May 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2559 CLOSING A LOOPHOLE THAT Captain Garigan’s exemplary con- As a Congress, we need to follow the BLOCKS PHARMACEUTICAL COM- tribution to the people of Gordon Coun- example of Mississippi and other PETITION ty should be honored and remembered. States and bring this program to a (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given That is why I have introduced House close, as more Americans find it pos- permission to address the House for 1 Resolution 301, commending Captain sible to return to normal life. minute.) Garigan for his devotion to his family, f Ms. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, community, church, and the Nation. My thoughts and prayers are with THE EXEMPLARY CAREER OF TOM today, I urge my colleagues to pass the TENBRINK Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Captain Garigan’s family and the peo- (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given Act, which will close a loophole that ple of Gordon County. permission to address the House for 1 blocks pharmaceutical competition f minute.) and prevents innovative treatments for LET’S GET BACK TO WORK Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I opioid abuse disorders from coming to (Mr. TIMMONS asked and was given rise today to recognize the exemplary the market. permission to address the House for 1 career of Tom TenBrink and his legacy The opioid crisis in this country, as minute.) of service, dedication, and success in you know, is very serious, and the Mr. TIMMONS. Madam Speaker, the Jenison community. On behalf of COVID–19 pandemic has only exacer- there are nearly 8 million job openings west Michigan, it is an honor to ex- bated the problem. Because the pan- in the United States right now, yet the press my appreciation and gratitude demic and all of its underlying issues— Federal Government is currently pay- for his many years of service to the fear of the virus, increased economic ing people to stay home instead of students, staff, and families of Jenison hardship, and the challenges of staying going to work. Public Schools. at home and maintaining a safe dis- Last year, the government took steps Mr. TenBrink’s distinguished career tance—opioid abuse disorders are sky- to protect and support the American with the Jenison Public Schools is rocketing, and the epidemic has taken people during a once-in-a-lifetime glob- coming to an end, as he is retiring a toll on communities in every corner al pandemic. It was the right thing to after 34 successful years, 18 of which of the country. do at the time. Now science tells us were spent as superintendent of the I am proud to co-lead this piece of that we can resume life as normal. district. legislation and that our Democratic Federal money was able to support As a faithful servant to west Michi- majority pushed ahead with bringing it workers during the peak of the pan- gan, Mr. TenBrink has spent his tenure to the floor again for a vote amid last demic, but now the best recovery plan establishing Jenison Public Schools as week’s partisan attempts to hold this is employment. The answer to our sup- a destination district. He has fostered a legislation hostage, because fighting ply chain issues, rising unemployment family culture, prioritizing the impor- the opioid epidemic cannot wait any rate, and inflation is not to continue to tance of adopting attitudes of servant longer. throw trillions of dollars at this prob- leadership, while also maintaining a In the past 20 years, we have seen a lem. The real solution is to get people commitment to educational excellence. drastic increase in opioid addiction, back to work. His steadfast leadership has led to with nearly every State in the Nation We need to follow the lead of States, the creation of the Jenison Inter- seeing a spike in overdose deaths. Pass- like my home State of South Carolina, national Academy, the development of ing our Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclu- and discontinue participation in the a K–12 Spanish immersion program, sivity Act will help curb the senseless Federal unemployment programs. and the building of the Jenison Center loss of life by expanding treatment op- Vaccines are available to anyone who for the Arts and a new Kids First early tions and driving down costs of new chooses to get one. Let’s get back to childhood center. Furthermore, the dis- medicines. work. trict has earned countless accolades f f under his leadership. Tom, thank you for your leadership, b 1215 RISING UNEMPLOYMENT dedication, and commitment not only HONORING CAPTAIN MICHAEL (Mr. GUEST asked and was given per- to the students, but to the Jenison D’ANGELO GARIGAN mission to address the House for 1 community and all of west Michigan. I (Mrs. GREENE of Georgia asked and minute.) hope you enjoy retirement knowing was given permission to address the Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, former that Jenison and Georgetown Township House for 1 minute.) President Ronald Reagan once said, would not be the place it is today with- Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Madam ‘‘The best social program is a job.’’ out your leadership. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Job creation and growing our econ- f extraordinary life of Captain Michael omy are bipartisan issues that benefit D’Angelo Garigan, a dedicated law en- all Americans. GET AMERICA BACK ON TRACK forcement officer from my district, This past year, we saw the impact (Mr. MANN asked and was given per- who passed away earlier this year. that COVID had on our businesses, mission to address the House for 1 Officer Garigan was born in Gordon both large and small. But now, as we minute.) County to a well-known and highly re- are reopening the economy, many em- Mr. MANN. Madam Speaker, I rise spected family. A Calhoun resident all ployers are unable to find workers to today to urge Americans who can get his life, Captain Garigan invested in keep up with the high demand for back to work, get back to work. his community and bettered the lives goods and services. It has been more than a year since of everyone around him. A major roadblock to businesses the pandemic shut down the country. Captain Garigan served the people of being able to hire staff comes from the Today, nationwide coronavirus cases Gordon County for over three decades Federal supplemental unemployment have dramatically decreased, and cases as a deputy, detective, and coordinator payments made on top of the unem- in Kansas alone are only 7 percent of for the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. ployment already received by the what they were in January. We are get- In fact, Captain Garigan was decorated States. These payments have caused ting back to normal. Businesses are over a dozen times for exemplary po- many potential employees to continue ready to reopen and welcome back cus- lice work. collecting unemployment from the tomers. Outside the office, Captain Garigan government rather than reentering the Unfortunately, President Biden’s was an active member of his commu- workforce. bonus, the new monthly unemployment nity, serving his church as a deacon, Thankfully, many Republican Gov- checks being distributed on top of the broadcasting high school football ernors, including Mississippi’s Gov- checks unemployed persons already re- games on the radio, and umpiring base- ernor Tate Reeves, have ordered the ceive, is paying a premium for poten- ball and football games for local youth end of the Federal unemployment pay- tial workers to remain at home rather leagues. ments now that the economy is open. than finding work. I have heard from

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It is not who we people of upstate New York. for workers, is unwanted Federal Gov- are as a people and goes against every- Jason began his service as an intern ernment interference in the market- thing we represent as a nation. for former Congressman Sherry Boeh- place. Today, I had hoped to be able to sup- lert in Washington, D.C., and, after a I recently joined fellow Kansas Re- port H. Res. 275, condemning the hor- short time working for a nonprofit, be- publicans in urging the Kansas Gov- rific shootings of the eight Asian came a member of Boehlert’s Utica ernor to opt out of enhanced unemploy- women in Atlanta, to honor the lives of staff, where he dedicated himself to ment benefits. I cosponsored the Help the victims, and recognize the basic veterans’ case work. Jason has worked Wanted Act, which addresses the severe American fundamentals that reject ha- for five different Members of Congress labor shortages caused by the Federal tred and violence. in the Mohawk Valley and has served unemployment policy. Instead, what would have been a fit- countless veterans across the region. It is time to take off the masks, get ting and honorable resolution ended up No matter how complex the case, our kids back to school, get our busi- being just another vehicle for deliv- Jason is always ready to jump in to as- nesses open, and get people back to ering cheap shots against our former sist our veterans. From cutting work so we can get America back on President. through VA red tape, to making sure a track. I am disappointed that I cannot sup- veteran and their family receives the port this resolution as written. Purple Heart they earned through their f f service, Jason approaches each case LET US RESUME THE PEOPLE’S with determination and compassion. BUSINESS GREATER HALL CHAMBER OF Not only is Jason an amazing vet- COMMERCE AGRIBUSINESS erans’ advocate, he is also a role model (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given AWARDS permission to address the House for 1 and an inspiration to the many staff minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given per- and interns he has worked with in all marks.) mission to address the House for 1 these offices throughout the years. Jason, thank you for your many Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, the minute and to revise and extend his re- years of service to our brave veterans pandemic has taken a terrible toll on marks.) and for also being the guiding light for the country. The pandemic has taken a Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise our staff and our community. We all terrible toll on Congress. In its current today to recognize the 2021 recipients look forward to working with you for state, Congress is not working. We of the Greater Hall Chamber of Com- many more years to come. have restrictions on the voting process, merce’s annual agribusiness awards. The Greater Hall Chamber of Com- we have widespread proxy voting and f merce comes together each year to rec- remote hearings. That has all contrib- REMEMBERING ANDRE THE GIANT ognize and celebrate the contribution uted to the current state of dysfunc- of agriculture in our everyday lives. We (Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina asked tion. But the good news is this can be were blessed to be hosted by the Echols and was given permission to address fixed. family at Jaemor Farms this year. the House for 1 minute.) Look, the Doctors Caucus are Mem- The Farmer of the Year award went Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. bers of Congress with medical back- to Mr. Scott Glover of Glo-Crest Dairy Madam Speaker, last but certainly not grounds, well-versed in evaluating and Mountain Fresh Creamery. In fact, least, today I rise to honor the life of medical risks and benefits for patients, I recently had the privilege to tour Mr. the eighth wonder of the world on what proposed courses of action, and we have Glover’s farm, and it was indeed an im- would have been his 75th birthday: worked vigorously to educate our con- pressive operation. Andre Roussimoff, better known as stituents that the coronavirus vaccines The Friend of Agriculture award was Andre the Giant, who spent his final are safe and effective, yet we are not given to the Hall County School Dis- years in the small town of Ellerbe, setting a good example of what hap- trict’s Agri-Business Center for their right in the middle of the Ninth Dis- pens when vaccine participation is agriculture programs and the related trict of North Carolina. high. education they provide to their stu- Standing 7 feet 4 inches tall and The Doctors Caucus has sent requests dents. weighing over 500 pounds, Andre was to the Office of the Attending Physi- Cargill, Incorporated, was awarded known for his time in the World Wide cian and the Speaker of the House ap- the Outstanding Agribusiness award Wrestling Federation, where he was a pealing for updated guidelines con- for its generous donations of nearly fan favorite. During his professional sistent with the science and the Cen- $100,000 in the past number of years. career, he headlined WrestleMania and ters for Disease Control. Additionally, Mr. Phil Hulsey was in- also defeated Hulk Hogan to win the There will be a motion on the floor of ducted into the Hall County Agri- WWF World Heavyweight Champion- this House later this afternoon, fully culture Hall of Fame for his incredible ship. To nonwrestling fans, he is best supported by members of the Doctors lifetime contributions as a dairyman. known for playing the role of Fezzik in Caucus. I urge all Members to carefully Agriculture is the leading industry in the 1987 film ‘‘The Princess Bride.’’ consider that proposal and to vote in Georgia, bringing in about $73 billion Despite his great size, those who favor. annually. I thank the Greater Hall knew him found him to be gentle and f Chamber of Commerce for allowing me kind. Andre passed away at the age of 46 in 1993, and his ashes were scattered CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC the opportunity to join them in hon- oring agricultural leaders in Hall Coun- on his beloved Ellerbe ranch. SHOOTINGS IN ATLANTA I am proud today to pay tribute to ty, Georgia. (Ms. LETLOW asked and was given Madam Speaker, I congratulate this the memory of Ellerbe’s most famous permission to address the House for 1 year’s winners on their achievements resident. minute and to revise and extend her re- in the agriculture industry. f marks.) f b 1230 Ms. LETLOW. Madam Speaker, as a woman of faith, I am called to love my RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF FAIRNESS IN ORPHAN DRUG neighbor as myself and to bear one an- JASON PHELPS EXCLUSIVITY other’s burdens. My heart is heavy (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, pur- with the burden, pain, and loss experi- permission to address the House for 1 suant to House Resolution 403, I call up

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