CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E881 Dr. Angelou’s wisdom and eloquence in- consideration the bill (H.R. 4660) making ap- more than $1.7 million. The county was reim- spired countless people around the world to propriations for the Departments of Com- bursed through the State Criminal Alien As- better understand themselves and their neigh- merce and Justice, Science, and Related sistance Program—not the full amount, mind Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- you, but about $130,000. Unfortunately, the bors. Dr. Angelou was also an influence and tember 30, 2015, and for other purposes: friend to many leaders throughout her life; an President’s budget proposal would entirely unyielding advocate for tolerance, equality, Mr. BARLETTA. Madam Chair, I speak zero out that funding, leaving localities like justice, and integrity in the face of intractable today in support of H.R. 4660, the Depart- Luzerne County stuck with the whole bill for intolerance. ments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and locking up illegal immigrants who had broken Mr. Speaker, we bid farewell to a singular Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015. the law. Let us remember that these are illegal voice and world renowned poet. However, we Though we are not voting on a perfect piece immigrants who would not be around to break can all find solace in the certainty that Dr. of legislation, which rarely is the case, I will the law in our communities if the Federal Gov- Angelou’s timeless works and example will in- enthusiastically support this measure because ernment were doing its job enforcing our bor- spire generations to come. Her spirit will con- I believe it accomplishes a number of goals ders and immigration laws in the first place. tinue to animate her words and her life will re- that are very important to me and my constitu- Also at my request, this CJS bill restores that main a testament to the power of persever- ents back home in the 11th District of Penn- funding, and in fact increases it by $30 million, ance. sylvania. to a total of $210 million. This is by no means As was highlighted in a recent lengthy story f a full reimbursement, but it is an improvement, in the New York Times, my home town of Ha- and it is certainly better than the President’s WILLARD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC zleton is just like many cities of its size across proposal to defund the program altogether. EDUCATION AWARD the country—it is home to a persistent and Madam Chair, the CJS appropriations bill growing heroin problem. And just recently, also places greater emphasis on programs HON. BILLY LONG Pennsylvania’s attorney general teamed up that protect women from violence and exploi- with a variety of law enforcement agencies to OF MISSOURI tation. It contains $425.5 million for Violence run Operation Rising Star, which was aimed at Against Women Prevention and Prosecution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cracking down on the illegal drug trade. That’s programs, representing an increase above ex- Friday, May 30, 2014 why I am pleased that the bill recognizes the isting funding and an amount above the Presi- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- recent surge in heroin use, overdose deaths, dent’s request. We will also build on efforts to ognize the Willard Public School District on and trafficking, and encourages the Drug En- combat sex trafficking by providing a landmark being named one of the Nation’s Best Com- forcement Agency to increase its use of task increase in Victims of Trafficking grants of four munities for Music Education by the National forces to address the increasing heroin epi- times the President’s requested amount. All Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). demic. U.S. Attorneys will have to participate in an Chris Church has served as the band direc- And, Madam Chair, as we all know, where anti-trafficking task force, and the Department tor for 32 years at Willard High School. Out of there are illegal drugs, there will be gangs. of Justice will be required to continue col- 1,200 students who attend Willard High I’ve been working closely on a bipartisan ap- lecting evidence of ’honor violence’ against School, more than 500 are involved in band, proach to gangs in my district, with Demo- women in this country. choir or both, with more still involved in other cratic State Senator John Yudichak, through a There are a great many items to be pleased fine arts programs such as visual arts and the- program called ‘‘Operation Gang-Up,’’ which with in this funding bill, Madam Chair. I have ater. seeks to educate parents, educators, students, mentioned but a few of them, but there are Willard was one of three schools from Mis- and communities about the dangers of gangs, many others with which I agree—increased souri to be honored. While other school dis- warning signs of gang activity, and prevention emphasis on STEM Education, the continued tricts’ music programs are hit with cutbacks, techniques. At my request this bill, in addition prohibition against the transfer or release of music education funding has been protected to funding the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Forces Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United at Willard. and the National Gang Intelligence Center, al- States, dedication to Lyme Disease research, I would also like to take this opportunity to locates $10 million for regional task forces. In and youth mentoring programs. say thank you to the teachers, students, ad- this way, Federal, State, and local law en- The bill contains $51.2 billion in funding by ministrators and the community of Willard for forcement agencies can continue to do the im- prioritizing programs and spending, and saves the support they have provided. portant work of attacking gangs where they more than $398 million over the enacted fiscal I am honored to recognize Willard Public live and grow, and protect our children and year 2014 level. School District on their efforts which led to the neighborhoods. I urge passage of the bill. community being named one of the Nation’s And speaking of protecting our neighbor- f Best Communities for Music Education by the hoods and public safety, I think it’s worth not- RECOGNIZING THE 30TH ANNIVER- NAMM foundation. ing that this bill calls on the Department of SARY OF OUR DAILY BREAD f Justice to investigate discretionary enforce- ment decisions of the Department of Home- PERSONAL EXPLANATION land Security. This is particularly relevant HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF VIRGINIA given the recent news that the Immigration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT HURT and Customs Enforcement Agency had re- Friday, May 30, 2014 OF VIRGINIA leased more than 36,000 illegal immigrant in- mates who had been found guilty of a total of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- almost 88,000 crimes. Those crimes included ognize the 30th Anniversary of Our Daily Friday, May 30, 2014 116 homicides, 43 counts of voluntary man- Bread. Our Daily Bread (ODB) is a non-profit Mr. HURT. Mr. Speaker, I was not present slaughter, and one classified as ’homicide-will- organization whose primary focus is combat- for rollcall vote No. 254. Had I been present, ful kill-public official-gun.’ We should know ting hunger and poverty in Fairfax County, Vir- I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ more about why dangerous criminals have ginia. f been released into our neighborhoods. The organization began in 1984 as a tem- Reforming immigration laws has been the porary homeless shelter that rotated among COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, center of a lot of talk in Washington these several churches in the area. As permanent AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- days, and most of that has to do with the mil- organizations and programs developed to as- PRIATIONS ACT, 2015 lions of illegal immigrants who are already sist the homeless in Fairfax County, ODB rec- present. One part of that discussion that is ognized a need that was going unmet—serv- SPEECH OF usually left out is how local governments must ing those families who, while not homeless, HON. LOU BARLETTA deal with illegal immigrants who are arrested were in financial crisis and in danger of ‘‘falling OF PENNSYLVANIA and incarcerated in local jails and prisons. through the cracks.’’ ODB’s leadership ob- Just this March, the Times Leader news- served that many people work hard but live IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paper of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania reported paycheck-to-paycheck. Any kind of unex- Wednesday, May 28, 2014 that my home county, Luzerne County, pected expense, such as a car repair, rent The House in Committee of the Whole housed 184 illegal immigrants in the county’s hike, or medical cost can throw them into a fi- House on the state of the Union had under correctional facility last year, costing taxpayers nancial crisis.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 08:33 Jun 05, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD14\E30MY4.REC E30MY4 bjneal on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 30, 2014 Today, the families ODB helps are likely to IN RECOGNITION OF JENA IRENE accomplishments and wishing them ongoing be members of the working poor, the elderly, ASCIUTTO, MALAYA WATSON, success as they continue to pursue their disabled, and those who unexpectedly found AND SAM WOOLF FOR THEIR dreams. themselves in crisis due to job loss, debt, or OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES f health issues. ON AMERICAN IDOL’S THIR- More than half of those served are children. TEENTH SEASON CONGRATULATING MR. PAUL W. ODB’s programs offer the temporary assist- FERGUSON ON HIS SELECTION ance families need to recover from a crisis, HON. GARY C. PETERS AS PRESIDENT OF BALL STATE stay in their homes, and maintain their self- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN sufficiency. ODB strives to prevent homeless- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness with a three-tiered approach; providing HON. LUKE MESSER food assistance, financial assistance, and, ulti- Friday, May 30, 2014 OF INDIANA mately, financial literacy training. ODB also Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provides back-to-school supplies for low-in- rise with pride to recognize three outstanding Friday, May 30, 2014 come school children and holiday assistance. students, with Michigan roots, whose vocal tal- These programs meet the short-term food and Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ent earned them spots in the coveted finals of congratulate Paul W. Ferguson on being se- financial needs that often accompany job loss American Idol for its thirteenth season. and ill health, while also educating clients lected as the 15th President of Ball State Uni- For more than a decade, teens from across versity. about ways to prepare for such financial crises America have been using the stage of this in the future and return to self-sufficiency. Mr. Ferguson has had a long and distin- great competition to share their musical gifts guished career as an educator and college ad- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me with people across our country. American Idol in commending Our Daily Bread for 30 years ministrator. He was an Assistant Professor of has been the proving ground for many young Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Univer- of service to and in thanking the staff, volun- vocal artists who have gone on to make ca- teers, community partners, financial supporters sity of Louisiana, Monroe (ULM), where he reers in the extremely competitive music in- was instrumental in establishing the first un- and sponsors for contributing their time, en- dustry. This year, Jena Irene Asciutto of Farm- ergy, and resources to this worthwhile organi- dergraduate toxicology program in the South. ington Hills, Malaya Watson of Southfield and zation. After working as Senior Toxicologist for Sam Woolf, originally of West Bloomfield, Unocal Corporation in Los Angeles, he re- f have demonstrated the incredible talent that turned to Louisiana and served as an award HONORING JOE GLIK FOR HIS exists amongst the youth of Michigan’s Four- winning Professor and Head of the Division of YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE teenth Congressional District and the Greater Pharmacology and Toxicology at ULM. Paul TO SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS Detroit area. would go on to hold many leadership positions Paying homage to the incredible vocal talent there, as well as at the University of Nevada, HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART of Detroit’s past, Malaya Watson began her Las Vegas, and the Edwardsville campus of OF ILLINOIS journey on American Idol by singing Ain’t No Southern Illinois University (SIUE). During his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Way from Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. time at SIUE, the university received national As the daughter of a professional guitar play- Friday, May 30, 2014 recognition for its academic innovation, culture er, an active member of Detroit’s Mosaic of assessment and commitment to continuous Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Youth Theater, and a tuba player in her high quality improvement. ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Joe school marching band, it is clear that Malaya’s In 2011, Mr. Ferguson became the 19th Glik and in recognizing his many years of passion for music began at a young age and President of the University of Maine. President community service and leadership in south- is a significant part of her life. Having made it Ferguson demonstrated an ability to accom- western Illinois. to the final eight contestants, Malaya is one of plish high quality results with a student-cen- Joe Glik is Chairman of the Board and ‘‘pa- the youngest finalists in American Idol history. tered approach to leading while at Maine. triarch’’ of Glik’s, a family owned retail busi- Sam Woolf, who spent his early years grow- Their loss will be Ball State’s gain. ness started by Joe’s grandfather out of his ing up in West Bloomfield, comes from a fam- I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to horsedrawn wagon in 1897 and now employ- ily with a long history of musical talent. Sam’s join me in welcoming Paul and his wife, ing over 500 people, with 62 stores in 9 great-grandfather, Sammy Woolf, was a well- Grace, to Indiana, and congratulating him on states. known bandleader in Detroit, and his uncle, being selected as Ball State’s next President. The Glik’s business model is for the stores Randall Woolf, is a composer. Sam’s great- We wish you the best of luck in this next ad- to be connected to the communities where uncle was a particularly prominent musician in venture! they do business and Joe Glik has led by ex- ample through his leadership and community Greater Detroit’s Jewish community. With his f involvement in the Tri-City area of Illinois he top-five finish in this year’s American Idol com- INTRODUCTION OF RESPONSIBLE calls home. The Glik family was a long-time petition, Sam has undoubtedly made his fam- GSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN- supporter of St. Elizabeth Hospital (now, Gate- ily, the community of West Bloomfield and his VESTMENT ACT OF 2014 way Regional Medical Center) in Granite City, current neighbors in Bradenton, Florida proud. Illinois and Joe served as chairman of the For Jena Irene Asciutto, this year’s Amer- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY hospital building fund and president of its lay ican Idol competition has been a magical ride—one that took her all the way to the fi- OF NEW YORK board. In 1993, the hospital recognized Joe’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support and contributions to the hospital and nale. It is clear that Jena Irene’s love and pas- Friday, May 30, 2014 his community by awarding him the De La sion for music began long before her Amer- Roche Award. ican Idol debut. From age 12 to 16, Jena Irene Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, Joe Glik’s community service has also in- was an active member of the band Infinity I rise today to introduce the Responsible GSE volved the Tri-Cities Area United Way, where Hour and has been an annual participant in Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2014. he served as the Annual Fund Chairman and her school’s Coffee House talent show. As This bill would take away an incentive for President of the Board of Directors. He has she prepares to graduate from North Farm- the Government Sponsored Enterprises been recognized for his community and busi- ington High School, Jena Irene’s outstanding (GSEs)—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—to ness leadership by being named a Distin- performances on American Idol have brought make investments that would lead to a de- guished Business Alumni from the Washington great pride to her family, her friends and to crease in affordable multifamily housing units. University School of Business. many across the State of Michigan and our In particular, the bill would curtail Fannie and While Joe Glik still serves as Glik’s Board Nation. Freddie’s ability to invest in future deals—like Chairman, the company is actually now in its Mr. Speaker, again, it is a pleasure to rise in the case of Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper 4th generation of Glik family leadership and and recognize the outstanding talent of Jena Village in my district—that do not result in an looking forward to passing the torch to the 5th Irene Asciutto, Malaya Watson and Sam increase in, or preservation of, affordable generation, with the headquarters remaining in Woolf, who have inspired aspiring young vo- housing. Granite City. calists from across the country to hone their Since 1992, the GSEs have been required Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me vocal talents and pursue their dreams. I join to meet certain affordable housing goals each in wishing Joe Glik well and thanking him for their family, friends, and many in the Greater year. ‘‘Housing goals credit’’ is awarded nu- a lifetime of community service. 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