E894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 29, 2020 H.R. 4447 also includes the Climate Smart Ms. Dobbins remained in Inkster, raising her what Ben Taub Hospital is known for today, Ports Act, which will help us address health daughter, Kimberly and working at a local gro- including being one of only two elite Level I disparities and other issues in communities cery store. She was well known for her beau- Trauma Centers serving the adult population near ports, which have often suffered from tiful smile and kind heart. Please join me in of Harris County, with an emphasis on serving generations of environmental injustice. The honoring the memory of Ms. Georgia Dobbins its most vulnerable residents. legislation includes a $1 billion per year zero Davis. As a faculty instructor, he was crucial in emissions ports infrastructure program to as- f training both the present and future genera- sist ports and port users with replacing cargo tions of surgeons serving southeast Texas and handling equipment, port harbor craft, drayage PERSONAL EXPLANATION beyond, especially surgeons from the military trucks, and other equipment with zero emis- branch who trained through the Joint Trauma sions equipment and technology. In West HON. MARKWAYNE MULLIN Training Center established and operated at Oakland, the neighborhood bordering the Port OF OKLAHOMA Ben Taub Hospital by the U.S. Department of of Oakland, the asthma hospitalization rate for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Defense from 1998 to 2000. Madam Speaker, children under the age of 5 is almost twice the it is a pleasure to recognize the culmination of Tuesday, September 29, 2020 rate for Alameda County as a whole. We must a stellar career. I ask all of my distinguished take action to reduce the massive amounts of Mr. MULLIN. Madam Speaker, I was not colleagues to join me in recognizing his serv- fossil fuels burned by ports—both to address present the week of September 21–25, 2020 ice to the community and people of Houston the climate crisis and to help our kids breathe. on account of supporting my son’s continuing and Harris County, Texas. I have heard the concerns expressed about recovery. f some key provisions of this bill, and those Had I been present, I would have voted concerns are valid. I do not support funding YEA on Roll Call No. 196; YEA on Roll Call HONORING THE LIFE OF BOBBY for projects that could result in further use of No. 197; NAY on Roll Call No. 198; NAY on LEE VERDUGO dirty or dangerous energy sources. I hope that Roll Call No. 199; NAY on Roll Call No. 200; we can work to improve this bill as it moves YEA on Roll Call No. 201; NAY on Roll Call HON. JIMMY GOMEZ through the legislative process. No. 202; NAY on Roll Call No. 203; YEA on OF CALIFORNIA Nonetheless, much of the content of this bill Roll Call No. 204; YEA on Roll Call No. 205; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would make necessary steps toward the clean and NAY on Roll Call No. 206. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 energy revolution that we are all working for. f It encourages the innovation that we need to Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today address the fossil fuel-driven climate emer- HONORING THE LIFE OF MADYSON to honor the life and legacy of Bobby Lee gency while investing in renewable energy re- ANN LATRICE CARTER Verdugo, a Chicano activist from East Los An- sources, electrification of transportation, reduc- geles, most known as the leader of the 1968 tion of carbon pollution from industrial and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON East Los Angeles high school walkouts. other sources, modernization of the grid and OF MISSISSIPPI Growing up in the Lincoln Heights neighbor- much more. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hood of Los Angeles, Bobby lived the all- For these reasons, I support H.R. 4447 as American life—he was a popular football play- a significant step away from fossil fuels and Tuesday, September 29, 2020 er, his father coached a youth baseball team, towards innovation and cleaner energy. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam and his mother was part of the Parent Teach- f Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of er Association and volunteered for Bobby’s HONORING THE MEMORY OF Madyson Ann Latrice Carter. Born on this day, Boy Scouts troop. Despite the active role Bob- GEORGIA DOBBINS DAVIS September 29, 2004, Madyson would have by’s family played in the community, he and been sixteen years old. his Latino classmates would get singled out She was a resident of Clinton, Mississippi for speaking Spanish in school and were sub- HON. RASHIDA TLAIB who adored her family and friends. She was jected to paddlings by their white teachers as OF MICHIGAN kind, intelligent, and possessed a smile that punishment. The Latino students at the school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could brighten any room. were also being tracked into vocational class- Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Regrettably, on June 18, 2018, Madyson es. They were not afforded college pre- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in departed from this world leaving behind a paratory courses or resources, and made to tribute to Georgia Dobbins Davis, a long-time community of family and friends that continue feel as if their futures were all but bright. resident of the 13th Congressional District’s to cherish her memories. Her courageous spir- Eastside schools were notoriously rundown Inkster, Michigan and Former Motown artist, it and profound empathy for others will never and overcrowded and had some of the worst who passed away on September 18, 2020. be forgotten. dropout rates in the country. Encouraged by Born in Arkansas, Ms. Dobbins moved to On behalf of the Second Congressional Dis- his social science teacher, Sal Castro, Bobby Michigan at a young age. She spent her teen- trict of Mississippi, I send my continued and other students across the Eastside of Los age years in Inkster, singing and performing thoughts and prayers to the Carter family. Angeles organized a walkout to protest the with several local musical groups, including Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment. Soon the Marvels, the group with which Georgia me in honoring the life of Madyson Ann thousands of Latino students across the coun- Dobbins made her mark on Motown. The Mar- Latrice Carter. try followed suit, bringing the attention of the vels nearly missed the chance to audition for f entire nation to their cause. Motown when they came in fourth place of Bobby eventually enrolled at UCLA but left their high school talent show. In the end, they RECOGNIZING DR. KENNETH L. after two years to work as a bus dispatcher ended up tagging along with the winning MATTOX and a labor organizer. He married Yolando group. Motown executives were so impressed Rios, his high school sweetheart and fellow by the group’s performance, they asked the HON. DAN CRENSHAW walkouts organizer, and they had two kids. young women to come up with an original OF TEXAS After noticing the lack of resources for at- song. Ms. Dobbins worked with a friend who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES risk young men, particularly Latino youth, wrote the melody for the song ‘‘Please Mr. Bobby decided to enroll at California State Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Postman’’ while she wrote the lyrics in only University of Los Angeles at the age of 40 to three days’ time. ‘‘Please Mr. Postman’’ was Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise become a social worker. In 1995, he co-found- the hit song that launched a career for the today to recognize Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox ed Con Los Padres, a counseling program Marvels, now known as the Marvelettes. upon his retirement from public service at Har- modeled after the Mesoamerican talking cir- While Ms. Dobbins ultimately did not pursue ris Health System’s Ben Taub Hospital after cles (cı´rculos), giving teenage fathers the a musical career, her song was a significant 31 years as its Chief of Staff, having proudly space to discuss their feelings, connect to contribution to music and Detroit’s culture and served the sick and injured people of Harris their heritage, and receive the support they sound. It reached number one on the charts County, Texas for nearly 60 years, as a med- needed to navigate fatherhood. after only fourteen weeks and has been cov- ical student, resident, surgeon and faculty His advocacy work led him to speaking invi- ered by artists such as the Carpenters who member of Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. tations across the country and Bobby quickly had their own hit with it, and the Beatles. Kenneth L. Mattox is responsible for much of became a frequent figure at Latino high school

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JOE WILSON a writer and activist. Zoe¨ believes in fighting time of leadership, passion, and service con- OF SOUTH CAROLINA for a better and more equitable world through tinue to be an inspiration to us all. Madam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES building relationships with her community. She Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in re- is passionate about social change and hopes Tuesday, September 29, 2020 membering and honoring Bobby Lee Verdugo. to inspire and empower others by telling her f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam story. Speaker, on September 24, I was in my dis- Zoe¨ has supported suicide prevention RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE trict to celebrate the unveiling of the Advanced projects, charities assisting homeless students OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYN- Manufacturing Collaborative to be located at in education, and feminist non-profits through- DROME (PCOS) the University of South Carolina Aiken, as well out the state of Colorado. Zoe¨ has been the as attend the ribbon cutting for the Salt Waste president of several student organizations, in- HON. DAVID SCOTT Processing Facility at the Savannah River cluding a women’s social justice honor society. OF GEORGIA Site. Both of these programs will have positive She now holds a psychological sciences de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impacts on our community and I look forward gree from Metropolitan State University of to their success. Denver and is looking forward to attending a Tuesday, September 29, 2020 For these reasons, I was absent for votes. Ph.D. program. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Had I been present, I would have voted: NAY As a recent graduate, advocate, and a sur- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the serious- on Roll Call No. 202; NAY on Roll Call No. vivor of incredible adversity, she truly is de- ness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 203; NAY on Roll Call No. 204; YEA on Roll serving of such an honor. I congratulate Ms. PCOS is a genetic, hormone, metabolic and Call No. 205; and NAY on Roll Call No. 206. Royer for being recognized as a ‘‘Woman reproductive disorder that affects women and f Who Soars.’’ girls. PCOS can lead to lifelong complications f such as infertility; anxiety, depression and IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT S. HONORING PETER BLACKSTOCK other psychosocial disorders; obesity; severe CROUCH hair and skin issues; endometrial cancer; type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular disease; non- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE HON. JIMMY PANETTA OF CALIFORNIA alcoholic fatty liver disease and other life- OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES threatening conditions. Many of these com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plications are a significant burden on quality of Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 life, health, and the healthcare system. Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today PCOS affects over 10 million women and Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, l rise today to celebrate the career achievements and girls in the United States. Currently, there is to recognize the service of Robert S. Crouch community dedication of Peter Blackstock, a no cure for PCOS, and women living with this of Willisburg, Kentucky. prominent businessman, community steward, disorder experience symptoms such as insulin Following the attacks on our nation in Pearl and philanthropist who has called the central resistance, menstrual irregularities, weight Harbor, Bob answered the call to serve and coast of California his home for nearly 40 gain, thinning scalp hair, and depression and arrived at his local recruiting depot on Decem- years. anxiety during puberty and throughout their ber 8, 1941, with the intention of signing up for Peter Blackstock was born on the East lives. PCOS is a grave issue that affects hun- the U.S. Army, though he saw the Marines in Coast and served in the Army as an officer in dreds of thousands of women in Georgia and their dress blue uniforms and decided to sign Vietnam before working for the Ford Motor millions more across the country. For far too up for the Marines instead. Bob was eventu- Company. In 1982, Peter moved to the Cen- long, PCOS has been a prevalent public ally deployed to the Pacific theatre. He earned tral Coast and purchased the Leslie Motors health concern, threatening the mental and a Purple Heart for his valiant efforts in the Bat- Toyota dealership in Seaside and renamed it physical health and quality of life of girls, tle of Iwo Jima. He was also awarded a Presi- Victory Toyota. Later, he opened Lexus Mon- women and their families. dential Unit Citation, Campaign Ribbons, the terey Peninsula, forming Victory Dealership Increasing awareness about polycystic WWII Victory Medal, and the Combat Action Group. ovary syndrome is critical to our efforts to ad- Ribbon. He retired from the Marine Corps as During his time as owner of Victory Dealer- dress the national maternal mortality crisis and a Master Gunner Sergeant in 1984. In addition ship Group, Peter was a significant supporter prevent pregnancy-related deaths. Pregnant to his service in the Marines, Bob has served of the automobile dealer community. He advo- women with polycystic ovary syndrome are as a volunteer firefighter and serves as a dea- cated for and actively contributed to industry more likely to develop gestational diabetes, con at his church. priorities as a member of the American Inter- preeclampsia (pregnancy-related hyper- I want to thank Bob for his service to our national Automobile Dealers Association’s tension) and have emergency C-sections. great Nation. board of directors, President of the California Without access to quality prenatal care, many f New Car Dealers Association, and a director African American women with PCOS are not on the board of the National Automobile Deal- ¨ diagnosed until they have difficulty getting HONORING ZOE ROYER ers Association. He also set the bar for dealer- pregnant or experience dangerous pregnancy ships across the country when Victory Toyota complications. PCOS is also the most com- HON. JASON CROW was LEED certified for environmental respon- mon cause of female infertility. Many women OF COLORADO sibility in 2014. As a businessman, Peter is living with the disorder often have mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held in high esteem by all he worked with for carriages or premature deliveries. his personal integrity, thoughtful contributions, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 There is a growing need to educate professional demeanor, and engaging person- healthcare providers about PCOS because Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, it is my honor ality. 50–70 percent of PCOS patients are going today to recognize the accomplishments of Peter is an especially involved member of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. According to Ms. Zoe¨ yer who will be honored by The his community on the Central Coast. He has the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- Chamber of Northwest Douglas County as a secured resources for and served in many tion, about 50 percent of women with PCOS ‘‘Woman Who Soars.’’ roles in countless organizations, including the develop Type 2 Diabetes or prediabetes by Zoe¨’s story is heartbreaking and inspiring. Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the age of 40 and are at high risk for cardio- When she was 14, her mother was killed by Boy Scouts, Monterey Bay Symphony, Mon- vascular disease. Women and girls with this her father who then took his own life. She and terey Museum of Art, Make a Wish Founda- disorder are also at higher risk for uterine can- her younger sister were suddenly homeless tion, AIM Youth Mental Health, Pac Rep The- cer, liver disease, and suicide. and entered the foster care system. Zoe¨ was atre Groups, SPCA, AT&T Junior Golf, Church

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