June 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E747 Dale Erickson SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DE- I want to thank each of these Girl Scouts for Renette Okiewicz VELOPMENT FOR FIRST RE- their exemplary service within Collin County SPONDERS ACT and for demonstrating that age should never Judy & Bob Wolf deter one from leading within their community. Marianne Zawitz SPEECH OF It is with great pleasure I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these young ladies Ken Fredgren HON. OF on their success. Micki Morawitz IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2019 PLANO TEXAS GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Mary Julienne Ragasajo, Mahnoor Muham- Louis Finch Monday, June 10, 2019 mad, Sarah Cawthon, Katherine Xiong, Lyn Jagger Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Tahirah Jones, Vennela Challagondla, Neha Madam Speaker, civic engagement is at the strong support of H.R. 542, the ‘‘Supporting Jayarajan, Jiarong Joygce He, Madeline heart of a healthy community and it is clear Research and Development for First Respond- Osborne, Gauri Nukala, Sydney DeWolf, Mad- from these awardees that Reston remains one ers Act of 2019.’’ eline Polimerou’s, Olivia King, Elizabeth Kokal, of the healthiest communities in Northern Vir- H.R. 542 amends the Homeland Security Regina Romero-Garza, Bianca Weimer, ginia. I congratulate all of the recipients on Act of 2002 to authorize the National Urban Carley Nelson, Kate Ohman, Joceyln Gillis, their awards and thank them for their service Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) with- Rani Kumar Sarah Newman, Riya Danait, in the Department of Homeland Security’s to our community. I ask my colleagues to join Kennedy Easter. Science and Technology Directorate. me in wishing them great success in all their f The National Urban Security Technology future endeavors. Laboratory (NUSTL) is charged with testing RECOGNIZING THE 2019 BEST OF and evaluating emerging technologies and RESTON AWARD RECIPIENTS f conducting research and development (R&D) to assist emergency response providers in AMERICAN LEGION CONTENNIAL HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY preparing for, and protecting against, threats OF VIRGINIA CELEBRATION of terrorism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The National Urban Security Technology Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Laboratory (NUSTL) conducts nuclear and ra- HON. ANN M. KUSTER diological R&D in support of response and re- Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to OF NEW HAMPSHIRE covery as well as providing technical advisory recognize the recipients of the 28th Annual services to emergency response profes- Best of Reston Awards for Community Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionals. ice. These awards are the result of collabora- Tuesday, June 11, 2019 It is critical that we better understand the tion between Cornerstones and the Greater technologies and research used to further de- Reston Chamber of Commerce and are pre- Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam velop and assist emergency response pro- sented to individuals, organizations, and busi- Speaker, I rise today to honor the American viders when dealing with threats of terrorism. nesses whose extraordinary efforts make our Legion on their 100th birthday. The American This bill will allow the National Urban Secu- community a better place. Legion has been a leading voice in advocating rity Technology Laboratory to— I have been proud to represent this commu- for veterans, servicemembers, their families 1. Conduct tests, evaluations, and assess- nity since my days as Chairman of the Fairfax and communities. ments of current and emerging technologies. County Board of Supervisors. The level of 2. Also, conduct tests regarding cybersecu- civic engagement celebrated by these awards The American Legion was chartered and in- rity of such technologies that can connect to is a testament to the community spirit of Res- corporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic the internet, for emergency response pro- ton. I have often said that civic engagement is veterans’ organization devoted to mutual help- viders; a key indicator of a healthy community and to- fulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime vet- 3. conduct research and development on ra- night’s event proves that Reston continues to erans service organization, committed to men- diological and nuclear response and recovery; be one of the healthiest communities in all of toring youth and sponsorship of community- 4. carry out other such activities as the Sec- Northern Virginia! That is due in no small part based programs, advocating patriotism and retary determines appropriate; to the actions of those honored here this honor, promoting strong national security, and 5. act as a technical advisor to emergency evening and I extend my congratulations to all continued devotion to fellow servicemembers response providers. of tonight’s honorees. I also wish to thank and veterans. When enacted, H.R. 542 will create a better John Thomas and Kerrie Wilson of Corner- The American Legion Department of New understanding of the technical advisory serv- stones and Charlene Wheeless and Mark Hampshire was chartered on August 1, 1920. ices that are being used to help emergency Ingrao of the Greater Reston Chamber of There are currently 107 American Legion response professionals. Commerce for their tireless efforts on behalf of Posts located throughout the Granite State, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join others and in making our community one of me in supporting H.R. 542 to further evaluate boasting nearly 18,000 members. American the best places in the country in which to live, emerging technologies as well as research ra- Legion members contribute significantly to work and raise a family. diological and nuclear response and recovery It is my honor to include in the RECORD the their local communities. Members participate for the emergency response providers. names of the recipients of the 2019 Best of in blood drives, and contribute generously to f Reston Awards: scholarships, community projects, emergency Bob Schnapp—Feeding Families—One aid and youth activities. Many of the Posts HONORING THE 2019 PLANO TEXAS Green Bag after Another have halls, where community enjoy social GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Mike and Ellen Jennings—Expertise that functions for events throughout the year. Makes a Difference—It’s Their Thing The American Legion works closely with the HON. VAN TAYLOR Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Veterans Administration to ensure that the vet- OF TEXAS Psi Phi Fraternity/OKK Foundation, Inc.—The erans in New Hampshire and across our coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colors of Their Service are Purple and Gold try are cared for following their service to the Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Maggie Parker—Passion that Leads to Last- . New Hampshire leaders work ing Success Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise closely with military organizations and are Roz Rakoff—An Essential Community Kind- to congratulate twenty four young women from proud to have two military installations within ness Connector high schools across Plano, Texas who were Kurt Rose—A Sparkling Gem of Community the state serving thousands of military mem- presented with the Gold Award by the Girl Spirit bers and their families. Scouts of Northeast Texas for their dedication Synergy Design & Construction (Mina and On behalf of my constituents in New Hamp- to our community. Mark Fies)—Constructing Better Lives by De- shire’s Second Congressional District, con- The most prestigious accolade to earn, the sign gratulations to the American Legion commu- Gold Award requires each young woman work The 2019 Vade Bolton-Ann Rodriguez Leg- nity for 100 years and all the best in the years tirelessly on a community project of their acy Award—Entrusting Our Community’s Fu- to come. choice for up to eighty hours. ture Recipient: Touching Heart (Helen and

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