E1360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 9, 2014 Soon the community was divided into two Department. He served the police department academy nominations helped many students groups: the ‘‘Let him Preach’’ group and the with honor and distinction for 28 years, suc- navigate the applications process in hopes of ‘‘He Aint Preaching’’ group. The two groups cessfully moving through the ranks to the posi- serving the country. agreed to vote on it and set a meeting for tion of Chief of Police. In addition to his work Val served as my trusted representative in Sunday morning, July 21, 1912. Someone with the police department, Chief Philpott many community events where she was al- locked the door of the meeting house, likely to served his community as a Special Assistant ways regarded for her professional and keep the Preacher from preaching. Word got to the Pasadena City Manager and Director of thoughtful manner. Her expertise and personal around that the door to the church was locked. Northwest Development, commander of the flair in the creation of hundreds of certificates Those who sided with Stamps vowed to break Pasadena Fire Department’s Support Services of recognition over the years, and more re- the doors down. So, both sides sent ‘‘Paul Re- Division, as well as teaching classes at Pasa- cently, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD statements, vere riders’’ throughout the town, telling them dena High School and Pasadena City College. were greatly valued by the many recipients of to bring their firearms to the scheduled Sun- He received several awards including the these honors. Revered for her strong work day church meeting. Community Ethics Award from the Glendale ethic, command of the written language, com- On Sunday morning, both sides showed up Character and Ethics Project, the Brotherhood petence for managing sophisticated database at the locked church building. Many had not Citation from the National Conference of systems, and wonderful sense of humor, Val only packed a lunch, but they also put their Christians and Jews, and the Pasadena Police has been an invaluable member of my staff in knives and pistols in their wagons just in case Department’s Silver Award of Merit. the State Assembly and the Second Congres- there was trouble. The obvious argument be- After his retirement, in 1991, Chief Philpott sional District and will be missed. tween the two sides erupted, and guns and continued to ardently serve his community The residents of our congressional districts knives were brandished. Unkind words may through political activism and volunteering with are better off today thanks to the work of Val have been uttered as well. numerous organizations. He was known for Raschke. Her commitment to advocating for Eventually, the ‘‘Let him preach’’ (in the being outspoken and tenacious, with a pas- individuals in need of federal assistance is ap- building) crowd backed off. So preacher sion for social justice and advocating for preciated and we wish her continued success Stamps had to preach under a nearby tree. youth, especially related to inequity and pov- in the future. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at Later, a makeshift structure was erected for erty. Bruce helped revitalize the northwest this time that we honor and thank Val for her Stamps to preach all summer long under Pasadena community and played a significant many years of invaluable service to the people some shade—but he could not enter the role in the Villa Parke youth boxing program. of Marin and Sonoma counties. church building. He was the co-founder and served on the f However, the churchgoers headed off to board of the Community Non-Violence Re- IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN court the next day. Both sides filed assault source Center, co-founder and Board Presi- FRENCH and disorderly conduct charges on the other dent of Day One, a nonprofit organization fo- with a nearby local Justice of the Peace (JP). cused on addressing issues of drug, alcohol Obscene language charges were alleged as and tobacco abuse in Pasadena area youth, HON. BRETT GUTHRIE well. (I guess unkind words were actually spo- and he developed and facilitated the Partner- OF KENTUCKY ken at the church house by the church goers.) ship Workshop, Healing the Heart of America, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When the JP inquired of a witness where A National Cities Conference, in Richmond, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 the altercation took place in the County, a wit- Virginia. In addition, he served on the board of Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ness not knowing the actual location replied directors for the Jackie Robinson Foundation, memory of Jonathan French of Glendale, KY. that it happened at the place of the cutting Pasadena Boys and Girls Club, Pasadena Only 25 years old, Jonathan was killed in a and shooting fight. The name Cut and Shoot Planned Parenthood, Child Health Foundation tragic accident while doing his job as a volun- stuck, and the rest is Texas history. and the Western Justice Center Foundation. teer firefighter. Let it be known that the names of Texas Bruce is survived by his three children, Kris Jonathan’s death represents the first on- towns are not random, but a living symbol of Strong, Kelly Sturgeon and Greg Philpott, his duty firefighter to be killed in the line of duty what once was. They give us Texans a peak brother, Kent Philpott, and his five grand- there since July 1970. The entire Hardin into how life used to be. The names of these children, Dustin, Samantha, Carson, Nicole County community is grieving the loss—a towns represent vivid stories about culture and and Mark. young man who was a son, a brother, a men- community with just a couple of words, all Chief Philpott was an irreplaceable part of tor and a fiance´. adding to the rich history of our great state. our community, and he will be greatly missed. His interests included hunting and rooting And that’s just the way it is. A model public servant and a man of impec- for the University of Kentucky’s basketball f cable character, I ask all members to join me team, but his passion was firefighting. A fellow in remembering Bruce Wayne Philpott. A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO BRUCE Glendale volunteer firefighter reiterated that in WAYNE PHILPOTT f an interview with the local paper, The News- RECOGNIZING VALERIE RASCHKE Enterprise. ‘‘He loved keeping the fire trucks clean. He took his firefighting seriously. He HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF was one heck of a good man.’’ OF CALIFORNIA HON. JARED HUFFMAN A dedicated public servant, Jonathan was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA taken too soon. But his legacy and strong de- Tuesday, September 9, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sire to serve his community will surely con- tinue. I join with Kentucky’s Second District in Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, September 9, 2014 sending prayers to Jonathan’s family. We will honor the memory of Bruce Wayne Philpott of Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to miss him and are thankful for his service. Pasadena, California, former Pasadena Police recognize Valerie (Val) Raschke who is Chief, who passed away on Tuesday, July 29, transitioning from her position as Congres- f 2014, after courageously battling a prolonged sional Representative after serving the district HONORING DR. EDWARD illness. for nearly two years. GETTEMEIER Born in Portland, Oregon on January 8, Val served as District Scheduler and Marin 1944, to Vernon and Zoe Philpott, Bruce grew County Field Representative for California’s HON. SAM GRAVES up in Portland and later, in Sunland, Cali- 6th District State Assembly Office for five OF MISSOURI fornia. A natural athlete, Bruce enjoyed sports, years prior to joining California’s 2nd Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES especially baseball, hiking and camping, and sional District Office staff at the beginning of fishing trips with his father and his two broth- the 113th Congress. Val’s steadfast devotion Tuesday, September 9, 2014 ers, Kent and Gary. He earned his Bachelor of to the constituents of Marin County and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Science Degree from California State Univer- Sonoma County performing a myriad of as- proudly pause to recognize the outstanding sity Los Angeles and completed graduate signments helped countless individuals achievement of Dr. Edward Gettemeier. Dr. studies at the University of Southern California throughout the region tackle challenging Gettemeier is the principal of Hardin Middle School of Public Administration. issues. With a special attention to veterans’ School in St. Charles, Missouri, and has been As a young man, Bruce became a law en- services, Val worked tirelessly to improve con- selected by the Missouri Association of Sec- forcement officer with the Pasadena Police ditions for others. Her work with the military ondary School Principals as the 2014 Missouri

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Mr. Speaker, I Buena High School Hall of Fame. Andy grad- high-rate work ethic that has permeated rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend of uated from Occidental College in 1975, earn- throughout the school. Through his work, Har- southern and eastern Kentucky, Mr. Bill ing a B.A. in Political Science. He was a de- din has seen a significant increase in access Schweri, upon his retirement as the Director of voted alumnus of Occidental College, serving to technology and developed programs to Federal Relations at the University of Ken- as President of the Alumni Association Board meet the needs of Hardin Middle School’s di- tucky. of Governors and as a member of the Occi- verse student population. Dr. Gettemeier has During his 42 years at the University of Ken- dental College Board of Trustees. Andy had a been a leader on implementing the St. Charles tucky, Bill has been a champion for progress long and successful career in the fashion and School District’s Standards-Based Grading in education, healthcare, and energy research clothing industry, holding the position of Senior and worked with the St. Charles Juvenile Jus- across the state. Behind the scenes of Ken- Vice President of Strategic Partners, Inc., a tice Center to develop a Teen Court system tucky’s highly esteemed flagship university, Bill uniform and apparel company. Because of his for Hardin students. His plan to improve the has been a driving force, seeking out partner- interest and experience in the clothing indus- ABC’s—Academics, Behavior, and Climate— ships, programs and funding to help the most try, he and his wife, Kim, formed a line of pa- have transformed Hardin Middle School. distressed region of the Commonwealth. I’m jamas called Liz & Lauren, named after their certain there is not a single resource that Bill Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in ap- eldest daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, an enter- hasn’t researched for the benefit of southern prise of which he was very proud. plauding Dr. Edward Gettemeier’s outstanding and eastern Kentucky. professionalism and commitment to educating Andy was dedicated in both his professional No one knows the value and power of cre- pursuits and his commitment to serving his the American youth. I join with Dr. ating and sustaining long-time partnerships community and our country. On the local level, Gettemeier’s colleagues, family, friends, and quite like Bill. If the University of Kentucky Mr. Beattie was a Public Safety Commissioner students in congratulating him on his out- needed a partner to improve education or ac- for La Can˜ada Flintridge for six years, playing standing achievement, and wish him good luck cess to healthcare, Bill ensured the connection a significant role in initiating La Can˜ada in his future endeavors. was secured with his genuine, kind and hum- Flintridge’s new ‘‘Alert LCF’’ emergency notifi- ble approach. Most leaders seek recognition cation system and the city’s Local Hazard Miti- f or credit for their efforts, but that has never gation Plan. He served as president of the La been the case with Bill. Can˜ada Unified School Board, working to im- HONORING THE LIFE OF HERB His work has lead to exponential growth of prove the educational programs and buildings STOTTLER UK’s research enterprise and jumpstarted new in the La Can˜ada Flintridge schools, and research initiatives that have enabled the uni- president of the La Can˜ada High School Spar- versity to be successful in competing for fed- tan Boosters. Andy’s public service extended eral grants and contracts. This riveting sci- HON. TIM RYAN beyond his local community as he spent many entific research on cancer, fossil energy, OF OHIO years volunteering for the White House’s Of- transportation and agriculture is blazing new fice of Advance, a department responsible for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trails in every aspect of our everyday life, and coordinating the travel schedules of the Presi- our country—to say nothing of our state—is dent and press corps. Mr. Beattie travelled Tuesday, September 9, 2014 better off for it. He has fought for legislation with President Clinton and President Obama that is important to UK and student financial Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today often, and he visited several nations including aid. Bill has also been a leader in The Science to recognize and remember the life of Herb Iraq, Poland, South Korea, Chile, and India Coalition, and actively involved in the Council Stottler, 79, who passed away on August 30, during his service for the White House. on Governmental Affairs, and the Association 2014, surrounded by those he loved dearly. Andy Beattie is remembered in his commu- of Public and Land Grant Universities. Over nity as a fair, honest, smart, and thoughtful The citizens of Northeast Ohio are hard- the years, he has deservedly gained the ut- person, who ‘‘put family first.’’ He is survived working, honest Americans, and Herb was no most respect of his peers in federal relations. by his wife, Kim Beattie, their three daughters, exception. Herb was a dedicated labor leader, As he departs his post at the University of Sarah, Katherine, and Lauren, his mother, as well as a strong advocate for the Demo- Kentucky, it is my intention to ensure Bill Marilynn, and his brothers, Neil and John. cratic Party. Herb served his nation proudly in Schweri receives the recognition that is due Andy was an exceptional community leader, the United States Marine Corps, where he him, for his tireless efforts on behalf of stu- admired by all as a man of impeccable char- was honorably discharged. Herb also faithfully dents and families across Kentucky, and spe- acter and he will be greatly missed. I ask all devoted himself to his community, where he cifically people living in Kentucky’s Fifth Con- members to join me in remembering Louis An- served as Ward 7 Council for the City of gressional District. We hope he knows he al- drew Beattie, Jr. Akron, before becoming the International Staff ways has the thanks of a grateful Big Blue Na- Representative for the United Steel Workers of tion. f America. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN RECOGNITION OF THE FEAST in honoring my friend Bill Schweri as we bid OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Herb was preceded in death by his mother, him a joy-filled retirement. Mona; brother, Bob; dear daughter, Debra Leigh; and nephew by marriage, Dave Fritz. f HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING He leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years, A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO LOUIS OF MASSACHUSETTS Jan; daughters, Pam and Tonia; grand- ANDREW BEATTIE, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughters, Misty, Rachel (Matt), and Chelcie; Tuesday, September 9, 2014 great-grandsons, Dylan and Sam; brother, HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to John (Suzie); nephews, Brian (Jan) and Bob OF CALIFORNIA recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Feast (Kathy); nieces, Christine (David), Kim (Terry), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Blessed Sacrament, the largest Por- and Jackie; and many great-nieces and neph- Tuesday, September 9, 2014 tuguese feast in the world and one of the larg- ews. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to est festivals in New England. I am deeply saddened and extend my con- honor the memory of Louis Andrew Beattie, Jr. Founded in 1915, the Feast recreates the dolences to his entire family. Herb was a of La Can˜ada Flintridge, California, an out- traditional religious festivals of Portugal and strong and dedicated man, who will be missed standing community leader, who passed away celebrates the safe passage onto American by those whose lives he impacted, because of on Sunday, July 27, 2014. shores. The Feast is often referred to as ‘‘the his dedication and unwavering service, North- Louis Beattie, better known as ‘‘Andy,’’ was Madeira Feast’’ because its roots lie in the tiny east Ohio is a better place. born on February 3, 1953 in Brownsville, mountain and shoreside villages of the island

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