E440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 26, 2015

SCOTT PETERS, Congresswoman LUCILLE ROY- tiful to Burn.’’ She is a 1973 graduate of Port which include panels of the Hopewell culture, BAL-ALLARD, Congressman , Con- Gibson High School. She received her Bach- the NFL charter team Portsmouth Spartans, gresswoman LINDA SA´NCHEZ, Congresswoman elor of Science Degree in Business Education and a litany of community leaders throughout , Congressman ADAM from Jackson State University in 1977. the city’s history. Famous sons include Roy SCHIFF, Congressman , Con- After graduation, Ms. Dotson was employed Rogers and Branch Rickey. gresswoman , Congressman by the Claiborne County Board of Supervisors The city is home to Shawnee State Univer- , Congressman , in the Chancery Clerk’s Office. She worked sity, hosts thousands of cyclists for the Tour of Congressman MIKE THOMPSON, Congress- under the supervision of two Chancery Clerks: the Scioto River Valley, and celebrates annu- woman , Congressman JUAN Mrs. Stella Jennings-Greenwood and Mr. ally at the River Days festival. VARGAS, and Congresswoman MAXINE Frank Wilson. She worked in the Chancery I am honored to represent Portsmouth WATERS, to honor the extraordinary life of Mr. Clerk’s Office for twenty-five years as Deputy today, an area of the state with such a rich John Mockler, who passed away on March 3, Chancery Clerk prior to being elected Chan- history and strong community. Again, I con- 2015. Mockler was one of the most influential cery Clerk in 2000. She is currently serving gratulate Portsmouth on this historic mile- voices on education policy for more her fourth term as Chancery Clerk. stone, and I wish the city the very best over than 40 years, where he advised hundreds of Ms. Dotson is a member of First Christian their next 200 years. Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Disciples of Christ Church, a choir member f public school funding. His legacy of public and Sunday School Treasurer. She is involved service, and support for public education, will in several civic organizations including: Port A TRIBUTE TO BEN NELSON impact California’s public education system for Gibson Main Street, MS Cultural Crossroad many generations. Gloria Board of Directors, Mississippi Delta HON. DAVID YOUNG Born on October 2, 1941 in Chicago and Strategic Compact, a member of NAACP and OF IOWA raised in Harbison Canyon near San Diego, the Chancery Clerk’s Association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Dotson has been married to Joe Mockler was the son of William and Jane Thursday, March 26, 2015 Mockler and had three sisters: Elsie, Lynn and Dotson, Jr. for twenty-two years. They are the Virginia. Mockler attended the University of proud parents of three children: JaBari, Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise San Francisco at 16, and subsequently grad- JaNetra, and JoKevy. They have an eleven today to congratulate and recognize Ben Nel- uated from University of California, Santa Bar- year old granddaughter, KaMeryal and a one son for being named a 2015 Forty Under 40 bara with a degree in Economics. A lifelong year old grandson, KaMari. honoree by the award-winning central Iowa Democrat, Mockler cut his teeth in San Fran- The title ‘‘Chancery Clerk’’ does not ade- publication, Business Record. cisco politics, where he became active in quately describe the various duties and re- Since 2000, Business Record has under- union politics and was the executive director sponsibilities that Ms. Dotson has attendant to taken an exhaustive annual review to identify of the Youth Against 14 campaign in 1964. in the office. The Chancery Clerk’s Office has a standout group of young leaders in the Proposition 14 would have made it legal to a multitude of duties and functions which are Greater Des Moines Area that are making an discriminate against home buyers on the basis governed by an assortment of statutes and impact in their communities and their careers. of race. court rules, along with following guidelines es- Each year, forty up-and-coming community Mockler is best known as the architect of tablished either by the State Department of and business leaders under 40 years of age Proposition 98, the 1988 initiative that estab- Audit or the Department of Finance and Ad- are selected for this prestigious honor based lished a minimum level of state financial sup- ministration. The Chancery Clerk’s position is on a combined criteria of community involve- port for public schools at 40 percent of general a four year elected term. ment and success in their chosen career field. fund spending. Proposition 98 remains a cen- Ms. Dotson often states, ‘‘I thank God for al- The 2015 class of Forty Under 40 honorees tral feature in state budget negotiations for the lowing me to serve as a Public Official. I love will join an impressive roster of 560 business past quarter century. His familiarity with the my job. When I’m not serving my constituents, leaders and growing. law made him an indispensible advisor to I spend time with my family and friends, work Ben has the determination and talent to be Governors Gray Davis and as in the yard and reading.’’ successful in all that he does and his work well as legislative leaders including former As- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me with Pivot Wealth Strategies LLC is a testa- sembly Speaker Willie Brown, Mockler’s one- in recognizing Gloria Coleman Dotson for her ment to that commitment. As the President time boss. dedication and support to the Claiborne Coun- and Cofounder of Pivot Wealth Strategies, He is survived by his life partner Carol ty Community. Ben is able to pursue a personal passion of Farris, two children—Robert and Jessica, five f his in his professional life. He maintains an ac- grandchildren Willa, Clara, Sidney, Zachary tive schedule outside work, volunteering and and Auden, and countless friends and admir- CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of ers. PORTSMOUTH ON THEIR BICEN- Iowa. Today, the California Democratic Congres- TENNIAL Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- sional Delegation salutes and honors the life resent leaders like Ben in the United States of Mr. John Mockler. Mockler will be remem- HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP Congress and it is with great pride that I rec- bered for his tenacious support for schools OF OHIO ognize and applaud him for utilizing his talents and teachers and his legacy is felt with the en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to better both his community and the great state of Iowa. I invite my colleagues in the rollment of every kindergartner and the grad- Thursday, March 26, 2015 uation of every senior class. We join all of House to join me in congratulating Ben on re- Mockler’s loved ones in celebrating his incred- Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ceiving this esteemed designation, thanking ible life. He will be deeply missed. to congratulate the City of Portsmouth on their those at Business Record for their great work, bicentennial anniversary and celebration. f and wishing each member of the 2015 Forty For 200 years, Portsmouth has stood proud- Under 40 class a long and successful career. HONORING GLORIA COLEMAN ly along the Ohio River, a gateway to the re- f DOTSON gion and a testament to the work ethic of Southern Ohioans. TRIBUTE TO ROBERT WARD HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Since incorporation in 1815, Portsmouth has OF MISSISSIPPI been an industrial power house. A leader HON. PETE OLSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the years in the rail, steel, and no- OF TEXAS tably shoe wear industries, the people of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 26, 2015 Portsmouth know the value and pride from a Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- hard day’s work. They were the backbone of Thursday, March 26, 2015 er, I rise today to honor a remarkable public America’s industrial boon. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to servant, Gloria Coleman Dotson. Today, Portsmouth stands firmly with one interact with some of the brightest students in Gloria Coleman Dotson grew up and lives in foot rooted in our shared history and one foot the 22nd Congressional District who serve on Claiborne County as the oldest of seven chil- striding into the 21st Century. The well-known my Congressional Youth Advisory Council. I dren of Curtis Coleman and Ethel Allen in the flood walls are a towering testament to the have gained much by listening to the high town Ulysses S. Grant said was ‘‘Too Beau- storied history of the region and its people, school students who are the future of this

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The conference will focus the same, like Al’s friendly smile, his kindness ten short essays on a variety of topics and I on civic engagement, which is at the heart of and his generosity. am pleased to share them with my House col- our democracy. I want to personally thank KA His personality was larger than life, and al- leagues. Voice President Charlie Jong Jung and his ways reflected the wonderful man that he was. Robert Ward attends Dawson High School team of young leaders for bringing this impor- And I know firsthand that he always made his in Pearland, Texas. The essay topic is: in your tant conference to Illinois and for their efforts customers and my constituents feel welcomed, opinion why is it important to be involved in in building a national organization or Korean- happy and valued. He genuinely cared for all the political process? Americans. those around him, whether family, a customer Founding fathers like George Washington, f or a passerby. Samuel Addams, Thomas Paine, and Ben- At 104 years young, Al was a mainstay of jamin Franklin were willing to deny the CONGRATULATING THE LAKE our South Florida landscape. Although Al is no most powerful nation, navy, and army (The OCONEE ACADEMY SCHOOL longer with us, his legacy lives on in his family British) in the 1770s. Why? They were tired of abuse and fatly representation that was and the institutions he helped found for all given to the New England colonies as they HON. JODY B. HICE who live in and visit Florida. I hope they will argued for fair and equal representation in OF long serve as a tribute to him and the indelible the British parliament. ‘‘No taxation with- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mark he left on our community. out representation’’ was declared by John Thursday, March 26, 2015 Hampden when asked to pay for a shipping f tax to the British parliament. He argued Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, that he shouldn’t have to pay any takes to I rise today in order to pay tribute to Lake INTRODUCTION FOR THE ROBIN the British government when he wasn’t Oconee Academy: a charter school based in DANIELSON FEMININE HYGIENE event represented in their parliament. The Greensboro, Georgia, that was named one of PRODUCT SAFETY ACT founding fathers noticed and followed suit, declaring independence for America in 1776 the U.S. Department of Education National after the British government had refused to Blue Ribbon Schools in 2014 and was named HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY give equal representation for the colonies. one of the best 50 elementary schools in the OF NEW YORK The American Revolution took the lives of United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50,000 along with thousands of French and In- Today, I want to commend Lake Oconee Thursday, March 26, 2015 dian soldiers who fought for the America’s Academy and its vision for educational excel- ideals. America won the war with Washing- lence and community involvement. Mr. Speak- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. ton’s determination, Indian guidance, and er, as you know, the National Blue Ribbon Mr. Speaker, as a long-time advocate of wom- new guerrilla warfare. Why was such a con- Award is given to the schools based on their en’s health, I am proud to reintroduce legisla- flict pursued? The right to be represented tion that would address unanswered health and participate in the political process was overall academic excellence or their progress why. in closing achievement gaps among student concerns regarding the safety of feminine hy- Thousands have died and still due to this subgroups. In my opinion, the Lake Oconee giene products through the Robin Danielson day to protect every citizen’s right to be in- Academy is more than just a scholastic entity. Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act. volved in the political process. The ability to It is a place of opportunity and hope. American women spend well over $2 billion be involved gives every citizen in the coun- Far from being a stopping point where stu- per year on feminine hygiene products and the try their ‘‘bite’’. It is the easiest way to dents survive until a better opportunity avails average woman will use over 16,800 tampons make an impact on government and the na- and pads over the course of her lifetime. Yet, tion short of being in the government admin- itself, the academy is a place where character istration. By simply participating: voting, and responsibility is held in high regard and despite this large investment and high usage, suggesting legislation, and being involved in taught daily. Students are taught the values there has been limited research on the poten- organizations like the congressional youth they need to go on and succeed in life. tial health risks these products may pose to advisory council everyone can have a voice, Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I con- women. a privilege that has been fought dearly for, gratulate Lake Oconee Academy on all of its Recent independent studies led by women’s and that few posses. It is crucial for those many accolades and congratulate the stu- health organizations have shown that some who want to have an impact to be a part of dents, and staff for all their fantastic endeav- feminine hygiene products could contain addi- the political process. ors. tives that may be harmful to a woman’s f f health. While the FDA requires tampon manu- IN RECOGNITION OF THE facturers to monitor dioxin levels, this informa- IMPORTANT WORK OF KA VOICE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AL tion is not made readily available to the public ROTH and much is still unknown about the cumu- HON. ROBERT J. DOLD lative adverse effects potentially posed by other components contained in these prod- OF ILLINOIS HON. ucts. American women deserve the ability to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make informed decisions when purchasing Thursday, March 26, 2015 products that could affect their health. Thursday, March 26, 2015 Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I am excited today It is time to move past menstrual health to recognize the very important work of KA Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, being taboo and ensure that accurate informa- Voice. KA Voice is working tirelessly to enfran- I rise today to honor the life of a leader in our tion with regards to women’s health is being chise and empower the more than 67,000 eth- South Florida community, Mr. Al Roth. collected and is readily accessible. That is nic Koreans residing in Illinois. Through voter It is with a heavy heart that I learned of his why I am reintroducing the Robin Danielson registration efforts, community forums, de- passing and I join other Floridians in mourning Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act which bates, and policy engagement, this non-par- his death. Mr. Roth was a longtime Florida cit- directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) tisan group is working to give Korean-Ameri- rus farmer, hotelier, grocer and pioneer of to research whether the presence of dioxin, cans a strong voice in Washington, D.C., both Broward County and the Town of Davie, synthetic fibers, and other chemical additives statehouses, and in local governments. which is located in the heart of Florida’s 23rd like chlorine and fragrances pose any health I have long made it a priority to work with District. His life is now part of the fabric of our risks to women who use feminine hygiene our local Korean-American community to en- South Florida history and he will be long re- products. This bill emphasizes the need for sure that they have a strong voice in Con- membered. more research and an understanding of addi- gress. KA Voice has made it easier for me to As Al’s son Bob, of Bob Roth’s New River tives in all feminine hygiene products. hear and act on of the community’s priorities. Groves, said, ‘‘He was an icon, a machine. He I urge my colleagues to pass this important Whether it is on the issue of immigration re- just didn’t give up. He was like three people. legislation that directs substantial, scientific re- form, a stronger economy or better relations Nobody worked like him . . . He would set up search to be conducted in order to best pro- with South Korea, KA Voice has helped me a display and come back the next day and tect the health of America’s women.

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