a praying woman,’’ multitude of vocational areas, including food impressive career. Bishop Seawright said. ‘‘She had a lot of faith preparation and construction. The goal is to While at Aultman, Good led several initia- and courage.’’ His mother took on various do- transform how the 9th district serves not only tives and programs that improved patient safe- mestic jobs in order to facilitate her children’s the church, but the community. Bishop ty and earned the hospital national acclaim. growth. She stressed to her children that with Seawright says because of his upbringing he She led the development and implementation faith, education and hard work anything was understands the value of education and is de- of that Aultman Level III Neonatal Intensive possible. termined to provide that opportunity to those Care Unit, Clinical Information Systems Pa- His mother’s passion for education became he serves. tient Safety Program, and the care coordina- a driving force for Bishop Seawright, who with Bishop Seawright has preached for over 30 tion system for MediPlan for the AultCare the help of his family, enrolled at Benedict years and has faithfully served the AME Health Plan. Additionally, she led the success- College in South Carolina. Bishop Seawright church and his community. His exemplary ful completion of numerous Joint Commission says it was during his sophomore year of col- work has earned him the respect and admira- on Accreditation Surveys and Ohio Depart- lege while working with a student Christian or- tion of his fellow ministers, church members, ment of Health Clinical Program Certifications. ganization that he first heard his call to min- government and community leaders. On a per- These efforts contributed to the recognition of istry. He began speaking at Vespa services on sonal note, I want to thank Bishop Seawright Aultman Hospital as a Magnet Hospital, earn- January 23, 1977. for his continued support and encouragement ing distinction for excellence in nursing. After graduating from Benedict College with of my home church, the Historic Brown Chapel Good also made significant contributions to his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administra- AME Church in Selma, AL. the hospital through executive leadership. She tion, he enrolled at the Howard University On behalf of the 7th Congressional District, served as the Vice President of Recruitment School of Divinity, where he received both his the State of Alabama and this nation, I ask my

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K27FE8.005 E27FEPT1 February 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E229 colleagues to join me in celebrating the many HONORING ST. CAJETAN PARISH lied Commander, and General Christopher accomplishments of Bishop Harry L. ON ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY Cavoli, Commander U.S. Army Europe, who Seawright. We pay tribute to his distinguished are successfully implementing President Don- career for the betterment of the State of Ala- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ald Trump’s European Deterrence Initiative to bama and extend deep appreciation for his ex- OF ILLINOIS promote peace through strength, preventing emplary service as the Presiding Prelate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES further Russian aggression. the 9th Episcopal District. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May, f Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi, and recognize St. Cajetan Parish, a vibrant Catho- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who IN HONOR OF JOHN STUART lic parish on the Southwest Side of Chicago, are on the front lines of advancing democracy. BRUCE who will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with a A highlight was Prime Minister Benjamin Mass on March 4th. Netanyahu exposing Iranian drone wreckage. Father Daniel Murphy was given the task of HON. GEORGE HOLDING establishing St. Cajetan Parish in what was I also had the opportunity to participate with then the far reaches of Chicago, and the first Congressman MIKE TURNER at the NATO Par- OF NORTH CAROLINA Mass was celebrated on July 3, 1927. A tiny liamentary Assembly in Brussels, where we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prefabricated frame church was soon set up at reinforced the bonds with our NATO allies of the corner of 112th and Artesian. From a very 29 countries and discussed joint efforts to con- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 humble beginning, parish leaders went to work front threats of Russian aggression in Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine. Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on an intense fundraising and building cam- honor John Stuart Bruce of Raleigh, North paign. In 1932, Fr. Meade became pastor and In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and Carolina. succeeded in building a school and rectory, may we never forget September 11th in the enlarged the Church, and found a place to live Global War on Terrorism. John Bruce was born in Winston-Salem and for the Sinsinawa Dominicans who faithfully grew up in Raleigh. He attended the University taught in the school. f of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in Fr. Sharp, who became pastor in 1943, en- 1975. John then chose to pursue law school, larged the rectory and the school, constructed CONGRATULATING HAILEY HODGE also at UNC, where he graduated in 1978. a convent, and built the Church that is in use ON BEING NAMED THE SYRA- Mr. Speaker, after practicing with a Raleigh today. Father Schomburg built the new rectory CUSE DISTRICT YOUNG ENTRE- law firm for about four years, John decided to in 1970 and Fathers Boyle, Sivore, Burke, PRENEUR OF THE YEAR enter public service with the U.S. Department Maloney, and Barkemeyer all kept improving of Justice. He was appointed as an Assistant and building the community of faith. In the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North early 2000s, the buildings of the parish were HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Carolina on April 18, 1983, and excelled at his modernized and improved. In 2005, Fr. Kurucz OF NEW YORK job. was appointed the 10th Pastor of St. Cajetan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John received two Director’s Awards from and the church was completely renovated in DOJ; one in 2002 for superior performance in 2015. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 a managerial role, and another in 2004 for su- St. Cajetan’s continued commitment to the Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to perior performance as an Assistant United Catholic faith and service continue to make it congratulate Hailey Hodge for being named States Attorney for his work on a prosecution a tremendous asset to the community. The the Syracuse District Young Entrepreneur of that was called at the time the most success- parish has a Ministry of Care which provides the Year by the U.S. Small Business Adminis- ful public corruption case in North Carolina prayer, comfort, and healing to those who are tration, an annual award presented to out- history. This case resulted in the conviction of unable to physically attend Mass. There is a standing individuals for their dedication to the North Carolina Commissioner of Agri- Special Religious Development Ministry for small business. culture and four of her top aides for multiple those with disabilities that helps to integrate felonies associated with their corrupt activities, people into the wider community. In addition, Ms. Hodge is being recognized for her re- including extortion under color of official right, St. Cajetan’s PB & J Ministry works tirelessly markable achievements as a small business mail and wire fraud, and obstruction of justice. to provide meals for the homeless by putting owner. After graduating from Drexel University The North Carolina Bar Association also rec- together sack lunches for those in need. It is in November 2014, Ms. Hodge returned to her ognized John that year with an award as the with this in mind that we remember all the hometown of Canton, New York, at the age of Outstanding Public Sector Attorney. compassion and care this parish has for ev- 22 to open Luna Boutique. Luna Boutique is a eryone in the community. successful women’s clothing store, the first of Mr. Speaker, when my nomination to serve Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me its kind in the small town of Canton. Ms. as U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of in recognizing St. Cajetan Parish and con- Hodge also served as a role model to other North Carolina was confirmed by the Senate gratulating them as they celebrate their 90th aspiring businesspeople by participating in in 2006, I selected John to serve as First As- Anniversary. I am confident that St. Cajetan SUNY Canton’s Roopreneur competition, sistant U.S. Attorney, working as second-in- will continue to be an inspiration to all of us which challenges students to develop innova- command during my five years as U.S. Attor- through their faith and dedicated service. tive ideas for local businesses. In just a few ney. His professionalism, integrity, and experi- f short years, Ms. Hodge not only established a ence were invaluable as we prosecuted drug thriving business, but also became a pillar of MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE trafficking, public corruption, and terrorism her community. cases all across Eastern North Carolina. AND NATO PARLIAMENTARY AS- SEMBLY Since 1963, the U.S. Small Business Ad- Mr. Speaker, John Stuart Bruce twice ministration has recognized individuals for served as U.S. Attorney for the EDNC on an their commitment to small business during Na- interim basis; first, for a year prior to the con- HON. JOE WILSON tional Small Business Week. The Young En- firmation of Frank D. Whitney as U.S. Attorney OF SOUTH CAROLINA trepreneur Award recognizes business owners in 2002, and most recently for 21 months prior IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES younger than 30 for creating successful small to Robert J. Higdon, Jr. taking the oath of of- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 businesses by generating profit, increasing op- fice to become the United States Attorney for portunities for employment, developing innova- the Eastern District on October 10, 2017. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- er, last week, I had the opportunity to attend tive methods, and demonstrating the potential Following 34 years of government service, the Munich Security Conference, highlighted for long-term business growth. John recently retired on February 9, 2018. by Defense Secretary James Mattis and Na- On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I want I will always consider John a valued col- tional Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, and to congratulate Ms. Hodge for her well-de- league and a friend from our time together in senior representatives from more than 70 served award as the Syracuse District Young the U.S. Attorney’s office. I wish him well in countries. During the conference, we met with Entrepreneur of the Year and wish her contin- his retirement and any future endeavors. General Curtis Scaparrotti, NATO Supreme Al- ued success in the years to come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27FE8.007 E27FEPT1 E230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 KYLIE POWERS EARNS SILVER HONORING HENRY LUCKETT the Congressional Serbia Caucus along with MEDAL AT 6A SWIMMING FINALS my friend EMANUEL CLEAVER (D–MO). HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Serbia is a great friend of the United States. As a Texan, I have great admiration for the HON. PETE OLSON OF MISSISSIPPI people of Serbia. Our strong opinions and OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES habit to speak our minds make us natural al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 27, 2018 lies. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. THOMPSON of MIssissippi. Mr. Speak- In fact, one of the first people to settle Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to er, I rise today to honor an intuitive and self- Texas was a Serbian named Dorde Sagic, or congratulate Kylie Powers, of Ridge Point motivated man, Mr. Henry Luckett. George Fischer as he was known in the U.S. High School for earning a silver medal in the Mr. Henry Luckett was born and raised in After settling in Texas, Sagic went on to be- 6A 100-yard breaststroke. Canton, MS, to Hemy and Lucille Luckett. He come a justice of the peace in my hometown Powers finished an impressive high school is the second of six children born. His parents of Houston, Texas. swimming career with a 100-yard breaststroke instilled in him at an early age, that if you want But Serbia has contributed much more to silver medal with a time of 1:01.15. She is a to be a productive citizen you must take edu- the cause of justice than just Mr. Sagic keep- signee at Texas A&M. Her accomplishments cation seriously, work hard , and never make ing the early streets of Houston safe. in the pool have made her family and our Mis- excuses. Today we honor the service of Serbia’s souri City community proud. Mr. Luckett has lived in Holmes County armed forces who have fought side-by-side On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- since 1982. His family and faith are very im- with Americans to preserve justice during his- sional District of Texas, congratulations again portant. He’s married to Mrs. Charlie M. tory’s most horrific conflicts. to Kylie Powers. We look forward to seeing Luckett and they are the proud parents of four In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson gave a what she will accomplish in the future. children. speech marking the fourth anniversary of Aus- Mr. Luckett currently serves as Chancery tria-Hungary’s invasion of Serbia. Speaking of f Clerk of Holmes County since January 2012. the bravery of the Serbian armed forces, President Wilson said: TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL MUJAHID He is an active member of: Holmes County ‘‘Nobly did they respond. So valiantly and RAMZZIDDIN School and Community, serving as a Charter member of Leadership Holmes since 1993; courageous did they oppose the forces of a Board of Directors of Holmes County Cham- country ten times greater in population and re- HON. STENY H. HOYER bers of Commerce, (2002–2008), as President sources . . . While their territory has been OF MARYLAND (2008–2010); and he was President of the Wil- devastated and their homes despoiled, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liam Sullivan School PTA from 2005 to 2010. spirit of the Serbian people has not been bro- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 He currently serves as a member of thoard of ken.’’ the State PTA of Mississippi. to As a Texan, I admire such defiance against Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on Friday I at- Mr. Luckett received a B.A. in Business Ad- overwhelming odds. tended the funeral of a hero. Prince George’s ministration from Fisk University in Nashville, Like President Wilson, I am proud to share County lost a dedicated Corporal last Wednes- Tenn., in 1974. He has 26 years of public the stories of Serbia’s bravery here in Wash- day, who was shot and killed while off duty but service with the Depatiment of Human Serv- ington. still doing his duty. Corporal Mujahid ices (1982–2008), and served as County Di- I believe the most meaningful for Americans Ramzziddin, a fourteen-year veteran of the rector of Holmes County from 1992 to 2008. is the story of the Halyard Mission during the force, stepped in to protect a neighbor from an During this Administration, he was a member dark days of the Second World War. abusive spouse. As Chief Hank Stawinski of the Six Million Dollar Club, which were While under Nazi-occupation, the Serbian said: ‘He saved her life by giving his own.’ He counties who were issued six million dollars or people demonstrated their bravery as they is the thirtieth Prince George’s County police more annually in food stamps benefits. Only played a crucial role in the largest rescue op- officer to die in the line of duty. Corporal twenty-five States had that distinction. Being eration of American airmen in history. Ramzziddin’s courage is an example of the one among the National Six Million Dollar Club In 1944, American bombers were flying fre- kind of devotion to duty that our law enforce- members Holmes County received numerous quent missions to strike Germany’s vital oil ment officers in Prince George’s County and awards from the USDA for exceptional man- supplies in Romania as part of the allied ad- across Maryland and the United States dem- agement of the program. As Director he al- vance into Europe. onstrate each day they serve. ways made sure that everyone was treated The 15th Air Force led this effort by launch- At the funeral in Lanham, I joined state and with respect and those eligible received their ing nearly 20,000 sorties into Eastern Europe, county officials in comforting Corporal benefits in a timely manner. with many of the missions flying over Nazi-oc- Ramzziddin’s wife Tammi and his four children Mr. Luckett previously served as Project Di- cupied Yugoslavia. As many as 1,500 pilots as they paid their final tributes to him and laid rector for the Mississippi Parent Information and airmen were shot down during these cou- him to rest according to traditional Muslim Resource Center Program for the Community rageous air raids. rites. I was honored to present Tammi with a Students Learning Center. The Program Serbians, who had been resisting German flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in memory of serves parents of Title 1 students Statewide forces since 1941, risked their own lives to her husband, and I was deeply moved by the with information, resources, and training that rescue American aircrews and hide them from outpouring of support and love from the com- supports student achievement. Continuing with patrolling Nazis. munity to the Ramzziddin family. They are in the support of the community and his involve- For months these brave and noble Serbians my thoughts at this difficult time, as is Cor- ment with Holmes County Students, the pro- cared for and protected American and allied poral Ramzziddin’ s heroic example. gram provides summer employment to the stu- pilots. Corporal Ramzziddin was not only a dedi- dents which teaches them professional work By August 1944, the allied forces, including cated law enforcement officer; he was also a ethics and preparation for future leadership. the 15th Air Force and Office of Strategic volunteer in the community. He served in sev- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Services, devised a daring operation to evac- eral ways with the Nation’s Mosque, including in recognizing Mr. Henry Luckett for his desire uate the hundreds of allied pilots being shel- as a leader for its Boy Scout Troop 1517, on for continued excellence in his community. tered by the Serbian resistance. its safety and security committee, and with the f American aircraft flew into enemy territory men’s group that engaged in neighborhood lit- and evacuated these airmen from an air field ter removal projects. Corporal Ramzziddin was SERBIA AND AMERICA built and protected by local Serbians near the a man of faith and service, a patriot and a village of Pranjani. hero to his community. It surprised no one HON. TED POE For over 60 years this operation was kept who knew him that he gave his life while trying OF TEXAS secret. But now we can remember the cour- to protect someone else. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age of our Serbian friends and say thank you. I hope all of my colleagues in this House The spirit of the Halyard mission still lives will join me in paying tribute to Corporal Tuesday, February 27, 2018 on today as a remarkable story of resistance Mujahid Ramzziddin for his life of service and Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a dis- and heroism. his ultimate sacrifice protecting the people of tinct honor for me to talk about the great rela- As was the case in both World Wars, Serbia Prince George’s County, Maryland. tionship we have with Serbia as co-chair of and the U.S. still face shared threats.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.011 E27FEPT1 February 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E231 About 600 foreign fighters in Syria have Order of the Elks of the United States of The amount of the bonuses will range from come from the Balkan states. ISIS and al- America on their One-hundred fiftieth Anniver- $1,000 to $4,000 per employee dependent Qaeda terrorists present a threat to Serbia sary for their outstanding and unparalleled upon the employee’s tenure with the company. and the region just as they present a threat to service to the United States. These bonuses total approximately $9 mil- the U.S. The Elks started their charitable organiza- lion and will not be awarded to the manage- We must continue coordinating with our Ser- tion on February 16th, 1868. Since then they ment team and other senior leaders. bian partners to stop returning terrorists and have grown nationwide creating and advo- The company says: ‘‘We believe the pas- neutralize networks that recruit fighters in the cating for different services to our communities sage of tax reform is positive news and should Balkans. by advocating their mission to include the prin- provide for stronger growth of Insperity, the The U.S. is also working with Serbia to im- ciples of charity, justice, brotherly love and fi- small business community and the broader prove its independent judiciary and fight cor- delity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote U.S. economy.’’ ruption. A democratic Serbia with a strong rule the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Mr. Speaker, the Democrats may call of law is in America’s interests. Members; to quicken the spirit of American $1,000–$4,000 ‘‘crumbs . . .’’ But there are others who do not share this patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to per- But to the people of the Texas Second Con- goal. petuate itself as a fraternal organization, and gressional District this is money that will go di- Russian disinformation efforts are designed to provide for its government. rectly back into the pockets of a community hit to keep Serbia in its sphere of influence and The Elks are committed to America’s Prom- hard by Hurricane Harvey. poison our warming friendship. ise, an alliance of organizations building a bet- This extra money will help families rebuild Nevertheless, Serbia’s integration to the ter future for our youth through our Scholar- their homes, restore their possessions that West has continued to move forward. ship Program, the Hoop Shoot free throw pro- were ruined by the floodwaters and recover In 2006, Serbia joined NATO’s Partnership gram, and our Drug Awareness Program. from the devastation brought forward by the for Peace program and, in 2015, signed an In- The Elks have pledged NOT to forget our Hurricane. dividual Partnership Action Plan with the alli- nation’s veterans . Each year we visit VA Mr. Speaker, Insperity is just one example ance to strengthen cooperation. Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics and State of the good work that this tax reform package Recently the European Union announced Veterans Homes providing companionship and has done. that Serbia could join the EU as early as enhancing their level of comfort. The latest data shows that a typical middle- 2025. I applaud this step which will strengthen The Elks also adopt by state its own chari- income family of four in Texas’s Second Con- Belgrade’s political institutions and economic table project. These include summer camps gressional District will see a Tax Cut of ties with the west. for children with disabilities or who are finan- $2,788. Together we share the same dreams of a cially disadvantaged; in-home treatment for The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has put more bright and free future for both our countries. people with disabilities; children’s hospitals; money in the pockets of employees and al- We are blessed to have brave men and cancer research; and providing safe, tem- lowed industry to grow. women that ensure our futures are bright and porary heavens for abused families. And that’s just the way it is. free. Mr. Speaker, The Order of the Elks have f I want to thank the Serbian armed forces for become cornerstones in their individual com- standing with America in the wars of the past munities all throughout the United States. MO’S PLACE CELEBRATES 30 and in the challenges we will face together in These lodges are a source of knowledge, ex- YEARS the future. pertise and leadership for our communities, And that’s just the way it is. and I once again congratulate them on their HON. PETE OLSON f momentous milestone. OF TEXAS JACK ARMSTRONG BREAKS CLASS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5A SWIMMING RECORD PERSONAL EXPLANATION Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PETE OLSON HON. SAM GRAVES congratulate Mo’s Place, of Katy, TX, on its OF TEXAS OF MISSOURI 30th Anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mo Jeloudarzadeh came to America with Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Tuesday, February 27, 2018 only his suitcase in hand, and worked his way Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on through college as a dishwasher. He was later congratulate Jack Armstrong, of Manvel High February 26, 2018, I missed a series of Roll promoted to bartender and it was during this School, for earning a pair of gold medals at Call votes. Had I been present, I would have time that Mo fell in love with country music. In the Class 5A Swimming and Diving meet in voted YEA on No. 81 and 82. March 1988, he opened Mo’s Place in a small Austin. f strip center in the Katy area. Mo’s passion for serving others and his welcoming hospitality Armstrong broke the 5A record with a time TAX REFORM WORKS of 44.57 seconds in the 100 free in the pre- have been the key ingredients to his success. liminary round on Friday. On Saturday, he Last year, Mo was awarded the Pioneer won both the 50 and 100 free events. His ac- HON. TED POE Award from the Texas Country Music Hall of OF TEXAS complishments in the pool have made his fam- Fame for his continued support of Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily and our Manvel community proud. Country music artists. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- sional District of Texas, congratulations again Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last year, sional District of Texas, congratulations again to Jack Armstrong. We look forward to seeing Congress passed landmark legislation, the to Mo Jeloudarzadeh for celebrating 30 years what he will accomplish in the future. Hoka Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. of success at Mo’s Place. We’re excited to Hey. This legislation cuts taxes in every income see what the next 30 years bring. f group. f Now, Texans are seeing the impact of this HONORING CHIEF KENNETH PAR- RECOGNIZING THE BENEVOLENT pro-family, pro-growth tax reform. AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF And so are the employees of Insperity. KINSON FOR 25 YEARS IN THE THE ELKS OF THE UNITED In 1986, Insperity launched with little more PLATTSBURGH CITY POLICE DE- STATES OF AMERICA than a 600 square foot home office and two PARTMENT employees in Texas’s Second Congressional HON. J. LUIS CORREA District. HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK OF CALIFORNIA But the small startup quickly began growing, OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eventually turning into one of the largest HR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outsourcing firms in the country. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Earlier this month the company announced Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bonuses to its employees—made possible Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Benevolent and Protective through the U.S. tax reform act. congratulate Chief Kenneth Parkinson on his

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.014 E27FEPT1 E232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 retirement from the Plattsburgh City Police De- This important, bipartisan legislation would ad- intensify its work to ensure that health profes- partment after 25 years of service. dress many of the issues facing rare disease sionals are aware of rare disease diagnoses Originally from Au Sable, New York, Ken patients and families. Today, Rare Disease and treatments. And it would mandate an up- entered the Police Academy in 1993 after Day, many of these individuals are sharing dated report on rare disease efforts from the graduating from Clinton Community College. their stories and educating communities of re- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, In 2003, Ken was promoted to the rank of Pa- searchers, health professionals, governments, and Medicine, to ensure that Congress has trol Sergeant. As Patrol Sergeant, he served families, and friends about how rare diseases the best tools possible to address these on the Special Response Team, which re- affect them. I am proud to introduce the RARE issues. ceived a mayoral commendation for service in Act not only in recognition of these efforts, but Passage of the RARE Act would represent the 2015 Dannemora Manhunt. Soon after, moreover to address the many unique chal- a major stride in combating these unique dis- Ken was promoted to Administrative Lieuten- lenges facing the rare disease patient commu- eases and conditions, and enhance the fed- ant. After 24 years of service with the Police nity. eral government, non-profit, and private sec- Department, Ken was appointed in 2017 by Almost 7,000 rare diseases affect nearly tors capacities to improve patients’ lives. I Mayor Colin Read to serve as Police Chief, 30,000,000 Americans, and many lack an ef- urge my colleagues to join me in supporting where he worked tirelessly to promote com- fective treatment. There remains much Con- the RARE Act. munity policing and made combating the opi- gress can do to improve rare disease aware- f ate epidemic a priority. Ken is a lifelong resi- ness, education, research, surveillance, diag- SUBURBAN SUGAR LAND WOMEN dent of the Plattsburgh area, and is an exem- nosis, and treatment, and to address common HONOR FORT BEND COUNTY plary member of his community. challenges faced by rare disease patients. LEADERS FOR WOMEN’S HIS- On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I Over the course of my time in Congress, I TORY MONTH would like to thank Chief Parkinson for his have met with countless rare disease patients years of hard work and dedication to his com- and their families. Each story is unique—and munity, and wish him all the best in the years in many cases heartbreaking—but it is essen- HON. PETE OLSON ahead. tial that Congress address some of the root OF TEXAS f causes behind these stories. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rare diseases cross the medical spectrum, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 MICHAEL VISSER RECEIVES DIS- but individuals with rare diseases face some Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TINGUISHED EDUCATION SERV- common challenges. In large part due to their congratulate the Fort Bend County women ICE AWARD FROM VVC FOUNDA- limited patient population size, these individ- honored by the Suburban Sugar Land Women TION uals may have difficulty obtaining an accurate (SSLW) for Women’s History Month 2018. diagnosis, finding physicians or treatment cen- The National Women’s History Project cele- ters with expertise in their disease, and ulti- HON. PAUL COOK brates the diverse and historic accomplish- mately finding appropriate treatment options OF CALIFORNIA ments of women. Every year, SSLW recog- and cures. While over 450 drugs have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nizes women who have made a positive im- approved for the treatment of rare diseases, pact upon our community. There are six Tuesday, February 27, 2018 millions of Americans suffering from a rare dis- women from Fort Bend County who received Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ease have no approved treatment options. this honor—Evelyn Peters Dean, president of ognize Michael Visser who will receive the For decades, Congress has worked to sup- the Suburban Houston Fort Bend Alumnae Distinguished Education Service Award from port advancements in rare disease, with legis- Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Victor Valley College Foundation on Feb- lation ranging from the Orphan Drug Act to the Ammie Blahuta, president of Gigi’s Playhouse ruary 24, 2018. Food and Drug Administration Safety and In- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, Tran Michael was selected for this award by the novation Act to most recently, the 21st Cen- Pham Rich, president of Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ foundation because of his commitment to en- tury Cures Act. In addition, the Food and Drug School, Sugar Land, Manuela Arroyos, CEO couraging his students to pursue careers in Administration and the National Institutes of of Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Cyn- law enforcement. After retiring from three dec- Health have made important strides, thia Ginyard, a passionate retired educator ades in law enforcement, Michael began prioritizing research, development, and ap- and public servant and Lupe Uresti, former teaching courses at VVC and was instru- proval of treatment targeting rare diseases. mayor of Rosenberg and current Rosenberg mental in opening the Regional Public Safety Nonetheless, it remains clear that there re- Housing Authority director and treasurer for Training Center on campus. He also played a mains much policymakers can do to further the board of directors of the Fort Bend His- vital role in assisting the VVC Campus Police these critical efforts. panic Heritage Forum. Each of these women Department in obtaining new firearms and im- The RARE Act would represent an impor- contributes to the strength and vibrancy of our proved training. He has gone above and be- tant step in this direction, addressing some of the commonalities between rare diseases and community and we thank them. yond in supporting the campus by facilitating On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- aiming to improve rare disease treatment, re- emergency drills such as ‘‘The Great Shake- sional District of Texas, congratulations again search, and diagnostics. out’’ and ‘‘Active Shooter Training.’’ Michael’s to the Suburban Sugar Land Women hon- passion for giving back to his students is evi- First, the RARE Act would expand our un- derstanding of rare diseases by enhancing an orees. Thank you for all you do for our com- dent in everything he does. munity. On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- existing and successful program: the Rare tives, I would like to congratulate Michael Diseases Clinical Research Network. The f Visser for his tireless effort on behalf of his Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network at IN RECOGNITION OF JIM WAG- students at VVC. Undoubtedly, he is well-de- the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is made NER’S LIFE OF DISTINGUISHED serving of the Distinguished Education Service up of 21 research ‘centers of excellence’ PUBLIC SERVICE Award. studying rare diseases in an interdisciplinary f way, working with patients and others on clin- HON. DEBBIE DINGELL ical studies and other research. OF MICHIGAN INTRODUCTION OF THE RARE DIS- Second, the RARE Act would fill critical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EASE ADVANCEMENT, RE- gaps in our healthcare system, improving co- SEARCH, AND EDUCATION (RARE) ordination, surveillance, and awareness of rare Tuesday, February 27, 2018 ACT diseases. For example, the RARE Act would Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to require the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognize Jim Wagner as he retires from a HON. ANDRE´ CARSON to create a National Rare Disease or Condi- lifetime of distinguished public service to the OF INDIANA tion Surveillance System. Modelled off of simi- Downrivers of Michigan. This week he will re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lar systems for other conditions, this formal- tire as Trenton City Administrator, but his serv- ized infrastructure would track rare disease ice has been long and extensive. He has Tuesday, February 27, 2018 data, helping researchers to understand com- brought our community together for years Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today monalities between diseases. The RARE Act through his leadership. I rise to introduce the Rare disease Advance- would also require the Agency for Healthcare A lifelong resident of Wyandotte, Michigan, ment, Research, and Education (RARE) Act. Research and Quality (AHRQ) to expand and Mr. Wagner grew up with a passion to serve

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.021 E27FEPT1 February 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E233 the community that he loves. He operated Wy- Veteran’s hospitals, charity events, and other Today, as his body lies in honor, inside the andotte Sporting Goods in his early adult life activities throughout the State of Florida. Capitol’s Rotunda, I am proud to pay tribute to and was known for his kind demeanor, friendli- She certainly reflects the values of Florida’s long time famed evangelist, Billy Graham. ness and helping anyone that needs it. At age Hometown U.S.A. Program, Inc., which en- On a dairy farm located outside Charlotte, 34 in 1979, Mr. Wagner was approached and courages and supports students who have a North Carolina, Billy Graham was born No- told that he would be a good candidate for desire to volunteer. There is truly no limit to vember 7, 1918. He grew up like most rural Wyandotte Mayor. He served as Mayor for 8 the difference students like Ms. Alfano can 1920s American children. He was raised in a years and later served in various capacities make in the lives of their neighbors with the colonial-style house with indoor plumbing. He before being appointed as Trenton City Ad- support of organizations like Florida’s Home- lived a quiet country life where he helped work ministrator in December 2011. In his role as town U.S.A., Inc. the farm, played baseball, and went to church Trenton City Administrator, he was responsible Florida’s Hometown U.S.A. Program, Inc. is on most Sundays. for identifying the city’s top priorities and effec- a non-profit educational youth organization, In 1934, at the age of 16, he was saved tively utilizing the city’s resources. He has held which has received Disney’s Helping Kids during a revival meeting led by Dr. Mordecai this role for over 6 years and leaves behind a Shine Award, Disney’s VoluntEAR of the Year, Ham. After high school, he moved to Ten- legacy of passionate and successful leader- the Governor’s Points of Light Award from nessee and enrolled in a small Christian ship as he retires from this position. He has former Governor Jeb Bush, and the national school, Bob Jones College, for half a semes- helped guide Trenton, Wyandotte and sur- President’s Daily Points of Light Award from ter before leaving. He found the school too rounding areas through tough economic times former President George W. Bush. strict. He transferred to Florida Bible Institute and challenging circumstances and is an im- Mr. Speaker, I am proud that Ms. Francesca where he continued his education and pre- portant reason that the Downrivers remain Alfano represents my district. She is a student pared himself for his future ministry. He soon strong. and community member whom we can all ad- felt called to preach. Mr. Wagner is known by community mem- mire and respect. I commend her for her deep In Florida, he joined a Southern Baptist bers throughout the region as someone who commitment to volunteer work, and wish her Convention church, and was ordained to has a deep knowledge of the area and worked the best as she pursues her high school di- preach in 1939. He began preaching at small hard to create local partnerships to make con- ploma and beyond. churches and revival meetings. He graduated tinued improvements. One of the most suc- f with a bachelor’s in theology and decided to cessful projects spearheaded by Mr. Wagner further his spiritual training at Wheaton Col- was the ‘‘Say Yes to Downriver’’ slogan that KISD BRINGS HOME FIVE STATE lege in Illinois. increased the area’s visibility and brought new SWIMMING MEDALS With a deep faith in God, 21 year old Gra- families and businesses to Trenton and the ham arrived at Wheaton College in 1940 as a surrounding cities. Other successes included HON. PETE OLSON tall, gentle man with a booming voice whose creating the yearly business summit held by OF TEXAS one goal was to preach the gospel. Here he the Southern Wayne County Regional Cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES met his future wife, Ruth Bell. Ruth, the daughter of medical missionaries, was raised ber of Commerce, helping establish the Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Downriver Community Conference, assisting in China. She prayed that God would let her residents who have lost their jobs, authoring a Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to live out her life as a missionary. God gave her national grant to retrain workers, addressing congratulate five Katy ISD state swimming Billy Graham. After graduating with a bach- serious environmental issues in both medalists. elor’s in anthropology, Graham married Bell on Brownfield and superfund sites and continuing Kaloyan Bratanov, a senior at Katy High August 13, 1943 in the Blue Ridge Mountains to renovate the International Wildlife Refuge. School, won the 6A championship in the 200- of North Carolina. ‘‘There would have been no His colleagues have said that there need to be yard medley and won the silver medal in the Billy Graham . . . had it not been for Ruth,’’ more public servants like him and that he is 100-yard freestyle. Emma Sticklen, a sopho- said the late T. W. Wilson. She was his an- leaving behind a legacy of excellence. Mr. more at Taylor High School, brought home a chor and advisor for over 63 years. Wagner looks forward to seeing the Downriver bronze medal in the 100-yard backstroke. Graham discovered God’s call was to lead area continue to flourish in his retirement, and Cinco Ranch High School senior, Aria Bernal others to Christ by becoming an evangelist. his hard work and expertise is valued and the earned her third consecutive state silver medal He first made national attention during his Los community will continue to tap his wisdom in in the backstroke, finishing with a time of Angeles Crusade in fall 1949. Under a white the years to come. 52.72. William Coakley, a junior at Seven tent, 30 year old Graham preached over 65 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Lakes’ High School, earned a bronze medal in sermons to more than 350,000 people. Over- in honoring Jim Wagner’s lifetime of leader- the 200 free. Senior Brayden Rudd of Seven night, he became a household name. ship and public service. Mr. Wagner has effec- Lakes’ High School finished his high school The Billy Graham Crusades were heard all tively served the Downriver area throughout career with a bronze medal in the breast- over our world between 1947 and 2005. He his career. stroke. Each of these students has made Katy filled large arenas and stadiums across our f and all of Texas proud. country with a focus of bringing people to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Christ. Long before churches were ready for RECOGNITION OF MS. FRANCESCA sional District of Texas, congratulations again racial integration, he integrated his crusades. ALFANO to each of you on your accomplishments. We His Crusades made it to my neck of the look forward to seeing what you will accom- woods three times: in 1952, 1965 and 1981. In HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS plish in the future. 1952, half million Texans came out to hear OF FLORIDA f Graham preach. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gave their testimony, too. The brand new As- TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S PASTOR trodome opened its doors for 10 days to Gra- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 AND GOD’S MAN—BILLY GRAHAM ham in 1965. Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Bird Johnson attended. At 63 years old, Gra- privilege to rise today to honor Ms. Francesca HON. TED POE ham preached at Rice Stadium in 1981. Alfano, for her outstanding community service OF TEXAS The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association work in her hometown of West Palm Beach, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was founded in 1950. It was made up of a Florida. core team who created the ‘‘Modesto Mani- Ms. Alfano was one of five students se- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 festo,’’ a covenant to ensure the integrity of lected by Florida’s Hometown U.S.A. Program, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Paul wrote his ministry. Millions more could now hear him Inc. this year. She is a high school junior at in the book of Galatians ‘‘But God forbid that on the radio and see him on TV. Graham un- Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, a I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord derstood the power of the media. He also be- public high school located in West Palm Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified came one of the world’s best-selling authors. Beach, Florida. She is the daughter of unto me, and I unto the world.’’ This was Billy He became a world evangelist called to Monique McCall and Gianpaolo Alfano. Graham’s favorite bible verse. He chose only spread the good news. Throughout this year, Ms . Alfano will proud- to boast in humility, sacrifice, and the cross of Graham was called the Pastor to our Presi- ly represent West Palm Beach as she travels Christ. He was America’s Pastor, who lived his dents. He met with all post war Presidents up to visit nursing homes, children’s hospitals, life to bring the lost and hurting to Christ. to Obama. Our country called on him in times

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.025 E27FEPT1 E234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 of celebration and tragedy. He delivered invo- WOMEN AND TERRORISTS whereabouts to police. Her role as a surrogate cations at presidential inaugurations. He mother to family members of the attacker al- preached at the Washington National Cathe- HON. TED POE lowed her access and trust that men unfa- dral, three days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. OF TEXAS miliar to the family would have never have His message gave hope and healing to a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gained. Her brave action prevented a planned shocked nation. At the age of 77, he jointly re- follow-on attack. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 ceived the Congressional Gold Medal in the Meanwhile in Kosovo, it was women who Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the spread were first in their communities to voice con- Ruth. of terrorism and extremist ideas has claimed cerns when young men began stocking weap- Ruth passed away in the summer of 2007 at countless lives, destroyed hundreds of com- ons and conducting training exercises in 1998. their home in Montreat, North Carolina. They munities, and spawned radical groups around Unfortunately, these women’s warnings of im- had five children: Gigi, Anne, Ruth, Franklin the world. Women, in particular, have long pending conflict were ignored. Such an exam- and Ned. They had 19 grandchildren. They been the victims of these radical ideologies. ple demonstrates the critical role of women in are all involved in the ministry. In his later Just last week, the terrorist group Boko spotting emerging violence and gaining trust years, Graham was asked if he has any re- Haram targeted a girl’s school in Nigeria and within families and communities. Unfortu- grets. He replied, ‘‘although I have much to be abducted more than 100 young girls. This inci- nately, we often lack their perspectives be- grateful for as I look back over my life, I also dent follows the 2014 abduction of 270 Nige- cause women are underrepresented in gov- have many regrets. I have failed many times, rian school girls, of which 112 are still missing. ernments where terrorist groups are most ac- and I would do many things differently. For These acts are far from uncommon among tive. Because of their better ability to build one thing, I would speak less and study more, Islamist terrorist organizations. Across the trust, women have proven to improve the out- and I would spend more time with my family.’’ globe, jihadist networks subject women and comes of conflict mediation and peace build- young girls to horrendous human rights At his 95th birthday celebration, Graham de- ing. abuses. These male-dominated extremist livered his last message. He recorded a video A study of 40 peace processes in 35 coun- groups frequently deny basic rights, like ac- that featured clips from his home in Montreat, tries over the past 30 years, found that when cess to education or political representation to North Carolina. His message was delivered in women were involved, more agreements were women as a core component of their ideology. a quieter voice but provided a powerful mes- reached, implemented, and sustained. As Terrorist groups like ISIS and Boko Haram sage. He expressed concern for our nation, more and more terrorist groups threaten our are often the worst abusers of women, forcing ‘‘Our country’s in great need of a spiritual country, our allies, and our interest throughout them into marriages and sexual slavery. It awakening,’’ he declared. ‘‘There have been the world, it is vital that we leverage the tal- should be no surprise that the status of times that I’ve wept as I’ve gone from city to ents and perspectives of women as part of a women in a society is often an important indi- city and I’ve seen how far people have wan- multifaceted approach to ensure security at cator as to how vulnerable that society is to vi- dered from God.’’ home and abroad. It must be policy of the olence and radicalization. United States, that as we work in societies Today, I honor the life of Billy Graham and Yet, while being one of the primary targets damaged by years of war and political unrest, his ministries that have touched millions of of terrorist groups, women are also being we empower women to have a larger voice. people worldwide. There can never be another radicalized and recruited into these groups. While the men in these male-dominated cul- Billy Graham. God used a farm boy with a Some support the group’s operations, enforce tures have continued to fight and disagree, it gentle heart to preach his truth. its laws, or marry and bear the children of ter- is the women, who are often the biggest vic- And that’s just the way it is. rorist fighters. Others actually commit these tims that have demonstrated an ability to heinous acts of terror. In recent years, as reach peaceful settlements. f many as 3,000 women have traveled to the By taking important steps to integrate Middle East to join ISIS with many becoming HONORING DEMI WASHINGTON women into its security strategies, the U.S. will female suicide bombers. unleash untapped skills and abilities to defeat Despite the marginalization and brutality of radical terrorists that would rather have them HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON women in extremist-held lands, repressive re- subjugated. In the fight against terrorism, we gimes, persistent conflict, and poor develop- OF MISSISSIPPI need everyone at the table—especially ment policies can create conditions that make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women. And that’s just the way it is. groups like ISIS be seen as an opportunity for f Tuesday, February 27, 2018 women. Extremist groups exploit female griev- ances and claim to offer women greater em- RECOGNIZING THE DANVILLE Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- powerment and increased status—luring them SCHLARMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL er, I rise today to honor a remarkable young into joining their extremist cause. Once TEAM lady, Ms. Demi Washington of Clinton, MS. radicalized, terrorist organizations will leverage Demi Washington is a senior at Clinton High the societal status of women to further their HON. JOHN SHIMKUS School, where she currently holds the title of violent goals. For example, Boko Haram has Miss Clinton High School and has a 3.5 GPA. OF ILLINOIS exploited cultural perceptions of women in Ni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Demi is a very athletic and competitive geria as non-violent and unlikely to be in- young lady and was recently awarded a full volved in terrorism, to use them as intelligence Tuesday, February 27, 2018 scholarship to the University of Alabama (Roll and recruiting tools. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Tide), beginning Fall ’17. Throughout her In our efforts to combat terrorism and extre- nize the 2018 IHSA Class 1A State Cham- years she has been awarded several awards: mism abroad, we have neglected the impor- pions the Danville Schlarman High School 2014 Gatorade Athlete of the Year; No. 1 tant role women can play to actually prevent Girls Basketball Team. Sprinter in the State of MS, since 8th grade; radicalization and facilitate peace-building in The Lady Hilltoppers won the state title and the 1st female to win the State champion- areas long-worn by violence. Women are well game 53–31 to cap off a season with a record ship in the 8th grade. In April of 2017, Demi placed in homes, schools, and communities to of 31 wins and just one loss. Schlarman was finished first in three events: 100 M Dash with challenge extremist narratives. Research led in scoring by Janiah Newell, Caprina a time of 11.85; the 200 M Dash with a time shows that anti-terrorism messages can be Brown, and Anaya Peoples all scoring in dou- of 24.10; and set a new PR in the long jump more effectively spread by women because ble digits. But this was a team effort and team with a mark of 17–1 at the MHSAA Division 4– they are more directly involved with those victory as the Hilltoppers were equally impres- 6A meet. Her coach stated that, she is looking most vulnerable to terrorist recruitment: the sive on defense as they were on offense. forward to winning the 100m and 200m world’s youth. Given their importance in fami- I would like to congratulate the entire dashes at the state meet this year to end her lies and communities, it is essential that Danville Schlarman Girls Basketball Team on high school year on top. women, both at home and abroad, are more their victory and on a superb end to a great Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me meaningfully enlisted in the fight against ter- season: Anaya Peoples, Cece Damilano, Des- in recognizing and congratulating Ms. Demi rorism. tiny Dye, Emma Bogen, Janiah Newell, Washington for such a job well done through- Two years ago as French police hunted for McKaylee Allen, Suzet Sermensheim, Sydney out her athletic path in and throughout Clinton, the mastermind behind the Paris attacks that Gouard, Tannah Ceader as well as Head MS. killed 130, it was a woman who reported his Coach Keith Peoples.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.028 E27FEPT1 February 27, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E235 Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to ac- IN RECOGNITION OF FIRE CHIEF Ms. Moody was a native of Centreville, Mis- knowledge the hard work and dedication of KENNETH BRISCOE sissippi, and was vital to the Civil Rights the Danville Schlarman Girls Basketball Team Movement in the state. While a student at in winning the 2018 IHSA Class 1A State Title. HON. MARK MEADOWS Tougaloo College, she became heavily in- I wish the team and their coach all the best in OF NORTH CAROLINA volved in organizations, such as Congress of the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Racial Equality (CORE), National Association Tuesday, February 27, 2018 for the Advancement of Colored People f (NAACP), and Student Nonviolent Coordi- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nating Committee (SNCC). In 1963, Moody recognize Chief Kenneth Briscoe of Caldwell HONORING THE LIFE OF DUBLIN became a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights County, North Carolina. On behalf of the peo- VICE MAYOR DON BIDDLE Movement when newspapers featured a pho- ple of Lenoir, I congratulate Chief Briscoe on tograph of her participation in a sit-in at Wool- his retirement and thank him for 23 years of worth’s lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi. HON. ERIC SWALWELL service to Caldwell County, and 45 years of Ms. Moody is best remembered for her best- service to North Carolina. selling novel ‘Coming Age of Mississippi’ re- OF CALIFORNIA Chief Briscoe began his career in 1973 as leased in 1968. a volunteer firefighter in Hudson, North Caro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During the last years of her life, Ms. Moody lina. He joined the Lenoir Fire Department as suffered from dementia. On February 5, 2015 Tuesday, February 27, 2018 a paid firefighter in 1975 and was promoted to at 74-years-old, she passed away. Captain in 1983. Chief Briscoe joined the Today, we honor the life and legacy of Ms. Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, North Carolina Department of Insurance in Anne Moody and family. I rise to honor the life of Dublin Vice Mayor 1984 and was made the Deputy Director of f Don Biddle. We lost Don on February 21, the North Carolina Department of Insurance 2018 at the age of 80. Don lived in the city of and the Fire and Rescue Commission. Chief MARCH 2, 1836—TEXAS Dublin, California for 44 years and worked tire- Briscoe left the North Carolina Department of INDEPENDENCE DAY lessly to serve his community. Insurance in 2004 to become the Chief of the After serving four years on the Dublin Plan- Lenoir Fire Department. HON. TED POE During his career, Chief Briscoe has re- ning Commission, Don was appointed as a OF TEXAS ceived many awards and honors for his ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Dublin City Council in 2008 ceptional service. In 2007, Chief Briscoe was Tuesday, February 27, 2018 and retained his seat in subsequent elections. selected Fireman of the Year by the North It was my privilege to serve alongside Don on Carolina State Fireman’s Association and was Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, independ- the City Council from 2010 to 2013. His col- also recognized by the North Carolina State ence came to Texas differently than it did for leagues repeatedly recognized Don’s char- Senate for his outstanding service to North the 13 colonies. Let me explain. Texas was a part of Spain for over 100 acter and commitment by nominating him to Carolina and the City of Lenoir. Chief Briscoe years when Mexico fought a successful revo- serve as Vice Mayor on multiple occasions. has been recognized by this Congress on lution in 1820 against Spain to form a democ- three separate occasions for his service to the His achievements as a city councilmember racy, which included Texas. However, Santa people of Lenoir and the State of North Caro- received national acclaim. One of Don’s Anna, the president of Mexico, declared him- lina. In 2011, Chief Briscoe was awarded the proudest achievements was the redevelop- self Dictator of Mexico and he abolished the National Chief Fire Officer designation and ment of the former federal housing project, Ar- Mexican constitution. This was unacceptable was made a member of the Institution of Fire royo Vista, into the region’s largest mixed-in- to people living in Texas—both Anglos and Engineers. Furthermore, Chief Briscoe has at- come housing development, Emerald Vista. Tejanos (Texas-born Mexicans). Dissention tained many certifications through the Inter- He was a consistent champion of affordable against the government spread through Texas. housing who also worked to develop an apart- national Fire Service Accreditation Congress. War broke out in 1835 in the small town of Chief Briscoe was the first member of the ment complex tailored to the needs of active Gonzales when a detachment from the Mexi- North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs to military members, veterans, and their families. can army tried to take a cannon from the serve as President and Past President for two Don’s leadership led Dublin to be named an townspeople. The cannon was for protection terms. As President of the North Carolina As- against hostile Indian raids on the community. ‘‘All American City’’ while he was on city coun- sociation of Fire Chiefs, he represented over Shots rang out between the Mexican army cil. 1,500 fire chiefs and 45,000 firefighters. Chief and the armed townspeople. There were a few Don also was steadfast in his commitment Briscoe has also served as the Vice-Chairman wounded on both sides, and neither side to children, serving as a school board trustee of the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Com- claimed victory. for 12 years. As a trustee, he was instru- mission. In 2014, Chief Briscoe was aptly Skirmishes continued between both sides. mental in the creation of the Dublin Unified named Western North Carolina Fire Officer of The Texians, as they were called, drove out School District and was a leader in the re- the Year. Western North Carolina is proud to the Mexican army from the town of Bexar— building and improvement of the city’s aging have such an accomplished and caring public now called San Antonio. A small Texian army schools. Beyond the school board, he re- servant. Chief Briscoe is married to his wife, of volunteers occupied the Alamo in February mained passionate about education, serving Paula, and they have one son, Joe. 1836 in Bexar, under the command of Lieuten- Chief Briscoe’s long list of awards and ac- the Dublin Partners in Education for nearly two ant Colonel William Barratt Travis—a 27-year- complishments does not paint the full-picture decades, including as president and board old lawyer from South Carolina. Other Texian of the meaningful impact he has made on member. volunteers took the town of Goliad under Caldwell County and the State of North Caro- Texian Colonel James Fannin. General Sam Don served as an active representative of lina. For his service to Western North Caro- Houston was the commander of all Texian the Dublin community, on a variety of commis- lina, I am honored to express the gratitude sions throughout Alameda County. Addition- forces in the struggle for independence. and best wishes of the people of North Caro- Meanwhile, on March 2, 1836 (ironically ally, Don supported the growth of non-profit lina to Chief Briscoe on his retirement. organizations within Dublin such as the School Sam Houston’s birthdate), ‘‘officials’’—both f of Imagination, Dublin Rotary Club, Dublin In- Anglos and Tejanos—from Texas gathered in tegrity in Action, the YMCA, the American HONORING CIVIL RIGHTS ICON a place called Washington on the Brazos, and Cancer Society, and Hope Hospice. ANNE MOODY declared independence from the Dictatorship of Mexico. The Republic of Texas was born. Throughout his life, Don selflessly served HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON However, the defenders in the Alamo fell on the greater Tri-Valley community. I am grateful March 6, 1836, and Fannin was defeated and to have known Don Biddle, and he has left be- OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he and his men were executed by the Mexi- hind an unforgettable legacy of kindness, can army. charity and service. My thoughts and prayers Tuesday, February 27, 2018 General Sam Houston continued to rebuild are with his family, and he will forever be re- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- a Texas army and marched east towards the membered for his invaluable contributions to er, I rise to honor the late Civil Rights icon, marches of San Jacinto (near present day the community. Anne Moody. Houston, Texas).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Feb 28, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27FE8.031 E27FEPT1 E236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 27, 2018 On April 21, 1836 the Texas army surprised Commander picks someone from their division HONORING FANNIE’S NEST, INC. and met the vastly larger army of Santa Anna, to honor. Officer James Williams was named and defeated it in a brutal, but short, 18- 2017 Officer of the Year and Officer Vladimir HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON minute battle. Santa Anna was captured along Golovine was named 2017 Employee of the OF MISSISSIPPI with half of his army. The rest were casualties Year. The department awarded the Business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the battle. The Texian losses were minimal. Sponsor of the Year to The Church of Rosen- The Texas war for independence and free- berg for outstanding support to the department Tuesday, February 27, 2018 dom was successful. during 2017. Josh Landry was honored as Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Texas remained a Republic for nine years 2017 Citizen of the Year. Also receiving er, I rise today to honor a group of innovators then was admitted to the Union in 1845, by awards were Rookie of the Year Officer who have shown what can be done through the slim vote margin of one. Ruben Robles, Top Gun Division Winner Offi- hard work, dedication and a desire to serve The rest, they say, is Texas history. cer Robert Oliver, Co-Detective of the Year their community, Fannie’s Nest, Inc. And that’s just the way it is. Detective John Dawson, Top Gun Division Fannie’s Nest, Inc. is a Mississippi based f Winner and Overall Champion Sgt. Steven nonprofit organization and with its ministry in- Rychlik, Co-Detective of the Year & Top Gun corporated on January 22, 2016 by founders RECOGNIZING JUDGE DANIEL Division Winner Detective David Childs, Top Pamela Scott Bracey, PhD and Darrell Scott, HEATH Gun Division Winner Detective Andrew Runge Jr. The founders along with several other and Telecommunicator of the Year Danell cousins were interested in carrying out the HON. JIM BANKS Gaydos. Our communities are safer thanks to legacy of ‘‘educated communities of Christian OF INDIANA strong police departments and the critical or- unity’’ instilled by their grandmother, the late IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganizations that support them. Thank you to Fannie Lee Jones Scott. Fannie was the Tuesday, February 27, 2018 each of these honorees. mother of 12 children, and mother-like figure On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- to several other children in the community of Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise Yazoo City, Mississippi. She also served as a today to recognize Allen County Judge Daniel sional District of Texas, congratulations again to the Richmond Police Department honorees. devoted choir leader of Tulane Missionary Heath and to congratulate him on his retire- Baptist Church in Yazoo City for many years ment. For years Judge Heath has been an in- I thank them for all they do to keep the Rich- mond community safe. until her untimely passing to be with the Lord tegral figure in our community. After grad- in 1996. uating from what is now the Indiana University As a charitable organization and ministry, f McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Fannie’s Nest, Inc. vision is to exhibit a sin- Judge Heath and his family returned to Fort ASHLYNEE MIKE AMBER ALERT IN cere hands-on Christian approach to encour- Wayne, wherein he began his career in public INDIAN COUNTRY ACT age the development of well-rounded youth service. that grow to make positive impacts in all areas Judge Heath took a job as a District Rep- of society. Their mission is to educate, em- resentative for then-Congressman Dan Coats. SPEECH OF power, and expose youth to a variety of stimu- In this capacity, Judge Heath managed an lating experiences with the ultimate goal of outstanding constituent service operation that HON. NORMA J. TORRES nurturing them to soar beyond mediocrity, served the people of northeast Indiana. Judge OF CALIFORNIA negative stereotypes, and unfavorable statis- Heath then served as Fort Wayne Mayor Paul tics. Helmke’s Chief of Staff and Safety Director, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The organizers and members of Fannie’s before running for Congress in 1989. Though Monday, February 26, 2018 Nest, Inc. are committed to designing and im- he was defeated in a close race, Judge Heath plementing innovative mentoring programs, never stopped serving his community. In 1996, Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise conferences, and events that cater to youth in he was elected to the bench in Allen County. tocommend the United States Congress for pursuit of aiding Mississippi students and com- Having served in the Civil Division of the taking the right step forward in helping combat munities to grow in the following areas: Edu- Allen Superior Court for 17 years, Judge the high numbers of children abduction and cational Scholarship, Career Development, Heath went on to serve in the family division crime rates in Indian Country. Leadership, Service Learning, Financial Edu- in 2013. In this role, Judge Heath spear- As a former 911 operator, I know that the cation, Physical Fitness, Self-Awareness, Cul- headed many important initiatives in our com- AMBER Alert program has led to the rescue of tural Awareness, Music Appreciation, and munity, including the Juvenile Detention Alter- countless lives across the United States—but Communication. natives Initiative, a program designed to lower until now, access to this critical tool has been Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the number of young offenders incarcerated in limited for our tribal communities. in recognizing Fannie’s Nest, Inc. for its dedi- Allen County, and BrightSteps, a program de- cation and desire to serve others and giving signed to enhance early childhood develop- Mr. Speaker, the passage of this bill will back to the community. give tribes across the United States the ability ment. f Allen County benefited greatly from Judge to respond quickly to child abductions and Heath’s dedication to the community, and we help ensure the public safety of their citizens. HONORING CRECENCIO CRUZ will miss his leadership. I wish him and his These precious young lives are no less valu- PADILLA family the best in his retirement and future en- able than any others and they deserve to be deavors. protected. HON. JIMMY PANETTA f Last November, I introduced Savanna’s Act OF CALIFORNIA as a result of the disturbing increase in mur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT dered and missing Native American women HONORS DEDICATION OF EM- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 and girls. My bill is named in honor of Sa- PLOYEES AND CITIZENS vanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a 22-year-old Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pregnant member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who honor the memory of a lifelong LULAC mem- HON. PETE OLSON was tragically murdered. ber and community activist of the Central OF TEXAS Coast community, Crecencio Cruz Padilla. While I am hopeful that the institution of an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Mexico City, Mr. Padilla arrived in AMBER alert program will help bring some Monterey County in 1953 and worked as a Tuesday, February 27, 2018 much needed relief to this issue, we must do farmworker for Driscoll’s Berries. During the Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more to address the gap of information shar- 1960’s, Castroville’s Head Start Program hired congratulate the men and women honored by ing between tribal, local, and federal law en- Mr. Padilla as a Community Liaison where he the Richmond Police Department at their an- forcement agencies. My bill aims to do just had an opportunity to work with farmworker nual awards banquet last month. that. families. Education was very important to Mr. The banquet honors dedicated employees Let’s keep the momentum going and finally Padilla, and he decided to take part-time and citizens committed to the mission of the bring full justice to our Native American neigh- classes at Hartnell College focusing on crimi- Richmond Police Department. Each Division bors. nal law. That experience led him to advocate

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Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in honor of the life and legacy of Kewaunee Padilla, alongside Cesar Chavez, was also a County native, Mr. John Pagel. strong supporter of the United Farm Workers Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. Pagel was a successful businessman, a in their fight for unionization. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- revered community leader, and, most impor- Mr. Padilla spent his life fighting to help er, I rise to honor the Mississippi Department tantly, a beloved husband, father, and grand- those in the community of little means. In one of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ Special Re- father. He was taken too soon, but John account, Mr. Padilla demanded that the city of sponse Team led by Major Dale Bell. leaves behind a proud and enduring legacy Salinas form a police review board after a On July 11, 2017 at approximately 0700 that lesser men could not hope to forge in a string of officer involved incidents. Mr. Padilla hours, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, dozen lifetimes. also helped community members in generous While reflecting on John’s time with us, I ways that did not make headlines. He de- Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) Special Re- sponse Team (SRT), made up of 36 SRT turned to scripture and was reminded of him fended a countless number of people and was in one of my favorite verses. ‘‘And to make it known to take in families he found without members and seven conservation officers, were deployed to Leflore County, Mississippi, your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should shelter at the courthouse. In 2012, the League mind your own business and work with your of United Latin American Citizens, the La to assist the local Emergency Management Agency with the C130 Aircraft crash, where hands, just as we told you, so that your daily Raza Lawyers Association, and the Alisal Bet- life may win the respect of outsiders and so terment Association dedicated a Lady Justice the lives of 16 servicemen were lost. After ar- riving to the Central Operation Center, that you will not be dependent on anybody.’’ statue at the National Steinbeck Center in (1 Thessalonians 4: 11–12) honor of Mr. Padilla’s work. Mr. Padilla’s leg- MDWFP was assigned as the lead agency for the search and recovery of this mission. The A dairy farmer by trade, John’s passion for acy as a passionate advocate for his commu- his family and community, entrepreneurial spir- nity will stand the test of time. SRT members had a daunting task of recov- ering the remains of four servicemen. But I am it, and respect for nature brought him tremen- Crecencio Padilla’s legacy is defined by his dous success in life. A towering figure in Wis- dedication to his family as well. His children proud to say they recovered the remains of all consin industry and a renowned public serv- remember him as ‘‘an amazing father and 16 servicemen ensuring they would be flown ant, John never shed the humble hometown husband,’’ who gave love and support to all home. qualities that earned him respect and happi- his family. He was a role model for his family Other responsibilities included, finding 50 ness from the start. Beloved by his family, and the Central Coast community. His legacy missing weapons and providing daily super- community, and employees, good and honest will live on in the memories of those of us who vision to a large number of Marine members men like John are hard to find and even hard- had the honor to know him. Mr. Speaker, I ask on the ground. The SRT team demonstrated er to lose. that my colleagues in the House join me in resilience operating in 105-degree daily heat, John’s extraordinary memory will be cher- honoring Crecencio Padilla. while handling venomous snakes and infesta- tions of chiggers, ticks and mosquitoes. ished by countless people across Wisconsin f and America. May his humility, decency, and This tragic event was the largest aviation uncompromising integrity be remembered and SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR BILL accident to happen in Mississippi and in the emulated by all who knew him. OF RIGHTS history of the United States Marine Corps. The MDWFP SRT’s role in the law enforcement f HON. TED POE community is very important. The skills, train- GUN VIOLENCE OF TEXAS ing, dedication, and technology that they bring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to deployments are second to none. SPEECH OF Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Today, I am honored to recognize these brave public heroes for the hard work, dedica- HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, every six OF OHIO months, Amanda Nguyen begins her search tion and courage they exude each and every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for her rape kit. day protecting Mississippians. Despite being sexually assaulted, the bur- Monday, February 26, 2018 den to ensure it’s not destroyed lies on Aman- f Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to da—the victim. FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VAR- urge my colleagues to find the courage to take In her home state, there is a 15-year statute action and eradicate gun violence in America. of limitations for prosecuting sexual assault SITY SWIM TEAM EARNS 5A SIL- VER MEDAL While our children and families demand a crimes. vote on commonsense legislation to keep our But untested rape kits are only required to communities safe, my Republican colleagues be stored for six months. HON. PETE OLSON continue to turn their backs. Mr. Speaker, conflicting laws like this defy OF TEXAS Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elemen- common sense. Because of stories like Amada’s, Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary, the House has observed 42 moments of passed a bill in 2016 that implements, on the Tuesday, February 27, 2018 silence—tonight makes 43—to honor victims federal level, a Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of of gun violence, but no meaningful action has Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rights. been taken to strengthen our gun laws. After congratulate the Foster High School Girls Var- This important legislation grants survivors every mass shooting we offer our thoughts the right to have a rape kit preserved for a full sity Swim Team for earning a silver medal in and prayers to the victims, their families, and 20 years. the 200-yard freestyle. first responders. Our thoughts and prayers are It gives survivors the results of forensic Kalissa Niles, Maddie Jacks, Sophie Gibson not enough. A moment of silence is not exams and notification if an evidence kit is de- and Meagan Clark finished in second place enough. stroyed. with an impressive time of 1 minute and 39.47 In the past decade, more than one million Two years after passage, it’s clear that this seconds. Their accomplishments in the pool Americans have been shot. Every day, on av- legislation is needed now, more than ever. have made their families and the Richmond erage at least 35 Americans are killed with a This week the House Judiciary Committee community proud. gun and nearly 33,000 die each year from will be reviewing this imperative law. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- gun-related violence. Ensuring it is implemented effectively and sional District of Texas, congratulations to the In my home state of Ohio, someone is killed improves the experience of survivors as they ladies of the Foster High School Girls Varsity with a gun every eight hours. This is unac- fight for the justice they rightfully deserve. Swim Team. Keep up the great work. ceptable. There are no moments of silence on

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DAVID YOUNG today to recognize and congratulate Nola and Walt Pritchard of Clarinda, Iowa on the very ing for mental health treatment, undermine OF IOWA American’s health insurance, and strip schools special occasion of their 65th wedding anni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of resources needed to employ guidance versary. They celebrated their anniversary on counselors, social workers and/or more teach- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 December 23, 2017. ers to reduce class sizes and give students Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Nola and Walt’s lifelong commitment to more individual attention. today to recognize and congratulate Clayton each other and their family truly embodies The NRA claims any sensible action to Saeugling of Atlantic, Iowa, for receiving the Iowa values. As they reflect on their 65th anni- strengthen our gun laws is an attack on the American Future Farmers of America Degree versary, may their commitment grow even 2nd Amendment and the rights of gun owners. Award. The American Future Farmers of stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, Nothing could be further from the truth. Demo- America (FFA) Degree is the highest honor an and honor one another for many years to crats and Republicans must work together on FFA member can achieve. According to Eric come. Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple meaningful reform to keep guns out of the Miller, FFA Advisor at the Atlantic High on their 65th year together and I wish them hands of criminals, domestic abusers, and in- School, ‘‘less than one percent of the 653,359 many more. I ask that my colleagues in the dividuals in crisis. FFA members will receive this prestigious United States House of Representatives join Recent polls show that 97 percent of gun award.’’ me in congratulating them on this momentous owners approve of background checks for all In earning this degree, Clayton had to earn occasion and in wishing them nothing but the gun purchases, including those made at gun and invest at least $10,000 through a super- best. shows and through private sales. According to vised agricultural program that he started, the Pew Research Center, 33 percent of gun owned, and in which he held a professional f owners oppose the NRA’s prescription to position. He also had to complete 50 hours of TRIBUTE TO REV. RICHARD make schools safer by arming teachers. community service, demonstrating his commu- BLODGETT As I’ve said before, all citizens have a right nity commitment and leadership skills. FFA to basic safety and life itself. Our families Advisor Eric Miller further added, ‘‘I am very HON. DAVID YOUNG should not fear the possible massacre of their proud of Clayton and all his hard work he has children in school or on playgrounds. Every- OF IOWA put into his project and his education.’’ Clayton IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one should be able to go to a concert or place said, ‘‘getting my American FFA Degree was of worship and not confront a shooter armed a once in a lifetime experience that I am glad Tuesday, February 27, 2018 with high capacity ammunition magazines and I could be a part of. All of the time and hard Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise a weapon of mass destruction. It is up to all work that I have put into FFA was well worth today to recognize and congratulate Rev. of us to protect our communities, schools, it.’’ Richard Blodgett of Council Bluffs, Iowa on his workplaces, and places of worship from Mr. Speaker, I applaud and congratulate recent retirement as the Pastor of Emanuel senseless gun violence. Clayton for earning this award and it is with Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Blodgett has I have been encouraged by the courageous great pride that I recognize him today. I ask served his congregation for over 31 years. young people speaking out and taking action that my colleagues in the United States House Originally from Wisconsin, Rev. Blodgett to effect change. I hope my Republican col- of Representatives join me in congratulating and his family have made Council Bluffs their leagues are listening. him and in wishing him nothing but continued home for the past three decades. After high Every day Congress fails to strengthen our success. school, he studied to become a teacher and gun laws, we are complicit in the violence that wrestling coach, but he said it just did not feel takes place in our nation. We can and must f right. He entered Olivet Nazarene University in do more to end gun violence. Bourbonnais, Illinois. After graduating, Rev. f TRIBUTE TO JEAN AND KENNETH Blodgett began his work in Dubuque, Iowa be- POLSLEY TRIBUTE TO BILL HILLMAN fore answering the call to serve in Council Bluffs. Rev. Blodgett plans to stay active in the HON. DAVID YOUNG HON. DAVID YOUNG community by volunteering with his spiritual OF IOWA experience at Fox Run Assisted Living, Jean- OF OHIO nie Edmundson Hospital, and at the Iowa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Share Food Program. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I commend and congratulate Rev. Blodgett for his 31 years of dedicated Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise and devoted service to Emanuel Church of the today to recognize and congratulate Bill today to recognize and congratulate Jean and Nazarene. He has made a difference by help- Hillman of Shenandoah, Iowa on his selection Kenneth Polsley of Blanchard, Iowa on the ing and serving others and it is with great as the 2017 Outstanding Individual Leader, very special occasion of their 50th wedding pride that I recognize him today. I ask that my awarded by the Iowa Tourism Office and Trav- anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary colleagues in the United States House of Rep- el Federation of Iowa. Bill received this honor on December 23, 2017. resentatives join me in congratulating him on for his work with the Everly Brothers Child- Jean and Kenneth’s lifelong commitment to his retirement and in wishing him nothing but hood Home, Wabash Trace Nature Trail and each other and their family truly embodies the best. many other community activities. Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- Bill has worked tirelessly in promoting eco- versary, may their commitment grow even f nomic development and tourism opportunities stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, TRIBUTE TO JACOB BAUDLER in Shenandoah and the surrounding commu- and honor one another for many years to nities. Through Bill’s determination and dedi- come. HON. DAVID YOUNG cation, and with the use of his time and re- Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple OF IOWA sources, he has had a direct impact on the on their 50th year together and I wish them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economic future of Shenandoah. many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Mr. Speaker, Bill has made a difference by United States House of Representatives join Tuesday, February 27, 2018 helping and serving his community. It is with me in congratulating them on this momentous Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise great honor that I recognize him today. I ask occasion. today to recognize and congratulate Jacob

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Donald has served Baudler. continued success. as a key leader at the Arispe Methodist The American FFA Degree is awarded to f Church for years and has served on the Food members who have demonstrated the highest for Life committee. Darlene taught Bible and TRIBUTE TO CLEO HAWTHORNE level of commitment to FFA and made signifi- Sunday school for many years while Donald cant accomplishments in their supervised agri- also outfitted his barn so Arispe kids had a cultural experience. Jacob had to meet certain HON. DAVID YOUNG place to play basketball. They have both also requirements, such as studying agriculture for OF IOWA volunteered their time at Greater Regional three years in high school, earning money in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medical Center and with hospice. an agriculture field and investing that money into their business, participation in community Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize service and having a record of outstanding Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Darlene and Donald for receiving this award leadership ability and community involvement. today to recognize and congratulate Cleo and I am proud to represent them in the The work toward this degree involved many Hawthorne of Atlantic, Iowa, on the very spe- United States Congress. I ask that my col- years of hard work and dedication in agricul- cial occasion of celebrating his 105th birthday leagues in the United States House of Rep- tural pursuits. on December 31, 2017. resentatives join me in congratulating Darlene Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Our world has changed a great deal during and Donald and in wishing them both nothing resent leaders like Jacob in the United States the course of Cleo’s life. Since his birth, we but the best. Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- have revolutionized air travel and walked on ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents the moon. We have invented the television, f to reach his goals. I ask that my colleagues in cellular phones, and the internet. We have the United States House of Representatives TRIBUTE TO KARLA AND BILL fought in wars overseas, seen the rise and fall LIVINGSTON join me in congratulating Jacob on receiving of Soviet communism, and witnessed the birth this esteemed designation and in wishing him of new democracies. Cleo has lived through the best of luck in all his future endeavors. nineteen United States Presidents and twenty- HON. DAVID YOUNG f four Governors of Iowa. In his lifetime, the OF IOWA population of the United States has more than TRIBUTE TO BETTY AND RONALD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONLEY tripled. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to represent Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Cleo in the United States Congress and I’m HON. DAVID YOUNG Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise proud to recognize him today on this momen- OF IOWA today to recognize and congratulate Karla and tous occasion. I ask that my colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Livingston on the very special occasion of United States House of Representatives join their 60th wedding anniversary on December Tuesday, February 27, 2018 me in congratulating him and in wishing noth- 30, 2017. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing but the best. Karla and Bill’s lifelong commitment to each today to recognize and congratulate Betty and f Ronald Conley of Mount Ayr, Iowa, on the other and their family truly embodies Iowa val- very special occasion of their 60th wedding TRIBUTE TO DARLENE AND ues. As they reflect on their 60th anniversary anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary DONALD WIMMER may their commitment grow even stronger, as on January 3, 2018. they continue to love, cherish, and honor one Betty and Ronald’s lifelong commitment to HON. DAVID YOUNG another for many years to come. each other and their family truly embodies our OF IOWA Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on their 60 years together and I wish them versary, may their commitment grow even many more. I ask that my colleagues in the stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 United States House of Representatives join and honor one another for many years to Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise me in congratulating them on this momentous come. today to recognize and congratulate Darlene occasion.

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