E214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 14, 2014 strengthen the review authority of the Finan- may have been more difficult to perform, Dr. In addition to his service and leadership in cial Stability Oversight Council of regulations Levenson has given the gift of sight to many law enforcement, Mr. Wilson was a man of issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial patients that thought they would never see great faith and a minister of the Gospel. He Protection, providing for proceedings from again. And with their appreciation his patients was also a loving and devoted husband, fa- Feb. 13, 2014–Feb. 24, 2014, had I been have thanked him in different ways, one from ther, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great- present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; Peru giving him a goat and in El Salvador, two great-grandfather. on rollcall No. 59—H. Res. 475—On Agree- live chickens. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States ing to the Resolution, providing for consider- Dr. Levenson has served our local commu- Congress it is an honor for me to recognize ation of the bill (H.R. 3193) to amend the Con- nity with pride, working with the Riverside Park the life and service of the Honorable Ray Wil- sumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to Surgery Center, Baptist Health and St. Vin- son. My wife Vicki and I send our prayers and strengthen the review authority of the Finan- cent’s HealthCare in Jacksonville. In addition condolences to his wife, Virginia; children, Stu- cial Stability Oversight Council of regulations Dr. Levenson has worked with the Vision is art, Scott, and Sharon; his six grandchildren; issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Priceless Council, a volunteer nonprofit in and numerous great and great-great grand- Protection, providing for proceedings from Jacksonville that provides free vision and glau- children. coma screenings, eye-care education, and in- Feb. 13, 2014–Feb. 24, 2014, had I been f present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; jury prevention. The Council’s Cared Vision Program, ‘‘Gift of Sight,’’ provides cataract sur- on rollcall No. 60—S. 25—On Motion to HONORING O’CYNTHIA WILLIAMS gery for 20 people a year who are completely Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, to blind and unable to afford the surgery. Dr. direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey ´ Levenson serves as the Council’s Medical Ad- HON. JOSE E. SERRANO certain Federal features of the electric distribu- visor and donates more than 100 services to OF NEW YORK tion system to the South Utah Valley Electric the Cared Vision Program all while regularly Service District, and for other purposes, had I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteering at vision clinics throughout the Friday, February 14, 2014 been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’; community. on rollcall No. 61—S. 540—On Passage to Jacksonville is honored to have such an Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in designate the air route traffic control center lo- amazing humanitarian as a part of our com- honor of Black History Month and to recognize cated in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the Pa- munity. The gift of sight is priceless and I the important contributions made by African- tricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control commend Dr. Levenson on his compassion Americans to my congressional district in The Center, had I been present, I would have and his work to help those in need both at Bronx. African-Americans have made count- voted ‘‘no’’; and home and abroad. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and less contributions to and sacrifices for this on rollcall No. 62—H.R. 3448—On Motion to Members of the House to join me in this very great nation, and nowhere is this more visible Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, to special congressional salute honoring Dr. Jef- than in New York City. amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to frey Levenson. As the Representative of the Fifteenth Con- provide for an optional pilot program allowing f gressional District of New York, I have had the certain emerging growth companies to in- opportunity and pleasure to get a firsthand ac- crease the tick sizes of their stocks, had I RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND count of the work and contributions of Ms. been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE O’Cynthia Williams to our community, and I HONORABLE RAY WILSON f am proud to recognize her hard work and dedication to The Bronx. HONORING DR. JEFFREY HON. JEFF MILLER Known throughout New York City as a LEVENSON FOR HIS WORK WITH OF FLORIDA champion for education equity, Ms. Williams SURGICAL EYE EXPEDITIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has dedicated her professional life to devel- Friday, February 14, 2014 oping reforms and initiatives that improve the HON. ANDER CRENSHAW quality of education at New York City’s public Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF FLORIDA schools. As a mother of six New York City to recognize the life and dedicated service of Public School educated children, she has very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Honorable Ray Wilson of Northwest Flor- keen understanding of what a quality public ida. Mr. Wilson was Okaloosa County’s long- Friday, February 14, 2014 school education is. est serving sheriff, and he is known through- Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today As a Parent Leader & Organizer with the out the area for his intelligence, his unwaver- to recognize Dr. Jeffrey Levenson for his good New York City Coalition for Educational Jus- ing commitment to fairness and upholding the will and compassion for his work with Surgical law, and his determination to serve and im- tice, and a founding member of the United Eye Expeditions. prove his community. All of Northwest Florida Parents of Highbridge, Ms. Williams has dedi- As a practicing ophthalmologist for over 30 mourns his passing. cated countless hours to traveling across New years, Dr. Levenson has dedicated his career Mr. Wilson was born in Campton, Florida, York City and educating parents on the impor- to giving the gift of sight. At the age of 51, Dr. and was a lifelong resident of Okaloosa Coun- tance of parent engagement, parent leader- Levenson underwent cataract surgery to re- ty. After graduating from high school and serv- ship development training, and how to make store his own vision loss. Realizing firsthand ing in the United States Army, Mr. Wilson re- principals and teacher more accountable. the devastation of vision loss, Dr. Levenson turned to his native Okaloosa County and de- Last year, Ms. Williams won an important reached out to California-based Surgical Eye cided to run for sheriff. Law enforcement was victory for a neighborhood in my district. While Expeditions, a nonprofit humanitarian organi- in his blood, as his father, Lester Wilson was working alongside the United Parents of zation that recruits volunteer ophthalmologists the Crestview Chief of Police. At the age of Highbridge, her dream of establishing to perform free, sight-restoring surgery 28, Ray Wilson was elected, becoming the Highbridge’s first middle school came to fru- throughout the world. youngest sheriff in Florida history. ition. The Highbridge Green School, the In 2009 Dr. Levenson traveled to Peru for Despite his young age, Mr. Wilson’s astute- Bronx’s first ‘‘green’’ school, opened its door his inaugural trip performing multiple cataract ness and commitment to service were imme- at the start of the 2013–2014 school year. For surgery. Since then, he and his wife, Dr. Ilene diately evident. He genuinely loved serving his the first time in the history of this part of my Levenson, have traveled to Honduras, El Sal- community and had an extremely successful district, the young men and women of vador, and Mexcio performing multiple sur- 20-year career. Thanks to this kind of deter- Highbridge will no longer have to travel across geries for those less fortunate. In a typical mination, he helped lead a truly first-class several neighborhoods in order to get to their week long trip the ophthalmologists are able to sheriff’s department that made Okaloosa middle school. And Ms. Williams played a vital perform 20 cataract surgeries. While we are County a safer place for all residents and visi- role in this effort. fortune here in the U.S. to have the latest spe- tors. In fact, Mr. Wilson’s impact on the history Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other cialized technology and equipment for cataract of Okaloosa County was so strong that he distinguished colleagues join me in recog- surgery, Dr. Levenson had to rely on a low- was bestowed a Civic Leader Award by the nizing Ms. O’Cynthia Williams, an important tech approach that he learned by watching sheriff’s department in 2012, more than 35 advocate for a better future for children in The other ophthalmologists online. And while this years after leaving his post. Bronx and throughout New York City.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ROOSEVELT ENFINGER Campuses opened and expanded in Gettys- congratulate Keith Elliott Washington for ac- burg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, and off- complishing his goal of visiting all seven con- HON. JEFF MILLER site learning locations, as well as a robust Vir- tinents. OF FLORIDA tual Campus were established. I first met Keith a few years ago and he ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, HACC is the largest community col- pressed his deep passion in politics and his lege in Pennsylvania, with almost 22,000 de- Friday, February 14, 2014 interest in the needs of the American people. gree-seeking and thousands more non-degree I applaud him on completing a mission Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise seeking students enrolling each semester. The which began 18 years ago, when he first vis- to recognize the life and dedicated service of college offers nearly 200 associate degree, ited Senegal in 1996. This was his first visit Mr. Franklin Roosevelt Enfinger. Uncle Frank certificate, and diploma programs. Approxi- outside of North America. was a loving husband and father, successful mately one third of students go on to continue On February 2, 2010 at 12:00 p.m., Keith businessman and an integral part of the North- their education and pursue a bachelor’s de- visited Antarctica and achieved his dream of west Florida community. He was known gree at a four year college or university. The visiting the last continent. I congratulate him throughout the area for his gregarious nature, college also offers workforce development pro- for his determination to complete this personal sense of humor, and willingness to help fam- grams in fields such as allied health; law en- milestone. ily, friends, and strangers alike. He truly forcement and security; and technology and f touched the lives of all of those who were trades, giving students the chance to receive IN HONOR OF CHRISTI MYERS, blessed to know him. affordable training for a specific career. As of ABC13 HEALTH CHECK A native Northwest Floridian, Uncle Frank 2011, the College had graduated more than grew up in Pace, Florida and attended 46,467 students in a variety of majors. HON. KEVIN BRADY Chumuckla School, where he graduated in Mr. Speaker, Harrisburg Area Community 1951. After graduating from high school, he College is the sole institution of its kind serv- OF TEXAS served our Nation with honor and distinction in ing the Central Pennsylvania region. There- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States Air Force before embarking fore, I commend all the students, teachers and Friday, February 14, 2014 on a long and successful career in business. other members of the HACC community who Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Uncle Frank developed his business acumen have helped this academic institution grow today to honor a reporter who has dedicated working at Air Products for 20 years, and after and flourish over the past 50 years. her career to our health. leaving Air Products he became a serial entre- f As Chairman of the House Ways & Means preneur. Over the years, he owned and oper- Health Subcommittee, I pay special attention ated numerous successful businesses in the TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF when Christi Myers comes on my screen, be- area, before retiring in 1995. ENGINEERS CIVILIAN DEPUTY cause if there is something new to know in Uncle Frank was also truly devoted to both COY MILLER medicine, we all learn it from Christi. Today faith and family. He was an active member of we are all wondering what we will do when Wallace Baptist Church, and together with his HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO she retires from Houston’s ABC 13 at the end wife of 62 years, Aunt Gwen, he raised four OF WEST VIRGINIA of this month. We may all need a ‘‘health children and was a loving grandfather of ten IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and great-grandfather of ten. check’’ to cope with the shock. Friday, February 14, 2014 Christi Myers’ work in the medical commu- Mr. Speaker, to some Uncle Frank will be nity has set the gold standard. Recognized remembered as a successful business leader; Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with a regional Emmy for the story of an infant to others, a kind-hearted friend and neighbor recognize the distinguished career of Coy Mil- who now has a piece of his young father’s always willing to lend a helping hand; and to ler, Civilian Deputy of the United States Army liver, Christi’s work has earned more than a his family, he will always be remembered as Corps of Engineers, upon the occasion of his 100 awards, including a National Award for a true family man. On behalf of the United retirement. Mr. Miller’s entire career is com- Excellence from the Epilepsy Foundation of States Congress, my wife Vicki and I send our prised of public service, dedication, and devo- America, honors from the American Cancer prayers and deepest condolences to Aunt tion to the Huntington Engineer District and Society, American Heart Association, the Har- Gwen; our cousins, Frankie, Anne, Darrell, the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. ris County Medical Society, the Harris County and Denise; and their ten grandchildren and After beginning his service to the Federal Pharmacy Association, Houston Press Club, ten great-grandchildren. Uncle Frank will truly Government in 1978, Mr. Miller spent many Texas Public Health Association, Texas Med- be missed. years working throughout the Huntington Dis- ical Association, the Texas AP Broadcasters, f trict to develop and improve its waterways. As and so many more. a result of his talent and valuable contribu- Christi Myers can also just as easily cover HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY tions, Coy was promoted to Civilian Deputy in a story on toxic waste or nomadic herders in COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY 2003, and in the eleven years since he has the Russian Arctic. In 1989, the Jewish Fed- been a consistent source of outstanding lead- eration of Greater Houston honored her for re- HON. LOU BARLETTA ership and vision. Collaborative problem solv- ports that helped secure the freedom of a So- OF PENNSYLVANIA ing, discipline, and enthusiasm are just a few viet Jewish family. That’s making a real dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hallmarks of Mr. Miller’s unique leadership style, which enable his team to provide the ference. Something Christi is famous for Friday, February 14, 2014 Christi’s inside look at military medicine dur- highest professional standards in delivering ing the first days of the Iraq war took us inside Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor flood risk management for our communities operating rooms where American casualties Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and navigation solutions for our waterways. received life saving treatment. as they celebrate 50 years of providing edu- While serving as Civilian Deputy with the Some of her colleagues call her Dr. Myers cational opportunities to the people of Central Huntington District, Coy has completed numer- because she simply is that good. We can’t Pennsylvania. ous projects that positively impact an untold begin to tally the lives she may have helped HACC was established on February 14, number of West Virginia residents and busi- save by informing us of new health treatments 1964 as the first community college in Penn- nesses. Under his leadership, he successfully and cures. If we live to be 100, it’s a good bet sylvania, with its inaugural class of 426 stu- championed the Huntington District as the it’s thanks to tips she has provided. dents matriculating on September 21st of that Great Lakes and Ohio River Division’s Dam Christi Myers is a rare reporter, having re- year. Originally housed at the former Harris- Safety Production Center, as well as estab- ported at KHOU, KPRC and KTRK, for over burg Academy site on Front Street, the Col- lished the district as the USACE’s Dam Safety

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