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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRA- example as a leader who has always been was recently commemorated in with a TION VETERAN TRANSITION IM- willing to put the Committee first. She has sac- street renamed in her honor. Ms. Anderson PROVEMENT ACT OF 2016 rificed countless hours, weeks, and years to passed away on March 10, 2016. She was an further the work of the Committee and ad- internationally renowned and a beloved Se- SPEECH OF vance the interests of the in a attle vocalist. Ms. Anderson’s career HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO responsible and fiscally sustainable manner. spanned over six decades and earned her I have said before, and I will say again, the four Grammy nominations. In fitting com- OF NEW JERSEY Appropriations Committee has the best staff memoration, Ernestine Anderson Way now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Capitol Hill. Anne Marie is the epitome of spans the heart of Seattle’s Central District, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 that statement. Congress, and I, will miss where her career started. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5957, Anne Marie’s contributions and leadership; but Ernestine Anderson was born in , the Federal Aviation Administration Veteran we thank her for her dedication and profes- Texas on November 11, 1928 and began sing- Transition Improvement Act, allows an impor- sionalism and wish her well in her future en- ing when she was 3 years old. Her family tant federal benefit to be extended to newly deavors. moved to Seattle in 1944 and she began sing- ing in clubs on Jackson Street in the Central hired veterans at the FAA. This commonsense f piece of legislation corrects an oversight in the District as a teenager. During her career, Er- Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act that RECOGNIZING ARMENIA’S 25TH nestine Anderson performed at the Kennedy was passed last year. This act inadvertently INDEPENDENCE DAY Center and and in 1958 she excluded FAA employees from coverage. performed at the first . After many years touring and recording One out of three veterans who served after HON. SCOTT GARRETT music in Los Angeles, New York and London, September 11th report having a service-con- OF NEW JERSEY Ms. Anderson returned to Seattle and briefly nected disability and more than two-thirds of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retired from music, working as a hotel maid those disabilities are rated 30 percent or high- Wednesday, September 21, 2016 and at a telephone answering service. Ms. An- er. Mr. Speaker, just in my district, there are derson is known for her song ‘‘Never Make more than 40,000 veterans, of whom many Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I rise Your Move Too Soon,’’ which was recorded by have the skill-sets and aviation background B.B. King, and appeared on her Grammy needed to succeed in highly technical FAA po- today to recognize Armenia’s twenty-fifth Inde- pendence Day on September 21st. nominated album in 1981. sitions. In 2002, Ms. Anderson was awarded the Both the United States and Armenia share This bill can help ensure that a veteran’s Golden Umbrella by the popular Seattle music the belief that remembering our countries’ her- service will not become an obstacle for future and arts festival known as Bumbershoot. In itages is critical to paving the path to tomor- employment. I appreciate the leadership and 2012, the Low Income Housing Institute row. In the first genocide of the 20th century, partnership of Mr. LARSEN on this simple, im- named one of their projects Ernestine Ander- nearly 1.5 million Armenians perished at the portant fix to an employment barrier for vet- son Place. These acknowledgements are a erans in our nation. hands of the Ottoman Empire. And, for much testament to the impact that Ms. Ernestine has I urge my colleagues to support the pas- of the Twentieth Century, Armenia was under had on Seattle. sage of H.R. 5957. the brutal rule of the Soviet Union. Although Ernestine Anderson has left an indelible f history has presented the Armenian people mark on our community and her legacy will with many challenges, they have always found live on through her music. A memorial service TRIBUTE TO ANNE MARIE a way to triumph in the face of daunting ad- for Ernestine Anderson took place on April 9, CHOTVACS versity. 2016 in Seattle, at the historical The United States has consistently stood Paramount Theater. She will be greatly HON. HAROLD ROGERS with Armenia over the last twenty-five years as missed. the Armenian people have shown how a OF KENTUCKY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES former Republic of the Soviet Union could transition into a thriving democratic nation- TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE Wednesday, September 21, 2016 state. As we have seen around the world, new OF JOHN MICHAEL ANSTETT Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I democracies will have their struggles. How- rise today in recognition of Anne Marie ever, I am confident that the resiliency and HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Chotvacs, the clerk of the State, Foreign Op- strength of the Armenian people will allow OF CALIFORNIA erations Appropriations Subcommittee, who them to overcome any obstacles challenging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be leaving the Committee staff after more their country’s bright future. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 than twelve years of service. I would again like to congratulate the people Anne Marie joined the Appropriations Com- of Armenia on their twenty-fifth Independence Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I include in the mittee staff in 2004 and has worked on var- Day. This anniversary is a time to remember RECORD the words of Zachary Anstett, written ious subcommittees and for various chairmen the sacrifices of the past and to look ahead to in memory of his beloved father, John Michael since that time, ultimately becoming the clerk a future. Anstett. Zachary’s words are as follows: of the State, Foreign Operations Sub- Whenever I think of my dad, the very first f thing that always comes to mind is a famil- committee in 2009. COMMEMORATING THE PASSING iar scene, not a particular one: perhaps our As the Chairman of the Appropriations Com- family’s workhorse car needs to be fixed by mittee, I have had the honor and pleasure of OF AND RECENT STREET NAM- tomorrow morning otherwise countless im- working closely with Anne Marie. She provides ING IN HONOR OF ERNESTINE portant lessons, orthodontics appointments, me with advice and information for many ANDERSON not to mention after school activities of soc- meetings, including those with foreign dig- cer, piano lessons, and Martial Arts training nitaries here in the U.S. and overseas, as well HON. JIM McDERMOTT will be missed. Which is why we are both as guides the Subcommittee legislation crouched under the jacked up car (don’t OF WASHINGTON worry, this is likely where he teaches me through the complicated and often difficult for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the safety jack stands provide us eign policy and foreign assistance issues that Wednesday, September 21, 2016 working under the car) everything looking arise each year. like a black and white film in the harsh Anne Marie is a dedicated professional. She Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today caged high wattage light-bulb’s glow. I do be- efficiently manages her staff, and she sets an to pay tribute to Ms. Ernestine Anderson, who lieve I learned about the difference between

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He knew he was blessed by built himself an even better Chevy Camaro Over the past 50 years, Taiwan has under- this great nation that allowed him to freely pur- (obviously, red) and this car is legendary for gone dramatic political, social, and economic sue his dreams and grow his family. spitting fire and raking in the speeding tick- changes and is now the only democracy in the Dean understood well the meaning of Amer- ets all over north Texas. Not to mention the Chinese speaking world. This year, the people ican Exceptionalism and knew we are the ‘last famous ticket you were most proud of: the one you received for disturbing the peace be- of Taiwan witnessed the third peaceful transi- best hope on earth’. So Dean, unlike many cause your car’s idle was too loud. You see tion of power with the election of the first others with his kind of blessings, made sure to he loved these things because he carefully woman to the Presidency, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen. be involved in his government. He was a lead- built these things lovingly with his own There are important common values and er in this regard and in so many other ways. hands—just how he built our family. principles that link the United States and Tai- I am grateful for the brief time we had to- His first attempt at building a son obvi- wan, including respect for human rights, free- gether and I always learned from him during ously more flawed, contained more mistakes dom, and democracy and I commend Presi- our conversations. I pray for Dean’s family, his not for lack of love or care. Just maybe he spent a little too long trying to build as dent Tsai Ing-wen for reiterating Taiwan’s associates at White Advertising, and all who much in from the get-go. He named this commitment to these values. had the honor of knowing this great man. project Chris and it remains one of the only Taiwan has been and will continue to be a f things he made that was so full of love that reliable and vital trading partner in East Asia. nobody could every question this one most- According to the U.S. Department of Com- RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED important goal of the project. Not just to merce, U.S. trade in goods with Taiwan SERVICE OF COLONEL ROBERT build a wondrous and wonderful human reached U.S. $66 billion last year, making Tai- M. KIRILA, US ARMY being: my brother. But to ensure this child would know he was loved not by saying it wan our 9th largest trading partner in 2015. but by doing it. This child never went hun- Taiwan is a prosperous society, a major HON. JEFF MILLER gry, never had to be homeless, and got one of contributor to the global economy, and plays OF FLORIDA the best educations possible in that time at an important role in the peace and security of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that space. This child indeed would become the Asia-Pacific region. As such, it is troubling Wednesday, September 21, 2016 just as precisely crafted by hand as the to know that Taiwan continues to be barred Camaro. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Son number 2 was by name and by neces- from a number of international organizations, to recognize Colonel Robert M. Kirila, US sity different. He must have decided to hold many of which, like the International Civil Avia- Army, upon the occasion of his retirement. back more on the built in features and leave tion Organization (ICAO), serve to promote Colonel Kirila dedicated more than 25 years in some room for exploration, for curiosity, for safety and strengthen diplomacy among the the United States Army, with 19 years in Spe- discovery of the truth of things and how they global community. For the sake of passenger cial Forces, most recently as Deputy Com- behave in the world. A son who would rather safety and international security, the country go on a nature walk or be taken to a local mander of the 7th Special Forces Group (Air- must be brought into the ICAO fold. Taiwan borne), in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. It is park than sit in his bedroom reading vora- should be invited to attend the ICAO Assem- ciously as did number 1. Chris, in this way, my privilege to pay tribute to his honorable added quite a bit to his own education and bly on a regular basis, enabling it to keep up- service to Northwest Florida and our great Na- discovery. The end goal was the same: that to-date with important matters and assist the tion. they would learn and grow and know that Assembly in ensuring the safe, secure, and A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Colonel Kirila one thing that could never be questioned, sustainable development of international civil graduated Simsbury High School, in Simsbury, doubted, or denied: These two projects, these aviation. Connecticut in 1987 and immediately returned two things, made lovingly with his own In closing, I applaud the nation of Taiwan home to attend the University of Richmond. hands would always be to him the pinnacle for its strong commitment to democratic values of his achievements, would always be what After graduating with a degree in Spanish, he he was most proud of or loved the most. and I wish them all the best at their celebra- was commissioned in the United States Army In short: I feel the truth of the love he had tions in Taiwan and at the Twin Oaks Estate. and served as a Platoon Leader in the 7th In- for me, my brother, and my family and it is f fantry Division. indestructible, absolute, and unending. I HONORING DEAN VICTOR WHITE In 1997, Colonel Kirila graduated from the could never capture how I felt about my fa- Special Forces Qualification Course, earning ther and how he viewed the world and me if I simply and directly laid it all out. The his Green Beret, and was assigned to 2nd HON. TODD ROKITA Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). sheer weight of importance of just one fact: OF INDIANA that he made many sacrifices to his own life He served as Detachment Commander, As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that ours might be better is indescribably sistant Operations Officer, and Headquarters massive. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Company Commander during his tenure. He Finally, if you knew John, I mean REAL- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- was then selected for duty in the Army Com- LY knew him, though he might not ever say member a dear friend, a business visionary, a partmented Element at the United States Army it to you, you just knew he loved you dearly. His love was never obvious, conventional, or World War II veteran, and a dedicated com- Special Operations Command. easy to understand. That was my dad: a man munity leader from the Hoosier State. Upon graduating the Command and General with a huge capacity to love and did so, Mr. Dean V. White passed away on Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Colonel clearly communicating it is the only flaw. Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Dean at- Kirila returned to the 1st Special Forces Group But how insignificant is this flaw compared tended the University of Nebraska and was a (Airborne) and served as Operations Officer to the size of his heart? I love you Dad. I 1945 graduate of the Merchant Marine Acad- and Executive Officer. In late 2005 he de- miss you so much already. I can’t wait for emy in King’s Point, New York. Dean served ployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi you to hear me read it. Love, Zach in the South Pacific during World War II as Freedom where he served as the Director of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me First Mate. Forward Operating Base North (FOB–13), Taji, in extending our most sincere condolences to Dean joined his father’s billboard company, in the heart of Iraq. Here he earned the the family of John Michael Anstett. White Advertising, in 1946. During his years at Bronze Star Medal where he is credited with f the helm of that company, he grew its portfolio synchronizing the operations of three diverse RECOGNIZING DOUBLE TEN DAY with investments in real estate and hotel man- centers responsible for supporting combat op- agement and earned a spot on the Forbes erations spanning over half of Iraq. 400 list. Dean, and his wife Barbara, created Colonel Kirila’s success in Iraq was re- HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS the Dean and Barbara White Family Founda- warded with an assignment to the United OF TENNESSEE tion where they provided scholarships for local States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students, helped expand the Crown Point Center & School where he served as Delta Wednesday, September 21, 2016 YMCA, and engaged in remodeling the Lake Company Commander and was responsible Mr. DESJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today County Courthouse through the Crown Point for running the legendary Robin Sage Uncon- in recognition of the upcoming Double Ten Community Foundation. ventional Warfare Exercise for the Special

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