January 9, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF Many members of the team justifi- Fire Chief Rod Maetzold described CENTRAL FLORIDA FOOTBALL ably played with a chip on their shoul- Jeff as the kind of guy you could count TEAM der, having been overlooked by more on when it mattered most. Jeff was an The SPEAKER pro tempore. The established college football programs avid muskie fisherman who enjoyed Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from coming out of high school. They had to hunting and photography. Jeff loved to Florida (Mrs. MURPHY) for 5 minutes. earn respect through their actions. Ul- work with wood. He built signs, tables, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speak- timately, what made the Knights so and even a bed set for his daughter. er, I rise to honor the football team at special and so successful was not what We pray for peace and comfort for his the University of Central Florida lo- they accomplished as individuals, but, colleagues, friends, and family. He will cated in my congressional district. rather, what they achieved together as be missed by so many. The Knights finished the season a team. RECOGNIZING JAKE HENRIKSEN ranked sixth in the Nation by the Asso- It was clear from watching the Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ciated Press. They had a perfect 13–0 coaches and players that they loved today to recognize an outstanding serv- record—the only team in college foot- and respected each other. The bond icemember from my district, Jake ball to go undefeated. UCF won the they shared made them teammates in Henriksen. As a Centennial graduate American Athletic Conference cham- the truest sense of the word. The and resident of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, pionship with an exhilarating—and ex- team’s motto, which is the name of the Jake always knew he wanted to serve cruciating—double-overtime victory UCF fight song, is ‘‘Charge on.’’ It is a in the military. As a third-generation against a talented team from the Uni- message whose power extends beyond member of the U.S. Army, his service versity of Memphis. the football field and applies to life as a specialist representing the 173rd The Knights shook up the world of itself. When you confront challenges, Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat college football in the Peach Bowl on charge on. When others doubt your Team continues a family legacy of New Year’s Day when they beat Au- abilities, charge on. And when you service to our Nation. burn University, one of the most sto- think you can’t work any harder, In just under 2 years in the service, ried football programs in the country. charge on. Jake won the U.S. Army Europe Sol- I had a personal stake in the outcome As a proud fan, I thank the UCF foot- dier of the Year award. Each company of the Peach Bowl, having made a ball team for showing us all what it of the Army made up of about 100 peo- friendly bet on the game with Con- means to charge on. ple selects a soldier to compete in the Best Warrior Competition. Jake was gressman MIKE ROGERS, whose Ala- f bama district is home to Auburn. I am chosen as his company’s representa- excited to collect my winnings from CONGRATULATIONS TO NATIONAL tive. The competition tests soldiers’ MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Congressman ROGERS later today, a abilities in a variety of areas, includ- bucket of delicious Florida oranges The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing a physical test, a written test, that he will deliver to me while car- Chair recognizes the gentleman from marksmanship, land navigation, chem- rying a UCF helmet. Minnesota (Mr. EMMER) for 5 minutes. ical defense, and medical tasks. Jake I thank the football gods that UCF Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise excelled in all, which is why he went on did not lose. Under the terms of the today to recognize seven students from to earn the title of U.S. Army Europe wager, I would have been compelled to my district who have received the 2017 Soldier of the Year affirming his com- blanket a tree on the Capitol grounds National Merit Scholarships. mitment to excellence. with toilet paper, pursuant to a time- The criteria required to receive a Na- Our community is very proud of Jake honored and, frankly, bewildering Au- tional Merit Scholarship is quite dif- and his accomplishments. We admire burn tradition. I am grateful that the ficult. In fact, of the 15,000 finalists se- his dedication and his commitment to Knights saved Capitol Police from the lected, only half will actually receive serve. Congratulations, Jake. trouble of having to arrest a Member of scholarships. The recipients of this COMMEMORATING NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY Congress for vandalism. prestigious scholarship are Connor Even though UCF was not given the Schmidt of Ham Lake, Benjamin Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise opportunity to play for the national Caswell of Shoreview, Raffi today to commemorate National Law championship, the players and coaches Toghramadijan of Blaine, Rachel Cho Enforcement Appreciation Day to re- member the men and women in blue of this team are national champions in of Blaine, Piper Christenson of Spring who protect and serve our great Na- my book. The Knights didn’t just win Lake Park, Catherine Lewis of Blaine, tion. The great State of Minnesota is games, they also won our hearts. They and Kenneth Truong of Coon Rapids. home to many phenomenal law en- didn’t just beat opponents, they also Each one of these students has big forcement officers, men and women, beat the odds. Sports—in particular, plans for the future which include ca- who put their lives on the line each and team sports—have a unique power to reers in medicine, science, and engi- every day to ensure the safety and se- captivate, to unify, and to inspire. neering—all fields that are critically curity of our communities. Under the strong and steady leader- important to the success of our Nation. These are the true heroes, and some, ship of Head Coach Scott Frost, the I congratulate each of these students tragically, have lost their lives in the on receiving this scholarship, and we Knights captivated the school’s stu- line of duty. In 2016, Deputy Steven look forward to watching you achieve dents and alumni, filling them with Sandberg was shot and killed in the great success in your respective ca- pride. They united our Central Florida line of duty in St. Cloud, Minnesota. University community from Orlando to reers. While his death was both senseless and Good work, and good luck. Oviedo, from Apopka to Altamonte tragic, we remember the courageous Springs, and they inspired countless REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN JEFFREY way he chose to live and serve our local VOLLMER people, young and old alike, both foot- community. ball experts and novices. Importantly, Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise In honor of brave officers like Deputy UCF the football team brought na- today to remember the life of one of Sandberg today and every day, let us tional attention to UCF the university, Minnesota’s heroes. On Tuesday, De- remember and honor the selfless serv- which has quietly become one of Flor- cember 19, 2017, Captain Jeffrey Voll- ice of our men and women in blue. ida’s and our Nation’s academic gems. mer of the Mayer Fire Department died f To be sure, the Knights’ squad was in the line of duty. filled with talented players, seven of A loving father and husband, Jeff is DEFENDING THE AMERICA WORD whom won first team all-conference survived by his wife, Emily, and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. The honors, including rifle-armed quarter- two daughters, Anika and Kennedi. He Chair recognizes the gentleman from back McKenzie Milton, fleet-footed was a 12-year veteran of the all-volun- Massachusetts (Mr. KENNEDY) for 5 running back Adrian Killins, and one- teer fire department in Mayer, Min- minutes. handed defensive warrior Shaquem nesota. Friends and colleagues knew Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, this Griffin, who personifies courage and him as a selfless and kind leader who morning, a high school senior sat at- character. was always willing to help others. tentively in a Chicago classroom while

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:19 Jan 10, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09JA7.008 H09JAPT1 H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 9, 2018 this country held her college dreams offer a thank-you to law enforcement Dr. King was born at a time when hostage. officers across the country and to their there were few who were willing to This morning, a fourth-year medical families. We offer a prayer for those challenge the hate and the bigotry that student started her rotation as an as- who have reached the end of watch. was emanating from this country in all piring thoracic surgeon in Cambridge Join me today in thanking police of- of its arenas for the most part. while this country took her talent for ficers across this Nation. Take a mo- But Dr. King was a person who under- granted. ment to simply say thank you. stood that that which you will tolerate This morning, an enlisted soldier liv- RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL YEAR OF you will not change. Dr. King refused ing in Queens eagerly awaited his basic MACOMB COUNTY to tolerate bigotry and hatred. He re- training assignment while his country Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise fused to tolerate it, and, in fact, that is shrugged their shoulders at his service. to recognize the bicentennial year of what separated him from a good many This morning, 800,000 young men and Macomb County, Michigan. other people, for the most part. women woke up, offered a brave smile On January 15, 1818, Macomb County Dr. King, if I may recall, went to Bir- to their loved ones, and sought to bet- was formally organized as the third mingham, Alabama, in 1963. He went ter the only home they have ever county in the territory of Michigan. there to do something about the condi- Macomb County was designated nearly known. tions, about the discrimination, about 20 years before Michigan even gained You can call them DREAMers. You the hate and the bigotry. When he went statehood. It was named in honor of can call them immigrants. You can there to do something about it, there General Alexander Macomb, a deco- call them Americans. You can call were people who were tolerating hatred rated veteran of the War of 1812. and bigotry. them husbands, wives, sons, daughters, Macomb’s rich history of service to our neighbors, doctors, students, service- There were people there who were Nation doesn’t stop there. very prominent members of the cler- men and -women. In July 1917, almost 100 years after gy—eight of them—who decided that You can call them human beings who Macomb’s founding, Selfridge Field deserve to live in a place that they call was established. Everyone in Macomb they would write Dr. King a letter and home; whose lives shouldn’t be horse- County and the National Guard knows explain to him that what he was doing traded for big walls, petty tweets, and the importance of Selfridge Air Na- was unwise and untimely. They ex- bad campaign ads; who have offered us tional Guard to our national security. plained to him that law and order their talent, their tirelessness, their Its founding just 13 years after the should prevail. They commended the ingenuity, their empathy, their loy- Wright brothers’ first flight is a true constabulary for protecting the city. alty, and their patriotism; who have testament to the commitment to na- These were persons who were consid- earned their government’s protection tional security and to innovation that ered honorable people, but they were in return. has defined Macomb County for 200 people who were willing to tolerate ha- We gave those 800,000 human beings years. tred and bigotry. They, in fact, insisted our word, and if those of us here in this In addition to being the auto capital that we should let the courts handle room who have the incredible privilege of the world, Macomb led the manufac- this: Let’s work it through peaceful of serving in these halls bestowed with turing that resulted in the arsenal of means by which we might sit and nego- the title ‘‘Representative,’’ if we aren’t democracy in America’s victory in tiate with those who would perpetrate willing to defend the American word World War II. Our defense industry hatred and bigotry. and make sure that it still means helped the Allies win World War II and Dr. King, on the other hand, sought something, then who will? continues to provide necessary re- to use nonviolent protest as a method- ology by which change might take f sources to maintain our strength and security in the world. place. The things that he could not tol- NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT I am proud to represent Macomb erate he was willing to protest to bring APPRECIATION DAY County in Washington, D.C., and eager about change. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to celebrate the 200th anniversary of There were other great orators of the Chair recognizes the gentleman from this great county. time. Dr. King was indeed a great ora- Michigan (Mr. MITCHELL) for 5 minutes. f tor, one of the greatest ever, but there were other great orators. There were Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, today HONORING AND PAYING TRIBUTE other persons who were knowledgeable, is National Law Enforcement Apprecia- TO THE HONORABLE DR. MARTIN had Ph.D.’s, and who were very well tion Day, and so I rise to honor our LUTHER KING men and women in blue. My oldest son versed in what was happening with dis- is a local police officer, so I am acutely The SPEAKER pro tempore. The crimination and could have spoken up Chair recognizes the gentleman from aware of the risks and sacrifices made on it. Many did speak up, but many of Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. by the men and women in law enforce- them were willing to tolerate it. Dr. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- King was not, and that separated him ment. er, I rise to pay honor and pay tribute They assume risks every day—risks from a good many people who were ora- to the Honorable Dr. Martin Luther tors, who were learned, and who under- we sometimes take for granted in order King, and, Mr. Speaker, I am so proud stood invidious discrimination. In fact, to keep our communities safe. Being a and honored to have the preeminent they were opposed to it, but they toler- law enforcement officer isn’t a job. It is privilege of doing so here in the well of ated it in quiet ways. a calling. It is a service to the commu- the Congress. So when Dr. King went to Bir- nity. Mr. Speaker, Dr. King was born at a mingham, these eight clergypersons b 1045 time, to quote Dr. Benjamin Hooks, when he could buy a hat but he having written him a letter, he found Despite the very real risks, they re- couldn’t try it on. himself incarcerated in the Bir- spond to the call always knowing they He was born at a time when he could mingham jail, and he decided to re- may not go home. only sit in the balcony of a movie, and spond to them. The ‘‘Letter from Bir- Just last week, a deputy in the com- that was in some movies. There were mingham Jail’’ is a response to eight munity my son serves in was struck by others that he wasn’t allowed in at all. notable clergy members in Bir- a car during a traffic accident. Yes, he He was born at a time when he had to mingham. was responding to a traffic accident, sit in the back of the bus or he might So he decided to respond to their let- and he was hit by a car. It broke his be barred from riding the bus totally. ter. In responding to their letter, he back, broke his neck, and crushed his He was born at a time when he would gives us this masterpiece that really face. The last update I received, he was have to wait in line and others of a dif- addresses what invidious discrimina- in critical condition. All he was doing ferent hue could always stand in front tion is all about, why you can’t con- was trying to protect people at a traf- of him. sider yourself an outside agitator if fic accident. He was born at a time when invidious you are an American, and why you We can’t take that for granted. discrimination and when segregation have to do this not only for yourself, Today we need to pause and simply was apparent and lawful. but for the generations to come.

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