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HONORING OFFICER DANIEL ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Rich- ver Gilliam, who also served as the MLK BALLONI ard has contributed to his community through Breakfast Chairman, Vice President Charles his Eagle Scout project. Jackson, Secretary Linnal Ford, Financial Sec- HON. JOHN KATKO Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join retary Valerie Tate, and Treasurer Floyd Don- OF NEW YORK me in commending Richard Steven Green for aldson, and all members of the service club his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of for their initiative, determination, and dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- tion to serving the people of Northwest Indi- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. ana. Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to f f honor Oswego Police Officer, Daniel Balloni, CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF RECOGNIZING GINA LOSS OF for his heroic actions to save a woman from GREAT FALLS the freezing Oswego River. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. On December 29, 2019, at 1:17am, police responded to the Oswego River after local HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HON. GREG GIANFORTE OF MONTANA residents called 911 to report screams coming OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the river. As officers began investigating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 8, 2020 on the west side of the river, Officer Balloni, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 who was not originally dispatched to the call, Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise went to the east side to see if he could help. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, as we today to honor Gina Loss, founder of the Officer Balloni and his colleagues located a celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Great Falls Project Linus chapter, for leading young woman in the freezing water struggling Jr. and reflect on his life and work, we are re- efforts to provide comfort to Montana’s chil- to stay alive. After several failed attempts by minded of the challenges that democracy dren. the officers to rescue her using a floating ring, poses to us and the delicate nature of liberty. Project Linus is a national organization with Officer Balloni removed his gear and jumped Dr. King’s life and, unfortunately, his untimely chapters throughout the country. Its primary in the frigid water, grabbing the ring and the death, remind us that we must continually mission is to create handmade blankets to woman. Aided by his fellow officers, Officer work to secure and protect our freedoms. In give to children who face a challenge, crisis, Balloni was able to bring the woman to shore. his courage to act, his willingness to meet or emergency. Shortly thereafter, paramedics arrived on the challenges, and his ability to achieve, Dr. King Facing her own challenges, Gina was in- scene and transported the woman to a local embodied all that is good and true in the battle spired to create a local chapter of Project hospital where she was treated for hypo- for liberty. Linus. When faced with personal challenges, thermia and is now recovering. The spirit of Dr. King lives on in the citizens Gina believes many people often ask, ‘‘Why Officer Balloni risked his own safety and of communities throughout our nation. It lives me?’’ When she confronted her own chal- suffered from hypothermia during this rescue. on in the people whose actions reflect the lenges, she asked herself, ‘‘How do kids get His actions reaffirm that first responders in our spirit of resolve and achievement that will help through hard times in life?’’ Considering that community and nationwide put the safety of move our country into the future. I am honored question led her to found the Great Falls our communities ahead of their own. I am tre- to rise today to recognize several individuals chapter of Project Linus in March 2006. mendously grateful for the heroic actions of from Indiana’s First Congressional District who Since its launch, the chapter has given Officer Balloni, members of the Oswego Police will be recognized during the 41st Annual Dr. more than 15,000 blankets to kids through Department, and all of those who work every Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on hospitals, dentist offices, and neonatal inten- day to keep us safe. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Genesis sive care units, among others. The entire com- Madam Speaker, today I am proud to honor Convention Center in Gary, Indiana. The Gary munity has embraced the effort, and now hun- Officer Daniel Balloni for acting to save the life Frontiers Service Club, which was founded in dreds of volunteers across Montana offer of a young woman. Every day, first responders 1952, sponsors this annual breakfast. handmade gifts of comfort for thousands of like Officer Balloni put their lives on the line to The Gary Frontiers Service Club will pay kids in need. serve and protect our community. I thank him tribute to local individuals who have for dec- Volunteering her time and resources, Gina as well as the first responders in Central New ades selflessly contributed to improving the uses her home as the chapter’s headquarters, York and across the country for their service. quality of life for the people of Gary. This year, overseeing everything from storage to quality f Mark Spencer will be honored with the pres- control. Her home is also the distribution cen- tigious Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major ter where the blankets are sent around the HONORING RICHARD STEVEN Award. Additionally, Lieutenant Derrick Can- state. GREEN non, James Harris, Suzette Raggs, Verlie Gina says people don’t realize how much a Suggs, and Mildred Guthrie will be recognized blanket means to a child who is thrust into dif- HON. SAM GRAVES as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marchers at this ficult, challenging circumstances. She says as OF MISSOURI year’s breakfast. soon as a kid gets one of their blankets, they immediately settle down and never let it go. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Though very different in nature, the achieve- ments of each of these individuals reflect Madam Speaker, for bringing together peo- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 many of the same attributes that Dr. King pos- ple across the state to provide comfort to chil- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, sessed, as well as the values he advocated. dren when they need it most, I recognize Gina I proudly pause to recognize Richard Steven Like Dr. King, these individuals saw chal- Loss and the Great Falls chapter of Project Green. Richard is a very special young man lenges and faced them with unwavering Linus for their Spirit of Montana. who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- strength and determination. Each one of the f zenship and leadership by taking an active honored guests’ greatness has been found in PERSONAL EXPLANATION part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 288, their willingness to serve with ‘‘a heart full of and earning the most prestigious award of grace and a soul generated by love.’’ They set Eagle Scout. goals and work selflessly to make them a re- HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK OF GEORGIA Richard has been very active with his troop, ality. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in many scout activities. Over the Madam Speaker, I invite you and my other many years Richard has been involved with distinguished colleagues to join me in com- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 scouting, he has not only earned numerous mending these honorees, as well as the Gary Mr. LOUDERMILK. Madam Speaker, I was merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Frontiers Service Club officers, President Oli- unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08JA8.001 E08JAPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 8, 2020 would have answered present on Roll Call No. cuss fair pay for their crops. To this day, the once stood on that corner across the street 1. accounts of the tragic loss of life that took from this block. f place during the Elaine Massacre, when white Now, after 100 years, we return. And where mobs killed more than 100 African Americans, do we return? We return to this block. We re- IN MEMORY OF AL YOUNG remains widely unknown. turn not to relive 1919. We return to this In September, I had the opportunity to at- block to remember and honor those who were killed. We return in hope. We return to HON. ANDY BARR tend the dedication of a memorial to the vic- this block with an earnest yearning for re- OF KENTUCKY tims of the 1919 Elaine Massacre. I also had demption. We return to this block with an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the distinct pleasure of meeting the Honorable earnest yearning for reconciliation. Brian Miller, U.S. District Judge and nephew Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Those of us who failed to take up the cause of Leroy Johnston, WWI veteran, Purple Heart of the sharecroppers seek redemption for Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recipient, and murder victim during the Elaine failing to help those less fortunate than our- honor the late Mr. Al Young of Lexington, Ken- Massacre. I would like to include in the selves. And those of us who joined the mob tucky. Mr. Young passed away on December RECORD Judge Miller’s remarks from the cere- or contributed to the slaughter of the share- 25, 2019 at the age of 77. Mr. Young was an mony. croppers seek redemption for doing the un- thinkable. icon in the bourbon business, one of the Com- THE ELAINE MASSACRE MEMORIAL DEDICATION monwealth of Kentucky’s signature industries. CEREMONY And all of us, whether we are the descend- Mr. Young was born in Louisville, Kentucky Court Square Park, 350 Perry Street, Helena, ants of the mob, whether we are the descend- Arkansas, September 29, 2019. ants of those who were killed by the mob, or on June 20, 1942. Following his graduation whether we are just people of good will, seek from Western Kentucky University and later (By Judge Brian Miller) reconciliation with one another. One-hundred years ago, on September the Southern Illinois University, he began his ca- We return to this block on this day and at 30th of 1919, on this block, Phillips County’s reer in the distilling industry in 1967. He this time to face the reality that we stand on civic, political, and economic leaders settled served in a variety of roles and became Dis- the shoulders of our ancestors. We all love in for a night at the Helena Opera House, our ancestors and we all respect them. But tillery Manager of Four Roses Distillery in which used to stand on this block. we also accept the reality that they were not Lawrenceburg, Kentucky in 1990. He was One-hundred years ago, on the same night, perfect. We understand that they were named Brand Ambassador for Four Roses in three men met at the Phillips County Court- human beings. We understand that they were 2007, where he served until his passing. Mr. house and drove down to Hoop Spur Church. susceptible to human frailty. Young was a part of the Four Roses family for They went to Hoop Spur Church to check on Because of this, we return to this block to over fifty years. a meeting of black sharecroppers who were attempting to unionize. And those people announce that we will be vigilant not to re- Mr. Young was inducted into the Kentucky peat their mistakes. We return to this block Distillers’ Association Kentucky Bourbon Hall were unionizing so that they could be paid fairly. The three men left from that court- to forgive one another, and to ask for for- of Fame in 2011. He was one of the KDA’s of- house across the street from this block. giveness. We return to this block to accept ficial historians due to his extensive knowl- While the black sharecroppers fought for that forgiveness and to allow ourselves to be edge of the industry. He was also inducted fair pay, the black business class in Helena redeemed. into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in built movie theaters and cathedrals. They And this, the Elaine Massacre Memorial, 2015. He authored the book Four Roses: The owned rental property. They ran small busi- forever stands as a reminder of why we have Return of a Whiskey Legend. Mr. Young was nesses. They practiced medicine on Walnut returned to this block. Every time we feel passionate for the industry and was well Street, which runs on the west side of this angry, every time we feel embittered, every block. time we feel slighted, every time we feel di- known by bourbon fans around the world. While the black business class ran their visive, and every time we feel guilty, we will Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Dis- businesses on Walnut Street, the white busi- see that monument and we will remember tillers’ Association, said ‘‘Al was an ambas- ness class owned banks, movie theaters, res- the nightmare that all of those emotions will sador for Kentucky bourbon long before the taurants, and retail stores on Cherry Street, bring. job was even invented. The thing I’ll remem- which is that street that runs on the east And we will remember this day and how we ber most is that Al was always smiling. Al- side of this block. Two sides of this block. feel at this moment, and we will recommit And although there was a wide divide be- ways. You just knew he loved his job, his fam- ourselves to loving and respecting one an- tween the black and white business classes, other, even when we disagree. ily, and his life. We were lucky to share in his there was an even greater divide between the spirit.’’ black business class and the black share- Mr. Gregory is survived by Gretchen, his croppers meeting at Hoop Spur that night. f wife of 52 years, their three children Marc, The 30 miles that separated this block and HONORING SETH KOHLER Heather, and Christine, and four grand- Walnut Street from Hoop Spur might as well children. have been a million miles, because there was It is my honor to acknowledge the life of this nothing holding together the black business class and the sharecroppers meeting at Hoop HON. SAM GRAVES accomplished man, Mr. Al Young, before the Spur that night, except for shared history OF MISSOURI Congress. and black skin. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f But what neither group could have imag- ined happened 100 years ago. The three men Wednesday, January 8, 2020 RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL who left the courthouse across the street OF THE ELAINE RACE MASSACRE from this block fired shots into the Hoop Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Spur Church. And shots were fired out of the I proudly pause to recognize Seth Kohler. HON. J. FRENCH HILL church, and a white man was killed. Seth is a very special young man who has ex- A posse formed in that courthouse across emplified the finest qualities of citizenship and OF ARKANSAS the street from this block, and mob violence leadership by taking an active part in the Boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ensued. When the dust settled, five white men were killed, and more than 100 black Scouts of America, Troop 313, and earning Wednesday, January 8, 2020 people were killed. Estimates have gone as the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, much as 800, but most historians have set- Seth has been very active with his troop, one-hundred years ago, soldiers, returned tled on about 200. And the mob raged on. participating in many scout activities. Over the from the European front in WWI were com- More than 100 black people were arrested many years Seth has been involved with and brought to the Phillips County Jail scouting, he has not only earned numerous mitted to benefitting from the opportunity and across the street from this block. Those men liberty they secured at great risk and sacrifice were brutally beaten and tortured in that merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- to themselves. Many took that commitment to jail across the street from this block. And ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Seth autonomy and freedom home to the small the mob gathered. has contributed to his community through his towns, communities, and homesteads where Right here on this block, right where you Eagle Scout project. Seth designed and con- families and livelihoods remained. One-hun- sit, the mob gathered and chanted and structed a flag pole outside of his church. dred years ago, few eyes were turned toward screamed for death. And 12 men were given Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join sham trials in that courthouse across the a small agrarian community in Northeast Ar- street from this block and sentenced to die me in commending Seth Kohler for his accom- kansas, where black sharecroppers, spurred in across the street from this block. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America part by the tales of opportunity and liberty But Judge Jacob Trieber stayed those exe- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the spun by these returning patriots, dared to dis- cutions in the old federal courthouse that highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JA8.001 E08JAPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS January 8, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 PERSONAL EXPLANATION I’m proud to call David a friend and col- States. Every time I talk with a foreign lead- league. As he embarks on the next chapter, er, I put America’s interests first, just as I did with President Zelensky. HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ we will miss the leadership that he brought. You are turning a policy disagreement be- OF TEXAS On behalf of Washington’s Fifth Congressional tween two branches of government into an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District, I thank Mayor Condon for his eight impeachable offense—it is no more legiti- years of service and commitment to the City of mate than the Executive Branch charging Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Spokane. He left the city better off than he members of Congress with crimes for the Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, found it and truly made Spokane the ‘‘City of lawful exercise of legislative power. I was unable to be present on January 7, Choice.’’ You know full well that Vice President Biden used his office and $1 billion dollars of 2020 for Roll Call Vote 1. Had I been present, f U.S. aid money to coerce Ukraine into firing I would have answered Present on Roll Call LETTER FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP the prosecutor who was digging into the Vote 1. company paying his son millions of dollars. f You know this because Biden bragged about HON. W. GREGORY STEUBE it on video. Biden openly stated: ‘‘I said, ‘I’m RECOGNIZING DAVID CONDON, OF FLORIDA telling you, you’re not getting the billion MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE dollars’ . . . I looked at them and said: ‘I’m IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Wednesday, January 8, 2020 fired, you’re not getting the money.’ Well, Mr. STEUBE. Madam Speaker, in light of son of a bitch. He got fired.’’ Even Joe Biden OF WASHINGTON admitted just days ago in an interview with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES how the House concluded 2019 with the pas- NPR that it ‘‘looked bad.’’ Now you are try- sage of Articles of Impeachment, and the cur- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 ing to impeach me by falsely accusing me of rent state of the process, the constituents of doing what Joe Biden has admitted he actu- Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Florida’s 17th Congressional District and all ally did. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Americans must be informed about the truth of President Zelensky has repeatedly de- Mayor David Condon, who will go down as this process as accurately conveyed in this let- clared that I did nothing wrong, and that there was No Pressure. He further empha- Spokane’s most significant mayor since Expo ter from President Trump to Speaker PELOSI. ’74. Mayor Condon is a friend, my former dis- sized that it was a ‘‘good phone call,’’ that ‘‘I THE WHITE HOUSE, don’t feel pressure,’’ and explicitly stressed trict director and deputy chief of staff, a former Washington, December 17, 2019. that ‘‘nobody pushed me.’’ The Ukrainian U.S. Army Captain, and a visionary and com- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Foreign Minister stated very Clearly: ‘‘I passionate leader who during his eight years Speaker of the House of Representatives, have never seen a direct link between inves- of service to the City of Spokane showed that Washington, DC. tigations and security assistance.’’ He also a good government doesn’t have to be an ex- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I write to express said there was ‘‘No Pressure.’’ Senator Ron pensive one. my strongest and most powerful protest Johnson of Wisconsin, a supporter of against the partisan impeachment crusade Ukraine who met privately with President When David earned the trust of Spokane’s being pursued by the Democrats in the House citizens and was elected as mayor, the crime Zelensky, has said: ‘‘At no time during this of Representatives. This impeachment rep- meeting . . . was there any mention by in the city was high, development had slowed, resents an unprecedented and unconstitu- Zelensky or any Ukrainian that they were and the river that runs through the heart of the tional abuse of power by Democrat Law- feeling pressure to do anything in return for city was becoming more polluted every day. makers, unequaled in nearly two and a half the military aid.’’ Many meetings have been David set out with a tremendous vision to re- centuries of American legislative history. held between representatives of Ukraine and verse these trends, and lead a revitalization of The Articles of Impeachment introduced our country. Never once did Ukraine com- the city that will continue to be realized and by the House Judiciary Committee are not plain about pressure being applied—not once! recognizable under any standard of Constitu- Ambassador Sandland testified that I told appreciated for decades to come. tional theory, interpretation, or jurispru- During his time as the Mayor of Spokane— him: ‘‘No quid pro quo. I want nothing. I dence. They include no crimes, no mis- want nothing. I want President Zelensky to the largest city in my district—David was demeanors, and no offenses whatsoever. You do the right thing, do what he ran on.’’ known for his focus on solutions to help the have cheapened the importance of the very The second claim, so-called ‘‘Obstruction city grow and modernize for the future. He ugly word, impeachment! of Congress,’’ is preposterous and dangerous. was instrumental in championing the revival of By proceeding with your invalid impeach- House Democrats are trying to impeach the Spokane’s Riverfront Park, cleaning up our ment, you are violating your oaths of office, duly elected President of the United States river and restoring the lifeblood of Spokane. you are breaking your allegiance to the Con- for asserting Constitutionally based privi- stitution, and you are declaring open war on leges that have been asserted on a bipartisan His efforts were recognized nationally, includ- American Democracy. You dare to invoke ing by President Obama. basis by administrations of both political the Founding Fathers in pursuit of this elec- parties throughout our Nation’s history. During his thoughtful tenure, Spokane tion-nullification scheme—yet your spiteful Under that standard, every American presi- thrived because David always worked to bring actions display unfettered contempt for dent would have been impeached many times new and exciting businesses to our area and America’s founding and your egregious con- over. As liberal law professor Jonathan provide even more opportunities for people to duct threatens to destroy that which our Turley warned when addressing Congres- build a better life. The city’s median household Founders pledged their very lives to build. sional Democrats: ‘‘I can’t emphasize this income has increased by 37 percent since Even worse than offending the Founding Fa- enough . . . if you impeach a president, if thers, you are offending Americans of faith you make a high crime and misdemeanor out 2014, job growth is up 3.9 percent since 2015, by continually saying ‘‘I pray for the Presi- and the crime rate is down. The future of Spo- of going to the courts, it is an abuse of dent,’’ when you know this statement is not power. It’s your abuse of power. You’re doing kane’s libraries is secured through David’s true, unless it is meant in a negative sense. precisely what you’re criticizing the Presi- leadership in passing a bond to remodel four It is a terrible thing you are doing, but you dent for doing.’’ existing libraries and build three more. David will have to live with it, not I! Everyone, you included, knows what is also championed rebuilding the city’s aging in- Your first claim, ‘‘Abuse of Power,’’ is a really happening. Your chosen candidate lost frastructure through smart investment and en- completely disingenuous, meritless, and the election in 2016, in an Electoral College couraging private partnerships. He hired more baseless invention of your imagination. You landslide (306–227), and you and your party know that I had a totally innocent conversa- police officers, firefighters, and emergency re- have never recovered from this defeat. You tion with the President of Ukraine. I then have developed a full-fledged case of what sponders and improved our emergency serv- had a second conversation that has been mis- many in the media call Trump Derangement ice response time to better protect and serve quoted, mischaracterized, and fraudulently Syndrome and sadly, you will never get over the city. Spokane, and all of Eastern Wash- misrepresented. Fortunately, there was a it! You are unwilling and unable to accept ington, is stronger today because of Mayor transcript of the conversation taken, and the verdict issued at the ballot box during Condon’s remarkable and visionary leader- you know from the transcript (which was im- the great Election of 2016. So you have spent ship. mediately made available) that the para- three straight years attempting to overturn He put Spokane on the map. We are no graph in question was perfect. I said to the will of the American people and nullify President Zelensky: ‘‘I would like you to do longer a medium-sized town in search of our their votes. You view democracy as your us a favor, though, because our country has enemy! identity, we are a national model and a shining been through a lot and Ukraine knows a lot Speaker Pelosi, you admitted just last example for other cities to follow. That is be- about it.’’ I said do us a favor, not me, and week at a public forum that your party’s im- cause of David’s time, talent, sweat, and our country, not a campaign. I then men- peachment effort has been going on for ‘‘two tears. tioned the Attorney General of the United and a half years,’’ long before you ever heard

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Our Founders feared the lined, ‘‘The Campaign to Impeach President ranted investigations, 45 million dollars tribalization of partisan politics, and you are Trump Has Begun.’’ Less than three months spent, 18 angry Democrat prosecutors, the bringing their worst fears to life. after my inauguration, Representative Max- entire force of the FBI, headed by leadership Worse still, I have been deprived of basic ine Waters stated, ‘‘I’m going to fight every now proven to be totally incompetent and Constitutional Due Process from the begin- day until he’s impeached.’’ House Democrats corrupt, you have found NOTHING! Few peo- ning of this impeachment scam right up introduced the first impeachment resolution ple in high position could have endured or until the present. I have been denied the against me within months of my inaugura- passed this test. You do not know, nor do most fundamental rights afforded by the tion, for what will be regarded as one of our you care, the great damage and hurt you Constitution, including the right to present country’s best decisions, the firing of James have inflicted upon wonderful and loving evidence, to have my own counsel present, to Cormey (see Inspector General Reports)— members of my family. You conducted a fake confront accusers, and to call and cross-ex- who the world now knows is one of the dirti- investigation upon the democratically elect- amine witnesses, like the so-called whistle- est cops our Nation has ever seen. A ranting ed President of the United States, and you blower who started this entire hoax with a and raving Congresswoman, , are doing it yet again. false report of the phone call that bears no declared just hours after she was sworn into There are not many people who could have relationship to the actual phone call that office, ‘‘We’re gonna go in there and we’re taken the punishment inflicted during this was made. Once I presented the transcribed gonna impeach the motherf****r.’’ Rep- period of time, and yet done so much for the call, which surprised and shocked the resentative Al Green said in May, ‘‘I’m con- success of America and its citizens. But in- fraudsters (they never thought that such evi- cerned that if we don’t impeach this presi- stead of putting our country first, you have dence would be presented), the so-called dent, he will get re-elected.’’ Again, you and decided to disgrace our country still further. whistleblower, and the second whistleblower, your allies said, and did, all of these things You completely failed with the Mueller re- disappeared because they got caught, their long before you ever heard of President port because there was nothing to find, so report was a fraud, and they were no longer Zelensky or anything related to Ukraine. As you decided to take the next hoax that came going to be made available to us. In other you know very well, this impeachment drive along, the phone call with Ukraine—even words, once the phone call was made public, has nothing to do with Ukraine, or the to- though it was a perfect call. And by the way, your whole plot blew up, but that didn’t stop tally appropriate conversation I had with its when I speak to foreign countries, there are you from continuing. new president. It only has to do with your many people, with permission, listening to More due process was afforded to those ac- attempt to undo the election of 2016 and the call on both sides of the conversation. cused in the Salem Witch Trials. steal the election of 2020! You are the ones interfering in America’s You and others on your committees have Congressman Adam Schiff cheated and lied elections. You are the ones subverting Amer- long said impeachment must be bipartisan— all the way up to the present day, even going ica’s Democracy. You are the ones Obstruct- it is not. You said it was very divisive—it so far as to fraudulently make up, out of ing Justice. You are the ones bringing pain certainly is, even far more than you ever thin air, my conversation with President and suffering to our Republic for your own thought possible-and it will only get worse! Zelensky of Ukraine and read this fantasy selfish personal, political, and partisan gain. language to Congress as though it were said Before the Impeachment Hoax, it was the This is nothing more than an illegal, par- by me. His shameless lies and deceptions, Russian Witch Hunt. Against all evidence, tisan attempted coup that will, based on re- dating all the way back to the Russia Hoax, and regardless of the truth, you and your cent sentiment, badly fail at the voting is one of the main reasons we are here today. deputies claimed that my campaign colluded booth. You are not just after me, as Presi- You and your party are desperate to dis- with the Russians—a grave, malicious, and dent, you are after the entire Republican tract from America’s extraordinary econ- slanderous lie, a falsehood like no other. You Party. But because of this colossal injustice, omy, incredible jobs boom, record stock mar- forced our Nation through turmoil and tor- our party is more united than it has ever ket, soaring confidence, and flourishing citi- ment over a wholly fabricated story, ille- been before. History will judge you harshly zens. Your party simply cannot compete gally purchased from a foreign spy by Hil- as you proceed with this impeachment cha- with our record: 7 million new jobs; the low- lary Clinton and the DNC in order to assault rade. Your legacy will be that of turning the est-ever unemployment for African Ameri- our democracy. Yet, when the monstrous lie House of Representatives from a revered leg- cans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Ameri- was debunked and this Democrat conspiracy islative body into a Star Chamber of par- cans; a rebuilt military; a completely re- dissolved into dust, you did not apologize. tisan persecution. formed VA with Choice and Accountability You did not recant. You did not ask to be Perhaps most insulting of all is your false for our great veterans; more than 170 new forgiven. You showed no remorse, no capac- display of solemnity. You apparently have so federal judges and two Supreme Court Jus- ity for self-reflection. Instead, you pursued little respect for the American People that tices: historic tax and regulation cuts; the your next libelous and vicious crusade—you you expect them to believe that you are ap- elimination of the individual mandate; the engineered an attempt to frame and defame proaching this impeachment somberly, re- first decline in prescription drug prices in an innocent person. All of this was moti- servedly, and reluctantly. No intelligent per- half a century; the first new branch of the vated by personal political calculation. Your son believes what you are saying. Since the United States Military since 1947, the Space Speakership and your party are held hostage moment I won the election, the Democrat Force; strong protection of the Second by your most deranged and radical rep- Party has been possessed by Impeachment Amendment; criminal justice reform; a de- resentatives of the far left. Each one of your Fever. There is no reticence. This is not a feated ISIS caliphate and the killing of the members lives in fear of a socialist primary somber affair. You are making a mockery of world’s number one terrorist leader, al- challenger—this is what is driving impeach- impeachment and you are scarcely con- Baghdadi; the replacement of the disastrous ment. Look at Congressman Nadler’s chal- cealing your hatred of me, of the Republican NAFTA trade deal with the wonderful lenger. Look at yourself and others. Do not Party, and tens of millions of patriotic USMCA (Mexico and Canada); a break- take our country down with your party. Americans. The voters are wise, and they are through Phase One trade deal with China; If you truly cared about freedom and lib- seeing straight through this empty, hollow, massive new trade deals with Japan and erty for our Nation, then you would be de- and dangerous game you are playing. South Korea; withdrawal from the terrible voting your vast investigative resources to I have no doubt the American people will Iran Nuclear Deal; cancellation of the unfair exposing the full truth concerning the FBI’s hold you and the Democrats fully responsible and costly Paris Climate Accord; becoming horrifying abuses of power before, during, in the upcoming 2020 election. They will not the world’s top energy producer; recognition and after the 2016 election—including the use soon forgive your perversion of justice and of Israel’s capital, opening the American of spies against my campaign, the submis- abuse of power. Embassy in Jerusalem, and recognizing sion of false evidence to a FISA court, and There is far too much that needs to be Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights; a the concealment of exculpatory evidence in done to improve the lives of our citizens. It colossal reduction in illegal border crossings, order to frame the innocent. The FBI has is time for you and the highly partisan the ending of Catch-and-Release, and the great and honorable people, but the leader- Democrats in Congress to immediately cease building of the Southern Border Wall—and ship was inept and corrupt. I would think this impeachment fantasy and get back to that is just the beginning, there is so much that you would personally be appalled by work for the American People. While I have more. You cannot defend your extreme poli- these revelations, because in your press con- no expectation that you will do so, I write cies—open borders, mass migration, high ference the day you announced impeach- this letter to you for the purpose of history crime, crippling taxes, socialized healthcare, ment, you tied the impeachment effort di- and to put my thoughts on a permanent and destruction of American energy, late-term rectly to the completely discredited Russia indelible record. taxpayer-funded abortion, elimination of the Hoax, declaring twice that ‘‘all roads lead to One hundred years from now, when people Second Amendment, radical far-left theories Putin,’’ when you know that is an abject lie. look back at this affair, I want them to un- of law and justice, and constant partisan ob- I have been far tougher on Russia than Presi- derstand it and learn from it. so that it can struction of both common sense and common dent Obama ever even thought to be. never happen to another President again. good. Any member of Congress who votes in sup- Sincerely yours, There is nothing I would rather do than port of impeachment—against every shred of DONALD J. TRUMP, stop referring to your party as the Do-Noth- truth, fact, evidence, and legal principle—is President of the United States of America.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JA8.007 E08JAPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS January 8, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 IN RECOGNITION OF THE GRAND for every quarter-mile along a four-mile loop aimed to spur Catholic churches to find adop- RE-OPENING OF THE around Watkins Mill Lake in Watkins Mill State tive parents for orphaned black children. In UNION Park, allowing first responders to have some fact, he was the first Catholic priest to adopt means of locating those in need of their help a child, and later adopted 3 more sons. He HON. when an emergency call is made and for also started a program for people living with hikers to track their progress around the lake. drug addiction in 1944, and another for incar- OF MICHIGAN Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join cerated people and their families in 1999. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in commending Joseph Mayne for his ac- Father Clements also served at other Chi- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- cago parishes, including St. Ambrose from Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the July 1957 to July 1962, and St. Dorothy from today to recognize the grand re-opening of the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. July 1962 to June 1969. Outside of , Michigan Union. f Clements served at the Diocese of Nassau The Michigan Union is a cornerstone of the (Bahamas) from September 1991 to October RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND CON- . Opened in 1919, the 1993, and the Archdiocese of Washington, TRIBUTIONS OF FATHER GEORGE Michigan Union is one of the oldest college D.C., from October 1993 to March 2006. CLEMENTS He was a longtime civil rights advocate from unions in the country. For nearly a century, Chicago’s Southside. He marched with Rev. the Michigan Union has given students, fac- Martin Luther King, Jr., in Chicago, Alabama ulty, and members of the Ann Arbor commu- HON. WM. LACY CLAY and Mississippi. Father Clements was one of nity a space to gather, study, and socialize. OF MISSOURI the first voices advocating for civil rights for Throughout the years, the Michigan Union has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES African Americans within the Catholic Church, undergone a great deal of transformation and Wednesday, January 8, 2020 according to Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. witnessed some of our nation’s greatest histor- Sabina Church on Chicago’s South Side. His ical moments. On the morning of October 14, Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, in 1971 the career inspired a made-for-television movie in 1960, Democratic presidential nominee John Congressional Black Caucus was formed by 1989, ‘‘The Father Clements Story’’. F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech that the following Members of Congress: Father Clements was born ‘‘George Harold laid the groundwork for the Peace Corps. Representative Shirley A. Chisholm (D– Clements’’ in Chicago in 1932. On Monday, Later, during a visit to the University of Michi- NY.); Representative William L. Clay, Sr. (D– November 25, 2019, Father Clements passed gan, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined students MO); Representative George W. Collins (D– away at the age of 87. As a devoted priest, in the Michigan Union to discuss his thoughts IL); Representative (D–MI); human and civil rights activist, and trailblazer, on discrimination and the future of integration Representative Ronald V. Dellums (D–CA); he will surely be missed by the communities in America. To carry on this impactful legacy Representative Charles C. Diggs, Jr. (D–MI); he served. and adapt to meet the needs of 21st century Representative Augustus F. Hawkins (D–CA); students, the Michigan Union closed in May Representative Ralph H. Metcalfe (D–IL); Rep- f resentative Parren J. Mitchell (D–MD); Rep- 2018 to undergo an $85.2 million renovation. HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. resentative Robert N.C. Nix, Sr. (D–PA); Rep- Today, we celebrate the Michigan Union as DENNY CHEN it opens its doors once again. While maintain- resentative Charles B. Rangel (D–NY); Rep- ing the architectural integrity of the 1919 origi- resentative (D–OH); and Dele- nal structure, Michigan Union has vastly re- gate Walter E. Fauntroy (D–D.C.). HON. TED LIEU modeled internal features. Aside from tech- Congressman William L. Clay, Sr. invited OF CALIFORNIA nology upgrades and infrastructure renewals, Father George Clements, Pastor of Holy An- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Michigan Union now includes expanded gels Catholic Church in Chicago, lllinois, to Wednesday, January 8, 2020 lounge and study rooms, a revolutionary idea provide the Invocation for the Congressional Black Caucus’ inaugural Dinner. He prayed: Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speak- hub, an enclosed courtyard, collaborative er, I rise to celebrate the life of Mr. Denny ‘‘Lord, make the Congressional Black Cau- spaces, and a host of different food vendors. Chen, a beloved member of California’s 33rd Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join cus instruments of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let Augustus Hawkins and Walter Congressional District, who passed away at me today in celebrating the grand re-opening the age of 81 on November 15, 2019 in Tor- of the Michigan Union. Through the historical Fauntroy sow love. Where there Is injury let Charles Diggs and Robert Nix bring pardon. rance, California. Denny’s dental practice has renovation, the Michigan Union will continue to Where there is doubt let Shirley Chisholm served South Bay residents for more than 30 be an iconic symbol of the University of Michi- restore faith. Where there is despair let Ron- years. gan for generations to come. ald Dellums bring hope. Where there is dark- Born on November 24, 1937 in Taiwan’s f ness let Charles Diggs Bring light and where Sanxia District, Denny graduated from there is sadness let William Clay bring joy. Keelung High School and attended Taiwan’s HONORING JOSEPH MAYNE ‘‘O Divine Master grant that John Conyers may not so much seek to be consoled as to National Defense Medical University. Denny console: That George Collins may not so then served as a naval officer in the Republic HON. SAM GRAVES much seek to be understood as to under- of China Navy for 10 years before starting a OF MISSOURI stand; That Louis Stokes may not so much private dental practice in 1969 in Taipei, Tai- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seek to be loved as to love. wan. ‘‘For it is in giving that Denny moved his family to the United Wednesday, January 8, 2020 receives. It is in dying that the Congres- States in 1978, where he enrolled at the Uni- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, sional Black Caucus is born to eternal life.’’ versity of Southern California School of Den- I proudly pause to recognize Joseph Mayne. While Father Clements was the first to pro- tistry. He received his degree and opened his Joseph is a very special young man who has vide an invocation to the Congressional Black dental practice in Torrance in 1981, where he exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship Caucus Dinner, he also had many other served the South Bay community for 33 years and leadership by taking an active part in the ‘‘firsts’’ in his lifetime. until his retirement in 2014. Denny’s family Boy Scouts of America, Troop 356, and earn- In 1945, Father Clements was the first Afri- moved to Rancho Palos Verdes in 1989. ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. can American graduate of Archbishop Quigley Whether playing golf, ballroom dancing, or Joseph has been very active with his troop, Preparatory Seminary. He was ordained as a singing, Denny enjoyed the wonderful life he participating in many scout activities. Over the priest in 1957 and went on to become the first led and the people with whom he spent it. many years Joseph has been involved with African American priest to serve at Holy An- Denny is survived by his wife, Salina; stepson, scouting, he has not only earned numerous gels Parish on Chicago’s South side from Ben, and his wife, May; son, Peter, and his merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- 1969 to 1991. He helped create programs like wife, Cindy; and three grandchildren: Kirk, ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Jo- the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus to Mark, and Priscilla. May his memory be a seph has contributed to his community support African-Americans within the church. blessing to all the patients he cared for over through his Eagle Scout project. Joseph lo- Father Clements spearheaded the ‘‘One the years and lives he touched in the commu- cated, plotted out, and painted mile markers Church-One Child’’ program in 1980, which nity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08JA8.009 E08JAPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 8, 2020 HONORING THE 97TH BIRTHDAY OF sary of the Pearl Harbor bombing. He at- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join JAMES A. ST. JULIEN, SR. tended his last memorial service two weeks me today in honoring the 112th anniversary of before he passed. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND I was honored to meet Joe and his wife Bea This significant milestone serves as a testa- OF LOUISIANA to celebrate his 100th birthday. Bea was one ment to the sorority’s unrelenting commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 23,000 women who enlisted in the Marines to community service, academic excellence, during the war. She was a member of the and empowerment. We are grateful for Alpha Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Aviation Women’s Reserve Squadron 21 at Kappa Alpha Sorority’s impact and wish it con- Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Speaker, I rise to Quantico, Virginia. Joe and Bea were married tinued success in the years ahead. honor the 97th Birthday of World War II Vet- for 73 years and have six children. f eran, Mr. James A. St. Julien, Sr.—also Joe Walsh lived an incredible and full life. known as ‘‘PawPaw.’’ He could talk to anyone and somehow make HONORING DAKOTA CARSON Born on January 9, 1923, Mr. St. Julien is them laugh. He was a dedicated husband, TERHUNE a lifelong New Orleanian and was raised in parent, and friend. We are grateful for his the 7th Ward. He is a proud member of the service to his country and his contributions to HON. SAM GRAVES Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Prior to her the Southern California community. OF MISSOURI transition nearly 10 years ago, he was married f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his beloved wife Mrs. Selma St. Julien for Wednesday, January 8, 2020 67 years. Additionally, he is the father of 11 PERSONAL EXPLANATION children: 9 girls and 2 boys and has over 35 Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 10 HON. STEVE KING I proudly pause to recognize Dakota Carson great great grandchildren, and a host of OF IOWA Terhune. Dakota is a very special young man nieces, nephews, and extended family mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- zenship and leadership by taking an active bers. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 As a World War II Veteran, Mr. St. Julien part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 87, participated in several campaigns and thea- Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I was and earning the most prestigious award of ters. The American Theater of WWII, the Asi- unable to vote on Roll Call Vote No. 430 at Eagle Scout. atic-Pacific Theater of WWII, and the Battle of the end of the series on June 27, 2019. Had Dakota has been very active with his troop, the Philippines. In the 766 Engineering Com- I been present, I would have voted as follows: participating in many scout activities. Over the pany, Mr. St. Julien cleared the pathway for NO on Roll Call No. 430. many years Dakota has been involved with the landings on the island of Leyte. A force of f scouting, he has not only earned numerous 700 vessels and 174,000 men accompanied merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 112TH AN- these landings. On July 5, 1945, General of ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Da- NIVERSARY OF ALPHA KAPPA the Army Douglas MacArthur announced the kota has earned the rank of Firebuilder and is ALPHA SORORITY, INCOR- liberation of the Philippines. Shortly after the a member of the Lone Bear Council in the PORATED end of WWII, Mr. St. Julien was honorably dis- Tribe of Mic-O–Say. Dakota has also contrib- charged and separated from the U.S. Army on uted to his community through his Eagle Scout December 18, 1945. HON. DEBBIE DINGELL project. Dakota constructed a 24-foot gazebo Mr. St. Julien’s military service to our coun- OF MICHIGAN with seating as part of an outdoor classroom try is truly admirable. He is a leader and role IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Parkview Elementary School in Cameron, model in the community. His 97th Birthday de- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Missouri. serves to be celebrated and I am honored to Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join join in its celebration. I thank Mr. St. Julien for Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise me in commending Dakota Carson Terhune his service, and I wish him many more birth- today to recognize the 112th anniversary of for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts days. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. It is of America, and for his efforts put forth in Madam Speaker, I celebrate the 97th Birth- my honor and privilege to recognize its years achieving the highest distinction of Eagle day of a proud World War II Veteran, Mr. of distinguished service to communities Scout. James A. St. Julien, Sr. throughout Michigan. f Since its founding on the campus of Howard f University on January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa CELEBRATING THE BRAVERY OF HONORING THE LIFE OF JOE Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has been stead- KYSHAUNE LINDSAY WALSH fast in its mission ‘‘to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to pro- HON. RUBEN GALLEGO HON. MIKE LEVIN mote unity and friendship among college OF ARIZONA OF CALIFORNIA women, to study and help alleviate problems IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concerning girls and women in order to im- prove their social stature, to maintain a pro- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 gressive interest in college life, and to be of Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I ‘Service to All Mankind.’ ’’ The women of today to recognize the bravery and heroism of rise today to pay tribute to Joe Walsh, who Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are known for Kyshaune Lindsay, a fifteen-year-old from passed away on December 28, 2019 after a their excellent academic prowess, dedicated Phoenix who recently saved the life of a man lifetime of service to his country. leadership skills, and commitment to advocacy in a burning building. Joe was born on March 18, 1919 in East and community service. Through its wide Kyshaune was playing basketball outside Orange, New Jersey. After enlisting in the Ma- breadth of programs, Alpha Kappa Alpha So- when he saw his neighbor fleeing her home. rines in 1938, Joe served in the Marine Corps’ rority endeavors to develop innovative pro- His neighbor, Cindy Nunez, told him that her Third Defense Battalion at the Navy Yard in grams to address significant community issues house was on fire and that her brother, who Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was regarding education, health, family, the arts, is paralyzed and bedridden, was trapped in- attending a morning color guard ceremony technology, and economics. side without access to his wheelchair. Upon when the attack began. He helped man three Over a century later, Alpha Kappa Alpha hearing that Cindy could not physically pick up anti-aircraft guns to shoot down the invading Sorority is still celebrated as one of the most her brother to bring him out of the house, planes. distinguished Greek-letter organizations today. Kyshaune did not hesitate to make his way in- Joe believed that ‘‘the guys who were over Its nearly 300,000 members are recognized as side and help the man, lifting him into his chair there who didn’t make it back deserved to be leaders who strive to make a difference and to get him to safety. remembered.’’ Joe was the last surviving effect change. Today, chapters are active in Marcos Marquez, the man that Kyshaune member and cofounder of the Pearl Harbor the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, rescued, described him as a ‘‘true hero.’’ His Survivor Association’s North County Chapter and Washtenaw and continue to provide es- selflessness and courage in the face of real 31. Since 1986, he organized an annual me- sential programs and services to our commu- danger are remarkable, as is his humility in morial at Oceanside Harbor on the anniver- nity’s youth and seniors. the aftermath of the event.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:48 Jan 09, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08JA8.012 E08JAPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS January 8, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 I wish to express my admiration for the sures due process rights for federal workers provement Program, a $1.4 billion collabo- bravery that Kyshaune Lindsay displayed required by the U.S. Constitution. Stripping rative project to improve transportation through his actions—an admiration that is employees whose work does not involve clas- throughout Bakersfield will streamline trans- shared not only by Marcos Marquez and his sified matters of the right of review of an portation with new highways and bridges. family but by the entire Phoenix community. I agency decision that removes them from their During his tenure, Bakersfield transformed am confident that Kyshaune will continue to do jobs opens entirely new avenues for into one of the fastest growing cities in Cali- great things in the future. He is truly a role unreviewable, arbitrary action or retaliation by fornia and Alan’s legacy of improving infra- model for people of all ages. an agency head and, in addition, makes a structure and quality of life is visible in every f mockery of whistleblower protections enacted part of Bakersfield. Alan’s work as City Man- in the 112th Congress. Our bill would stop the ager has earned him impressive awards and PERSONAL EXPLANATION use of ‘‘national security’’ to repeal a vital accolades, including the Distinguished Budget component of civil service protection and of Presentation Award from the Government Fi- HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER due process. nance Officers Association for 19 years. OF NEW JERSEY I urge my colleagues to support this bill. After years of service to our community, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Alan’s retirement is well-deserved and I know Wednesday, January 8, 2020 he is looking forward to spending more time PERSONAL EXPLANATION with his wife, Kathleen, their children, Sarah, Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, unfor- Jared, and Krista, as he begins this new chap- tunately, I was unavoidably detained from the HON. ILHAN OMAR ter in his life. However, if I know Alan, I know floor on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. I missed OF MINNESOTA that he will remain an active member of the roll call vote No. 01. Had I been present to an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bakersfield community. On behalf of the 23rd swer roll call No. 01, I would have answered Congressional District of California, I want to Wednesday, January 8, 2020 ‘‘PRESENT’’. thank Alan for all his hard work and dedication f Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, had I been over the past 27 years to helping make Ba- present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call kersfield the city it is today. INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO No. 692 and NAY on Roll Call No. 691. CLARIFY CERTAIN DUE PROCESS f f RIGHTS OF FEDERAL EMPLOY- HONORING NICHOLAS JAMES EES SERVING IN SENSITIVE PO- PERSONAL EXPLANATION STEINKAMP SITIONS HON. STEVE KING HON. SAM GRAVES HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON OF IOWA OF MISSOURI OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I was Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, as unable to vote on Roll Call Vote No. 174 at I proudly pause to recognize Nicholas James hundreds of thousands of our federal workers the end of the series on May 1, 2019. Had I Steinkamp. Nicholas is a very special young face uncertainty in wages and work, I intro- been present, I would have voted as follows: man who has exemplified the finest qualities duce a bill to clarify certain due process rights NO on Roll Call No. 174. of citizenship and leadership by taking an ac- of federal employees serving in sensitive posi- f tive part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop tions. This bill would overturn an unprece- 288, and earning the most prestigious award dented federal court decision, Kaplan v. Con- HONORING ALAN TANDY ON HIS of Eagle Scout. yers and MSPB, which stripped many federal RETIREMENT AS CITY MANAGER Nicholas has been very active with his employees of the right to independent review OF BAKERSFIELD troop, participating in many scout activities. of an agency decision removing them from Over the many years Nicholas has been in- jobs on grounds of ineligibility. The case was HON. KEVIN McCARTHY volved with scouting, he has not only earned brought by two Department of Defense (DOD) OF CALIFORNIA numerous merit badges, but also the respect employees, Rhonda Conyers, an accounting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of his family, peers, and community. Most no- technician, and Devon Northover, a com- Wednesday, January 8, 2020 tably, Nicholas has contributed to his commu- missary management specialist, who were nity through his Eagle Scout project. permanently demoted and suspended from Mr. MCCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join their jobs after they were found to be no today to honor Alan Tandy, a constituent and me in commending Nicholas James longer eligible to serve in noncritical sensitive the long-time City Manager of the City of Ba- Steinkamp for his accomplishments with the positions. In 2014, the Supreme Court de- kersfield, California, which I represent. Alan is Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put clined to hear the case, which allowed the de- retiring from his current position after 27 years forth in achieving the highest distinction of cision to stand. This bill is cosponsored by of dedicated service to our community. Eagle Scout. Representative ANDRE CARSON. Alan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political f Specifically, the decision prevents federal Science from the University of Oregon and re- workers who are designated as ‘‘noncritical ceived a Master of Arts in Municipal Adminis- HONORING MS. ANITA BOURN FOR sensitive’’ from appealing to the Merit Systems tration from the University of Iowa. Before 30 YEARS AS A CONGRESSIONAL Protection Board (MSPB) if they are removed starting his tenure at the City of Bakersfield, STAFFER from their jobs. Noncritical sensitive jobs in- Alan balanced budgets and learned best gov- clude those that do not have access to classi- ernment practices in Montana, Wyoming, and HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO fied information. The decision would affect at Ohio. Alan is Bakersfield’s longest-serving city OF MISSISSIPPI least 200,000 DOD employees who are des- manager and has been an integral part of nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ignated as noncritical sensitive. Even more se- merous city projects. riously, most federal employees could poten- Some notable projects during Alan’s tenure Wednesday, January 8, 2020 tially lose the same right to an independent re- include construction of the Rabobank Arena Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today view of an agency’s decision because of a and Convention Center and the adjoining Mar- to recognize one of my very own, Ms. Anita rule by the Office of Personnel Management riott Hotel, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center, and Faye Bourn, for thirty years of dedicated serv- (OPM) and the Office of the Director of Na- the Park at River Walk. Alan was always en- ice as a congressional staffer. Anita’s career tional Intelligence (ODNI), which went into ef- thusiastic about his work and did what was in with the U.S. House of Representatives began fect in July 2015, that permits agency heads the best interest for the people of Bakersfield. in 1989 when my predecessor, Gene Taylor, to designate most jobs in the federal govern- His love for our city remains apparent; in the won the special election. Anita was hired on ment as noncritical sensitive. wake of his retirement, he ensured the as a secretary, but quickly found her niche The Kaplan decision undercuts Title 5, sec- projects he had helped plan were completed through constituent services. When I first took tion 7701 of the Civil Service Act, which en- before stepping down. The Thomas Roads Im- office in 2010, I had the opportunity to carry

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