December 1, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1571 to a dispersed one. They have fanned out While the Commonwealth of loses CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- throughout the country and will continue to ex- three committed public servants in this body, SARY OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL ploit the political mess in Libya. we all greatly appreciate the years they have Libya will unfortunately remain a terrorist put into advancing the priorities of their con- foothold for years to come. This is the legacy stituents and the lives of all those in Virginia HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY of the current Administration in North Africa. and in our country. OF ILLINOIS The mess the U.S. have left there has I know they will continue to serve the public spread throughout the region. It endangers in a variety of ways. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Egyptian allies to the east, and the weapons Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me unleashed with Qaddafi’s fall have fueled ter- Thursday, December 1, 2016 in thanking and honoring these gentlemen for rorism in places like Syria, Nigeria, and the their service to their Districts and for rep- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Sinai Peninsula bordering Israel. resenting their constituents and the Common- The ’ airstrike campaign in today to recognize the 75th anniversary of the wealth in which we call home. support of the Libyan forces retaking Sirte is Civil Air Patrol, celebrated on December 1st only a small step. Until the U.S. can devise a and to honor its all-volunteer members. Since truly comprehensive long-term strategy to sta- f 1941, volunteers have lent their talents in bilize Libya and defeat the terrorist groups hid- PERSONAL EXPLANATION dedicated service to protect Americans and ing there, Libya will continue to threaten re- our nation. Their work is deeply appreciated. gional and international security. Treating the The Civil Air Patrol came into existence just symptoms while ignoring the underlying dis- HON. ROBERT HURT six days before the events of Pearl Harbor ease will not solve the problem. OF VIRGINIA and was comprised of many civilian aviators, The U.S. forcibly overthrew a regime in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES including women and African Americans who Libya, creating chaos that led to a failed state Thursday, December 1, 2016 were not allowed to fly for the military at that where terrorists flourished and thousands of time. Members flew in support of defense Libyans died. The U.S. now has a responsi- Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I was forces and provided the military with profes- bility to work towards a stabilizing solution in unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I sional and cost-efficient assistance, which they Libya. Going forward, the U.S. should be would have voted YEA on No. 590, have continued to provide ever since—char- much more cautious before it helps overthrow and YEA on Roll Call No. 591. another regime. tered by Congress as non-combative, humani- tarian force in 1946, becoming the official Aux- f f iliary to the U.S. Air Force in 1948, and most IN RECOGNITION OF CONGRESS- HONORING LOUIS A. PICANI recently becoming part of the U.S. Air Force’s MEN ROBERT HURT, RANDY Total Force in 2015. FORBES, AND HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL The Search and Rescue efforts of the Civil Air Patrol are credited with saving an average OF HON. of 75 lives every year and their Disaster Relief OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts and ability to work closely with partner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, December 1, 2016 organizations have been vital to our nation’s Thursday, December 1, 2016 security and wellbeing. Their service was par- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as the son of an ticularly notable following the terrible events of Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ironworker and former union member myself, I September 11th, 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and to honor three colleagues of mine who have know firsthand just how critical our area’s Hurricane Sandy. served their Districts and the Commonwealth union members are to our country’s shared of Virginia with distinction. Congressman ROB- prosperity and success. This year, the Yon- I am proud to call myself a member of the ERT HURT from Virginia’s Fifth District, Con- kers Democratic Committee is honoring Louis Civil Air Patrol. Earlier this week, I was pre- gressman from Virginia’s Picani, a dedicated union member who has sented with the grade of Lieutenant Colonel Fourth District, and Congressman SCOTT fought for working men and women in West- and membership in the Patrol’s Congressional. RIGELL from Virginia’s Second District have chester for over 30 years. Squadron. The distinction was presented to dedicated years of their lives to public service. me by Lieutenant Colonel Harold Damron and Since coming to Congress in 2001, RANDY Louis has spent his entire career as a vi- two wonderful young members of the Civil Air FORBES, as Chairman of the House Armed sionary, fighting for workers’ rights, fair wages Services’ Seapower and Projection Forces and benefits, workplace safety, and the right Patrol from my district, Cadet Second Lieuten- Subcommittee, has worked to build a stronger to organize. He has been a dedicated union ant Laivi Grossman and Cadet Airman Basic defense for America to help ensure the safety member since he joined Teamsters Local 456 Nancy Kahdeman. I thank them and the entire of our nation and has worked with all of us to over 30 years ago, where his natural leader- Civil Air Patrol for this opportunity. help our veterans. He also made it a priority ship ability quickly emerged and enabled him The organization’s Cadet Program has been to foster partnerships with local officials and to be appointed Shop Steward for the City of a tremendous resource to this nation, pro- other community leaders, earning a reputation Yonkers Department of Public Works in 1992. viding leadership training to youth, ages In 1994, Louis became a Trustee of the Team- for stellar constituent service as a representa- twelve through twenty-one. The Program pro- sters Health and Welfare Fund. In 2005, he tive. motes education in the fields of Science, was elected as a Teamsters Local 456 Trust- Congressman SCOTT RIGELL has more ac- Technology, Engineering, and Math, both for ee and appointed as a Teamsters Local 456 tive duty and retired military personnel in his participants within the program and their local Business Agent. Louis has been a member of district than any other district and has made it communities. This is done with a focus on a priority to assist them. He had a major role Joint Council 16’s New York Teamsters Polit- ical Action Committee, and in 2016, was elect- Aerospace and Aviation, developing a passion in keeping all East Coast aircraft carriers for them in our younger citizens and ensuring based in Norfolk. ed President and Principal Officer of Team- sters Local 456. He also serves as Vice Presi- our preeminence in these areas as well as I had the distinct pleasure of serving with Cyberspace. I believe this effort to be espe- Congressman HURT in the Virginia General dent of the Westchester Putnam Central Labor cially important now, as our nation’s future and Assembly, where he served beginning in 2001 Body. security depend upon the ability of the next before running for Congress, and he is a gen- But Louis’ good works extend beyond his generation to lead global progress in these tleman, statesman, constitutional scholar, and labor advocacy. Incredibly, he is also a li- areas. most important of all a true friend to the Com- censed drug and alcohol counselor. monwealth of Virginia. ROBERT has been a Louis continues to represent Teamsters Civil Air Patrol volunteer professionals serve leader here in Washington with his great work members and all labor organizations who in every state of the nation and as nonprofit on the Financial Services Committee and striv- serve our work force so proudly. He is incred- resources within thousands of communities. I ing to help our small businesses as well as ibly deserving of this honor and recognition, am proud to support the work that these men veterans, to name just some of the ways he and on behalf of the 16th Congressional Dis- and women continue to do, and I am very has worked for a better life for those in his trict I want to congratulate him on this special pleased to be celebrating this milestone anni- District. occasion. versary with them.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:36 Dec 02, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01DE8.036 E01DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 1, 2016 IN HONOR OF THE 155TH ANNIVER- tle of Ball’s Bluff. We must always remember John also works closely with career place- SARY OF THE BATTLE OF and honor those who sacrificed their lives to ment for special needs students, was a Past BALL’S BLUFF preserve our nation in its darkest hour. Advisory Board Member for the Fordham Uni- f versity Graduate School of Business Entrepre- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK neurship, a former Junior Board Member for HONORING JOHN DECICCO JR. OF VIRGINIA the Westchester Italian Cultural Center, Past IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President of the Pelham Chamber of Com- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL merce, and has worked closely with Governor Thursday, December 1, 2016 OF NEW YORK Cuomo, County Executive Rob Astorino, Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ConEdison, and NYSERDA in leading an ef- to honor the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Thursday, December 1, 2016 fort to promote ‘‘GREEN Markets for the Fu- Ball’s Bluff fought in Loudoun County, Virginia, ture’’ the first of which was opened in on October 21st, 1861. Being one of the ear- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Larchmont in December of 2015. The store, liest battles of the American Civil War, Ball’s recognize a leader in our community, John which is founded on the principle of being en- Bluff had an enormous impact on military af- DeCicco Jr. whose humanitarian work is being vironmentally friendly, has received the EPA’s fairs for the remaining four years of conflict. recognized by The Pelham Civic Association Green Chill Platinum Certification. On October 20th, 1861, Brigadier General at their Annual Dinner Dance Gala. John is Charles Pomeroy Stone and the Union forces one of three honorees for ‘‘Persons of the John’s business, DeCicco & Sons, is also a under his command engaged the Confederate Year’’ on November 4, 2016 in my district. long-time contributor to Pelham School PTAs, forces of Colonel Nathan Evans on the banks John is the President and CEO of DeCicco and was the recipient of the 2015 New York of the Potomac River near Leesburg, Virginia. & Sons Food Markets. He is a longtime volun- State PTA Congress ‘‘Golden Oak Award’’ for Stone’s forces had crossed the river and were teer member of the Pelham Civics, a major exemplary support of the school districts, subsequently repelled and defeated by their contributor to Pelham Civics ‘‘Needy Cases PTAs and students. DeCiccos also received Confederate counterparts. This battle was Program,’’ which provides food baskets for the 2015 Westchester’s Best Family-Owned unique in American history because, as Union hundreds of needy families. He also spear- Business Award, for continued commitment forces were withdrawing across the Potomac, headed the Pelham Civics’ 75th Anniversary and active support to the communities in Colonel Edward Baker, a sitting U.S. Senator, Dinner Dance Journal in 2014, raising over which they live and work, the 2016 Inde- was killed in action. The defeat, coupled with $12,000. pendent Green Business of the Year Award. Colonel Baker’s death, was the catalyst for the John is known for his countless acts of al- John married Luisa DeCicco, Ph.D., another creation of the Congressional Joint Committee truism, philanthropy, and charity. He has honoree, and have two children. on the Conduct of the War. Colonel Baker re- worked with The Veterans of Foreign Wars, It is an honor to present John with a CON- mains the only United States Senator killed in The Wounded Warriors, The Boy and Girl GRESSIONAL RECORD at The Pelham Civic As- battle, and Ball’s Bluff proved to be indicative Scouts in an effort to support the community sociation Annual Dinner Gala. I want to thank of the long war to come. and those in need. He was the recipient of the him for all he has done in the community and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in 2015 Rotary Club of the Pelhams Award for all he continues to do on behalf of Pelham. recognizing the 155th Anniversary of the Bat- his work supporting children and families. Congratulations to all honorees of the evening.

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