December 6, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1609 Keeper of the Light Award from The Indiana Although she was born and raised in Min- ball Team for becoming the 2018 SWAC Commission for Women for her extensive and nesota, Judge Horn has deep roots in the Champions. change producing work. She also received the Lone Star State. After a successful business f Circle of Hope Award from Fairbanks Hospital, career, she won her 1992 bid for Denton the Salute to Families award from Family County Tax Assessor-Collector, becoming the RECOGNIZING THE 160TH Services of Central Indiana, and the Parent first woman to serve in the position. After ANNIVERSARY OF THE YWCA USA Advocate award from Drug Free Marion Coun- nearly a decade, she once again set out on ty. Notably, in 2015, Marissa was named one the path to blaze a new trial. HON. JOHN KATKO of the top 20 women in philanthropic work by In 2002, Judge Horn made history as the OF NEW YORK Michael Chatman, who hosts the Giving Show first woman to serve as a Denton County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and features leaders committed to creating a Judge. Over the last 16 years, Judge Horn Thursday, December 6, 2018 more generous world through philanthropy. has helped to lead our county through unprec- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in She shares this title with the likes of Oprah edented growth. During her tenure as the honor of the 160th anniversary of the YWCA Winfrey. longest serving Denton County Judge, she USA. Since the first YWCA USA branch Marissa has made a remarkable impression has shown great wisdom, compassion, and opened in 1858, in my home state of New on her community through her lifetime commit- dedication. York, the organization has expanded to in- ment to service. She has truly left a legacy of It has been a great joy to count Judge Horn clude 213 United States locations and its pro- success at the Indiana Philanthropic Alliance as a friend and fellow public servant. Her grams serve 2 million individuals nationwide. that will be built upon for years to come. On achievements are numerous, her contributions The YWCA USA has stayed true to its mission behalf of Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District, are significant, and her accolades are well-de- of eliminating racism and empowering women I congratulate Marissa on her extraordinary served. On behalf of the 26th District of throughout its rich history. career and extend my gratitude for all the Texas, I extend my sincere thanks to Judge Many prominent social movements, past wonderful contributions she has made to our Horn upon her retirement, and I wish her and and present, have included activism from the Hoosier community While I know Marissa will her family well as they enter this new season YWCA USA. This includes advocacy for wom- be missed at the Indiana Philanthropic Alli- together. en’s voting rights, civil rights, pay equity and ance, I wish the very best to her husband, f gender-based violence prevention. With their Kim, and the rest of her family as she moves voices at the forefront of many social issues, into the next phase of her life. HONORING ALCORN STATE the YWCA USA is taking a stand for the rights UNIVERSITY’S FOOTBALL TEAM f of women across the country. In addition to advocacy, YWCA USA offers HONORING JOHN HUSTON HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON a wide variety of resources so women can OF MISSISSIPPI reach their full potential. Financial literacy and HON. LUKE MESSER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES job training are two such prominent programs OF INDIANA offered by the YWCA USA. Women have the Thursday, December 6, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability to secure economic opportunity and Thursday, December 6, 2018 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- gain financial independence with the help of er, I rise today to honor the Alcorn State Uni- the skills developed with these resources. Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- versity’s Football Team on becoming the 2018 Furthermore, YWCA USA is committed to nize a longtime member of my staff, John SWAC Champions. the higher education of young women. They Huston, for his work in my office and his serv- On Saturday, December 1, in Lorman, Mis- have sought to increase female representation ice to our state. sissippi at the Jack Spinks Stadium, Alcorn in the science, technology, engineering and John has been on our team from the very State’s Football Team contested against math fields with their ‘‘Girls in STEM’’ courses, beginning and has worked in a variety of ca- Southern University for the SWAC Champion- as well as financially support college-bound pacities in our office, both in our Indiana and ship. This made their fifth consecutive SWAC young women by providing 20,000 scholar- Washington, D.C. offices. He started as an un- Championship visits since 2014. The Braves ships annually. paid intern over seven years ago, has been have competed for the title winning three of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me promoted five times, and currently serves as the five, years 2014, 2015, and 2018. in celebrating 160 years of the YWCA USA. I my Legislative Director. During his time in our The SWAC Championship Game is an have witnessed the life-changing work carried office he developed and wrote numerous bills, American college football game that is held out by the YWCA USA at the Onondaga helped guide several of my bills through en- annually on the first Saturday in December by County location in my district. The efforts of actment, and has become one of my most the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the YMCA USA have greatly advanced the trusted advisors. to determine its football champion. The game lives of women in my district and across the On a personal note, John and I share a love pits the champion of the Eastern Division United States. I encourage my fellow mem- of the life lessons of sports and a commitment against the champion of the Western Division bers in the House to support the mission of to putting faith and family first in our life. John in a game that follows the conclusion of the the YWCA USA, as well as organizations pro- has been my advisor, but more importantly, I regular season. moting a similar message of equality. Women consider John my friend. Over these years, it From 2015 onward, the winner of the game are moving closer to equality in our society has been a joy to watch John grow as a lead- has represented the SWAC in the Celebration and with the help of groups like the YWCA er, as a Christian and as a man. I am very Bowl. Since 2013, Toyota has been the title USA, we can achieve that equality. proud of him. sponsor and the contest is officially named the f I wish John continued success in all that Toyota SWAC Football Championship. RECOGNIZING HUILIANG LIU God has planned for him and his family. I In brief, Alcorn State University, formally have no doubt John’s biggest impact on our known as, Alcorn A&M is a historically black state and nation are yet to come. I look for- university located northwest of Lorman, Mis- HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF COLORADO ward to cheering John on in those efforts. sissippi. The university was founded in 1871 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f by the Reconstruction-era legislature to pro- IN RECOGNITION OF JUDGE MARY vide higher education for freedmen. It is the Thursday, December 6, 2018 HORN first black land grant college established in the Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to United States. recognize the President and co-founder of the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS One of the institution’s most notable alumni Denver Chinese School, Huiliang Liu. Presi- OF TEXAS was Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist, who dent Huiliang Liu has overseen the growth of graduated in 1952. The university is a mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the school from a single room class in 1998 to ber-school of the Thurgood Marshall College its current size of three different campuses in Thursday, December 6, 2018 Fund. The student body has grown from 179 the Denver metropolitan area with over four Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mostly male students to an enrollment of al- hundred students. Huiliang Liu is truly an icon honor a trailblazer and dedicated public serv- most 4000 as of Fall 2018. in our community and it is my honor to recog- ant. Judge Mary Horn has served our North Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me nize him in the United States House of Rep- Texas community for decades. in recognizing Alcorn State University’s Foot- resentatives.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:20 Dec 07, 2018 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06DE8.033 E06DEPT1 E1610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 6, 2018 President Huiliang Liu’s work has made the two that received a Platinum Sustainability have no doubt Jason’s biggest impact on our difference in the lives of countless Chinese- Best Practices Award from the Institute of state and nation are yet to come. I look for- American students as they gain a greater ap- Local Government. ward to cheering Jason on in those efforts. preciation and understanding of their ances- With the economy now recovered, major tor’s historical homeland, and thereby contrib- companies, such as Illumina and Gilead, are f uting to the cultural fabric of our community. creating or adding to their corporate campuses The Denver Chinese School provides in Foster City. Startups are once again moving REMEMBRANCE OF TONYA courses and programs that serve to enlighten into the office complexes in the city. Science CHISSELL WILLIAMS, DEDI- the community with educational and cultural and its bounty are powering the growth of this CATED PUBLIC SERVANT WHO enrichment. The Denver Chinese School orga- community that offers products and services MADE VALUABLE AND SUBSTAN- nizes the largest Colorado Chinese New Year around the globe. TIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ON BE- Celebration held in the State of Colorado. Foster City is also coping with enormous HALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE Throughout his 20 years of dedicated serv- traffic that travels through the city on its way 18TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ice, President Huiliang Liu has guided the to surrounding communities. Councilmember OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED Denver Chinese School to be the excellent or- Bronitsky has repeatedly advocated for the STATES ganization and valuable asset to the State of city to experiment with measures to deal with Colorado that it is today. I look forward to and traffic rather than conducting lengthy studies HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE wish Huiliang Liu and the Denver Chinese or trying half-hearted measures. He has also School nothing but continued success in its fu- cautioned residents to be mindful of the way OF TEXAS ture. a city’s budget is financed in modern-day Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f fornia. Development brings additional property Thursday, December 6, 2018 tax revenue to provide such essential services IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLIE as police, fire, parks and libraries. His mes- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is my BRONITSKY sage is wise and needed during a time of sad duty to inform the House that Tonya change. Chissell Williams, who served the people of HON. JACKIE SPEIER Mr. Speaker, Foster City is a small town of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas OF CALIFORNIA 35,000 where families come to thrive, where for many years as a senior staff member in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seagulls come to dive, and where pelicans my Houston district office, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 and boaters vie for space on the lagoons. For November 16, 2018, in Houston, Texas. all its beauty, Councilmember Charlie Tonya Chissell Williams overcame life- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Bronitsky chose to run for the city council changing challenges to complete her college Charlie Bronitsky upon his departure from the when our nation was in crisis and the town’s education and her hard work and resilience city council of Foster City and the governing budget was severely challenged. He stepped was rewarded with both a prestigious Con- board of the Estero Municipal Improvement up because that’s what a citizen of this nation gressional Black Caucus Foundation Congres- District. During his service, Charlie has been a does when a community needs leadership. sional internship which she served in my office well-reasoned, principled voice for smart His priorities in 2009 included strong fiscal and a Mickey Leland Congressional Fellow. change in a city undergoing significant trans- management of the city, the construction of a Tonya Chissell Williams continued her ca- formation. senior living facility near city hall, and man- reer in public service In my Houston district as He was born in Brooklyn and moved to Cali- aged, green growth. All three have largely a Field Representative and Caseworker and fornia in 1980 to finish his education in Berke- been achieved during his terms in office. Resi- her excellent performance earned the pro- ley. He is a graduate of the U.C. Berkeley dents can be certain that Charlie Bronitsky motion to the position of Senior Casework School of Law, as it is now known, and prac- cast his votes and made his public comments Manager and Special Events Coordinator. tices real estate law focusing on transactions with the best interests of existing and future Mr. Speaker, Tonya Chissell Williams was a and litigation, including construction litigation. residents in mind. He will now return to private He brings to the city council a vast knowledge beloved employee and public servant. She life and leave the opportunities of leadership was always there to lend a helping hand as of land use law, mediation, and the intricacies to his successors. I am proud to call Charlie of how every level of government operates. demonstrated through the countless projects a friend and colleague and wish him and his on which she worked on behalf of those who After he served on the planning commission equally impressive wife Martha and son Will 1 needed a hand up including the annual Beat for 3 ⁄2 years, the residents of Foster City much happiness and continued success. wisely selected him to serve on the city coun- the Heat Program; the 18th Congressional f cil, starting in 2009. District’s ‘‘Moms Summit’’ and the ‘‘When Of course, 2009 was an extraordinarily bad HONORING JASON GRASSIE Women Succeed America Succeeds’’ events year for our economy. Foster City finances designed to empower, educate and uplift cratered and the council had to make very dif- HON. LUKE MESSER women; the ‘‘Back to School’’ event that fur- ficult decisions. City staff endured layoffs and nishes children with backpacks and fresh hair- OF INDIANA cuts; the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give- the public endured service reductions. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this time, Charlie supported the consolidation away; and her biggest love, the Toys for Kids of fire service with surrounding communities. Thursday, December 6, 2018 annual event that provides young children with He also supported partnering with San Mateo Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- the wonder and joy of the Christmas season. to deliver park and recreation services. By nize a former member of my staff, Jason Tonya leaves to cherish her memory her 2013, the city’s finances were stabilized but Grassie, for his work in my office and his serv- husband, Kendrick Lawrence Williams; one challenges remained. An economic plan, writ- ice to our state. son, Jason Alexander Chissell; her mother, ten in part by Charlie and a colleague on the Jason served as the Legislative Director in Sharon Ann Chissell; her father, Joseph Rodri- council, was passed and the city’s growth my Washington, D.C. office for nearly two guez Chissell; two sisters, Shannon Elizabeth since has largely followed its outline. years. During that time, he developed and Chissell-Uzomaka (Santa Eugene) and Khian Charlie represents Foster City on the board wrote numerous pieces of legislation, helped Chissell-Martin (Jeffrey); two brothers, Joseph of the regional water agency which guarantees guide several of my bills through enactment, Nicholas Chissell and Rodriguez Joseph clean, reliable water at a fair price to all rate- and became one of my most trusted advisers. Lomax (Kewanda); her brother-in-law, Carlton payers. He is a leader on infrastructure issues, Jason was an effective leader for the rest of Anthony Williams (Danielle); two nieces, supporting renovations of the wastewater the legislative team and I’ll always appreciate Shariann (Sharie Berry) Elaine Uzomaka and treatment plant and levee repairs to protect his dedication to the success of our office. Kamryn A. Martin; three nephews, Shawn A. residents from catastrophic flooding. The con- On a personal note, Jason and I share a Robinson, Jamoriss Martin, and Joseph N. struction of a senior residence development love of the life lessons of sports and a com- Chissell, Jr. (deceased); and a host of rel- near city hall was due to a significant degree mitment to putting faith and family first in our atives, friends, and loved ones. to the leadership of Charlie Bronitsky. life. Jason has been my advisor, but more im- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD the Throughout these times, he’s been a cham- portantly, I consider Jason my friend. following resolution honoring Tonya Chissell pion for sustainability initiatives. During his I wish Jason continued success in all that Williams and that the House observe a mo- second term as Mayor, the city was one of God has planned for him and his family. I ment of silence in her memory:

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