E160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 7, 2017 and thank him for all the years of amazing personnel and equipment. Clear Lake had to Mrs. Whelton has worked in various capac- service to Westchester. undergo extensive site reviews and evalua- ities for government agencies across the f tions to meet this designation. This will signifi- country. From 1970 to 1975, she worked for cantly increase the number of lives that can both the Attorney’s Office for the CELEBRATING GRACE BROWN ON be saved. District of Rhode Island and the United States RECEIVING A SILVER CONGRES- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Marshals Service, assisting with the Service’s SIONAL AWARD MEDAL sional District of Texas, congratulations again nascent Witness Protection Program. Fol- to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center for lowing a stint in the Audit Agency for the HON. being designated as Level II Trauma Care. United States Air Force in Great Falls, Mon- OF INDIANA We all benefit from their commitment to quality tana, Mrs. Whelton went to work for the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES healthcare and we thank them for their hard States Secret Service as a Contact Rep- resentative from 1975 to 1980. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 work to keep Houstonians healthy. f In 1980, Mrs. Whelton and her husband, Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Master Chief (U.S. Navy, Ret.) Paul Whelton, to honor Grace Brown of Granger, Indiana, on IN HONOR OF I CARE I CURE relocated to Rutland, Vermont where he was receiving a Silver Congressional Award Medal FOUNDATION posted as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. Upon their for her dedicated service to our community arrival, Mrs. Whelton served as a legal assist- and her outstanding personal growth. HON. ant in the United States Attorney’s Office for Grace stands out not only because of her OF FLORIDA the District of Vermont. Except for a brief turn hardworking Hoosier spirit, but also because IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the private sector, Mrs. Whelton served in of her dedication to setting and achieving our U.S. Attorney’s office for twenty-four years goals of personal growth and public service. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 before she was asked to become the judicial Grace is driven, talented, and compassionate, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, assistant to Vermont’s sole judge on the and at her young age she has already left a it’s my privilege to recognize the tremendous United States Court of Appeals for the Second positive mark on her community. I look for- and meaningful work of the I Care I Cure Circuit, the Honorable Peter W. Hall. ward to learning of the amazing accomplish- Childhood Cancer Foundation. The I Care I Mrs. Whelton has been Judge Hall’s judicial ments that I am certain lie ahead for Grace. Cure Foundation was founded by my constitu- assistant for the past thirteen years. She has The Congressional Award recognizes the ents and friends Beth and Brad Besner in worked tirelessly to ensure that chambers ran best of America by honoring individuals who honor of their son, Ian, who was diagnosed smoothly and that Judge Hall and his clerks have achieved goals that build character, fos- with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in were fully supported in handling their robust ter community service, and strengthen per- 2006, one week before his eleventh birthday. caseload. I can say with confidence that with- sonal development and citizenship. Just four months after his diagnosis, Ian trag- out Mts. Whelton’s determined efforts, the ad- Grace exemplifies these qualities and much ically passed away. ministration of justice would not have been as more. She has shown great commitment to It is so sad to see someone suffer from can- efficient or exacting. bettering the lives of others through her dedi- cer but it hurts the most when it is a child. The I know Barbara’s colleagues will miss her cated public service. She has built on her tal- harsh reality of children’s cancer treatment is sharp wit, her quiet determination, her devo- ents and developed new skills by teaching and that it lasts longer than treatment for adults. tion to duty, her professionalism, and most of taking part in dance classes. She has shown Fighting cancer is devastating for children due all, het friendly demeanor. a genuine interest in learning about different to painful treatment, absence from school, and So, Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- cultures and exploring new environments, or- isolation from friends and family. resentatives to join me today in recognizing ganizing and leading a five-day Expedition to Childhood cancer research is significantly Mrs. Whelton’s many contributions to our Hocking Hills, Ohio. And she has given back underfunded and we must rely on organiza- country and the states and communities she to her community, spending more than 200 tions such as this one to help put research served during her exceptional career. I wish hours collecting and distributing food for local dollars to work. Over the past 10 years, the I her many years of health and happiness in her families in need. Care I Cure Foundation has helped fund re- well-earned retirement. Through all of this, Grace has shown an ex- search and projects at the Miami Children’s f ceptional understanding of the importance of Hospital, the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, HONORING JEFF KOHN civic engagement. She has taken on huge re- and the National Cancer Institute just to name sponsibilities and demonstrated the power of a a few. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL dedicated and inspired young mind. The good news is that researchers are mak- OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, I am inspired by Grace’s ex- ing advances daily in the field of cancer treat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ample and grateful for young Hoosiers like ment. And the better news is that there are or- her. I ask my colleagues to join me in extend- ganizations such as the I Care I Cure Founda- Tuesday, February 7, 2017 ing Grace our congratulations and best wish- tion to help lead the way to gentler yet more Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to es. cutting edge therapies. honor an active member of the Westchester f The Besners’ work has helped ease the suf- community, Mr. Jeff Kohn, who is being hon- fering that far too many children and families ored this year by the Westchester Jewish CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL must endure. Council (WJC) at the organization’s 41st An- CENTER DESIGNATED LEVEL II I thank Beth, Brad and their I Care I Cure nual Anniversary Gala. TRAUMA CARE family for the support they give to so many so Jeff has been an active member in the that more children may celebrate their twelfth Westchester Jewish community for a long HON. PETE OLSON birthday, their twentieth birthday, and each time. He and Martha are members of Temple OF TEXAS and every day healthy and cancer free. Shaaray Tefila Bedford Corners, where he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f currently serves as President. Prior to that, he was a board member at the Temple for more Tuesday, February 7, 2017 HONORING MRS. BARBARA than a decade, and Martha has also served Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to WHELTON actively as co-chairperson of the Caring Com- congratulate Clear Lake Regional Medical munity committee. Outside of the Temple, Jeff Center of Houston, TX, for being designated HON. is also quite active. He currently serves as an by the State of Texas for Level II Trauma OF VERMONT officer of the Westchester Jewish Council and Care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serves on a whole host of other non-profit Clear Lake has a trauma program with boards focused on education. He serves on round-the-clock staff and in-house trauma sur- Tuesday, February 7, 2017 the advisory board at NYU Law School; Cor- geons and specialists to treat patients no mat- Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nell University’s School of Industrial & Labor ter the time or injury. To be considered a honor Mrs. Barbara Whelton of Rutland, Relations; and the George Washington Univer- Level II Trauma Center, the medical center Vermont. Barbara is retiring from a distin- sity Law School, from which he graduated in must have comprehensive trauma care with guished career after nearly a half century of 1984. Jeff has since been honored by the 24/7 availability with all essential specialties, devoted public service. school with their Distinguished Alumni Award.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:15 Feb 08, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07FE8.022 E07FEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS February 7, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E161 A lawyer by trade, Jeff is Managing Partner portfolio includes the design and production of mates, without neither of which this could of O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s New York office, a 720-square-foot mosaic mural, ‘‘Do What is have been possible. It takes a delicate com- where he practices labor and employment law. Right and Good,’’ depicting the core elements bination of superior skill and many hours of In 2011, he received his first Warren Chris- of the SAR experience on the Academy field practice to win a state title. Loudoun County topher Values Award, in recognition of individ- wall. The mural was a 10-month project fea- High School Volleyball has certainly earned uals who epitomize the values that guide the turing 75,000 tiles, 12 iconic images, signa- this honor and the lessons learned over the firm. Jeff currently Chairs the firm’s Values tures from every child (804) in the Academy, years will valuably serve them as they con- Award Committee and works on the firm’s and the work of more than 1,000 volunteers. tinue on in their lives. scholarship program, which provides financial Donna makes SAR celebrations come Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join support to deserving students from five New alive—life-size educational games based on me in honoring the Loudoun County High York City public high schools. history curricula for Yom Yerushalayim, a School Raiders for winning 9 state volleyball In both a personal and professional capac- year-long ‘‘Science is the Story,’’ science, his- titles in the last 10 years and representing Vir- ity, Jeff Kohn has always worked to improve tory and art program, including life-size dio- ginia’s 10th Congressional District with such his community. The WJC couldn’t have picked ramas and culminating in a Riverdale res- distinction. I wish them all the best in their fu- a more deserving honoree for their annual taurant gallery showing. She also makes ture endeavors. Gala, and I want to congratulate Jeff and props for the Celebrate Israel Parade, banners f thank him for all of his amazing work. for ‘theme of the year,’ stunning alphabet/ COMMENDING THE MEDICAL f middot paintings for the graduation ceremony produced by art elective students she leads, STAFF OF THE GEORGE WASH- PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIDUCIARY backdrops for such milestone events as the INGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DUTY RULE Siddur and Chumash plays, and sets for drama productions. HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD HON. JOE WILSON When not working to improve SAR, Donna OF FLORIDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA loves spending time with her family. She and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her husband, David, live in Riverdale with their Tuesday, February 7, 2017 three beautiful children, Yedidya, Yonatan, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to and Yaakov. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- commend the medical staff of The George Congratulations to Donna on being this Washington University Hospital who cared for er, President on Friday re- year’s SAR Michael Schreck Memorial Com- leased a Presidential Memorandum on the Fi- me during my stay in January. munity Service Award honoree. On the evening of January the Eleventh I duciary Duty Rule and I am grateful that Presi- f suffered an allergic reaction and was taken to dent Trump has directed the labor secretary to The George Washington University Hospital thoroughly study this harmful rule. IN HONOR OF LOUDOUN COUNTY for treatment. During my stay, I was cared for Under the Obama Administration, the De- HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL by an incredible medical team. I offer my most partment of Labor released a burdensome fi- STATE CHAMPIONSHIP sincere gratitude to Dr. Mayce Haj-Ali for her duciary rule that increased the cost of financial insight and swift action to treat the allergic re- planning reducing retirement advice for Amer- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK action I suffered. ican families. OF VIRGINIA I also wish to commend the incredible nurs- Families all over the country are struggling IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing staff who cared for me: Andrea Gavurin, to save for their retirement and I applaud the Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Megan Johnson, Alelcunda M’mari, Ophelia President’s swift action to study the harmful Hunter, Mary Synder, Christina Gale, Danielle effects of this rule I am confident a study will Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a school in my District who was re- Sier, Chaquonna Watson, Crystal Nyguyen, result in a delay or revision of this ridiculous Perla Adames-Castillo , Mamta Jazier, and regulation of 1023 pages to define a profes- cently crowned as state champion in volleyball. The Loudoun County High School Jaquece Mudd. In particular, I want to ac- sion. knowledge Andrea, Megan, and Alelcunda for I will continue to advance legislation calling Raiders Volleyball team, led by Athletic Direc- their continued diligence in looking after me to for a delay of two years to give Congress and tor Bruce Sheppard, Head Coach Sherrilyn make sure I made a quick and full recovery. the Administration time to reassess the regula- Hanna, and Assistant Coaches Juliane Hanna, I owe this entire group a debt of gratitude. It tion. While I will continue to advance legisla- Cayla Hamrick, and Amy Ging, was one of is because of their care that I was able to re- tion, any delay would be a victory for hard- several teams who won state titles in a variety cover and return to work representing the peo- working American families struggling to save of sports from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. I am proud of their hard work in ple of Florida’s Fourth Congressional District. for retirement creating jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that achieving this goal. They practiced long hours In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and more than 2.5 million nurses work in the as a team, and this extraordinary achievement may we never forget September 11th in the United States. These women and men provide shows how far dedication, hard work, and Global War on Terrorism. and coordinate patient care, educate individ- commitment to teamwork can take a group as f uals about their health conditions, and provide they played against some of the best competi- advice and emotional support to patients and HONORING DONNA SALAMON tion in the nation. their family. I am grateful, not only for the The state final brought perhaps the biggest nurses who recently took care of my needs, challenge of the season, as the Raiders faced HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL but for all nurses across the U.S. who work the Jamestown Eagles, a team they had OF NEW YORK diligently to ensure the health of their patients. played in the state final three times in the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I ask my colleagues to take a moment to re- four years; a team that was returning all start- member these individuals who work in the Tuesday, February 7, 2017 ers but their libero from last year’s state run- nursing profession and the care they provide Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ner-up squad. After dropping the first set and to the American people. honor a member of the SAR team who has overcoming a major deficit in the third set, the utilized her time and talents to transform the Raiders turned the tide, dominating the fourth f academy through the arts, Ms. Donna set and taking the match for a record setting HONORING THE MILITARY SERV- Salamon. 5th consecutive state title, and their ninth state ICE OF WWII VETERAN ROBERT Donna is a uniquely talented artist who has title in the last ten years. PITTS spent countless hours over the last 12 years The Loudoun County High School Raiders transforming the Academy’s open spaces into Volleyball team has made Virginia’s 10th Con- HON. TRENT KELLY gallery walls and museum-worthy displays. gressional District proud and they have rep- OF She has a passion to elevate Jewish edu- resented us well. Winning a state champion- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation. With her strong connection to Eretz ship attests to their impressive athletic ability, Israel, she has created projects that incor- unselfish mentality, and determination to suc- Tuesday, February 7, 2017 porate science, literature, history, and most ceed. I commend them for their tireless dedi- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, importantly, Jewish values, through art. Her cation to both their school and their team- today I rise to honor WWII Veteran Robert

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