E182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2017 in children’s and human rights, but perhaps to raise the minimum wage, supported edu- tions of African Americans in New York’s 13th her finest achievement is being able to do all cation and training for the hearing impaired, Congressional District. that while taking part in the growth and devel- bolstered vocational training and endeavored opment of several wonderful young people as to provide continued aid to elementary and f a mother, foster parent, and ‘‘bubbe’’ (grand- secondary schools and public libraries. ma). His presence as an African-American in the PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Dr. U.S. House of Representatives was not just Fran Kaplan on her 70th birthday. She has left poignant for symbolisms’ sake. In 1951, Con- HON. LYNN JENKINS a legacy of advocacy and compassion. She is gressman Powell rose to become the Chair- OF KANSAS man of the House Committee on Education a true trailblazer and my friend for nearly 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. And now, Fran has returned to direct and Labor. For his efforts, President Lyndon anti-racism organizing and education, her first B. Johnson in 1966 wrote that Congressman Monday, February 13, 2017 true calling, at ABHM and has finally come Powell’s record, ‘‘represents the successful re- Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I home. The citizens of the Fourth Congres- porting of 49 pieces of bed-rock legislation. was absent from Roll Call votes 86 and 87 on sional District, the State of Wisconsin and the And the passage of every one of these bills the evening of February 13, 2017. I would nation have benefited tremendously from her attests to your ability to get things done.’’ have voted in favor of H.R. 244 which encour- dedicated service. I am honored for these rea- President Johnson continued ‘‘Even now, ages the hiring and contributes to the well- sons to pay tribute to Dr. Fran Kaplan. these laws which you so effectively guided being of our veterans, as well as provide com- f through the House are finding abundant re- munity and charitable services supporting the ward in the lives of our people.’’ Most striking veteran community. Lastly, I would have voted RECOGNIZING BLACK HISTORY was his affirmation that ‘‘only with progressive in favor of H.R. 974 which would boost vet- MONTH leadership could so much have been accom- eran employment as the VA would be directed plished by one committee in so short a time. to give preference to organizations that em- HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT I speak for millions of Americans who benefit ploy a higher percentage of full-time employ- OF NEW YORK from these laws when I say that I am truly ees when awarding contracts. Had I been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grateful.’’ present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call Congressman Powell’s example and work to No. 86 and YEA on Roll Call No. 87. Monday, February 13, 2017 build Harlem (formerly New York 22nd district) Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and provide opportunities for the African f recognize Black History Month, also known as American community remain enshrined today. African American History Month during this Most well-known is Adam Clayton Powell Jr. month of February. Boulevard running through Harlem and the SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS This is an opportunity to celebrate the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, countless contributions that African Americans in Harlem. While these share his name, his agreed to by the Senate of February 4, have made to our great nation throughout its contributions reached beyond Harlem. Con- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- history. First recognized in 1926 by Dr. Carter gressman Powell successfully coordinated the tem for a computerized schedule of all G. Woodson, Black History Month allows us to merger of Freedman’s Hospital locally in meetings and hearings of Senate com- reflect on the collective strength that diversity Washington, D.C. with Howard University. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- continues to bring to our great nation today Howard University has the largest concentra- tees, and committees of conference. and the many days to come. tion of black faculty and student scholars in This title requires all such committees New York’s thirteenth congressional district the country and its College of Medicine stands to notify the Office of the Senate Daily has a rich history that celebrates the contribu- today as a proud institution whose legacy con- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- tions of African Americans to New York City, tributing to African American society will con- mittee—of the time, place and purpose and the legacy of African American history in tinue to stand the test of time. of the meetings, when scheduled and the United States. The Apollo Theater, opened To my new colleagues, the Honorable any cancellations or changes in the in 1914, introduced the world to the tran- Charles B. Rangel is no stranger to any of meetings as they occur. scendent voice and talent of Ella Fitzgerald, you. He has represented Harlem for almost 50 As an additional procedure along James Brown, and Lauryn Hill. years beginning in the New York State Legis- with the computerization of this infor- The Audubon Ballroom where the late Mal- lature and then in the U.S. House of Rep- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily colm X (Malcolm el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) resentatives. In this chamber, Congressman Digest will prepare this information for was assassinated now stands in memoriam to Rangel was a founding member of the Con- printing in the Extensions of Remarks his legacy and is also a venue for community gressional Black Caucus. For over 40 years, section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD organizing. this esteemed organization has served to on Monday and Wednesday of each Even after his passing, in his name the Mal- ‘‘promote the public welfare through legislation week. colm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and designed to meet the needs of millions of ne- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb- Educational Center has become a landmark glected citizens.’’ Where Congressman Powell ruary 14, 2017 may be found in the for my constituents and visitors alike seeking rose to chair the House Committee on Edu- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. reflection and enrichment. cation and Labor, Congressman Rangel in his Known to locals and across the country, own right rose among his peers to chair the Harlem’s famous Sylvia’s Restaurant founded House Committee on Ways and Means; where MEETINGS SCHEDULED by Sylvia Woods—the Queen of Soulfood—for his chairmanship represents the ‘‘most power- 55 years stands proudly as a window to the ful gavel ever held by an African American in FEBRUARY 15 rich culinary history of African Americans Congress.’’ 10 a.m. throughout the country. These institutions are Congressman Rangel’s place in African Committee on Armed Services cultural landmarks that help tell the story of American history transcends Harlem and New Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities the African American experience that runs York City. In 1965 Congressman Rangel To receive a closed briefing on Anti-Ac- throughout communities across the land. joined Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the histor- cess Area Denial challenges in Europe. During this month of reflection, as a rep- ical march from Selma, AL to Montgomery, AL SVC–217 resentative of New York’s 13th district, it is in- to advance equal civil rights for African Ameri- Committee on Environment and Public cumbent on me to highlight and celebrate the cans. The poignancy of this grand action over Works history of my predecessors. That history be- those five days guided a career advocating for To hold an oversight hearing to examine gins with the Honorable Congressman Adam nondiscrimination, developing urban neighbor- modernization of the Endangered Spe- Clayton Powell, Jr. Congressman Powell was hoods and protecting veterans like himself cies Act. SD–406 the first African-American to represent any dis- from disfranchisement. Committee on Foreign Relations trict of New York in the U.S. Congress. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have been To hold hearings to examine ending mod- First elected in 1944, Congressman Powell given the opportunity share with my col- ern slavery, focusing on building on served the Harlem community for more than leagues the virtues of African American Herit- success. two decades during which he worked tirelessly age Month and time to celebrate the contribu- SD–419

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