E1710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 3, 2014 Ishikawa, , , Juan mine increases in American Samoa. False empowered to determine future increases, Pe´rez and of course, our latest legend on the media reports begin to circulate suggesting though Special Industry Committees would ’s mound, NLCS and MVP Speaker Pelosi excluded American Samoa be abolished. EF writes to Speaker Pelosi, from H.R. 2 because Congressman Eni Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator . Faleomavaega (EF) is a Democrat, and be- Inouye, Senator Akaka, and Senator Binga- Bumgarner’s composure and phenomenal cause Del Monte is contributing to the man, Chairman of the Senate Committee on pitching silenced the bats of the Kansas City Speaker’s campaign. The media also implies Energy and Natural Resources. EF also Royals, and vaulted himself into the ranks of that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) writes to Del Monte CEO Richard Wolford, the greatest playoff in history—pitch- does not apply to American Samoa. A cam- forwarding copy of letter and amendment to ing more innings in a single post-season than paign begins to make American Samoa sub- House and Senate. EF writes to Chicken of anyone in history and securing the lowest ject to the $7.25 federal minimum wage the Sea CEO John Signorino and Del Monte standard. CEO Richard Wolford to set the record World Series ERA of any pitcher with at least On January 16, EF responds by informing straight about comments made by Del 25 World Series : only one run the press and Members of Congress that the Monte’s Executive Vice President regarding allowed in three World Series. FLSA has applied to American Samoa since EF’s position on minimum wage. On May 18, In our march back to the championship, we 1938 and that since 1956, under Section 5 and EF, Senator Inouye, Senator Bingaman, Sen- were also grateful for our gifted announcer, 8 of the FLSA, Special Industry Committees ator Akaka and Rep. Donna Christensen Renel Brooks-Moon, and talented English and administered by the Wage and Hour Division write to Chairman David Obey and Ranking Spanish-language broadcasters: Duane of the Department of Labor have determined Member Jerry Lewis of the House Committee wage rates in American Samoa. EF asks for Kuiper, Mike Krukow, , Dave on Appropriations and Chairman Robert Special Industry Committees to continue Byrd and Ranking Member Thad Cochran of Flemming, Tito Fuentes and Erwin Higueros. and for CNMI to be brought under the Spe- the Senate Committee on Appropriations The Giants represented excellence from the cial Industry umbrella. EF also writes to urging support of EF’s amendment but with field to the front office. As San Francisco cher- Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Daniel an initial increase of $0.35 cents per hour. On ishes our latest victory, our gratitude extends Akaka and the following Senators from the May 21, Del Monte CEO Richard Wolford as well to the team’s Chief Executive Officer Senate Committee on Health, Education, writes to EF in support of his EF’s efforts in Larry Baer, General Manager , Labor and Pensions (HELP): Senator Lamar Congress to resolve the challenges regarding Manager , and to the men and Alexander, Senator Wayne Allard, Senator the impact of increased wages on tuna can- Jeff Bingaman, Senator Sherrod Brown, Sen- nery operations in American Samoa. On May women of the Giants’ excellent staff. Their ator Richard Burr, Senator Hillary Clinton, 25, conferees do not accept the proposal but leadership and vision continue to support and Senator Tom Coburn, Senator Chris Dodd, do agree to include EF language calling upon strengthen our team. Senator Michael B. Enzi (Ranking Member), the U.S. Department of Labor to conduct a The heart and hard work of the Giants ex- Senator Judd Gregg, Senator Tom Harkin, study to determine impact of future in- tend well beyond the baseball diamond Senator Orrin Hatch, Senator Johnny Isak- creases. Wage hike with automatic escalator through the Giants Community Fund, which son, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Chair- clauses is included in the Iraq War supple- has donated more than $18 million to vital man), Senator Barbara Mikulski, Senator mental spending bill and President George Lisa Murkowski, Senator Patty Murray, community efforts. Under their auspices, com- W. Bush signs it into law on May 25. The Senator Barack Obama, Senator Jack Reed, first wage increase occurs on June 24. munities and non-profit organizations through- Senator Pat Roberts, and Senator Bernie On June 6, EF writes to Rep. Christensen, out Northern California team with our cham- Sanders. EF also writes to Senate Majority Chair of the House Natural Resources Sub- pions to promote health and violence preven- Leader Harry Reid, Rep. George Miller, committee on Insular Affairs requesting an tion, youth fitness and recreation, education Chairman, House Committee of Education oversight hearing on the impact of the fed- and literacy. And, as the Junior Giants cele- and the Workforce, Rep. Howard Buck eral minimum wage legislation. EF copies brate their 20th anniversary with more than McKeon, Ranking Member, House Com- his letter to Governor and Legislature. On June 11, Chicken of the Sea President John 24,000 participants, we know there is perhaps mittee on Education and the Workforce, and Speaker Pelosi. On January 18 and January Signorino writes to EF, enclosing copy of no better gift we could have received than the 19, EF speaks out on the House floor. On Jan- letter COS Senior Vice President Jim Davet Commissioner’s Trophy. uary 22, EF and Senator Inouye write Sen- wrote to Del Monte and copied to Governor As we celebrate our latest championship ator Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Com- Togiola. On June 21, EF writes to Thai Union and turn our eyes to future World Series, we mittee on HELP, in support of using Special President Thiraphong Chansiri and copies know that our team is blessed by the millions Industry Committees to determine wage his letter to Senator Inouye, Governor of passionate and devoted San Francisco Gi- rates for American Samoa and CNMI. On Togiola, Lieutenant Governor Sunia, ASG ants fans in Northern California, across the January 24, in an attempt to make a stink Legislature, COS President John Signorino, and COS Vice President of Operations Jim country, and around the world. We are proud about Democrats’ minimum-wage and terri- torial voting proposals, House Republicans Davet. EF responds to Davet’s comments and fans of a proud community. In pride, let us say take to the Floor wearing white stickers of requests meeting with Thai Union President once more say: Go Giants! Charlie the Tuna with a caption stating Chansiri. Mr. Chansiri agrees to meet. The f ‘‘Something’s Fishy!’’ EF writes to Sec- same day, EF writes to COS President John retary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. Signorino and sets the record straight about HISTORICAL RECORD OF FEDERAL StarKist and Chicken of the Sea write to EF. Mr. Davet’s comments. EF encloses a copy of MINIMUM WAGE AFFECTING On January 30, the Senate passes wage bill. his letter to Chairwoman Christensen as well AMERICAN SAMOA On February 5, EF writes to conferees in as his letter to Thai Union President support of strengthening Special Industry Thiraphong Chansiri. EF also writes to Del Committees, including Chairman Kennedy Monte CEO Richard Wolford and encloses a HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA and Ranking Member Enzi of the Senate copy of his letter to Rep. Christensen re- OF AMERICAN SAMOA HELP Committee, and Ranking Member questing a hearing as soon as possible. EF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Howard ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon and Chairman Mil- writes to Governor Togiola informing him ler of the House Committee on Education that he will meet be meeting with StarKist, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 and the Workforce. On March 12, EF writes Chicken of the Sea, Del Monte, Thai Union Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Chairman Miller. On March 15, minimum and boat owners in San Diego, California re- today to include, for historical purposes, infor- wage bill is attached to Emergency Iraq War garding the impact of federal minimum wage mation on the timeline regarding the federal Supplemental bill. Republican Mark Kirk law. EF also informs Governor that he will minimum wage issue affecting American also offers an amendment to extend federal be meeting with Thai Union President minimum wage rates to American Samoa by Thiraphong Chansiri on July 1. EF copies his Samoa as debated and discussed in the U.S. $0.50 cents per hour every year until the Ter- letter to Senator Inouye, Lieutenant Gov- Congress. ritory reaches the mainland rate of $7.25 per ernor, and the American Samoa Legislature. When the Democratic Party took control hour. Amendment is accepted by House Ap- On July 1, EF meets with Thai Union of both houses of Congress following the 2006 propriations Committee. On March 15, EF President Thiraphong Chansiri in Bangkok, elections, it promised to increase the federal writes to Rep. David Obey, Chairman of the Thailand. On July 24, EF meets with U.S. De- minimum wage to $7.25 per hour in its ‘‘first House Committee on Appropriations in oppo- partment of Labor officials, including Dr. 100 hours’’ on the floor. On January 10, 2007, sition to the Kirk amendment. Obey prom- Ronald Baird, Chief Economist from the Of- the House passes H.R. 2, the Fair Minimum ises that the issue will be resolved during fice of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Wage Act of 2007, by a vote of 315–116. CNMI conference. who is tasked to undertake the study man- was included in the bill and subject to an- On May 11, EF writes to Chairman Miller dated by Congress to determine impact of nual increases until the Territory reached a offering compromise amendment to the Kirk minimum wage increases. On July 25, EF rate of $7.25 per hour. American Samoa was proposal in which workers would be provided writes to Secretary of the Interior Dirk excluded from the bill, meaning Special In- a one-time increase of $0.50 cents per hour Kempthorne regarding his meeting with the dustry Committees would continue to deter- and the U.S. Department of Labor would be U.S. Department of Labor and requesting

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On January On January 30, EF meets with Senator Senator Bingaman and Senator Murkowski’s 29, EF introduces H.R. 5154 to condition fur- Inouye and thanks him for agreeing to in- committee staff inform EF and Sablan that ther increases in minimum wage on a deter- clude language in H.R. 1, the American Rein- Democrats have cleared H.R. 3940 for UC. On mination by the Secretary of Labor. EF vestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) that September 16, at 4 pm, Republican cloak- writes to Governor Togiola and provides him would require the GAO to conduct a new room informs Democrats that 2 holds have with a copy of the DOL report and informs study by April 15, 2010. On February 17, H.R. been placed including one by Senator him that he has introduced H.R. 5154. EF 1 is signed into law with 3rd wage increase to DeMint (R–SC). Senate ends business for the copies Senator Inouye, U.S. Secretary of the go forward and a mandate for a new GAO re- day and does not go in Session on Friday. On Interior, Lieutenant Governor, ASG Legisla- port to be released by April 2010. On Feb- September 18, Saturday night, Senator ture. On February 12, EF writes to Para- ruary 19, EF writes to Governor Togiola, Bingaman and Senator Murkowski’s staff in- mount Chief Mauga regarding field hearing President of the Senate Gaoteote, Speaker form EF and Sablan that there is nothing to be held in American Samoa regarding im- Savali and asks them to join him in sending they can do to overcome Senator DeMint’s pact of minimum wage increases. On Feb- a letter to Chairman Miller requesting a hold. On September 20, EF’s office contacts ruary 14, EF writes to Chairman Miller re- deferment of the 3rd increase until GAO has Senator DeMint’s Chief of Staff at 10:29 am. garding H.R. 5154 and thanking him for send- time to complete its study. On February 23, At 11:52 am, Senator DeMint’s Chief of Staff ing 2 professional staff members to field EF holds meeting in his DC office with Gov- responds stating he has forwarded EF infor- hearing scheduled to be held in American ernor Togiola and Governor Fitial for pur- mation and comments to policy staff for re- Samoa on February 22. On February 22, Rep. poses of drafting a letter and sending a uni- view. On September 21, at 11:28 am, Senator Christensen, Chair of the House Natural Re- fied message to Congress and the Adminis- DeMint’s staff informs EF office that Sen- sources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, tration regarding the need to delay min- ator DeMint will agree to let minimum wage holds field hearing in American Samoa at imum wage. On February 24, EF, Governor section pass, but expresses concerns about EF’s request regarding impact of federal Togiola and Governor Fitial deliver their Guam provision. EF office informs Rep. minimum wage increases on American Sa- letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Bordallo’s office of concerns raised about moa’s economy. EF testifies before the Salazar during meeting of Interagency Group Guam. Rep. Bordallo’s office begins process House Resources Subcommittee on Insular on Insular Affairs (IGIA). On May 7, EF of working out compromise regarding Guam Affairs. On February 28, EF testifies before writes to Governor Togiola regarding COS provisions. On September 27, at 4:36 pm, Rep. the Senate Committee on Energy and Nat- closure and copies letter to American Samoa Bordallo’s office and Sen DeMint’s office ural Resources regarding the Impact of the Legislature. On May 30, the 3rd minimum reach agreement on new language regarding Recently Increased Minimum Wage in Amer- wage increase goes into effect. On July 24, Guam provision. On September 28, at 9:45 ican Samoa. EF responds to ASG petition to President am, Senator DeMint’s office informs Repub- On March 14, Chairman Miller writes to EF Obama. On December 14, House and Senate lican cloakroom that he has released his and raises concerns about DOL. The same agree to EF’s request to postpone 4th in- hold on H.R. 3940 pending the change in lan- day, EF, Senator Inouye, Senator Akaka, crease from May 2010 to September 2010 to guage regarding the Guam provision. Change Senator Bingaman write to Chairman Robert give Congress time to act on the GAO study. is made and H.R. 3940 is hot-lined again. At C. Byrd and Ranking Member Thad Cochran On April 8, 2010, GAO releases new study on 1:36 pm, Democrats begin hotline process. At of the Senate Committee on Appropriations the impact of minimum wage hikes in Amer- 3:48 pm, Democratic staff informs EF and requesting delays in minimum wage. On ican Samoa and CNMI. On April 30, EF Sablan that Senator Coburn is raising ques- March 31, Secretary of the Interior to Dirk thanks Chairman Miller for agreeing to his tions but Senator Murkowski’s staff is try- Kempthorne writes to EF offering support. request to modify minimum wage law based ing to resolve his concerns. At 4:13 pm, EF On April 3, EF writes to Senator Inouye on findings of GAO and copies Senator speaks with Senator Majority Leader Harry thanking him for agreeing to offer an amend- Inouye, Chairman Nick Rahall of the House Reid asking that bill be placed on floor for ment based on H.R. 5154 to delay minimum Committee on Natural Resources, U.S. Sec- DC once it clears the Democratic and Repub- wage increases and to review further in- retary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Governor lican cloakrooms. However, Senator Mur- creases. EF also writes to Senator Bingaman Togiola, and the American Samoa Legisla- kowski’s staff is unable to clear Senator and Senator Akaka. On April 18, EF writes ture. On May 5, EF forwards Senator Inouye Coburn’s hold. At 4:42 pm, EF office contacts to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. On copy of letter to Chairman Miller. On May Senator McCain’s office asking for help to April 20, EF writes to Senator Orrin Hatch. 12, Senator Inouye thanks EF for copy and release Senator Coburn’s hold. Senator On April 22, EF and Governor Fitial write to assures him of support in Senate. On June 12, McCain’s office agrees. At 5:17 pm, EF office Senator Kennedy, Senator Inouye, Senator EF and Rep. Sablan of CNMI write to Sen- phones Senator Coburn’s office. At 6:03 pm, Bingaman, and Senator Akaka. EF and Gov- ator Inouye, Chairman of the Senate Appro- Senator Coburn’s office informs EF’s office ernor Fitial also write to Chairman Miller. priations Committee, and include language that Senator Coburn has agreed to release On April 24, EF and Governor Fitial write to approved by Chairman Miller that would his hold. At 6:09 pm, Senator McCain’s office House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. On May halt minimum wage increases in American also informs EF office that Senator Coburn 13, EF and CAPAC members Rep. Mike Samoa for 2010 and 2011 and for CNMI for 2011 has agreed to release his hold. Senate passes Honda, Rep. Joseph Crowley, Rep. based on GAO report, and asking for inclu- H.R. 3940 by DC. At 10:28 pm, EF sends letter Christensen, Rep. Albio Sires, Rep. Solomon sion in any legislative vehicle that might be to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Ortiz, Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Rep. Bennie moving. EF and Rep. Sablan also write to Majority leader Steny Hoyer, Chairman Mil- Thompson, Rep. Neil Abercrombie, Rep. Al Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Sen- ler of the House and Committee on Edu- Green, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Rep. Joe Baca, ate HELP Committee, Senator Bingaman, cation and Labor, Leader and Chairman Nick Rep. Mazie Hirono, and Rep. Hank Johnson Chairman of Senate Committee on Energy Rahall of the House Committee on Natural write to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Natural Resources, and Chairman David Resources requesting that H.R. 3940 be Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Lead- Obey of the House Committee on Appropria- brought to the House floor for immediate er Steny Hoyer, Chairman David Obey of the tions. On July 27, Senator Bingaman and passage. House Appropriations Committee, Chairman Senator Murkowski agree to include EF and On September 29, at 8:05 am, EF office Norm Dicks of the Interior Appropriations Sablan language in H.R. 934, a CNMI bill al- phones House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s Committee, Chairman Miller of the Edu- ready passed by the House, which is hotlined Chief of Staff again requesting that H.R. 3940 cation and Workforce Committee, Chairman for Unanimous Consent (UC) in the Senate. be brought to Floor for passage. ML Hoyer’s Kennedy of the Senate HELP Committee, Bill clears Democratic hotline. Republican office states that Republican Leadership Senator Inouye, Senator Akaka, and Chair- hold placed on CNMI provision relating to must be on board. At 10:33 am, EF office con- man Bingaman of the Senate Committee on submerged lands. Rep. Sablan would not tacts Republican Leader John Boehner’s Energy and Natural Resources requesting agree to take out his submerged lands provi- Chief of Staff, Republican Whip Eric Can- support for delays. On May 21, Senate passes sion. In response, Senator Bingaman and tor’s Chief of Staff, Republican Staff Direc- language in the Emergency Supplemental to Senator Murkowski agree to include EF and tor for Ranking Member John Kline of the conduct new GAO study. On May 30, the 2nd Sablan minimum wage language in H.R. 3940, House Committee on Education and Labor, minimum wage increase goes into effect. On a Guam bill already passed by the House, and Republican Staff Director for Ranking July 31, EF, Chairman Rahall of the House which is hotlined for Unanimous Consent in Member Doc Hastings of the House Com- Committee on Natural Resources and Rep. the Senate. mittee on Natural Resources, providing copy Christensen write to U.S. Secretary of the On August 3, EF writes to Senator Binga- of EF letter to Republican leadership. At Interior Dirk Kempthorne requesting tech- man thanking him for agreeing to include 10:38 am, EF office contacts Rep. Flake (R– nical assistance funds to conduct comprehen- minimum wage language in H.R. 3940. EF AZ), member of the Resources Committee sive economic study of American Samoa. On writes to Senator Murkowski thanking her and LDS Member of Church, requesting help November 25, EF writes to StarKist regard- for support. On August 6, EF provides up- in getting support from Republicans, includ- ing announcement to lay off workers and dates informing public that H.R. 3940 has ing Ranking Member Doc Hastings of the

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At 12:31 gratulations to Fran for her positive impact in pm, Republican Leader John Boehner’s Chief Jefferson County and for the numerous kids Golden Opportunity Club has made over the of Staff responds thanking EF office for she has and continues to support. last 50 years on the lives of senior citizens in bringing this to his attention and stating f the City of Pontiac. As more and more mem- that they will respond appropriately base on bers of the Baby Boomer generation become conversations with their two Ranking Mem- ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIF- seniors, the health and happiness of senior bers. At 12:30 pm, EF speaks to Ranking TIETH ANNIVERSARY OF GOLD- citizens will become increasingly important to Member Doc Hastings on House floor, and EN OPPORTUNITY CLUB OF PON- sustain robust communities. The Golden Op- also Rep. Flake who has also spoken to TIAC, MICHIGAN portunity Club is vital to this work in the Pon- Ranking Member Hastings. Ranking Member Hastings and Ranking Member John Kline of tiac community. I congratulate the Golden Op- the Education and Labor Committee agree to HON. GARY C. PETERS portunity Club on its many achievements and let bill go to the Floor by suspension. At OF MICHIGAN wish its members continued success in ful- 12:38 pm, EF office informs Majority Leader IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES filling their mission and encouraging the spirit Hoyer’s office that Republicans will agree to and vitality of Pontiac’s seniors. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 let the bill be brought to the House floor by f suspension instead of UC, meaning a voice Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I vote will be requested and that the measure rise today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER- must win by a vote of 290. At 5:18 pm, ML the Golden Opportunity Club, which was es- SARY OF THE HISPANIC-AMER- Hoyer’s office agrees to put bill on House tablished as a venue for senior citizens in the ICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE floor. ML Hoyer calls EF. At 8:52 pm, EF of- fice begins providing Samoa News with reg- Greater Pontiac community to connect and ular updates. learn. Founded with the philosophy that in- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN On September 30, at 12:19 am, EF office in- creasing age does not need to impact an indi- OF NEW JERSEY forms Samoa News that vote is taking place. vidual’s quality of life, the Golden Opportunity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At 12:27 am, EF issues press release stating Club is a community organization that directly Wednesday, December 3, 2014 bill passes House by a vote of 386 to 5. At engages senior citizens in the City of Pontiac 12:31 am, EF office emails White House re- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support a wide variety of activities that today to honor the Morris County Hispanic- questing assistance to get bill on President’s keeps them both mentally and physically ac- desk for signature. At 8:00 am, White House American Chamber of Commerce, located in emails EF office thanking EF for flagging tive. Morristown, New Jersey as it celebrates its the bill for signature. At 8:36 am, EF office Founded in October 1964, the Golden Op- 25th Anniversary. contacts Majority Leader Hoyer’s Chief of portunity Club first met at the Lakeside Homes The Morris County Hispanic-American Staff requesting assistance to get the bill Center in Pontiac with ten original members in Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit orga- from the House to the White House. At 8:40 attendance. Its supervisor, Mrs. Johnson, im- nization, whose purpose is to serve the grow- am, ML Hoyer’s COS states he is working it. mediately recognized the club’s unique poten- ing market needs of the U.S. Hispanic-Amer- At 10:58 am, Majority Leader Hoyer’s Chief tial and engaged in efforts to expand its reach ican businesses and residential communities, of Staff informs EF office that he has taken within the community. After much debate, she the bill to the Clerk’s office and that it is at specific to Morris County and adjacent areas. the Parliamentarian’s office awaiting clear- came up with the club’s signature name under In the summer of 1989, Esperanza Porras- ance, then it goes to Speaker Pelosi, then to the presidency of Mrs. Annie Thompson. Two Field, John Sanchez, and Neyla Porras the Senate, then to the President of the locations and thirteen presidents later, the Moreno founded the Morris County Hispanic- United States for signature. At 5:06 pm, thriving Golden Opportunity Club is now com- American Chamber of Commerce. The three White House informs EF that President has prised of 400 members. founding members began an organization with signed H.R. 3940. At 5:09 pm, EF office in- To carry out its mission, the club arranges the mission to ‘‘advocate, promote, and ad- forms Samoa News bill has been signed. activities and events for all people aged fifty- vance the interests of business owners, pro- Samoa News issues breaking news flash. At six and up. Club members participate in rec- 5:38 pm, EF issues press release announcing fessionals, organizations and corporations that bill has been signed into law. reational gatherings including: trips, picnics within Morris County and the adjacent areas and parties. In addition, the club offers its f that target and serve the U.S. Hispanic-Amer- members a forum to use their compassion and ican market.’’ Since then, the Hispanic-Amer- FRAN BAKER desire to others by participating in charitable ican Chamber of Commerce has helped to events to support their community. The Gold- foster the prosperity not only of the Hispanic HON. ED PERLMUTTER en Opportunity Club also reaches out to ill, community, but of Morris County as a whole. OF COLORADO hospitalized and homebound members by pro- Both Esperanza Porras-Field and John San- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding financial and emotional support to them chez remain active members of the chamber, and their families. while Neyla Porras de Moreno remains an ac- Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Under the leadership of its current presi- tive member of another Hispanic Chamber. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise dent, Carolyn Price, the Golden Opportunity Esperanza Porras-Field, a founding mem- today to recognize and applaud Fran Baker for Club has continued to stay focused on its mis- ber, current president and CEO of the Cham- her tireless dedication and love for the com- sion of engaging seniors in activities that en- ber, is stepping down after years of distin- munity in Jefferson County. courage civic activism and promote an active guished service. She has shown her dedica- As the founder and Executive Director of the lifestyle. Recently, the Golden Opportunity tion to promoting the welfare of the community Gold Crown Enrichment Program, a free pro- Club has allied with Community Network Serv- in founding several more Chambers of Com- gram that serves 400 kids per year which fo- ices and other organizations to ensure that merce and facilitating their development. Her cuses on art and technology, Fran has raised their charitable contributions are benefiting the involvement extends beyond Morris County to over $350,000 each year to keep the program community. The funds that the Golden Oppor- an international scale, where she is on the Ad- running for free. Under Fran’s direction, Gold tunity Club raises through its events are used visory Board for the Hispanic Chamber of Crown Enrichment was awarded licensing for to make a significant impact on the residents Commerce in Toronto. Over the years her ex- an international after school program, The of Pontiac. Specifically, the Golden Oppor- perience and guidance have been a major fac- Computer Clubhouse, part of a global network tunity Club uses some of these funds to award tor in the success of the Chamber, and her of tech based after school programs. While annual scholarships to graduating high school leadership will be missed. dedicating herself full time to this program, seniors, as well as an annual contribution to Throughout the past 25 years, the chamber she does not take home a paycheck. In addi- the God U–C Youth Group, which is com- has continuously been recognized as one of tion to being a full-time volunteer for Gold mitted to inspiring and enriching the lives of the Best Chambers in the Northeast, within Crown, she also works in Jefferson County for youth in Pontiac. In conjunction with annual Region V, by the United States Hispanic other causes that support children. donations, the Golden Opportunity Club is Chamber of Commerce. In 2007, the chamber For nine years, Fran worked as a Title One committed to improving Pontiac as it continues was declared the Best National Medium His- Reading Teacher and Literacy Coach in Jef- to grow and develop. This past year it made panic Chamber, and received the award again

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