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2018 CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD tian Park, Christine Park, Daniel Park, Chandrasekhar, Lindsey Chu, Christopher MEDALISTS Jimin Claire Park, Joon-Ha Park, Matthew Czarkowski, Julianna Fisher, Thomas Flynn, Park, Sarah Park, Timothy Park, Blake Thomas Fouts, Rahma Ibrahim, Shreya Peters, Chase Pinkerton, Jagannathan Krishnan, Priyanka Kumar, Ryan Lawrence, HON. PAUL D. RYAN Rangarajan, Landon Reekstin, Robbie Robi- Aman Malhotra, Jakob Matala, Emily Per- OF WISCONSIN son, Marion Semana, Karina Seth, Jeong kins, Frank Pizzella, Sofija Radulovic, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Min Si, Francesca Jiyeon Song, Joseph Song, Hruday Rajput, Rebecca Reich, Peter Thursday, June 21, 2018 Sydney Song, Gautum Srinivas, Juliane Rotondo, Eric Wiener. Tsai, Jaime Velasco, Christopher (Caiqi) North Carolina: Daniel Bonomo, Lucas Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise Wei, Ray William, Rose William, Dylan Bonomo, Laura Bozovich, Nina Christensen, today to congratulate this year’s winners of the Wong, Joie Wong, Tifany Wong, Christopher Tyler Eagan, Jonathan Goforth, John Congressional Award. Yoo, Daniel Yoo, David Zou. Groggel, Tanner Helmick, Cobey Ledford, With this award, Congress recognizes Colorado: Eric Bear, Evelyn Bodoni, Chase Kayla Merriweather, Sophia Merriweather, young Americans who devote their free time to McCleary, Joseph Soto, Nina Vendhan, Kath- Alexander Ratliff, Bennett Ruff, Jeremiah erine Wood, Jason Zhang. Stogner, Paul Van Eerden, Hannah an important activity. It could be taking on a Connecticut: Paul Peruzzi, Dylan Rispoli, Whittington, James Willett. public service project, pursuing a hobby or John Wechsler. Ohio: Swati Bhageria, Toby Chen, Om new skill, starting a physical fitness program, Delaware: Akhil Rao. Desai, Vismaya Manchaiah, Matthew or going on an outdoor expedition. Florida: Faiza Ahmed, Walker Atterbury, Joonsung Oh, Dhaivat Pandya, Ganesh Participants set goals in these areas, and Ashley Banker, Trusha Bharadwaj, Gina Ravela, Blake Swoll, Sarvani Vemuri, Dhira how they do in meeting them determines the Carvelli, Abhinav Dhulipala, Mark Ellis, Venkatramani. level of award they receive. Just as important, Matthew Ewoldt, William Gao, Sapphire Gib- Oklahoma: Arjun Nanda, Laura Tham. son, Jacob Givoni, James Goetschius, they receive the sense of pride that comes Oregon: Alexiya Lee, Rachel Luther. Nathalie Han, Rockwell Howley, Diamond Pennsylvania: Sophia Boquist, Matthew with fulfilling a mission. The program, estab- Jackson, Corrigan Kirvin, Jozie Martinez, Hladczuk, Christopher Lee, Jennifer Levito, lished in 1979, is a great way to motivate Sean Myers, Caroline Nolan, Kara Percival, Justin Yuan. young people to develop the building blocks of Mulleak Pitts, Margaret Regnery, Ashay South Carolina: Andrew Lockhart. good citizenship. Stephen, Nicolas Suarez, Sebastian Suarez, Tennessee: Greta Kowalski, Allison At Theodore Roosevelt Island, on the Poto- Kiara Watts, Alex Weinstein, Alexis Wil- Plattsmier. mac River, there is a quote of his etched on liams, Alexander Wood. Texas: Andrew Aboujaoude, Arshia Batra, a granite monolith under the word ‘youth’: Georgia: Sravya Ambadipudi, Kimberly Michael Bejarano, Joseph Campbell, Estrella Beauvais, Caroline Brolly, Sara Carr, Carbajal, Alex Carter, Aayush Dave, Isabella ‘‘Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intel- Marissa Farrell, Cameron Macdonald, Vani Davila, Suhani Gadkari, Vanshika Jhonsa, ligent effort are all essential to successful life.’’ Senthil, Dilan Shah, Julie Street. Talon Lewis, Theodore Lewis, Cullen Ma- The Congressional Award honors those who Guam: Athena McNinch. lone, Martin Montalvo, Akhila Moorthy, strive to be part of something bigger than Idaho: Kalynn Cotton, Anna Rose Cuentas, Leela Moorthy, Eesha Nayak, Joshua themselves. We share in the pride their fami- Ellie Heisey, Breanna Luckey, Zachary Prochaska, Priya Ramamoorthy, Divya lies must feel today. McCammon. Ramamurthy, Victor Rangel, Brian Seelig, Illinois: Aayush Agarwal, Rohan Agarwal, I include in the RECORD a list of this year’s Catherine Seelig, Nivedhitha Selvaraj, An- Ayse Eldes, Grace Pawelczyk. drew Seto, Kathleen Stephenson, Elizabeth Congressional Award Gold Medalists from Indiana: Grace Brown, Kamna Gupta, Viv- around the country, including Nikhita Walker, Ronnie Wilson, Michael Zelewski. ian Wei. Utah: Spencer Baird, Morgan Barron, Jes- Santebennur of Brookfield, Wisconsin. Iowa: Luke Schriever. sica Herbert, Kate Herbert, Czarina Land, Kansas: Jacqueline Kincaid, Shaunak 2018 CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDALISTS Brady Moon, Eldar Muhic. Lokre, Ariza Nanji, Ethan Onyszchuck, Alaska: Garrett Anderson, Tess Hopkin. Vermont: Matthew Germaine. Arizona: Kitt Bergqvist, Jerry Miao, Meghana Pathapati, Aidan Scurato, William Virginia: Katherine Cinnamon, Matthew Ibukun Oluyi, Gala Palavicini, Jerry Zhu. Stublen. Cinnamon, Katherine Craig, Akshay Kentucky: Anne Boggess, Davis Hale. Arkansas: Min Kim. Deverakonda, Brianna DiSanza, Nolan Fitz- Maryland: Faith Melinda Burton, Abigail California: Esha Aneja, Gabrielle Bernas, simmons, Helen Ganley, Nicole Gray, Mar- Gerstman, Serheni’te Johnson, Nicole Mei- Sangeetha Bharath, Nathan Bierle, Eric Bui, garet Kirtley, Neil Kothari, Pranab ster, Anaya Moreland, Sarah Morris, Mat- Caelyn Carlson, Sihan Chen, Christine Choi, Krishnan, Carmen Mazyck, Matthew Roca, Selina Chong, Jenna Chu, Soma Chu, Sang thew Mu, Angela Wu. Massachusetts: Miranda Fisher, Cameron Benjamin Silverberg, Margaret Thompson, Woo Chun, Isaac Chung, Sienna Cowing, Friend, Caroline Gilmore, Shahar Hartman, Artemis Veizi, Andrew Zhao. Elena Crespo, Hannah Belle Crow, Dylan Susanna Klicka, Danielle Purinton, Milena Washington: Gailynn Benjamin, Lauren Esposito, Ishan Gaur, Connor Getz, Alex- Rogalski, Suvan Shukla, Aiden Snorek- Champlin, Brooke Chang, Sten Hoffman, andra Gomez, Nikhil Gupta, Emily Yates. Hyun Seo (Christina) Joo, Angela Lin, Emily Guyumjian, Ji Woo Han, Seoyeon Han, Robin Michigan: Amanda Coy, Elijah Martineau. Mather, Bridget Rowe, Hannah Wadham, Hu, Jonathan Jackson, Kaelyn Jackson, Minnesota: Erika Swanson. Jiayi Wang. Brianna Jahangiri, Samir Jain, Isabel Jang, Mississippi: Jackson Christ, Demi Doty, West Virginia: Sahil Dave, Alexandria Pot- Haesung Jee, Chase Jin, Livia Johan, Kaily Shelby Lindsey. ter, Christopher Potter, Victoria Potter, Johnson, Samuel Jon, Edward H. Jung, Neil Missouri: Claudia Barney, Sophia Barney, Elizabeth Sexton. Kamdar, Jamie Ann Kana, Michael Kao, Ashley Chiles, Kaelin Dooley, Katheryn El- Wisconsin: Nikhita Santebennur. Brandon Kim, Emmalyn Kim, Frank Kim, liott, Zeeshan Khalid, Francesca Mauro, Ra- Wyoming: Alex Aguirre, Abijah Ahern, Heewon Stephanie Kim, Julianne Kim, Jus- chel Moore, Josie Moran, Kallista Noel. Shelby Albright, Alexander Allison, Emily tin Kim, Justin Jiwook Kim, Kevin Kim, Nevada: Esra Aydogdu, Akshatha, Applegate, Tayten Barhaug, Gunner Bart- Kyle Kim, Minji Kim, Scott Kim, Suyeon Narasimhan, Michael Tracy. lett, Dayna Berg, Riley Box, Evelyn Brady, Kim, Madeline Koontz, Larissa Lai, Isabelle New Hampshire: Emily Craven, Dana Jaliegah Davis, Danielle DiJohn, Gabriella Lao-Ngo, Amber Lee, Joseph Lee, Justin DeMore. Dodgson, Adrienne Duda, Connor Gililland, Hanvin Lee, Lauren Hope Lee, Melody Lee, New Jersey: Gabriella Alicea, Nishay Santana Gould, Mary Harris, SayDree Hen- Seungmin Lee, Sydney Lee, Yong Min (Na- Bhatnagar, Nora Faverzani, Joshua dricks, Sydney Horton, Adrian Johnson, than) Lee, Chelsea Leung, Matthew Liao, Geldreich, Zachary Gill, Robert Greeley, Al- Ciara Johnson, Kaylee Jones, Logan Jones, Alexander Lieske, Steven Lim, Luke exandra Hsueh, Vidhi Jain, Sofia Kwon, Elizabeth Marie Kassel, Sydney Martin, Gin- Lindgren, Kuanting Ling, Raleigh Raelynne Miller, Malvika Narayan, Jeremy ger McCormick, Seth Meyer, Elliott Miller, Loughman, Derick Ma, Matthew Macres, Ni- Nugent, Alexis Oliver, Anthony Olivio, Evan Naughton, Aurora Noe, Aedian O’Con- cole Macres, Victoria Macres, Jonathan Mah, Sakshi Parikh, Sasanka Pitta, Richard Ri- nor, Micaiah Pantle, Brayden Parker, Tanya Matthew, Thane Messer, Sofia Miera, vera, Craig Scharmann, Heli Shah, Riya Samantha Patterson, Noelle Peterson, Daw- Justin Miranda, Joshua Moon, Ze Hyun Shah, Nicolette Traa. son Poste, Rylee Ramsey, Noah Riffee, Alex- Moon, Cade Myers, Tiffany Ngan, Brianna New York: Sarah Antonevich, Michael andria Isabella Million Rinne, Lindsey Ruiz, Oh, Bryce Palmer-Toy, Charles Park, Chris- Bender, Kristen Blanchard, Sai Vishudhi Brooklynn Salo, Delaney Schmidt, Sylvia

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.001 E21JNPT1 E882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 Shanklin, Kiara Sims, Sierra Sinclair, Ava- unwavering dedication to his family, his com- RECOGNIZING THE 2018 BEST OF lon Skinner, T. Laine Smith, Stephani munity, and his country. RESTON AWARD RECIPIENTS Sommer, Meigan Starr, Kesslee Stewart, Bradley was born on April 23, 1997, to Rod- Sarah Sutton, Lauren Tyson, James Whit- ing, Faith Wright, Bradley Zimmerman, ney and Charla Hale of Houston, Texas. Along HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Mikayla Zimmerman. with his sister and two brothers, Bradley grew OF VIRGINIA up in Montgomery, Texas, where as a boy he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f loved to be outside and play baseball. As a RECOGNIZING THE 2018 BLACK AND young man, Bradley participated in a number Thursday, June 21, 2018 GOLD SCHOLARSHIP BALL of community service projects and was a Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- AWARD RECIPIENTS member of various student organizations, in- ognize the recipients of the 27th Annual Best cluding the Montgomery High School honor of Reston Awards for Community Service. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY band. These awards are the result of collaboration Born to a distinguished family of veterans between Cornerstones and the Greater Res- OF VIRGINIA and servicemen, Bradley dreamed of following ton Chamber of Commerce, and are pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in their footsteps and serving his country by sented to individuals, organizations, and busi- Thursday, June 21, 2018 joining the Armed Forces. In particular, Brad- nesses whose extraordinary efforts make our Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- ley dreamed of flying, so much so that his community a better place. ognize the Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Chari- friends told him he should go work for NASA. I have been proud to represent this commu- table and Educational Foundation and the In pursuit of his dream, in March of 2016, nity since my days as Chairman of the Fairfax Zeta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Bradley enlisted in the United States Air County Board of Supervisors. The level of Phi Alpha Fraternity on the occasion of their Force. civic engagement celebrated by these awards 38th annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball. From the start, it was clear that Bradley is a testament to the community spirit of Res- Since 1980, these two organizations have would excel in the military. During his enlist- ton. I have often said that civic engagement is made tremendous contributions to promoting ment, Bradley achieved a perfect score on his a key indicator of a healthy community, and academic opportunities for youth in Northern Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery. tonight’s event proves that Reston continues Virginia and in the greater Washington, D.C., After completing basic training, Bradley was to be one of the healthiest communities in all metropolitan region. assigned to the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance of Northern Virginia. This is due in no small The programs offered by the foundation are Squadron, where he served as an Electronic part to the actions of those honored here this vital to the success of our students. This Warfare Journeyman at Barksdale Air Force evening, and I extend my congratulations to all year’s Black and Gold Scholarship Ball will Base in Louisiana for one year. of tonight’s honorees. I also wish to thank support scholarships for ten college-bound Friendly and caring, Bradley endeavored to Sara Leonard and Kerrie Wilson of Corner- high school students. During the last nineteen use his talents to serve others. From his time stones, and Charles Kapur and Mark Ingrao of years, one-hundred students have received at Montgomery High School to his service in the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce for scholarships awarded by the foundation, and the Air Force, Bradley always put others be- their tireless efforts on behalf of others and in have attended some of the top colleges and fore himself. Bradley’s father, Rodney said making our community one of the best places universities in the country. With the typical col- that ‘‘Bradley was always friendly, had never in the country in which to live, work, and raise lege graduate’s debt averaging about $30,000, been in a fight, he was very respectful, and a family. the foundation’s continued support of these would give the shirt off his back if you asked.’’ It is my honor to include in the RECORD the students is absolutely crucial. His deep love for his family and his country following recipients of the 2018 Best of Reston I am pleased to include in the RECORD the were clearly shown as he used his talents to Awards: following names of the 2018 scholarship win- positively impact the lives of those with whom Marybeth Haneline—Engineering Inclusion ners: he served. and Making an Impact Leslie Kane—Revealing the Beauty of Abderraouf Deghdegh (Lee HS) On March 27, Bradley lost his life while de- Kindness Adriana Jones (Heritage HS) ployed on the island of Guam in support of op- Northwest Federal Credit Union Founda- Alyse Johnson (Herndon HS) erations in Koreas. On April 10, 2018, he was tion—Launching Young Lives Barrington Taylor (McNamara HS) laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery. Terry Redican—Reston’s Coach for all Sea- Clarence Brown III (Colgan Sr. HS) Bradley leaves behind his parents, Rodney sons Colin Dickens (Edison HS) and Amanda Hale, and Charla Hale and Gary Andy Sigle—Support that Sings Dean James (Broad Run HS) Martin; his siblings, Petty Officer 3rd Class SOSi—Serving Those Who Serve Kelcey Parks Jr. (Marshall HS) Nicholas Hale, Shane Hale, and Erika Hale; The 2018 Vade Bolton-Ann Rodriguez Leg- Kyle Gatesman (TJHSST) acy Award—Entrusting Our Community’s Reina Hudspeth (Centreville HS) his grandparents, Ronny and Kathy Hale, Mark and Rhonda Andricks, Bill and Bobbie Future Recipient: Mr. Speaker, these students represent our Mercer, Billy and Clara Bland, Eugene South Lakes High School PTSA Food Pan- try—Food from Heart to Heart country’s next generation of gifted leaders who Hamann, Lorna Hagen, and Wanda Martin; will have great impact on our society and fu- and his great grandfathers, Lester Bourgeois Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join ture. I thank the Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington and Alvin Hamann. me in congratulating the 2018 Best of Reston Charitable and Education Foundation and the While we mourn with Bradley’s family, we honorees for their tremendous contributions. I Zeta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi also celebrate with them his life, service, and thank Cornerstones and the Greater Reston Alpha Fraternity for their dedicated commit- legacy. I am proud to join his family, his Chamber of Commerce for continuing this ment to fostering success in our youth and friends, and the entire Eighth District of Texas wonderful tradition, and I express my sincere commend all of the scholarship winners for in honoring his life and steadfast devotion and gratitude to these individuals, businesses, and their academic excellence. I ask that my col- service to the United States of America. organizations for lending their time and energy leagues join me in congratulating these tal- to the betterment of our community. ented students and in wishing them great suc- f f cess in all their future endeavors. PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWBORN f ACT IN HONOR OF AIRMAN FIRST HON. SEAN P. DUFFY CLASS BRADLEY G. HALE OF WISCONSIN HON. STEVE COHEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TENNESSEE HON. KEVIN BRADY Thursday, June 21, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS Thursday, June 21, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 I missed the following votes Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Thursday, June 21, 2018 and was not recorded. Had I been present, I support of the Nationally Enhancing the Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 275, Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and rise to honor the life and service of Airman YEA on Roll Call No. 276, NAY on Roll Call Research Now (NEWBORN) Act, a bill I intro- First Class Bradley G. Hale and recognize his No. 277, and YAY on Roll Call No. 278. duced earlier today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.001 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E883 In Shelby County, Tennessee, there were path to citizenship for Dreamers, removes pro- various additions and remodeling projects took 123 children who did not make it to their first tections for all unaccompanied minors, and place as the congregation expanded. Cur- birthday in 2016. In the United States, our in- harms our communities. This bill absolutely rently, the church building is accompanied by fant mortality rate is comparable to countries fails to help fix actual immigration problems in an auditorium and parsonage. like Bosnia, Chile, and Cuba, and a recent our country and instead pushes the propa- With an extensive background in missionary study found that a child is 76 percent more ganda that immigrants are criminals and a work and community engagement, Ludlow likely to die before their first birthday in Amer- burden to our society. This is false. The 29th United Methodist has impacted many lives for ica than in 19 other wealthy nations, including District of Texas is home to one of the largest over a century and a half. This historic church Australia, Canada, France, Sweden, Switzer- immigrant populations in the country. I have proudly maintains its legacy of service to its land and the United Kingdom. seen with my own eyes how they bring inno- congregants and neighbors, and I hope that it More concerning is the racial and ethnic in- vation, entrepreneurship, and hard work that continues that legacy. fant mortality disparities that continue to exist. have been an integral part of making Houston In 2015, the rates for infant mortality were a world-class city. Mr. Speaker, I commend Ludlow United over double for black infants compared to The Border Security and Immigration Re- Methodist Church for this important milestone, white ones. form Act, H.R. 6136 is being sold as a com- and I wish it and its Pastor, Reverend Fred This is unacceptable. That’s why I am intro- promise, but this is a sham. This bill limits the Sistler, the very best as they celebrate the ducing the NEWBORN Act. eligibility criteria for DACA, cutting off most church’s 150th anniversary. If enacted, the NEWBORN Act would create Dreamers and many DACA recipients. For infant mortality-focused pilot programs in the those that will be eligible, this legislation does f highest-risk areas of the country. not guarantee citizenship, as the participants RECOGNIZING THE 2017–2018 PRINCE The pilot programs would focus on address- will be pitted against each other in a point sys- WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC ing one or more of the top five reasons for in- tem to obtain permanent residence. The ad- SCHOOLS NOMINEES FOR THE fant mortality: birth defects, preterm birth and ministration must stop treating Dreamers as PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR low birth weight, sudden infant death syn- pawns—their lives are not ours to play with. AWARD drome, maternal pregnancy complications, and The Border Security and Immigration Reform injuries to the infant. Act will also fund an expensive and arbitrary The NEWBORN Act would specifically en- border wall. Even worse, the problems this courage the development of community-spe- legislation seeks to solve, such as family sep- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY cific practices to promote pre-natal care and aration, are exacerbated. It will eliminate re- OF VIRGINIA community outreach and education. quirements for children in confinement that en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The current infant mortality rates are tragic, sures they are safe, sanitary, and appropriate but good practices can improve health and for children. Thursday, June 21, 2018 save lives. In a few months, the President has led our I urge my colleagues to help pass this bill. country into a manufactured humanitarian cri- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f sis. We have mistreated children and family to recognize the 2017–2018 Prince William members as they come to our borders seeking County Public Schools nominees for the Prin- SEPARATION OF CHILDREN asylum. President Donald Trump’s ‘‘zero toler- cipal of the Year Award. ance’’ policy is inhumane, cruel and un-Amer- Principals who meet the criteria for the HON. GENE GREEN ican. President Trump’s Executive Order on award are those who effectively manage, OF TEXAS June 20th creates a dangerous situation for demonstrate, and encourage creativity and in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the future requiring children to be detained for novation, foster cooperation between the Thursday, June 21, 2018 prolonged periods, resulting in dangers for school and community by maintaining an open their health and mental well-being, and there dialogue with students, parents, faculty, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, is no solution for over 2,000 children that have staff, and exemplify commitment to providing a I rise today to speak out against the awful sit- already been separated from their parents. quality education for all students to learn and uation that has transpired over immigration in Mr. Speaker, I ask Congress to think about develop. The selected winner will be named our country. When President Trump asked the children and families’ lives that we are de- the Prince William County Principal of the Congress to come to a legislative solution stroying. Many will still not be able to reunite— Year. over DREAMers in our country, it should never a travesty that I am sad to say is because of have come to a point where our country no As the second largest school division in the our President. The separation of families has Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince William longer treats immigrants with compassion and never been an option for any other administra- respect. Families and children should have County Public Schools educates 90,000 stu- tion and it is unthinkable that it is a choice dents in ninety-eight schools, including sixty never come in the cross fire of politics, and today. We must come together to address our nation should have never witnessed a hu- elementary schools, sixteen middle schools, how to create an immigration system that is twelve high schools, one Governor’s school, manitarian crisis on our own land. humane and honors our nation’s history and President Trump, since the beginning of his three special education schools, one nontradi- traditions. We are America and we must start tional school, two traditional schools, two spe- term, has issued a number of executive orders acting like it. on immigration, refugees, and border security. cial site schools, and one K–8 school. f These actions include President Trump’s bor- I extend my personal congratulations to the der wall, extreme deportation policies against HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- following 2017–2018 Prince William County undocumented immigrants, three bans on ref- SARY OF LUDLOW UNITED nominees for Principal of the Year Award: ugees and travelers from predominately Mus- METHODIST CHURCH Andrew Buchheit, T. Clay Wood Elementary lim countries, and a rescission of the Deferred School Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Presi- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS dent Trump has created fear and uncertainty Robert Eichorn, New Directions (Independ- OF ILLINOIS ence Nontraditional School) for many that legally reside in our country, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding thousands of legal immigrants in our Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join district in Houston and Harris County, Texas. Thursday, June 21, 2018 me in commending the nominees for 2017– Congress has offered several bipartisan legis- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- 2018 Principal of the Year Award in Prince lative solutions, including the DREAM Act and nize Ludlow United Methodist Church of Lud- William County, and in thanking them for their the USA Act, but it is the President who re- low, Illinois, on the occasion of its 150th anni- dedication and leadership to the students, fuses to work with Congress until all of his un- versary. teachers, and faculty to ensure a bright future reasonable demands are met. Ludlow United Methodist Church was found- for all who pass through the doors of their Today, our chamber is left with only two ed in 1868 by the Rev. M.L. Kurle and soon schools. Their continued service is truly com- choices: H.R. 4760 and H.R. 6136. These bills thereafter joined the Flagg Circuit. Initially, mendable and worthy of the highest praise. I are not only bad policy, but they also only services were held in nearby schoolhouses. thank them for ensuring our Prince William make matters worse. The so-called Securing The first church building was dedicated on County students are provided a world-class America’s Future Act, H.R. 4760 offers no September 4, 1871. Throughout the years, education in a vibrant learning community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.004 E21JNPT1 E884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 TRIBUTE TO MARY K. SHELL she represented. Above all else, Mary never ital, Bob, a constituent of New York’s 27th Dis- stopped acting as a one of our city’s staunch- trict, aided a Capitol Hill employee that abrupt- HON. KEVIN McCARTHY est advocates, remaining just as civically en- ly collapsed. If not for his quick thinking, the OF CALIFORNIA gaged outside of politics as she was as an outcome could have been much worse for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elected official. employee. Mary K. Shell was, and will always be, a Thursday, June 21, 2018 Due to his heroism, Bob will receive the Life community icon in Bakersfield. A renaissance Saving Award from a representative of the Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today woman of her era, she defined to generations U.S. Capitol Police. This honor rightfully ac- to honor and pay tribute to the late Mary Kath- of Kern County residents what it meant to be knowledges Bob’s exemplary act at our na- erine Shell, a community leader from Bakers- a public servant—someone who listened to tion’s capital earlier this year. The selfless field, California. Mary served as the Mayor of the needs of her constituents and acted tire- medical service that he provided is truly com- Bakersfield from 1981 to 1985, and later as a lessly, fearlessly, yet graciously, to address mendable. As a registered nurse and trained member of the Kern County Board of Super- the needs of our communities. Over her life, EMT, he has undoubtedly played a part in visors from 1985 to 1997. A trailblazing force Mary inspired many, and I am confident that making our community a better place to live in Kern County, Mary K. Shell passed away she leaves behind a legacy that will inspire and raise a family. last week at the age of 91. countless others to public service. I extend my Again, congratulations to Bob on his recent Born in Bakersfield, Mary graduated from deepest condolences to her children, her East Bakersfield High School before attending recognition by the U.S. Capitol Police, and I grandchildren, and a community that will miss thank him for all he has done. Bakersfield College. Her future in public serv- her dearly. It could be said that Mary K. Shell ice was forged at a young age during con- ‘‘did it all’’ in her life, and I am inclined to f versations with her father, who encouraged agree. Bakersfield will not soon forget her. her as a child to read the newspaper, be civic- f RECOGNIZING THE 2018 FAIRFAX minded, and to involve herself in the issues COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONGRATULATIONS TO TLC PROP- that impacted her community. A keen reader VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS of the news, it was no coincidence that Mary ERTIES ON ITS 30TH ANNIVER- found herself working for the Bakersfield Cali- SARY fornian during World War II, covering home- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY front war stories and Kern County’s rapidly- HON. BILLY LONG OF VIRGINIA growing agricultural industry. OF MISSOURI With much of the Californian’s workforce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving overseas in the war, Mary balanced Thursday, June 21, 2018 an incredible workload, often finding herself Thursday, June 21, 2018 immersed in Bakersfield’s policy-making dis- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cussions, learning and covering topics that brate the 30th anniversary of TLC Properties. to recognize an outstanding group of men and would mold her into a city leader herself. Out- TLC Properties was founded in 1988 in women in Northern Virginia. These individuals side of her writing, Mary continued to push Springfield, Missouri, by Sam and Carol have demonstrated superior dedication to pub- herself in other fields, working as a secretary Coryell, and to this day, remains a family lic safety and have been awarded the pres- for Skyway Associates at the old La Cresta owned and operated business. Priding them- tigious Valor Award by the Northern Virginia Airfield and even receiving her pilot’s license. selves on this fact, Mr. and Mrs. Coryell’s Chamber of Commerce. She would further her career in journalism three sons, Sam Jr., Daniel and David, play This is the 40th Annual Valor Awards spon- working for the Bakersfield News Bulletin in an important role in the company and its suc- sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of 1965, first as a reporter, and later as editor cesses. The Coryell’s business brilliance and Commerce. This event honors the remarkable until 1969. In 1972, she was awarded the Ex- persistence has allowed TLC Properties to heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- cellence in Reporting Award from the Cali- grow from just one rental house in eastern plified by our public safety officers. Our public fornia Trial Lawyers Association for her work Springfield, to more than 3,000 apartments safety and law enforcement personnel put at Capitol News Service, and in 1975 was across 20 different communities. their lives on the line every day to keep our awarded the California Taxpayers Reporting TLC Properties’ strong apartment networks families and neighborhoods safe. This year’s Award for articles published in the Los Ange- have enabled the company to address its cli- ceremony will present ninety-one awards to les Herald. ents’ various needs and residential concerns. recognize extraordinary actions above and be- While she loved politics, Mary never once This company was founded on principles of yond the call of duty in a variety of categories, viewed herself as a politician. It took the strong character, service, teamwork, excel- including the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- gentle encouragement of her loving husband, lence, humility and gratitude. I believe that the cate of Valor, and the Bronze and Silver Joe Shell, to inspire her to run to be Bakers- company’s track record has demonstrated that Medal of Valor. field’s mayor in 1979. Mary won in a competi- these values have consistently been upheld. Seven members of the Fairfax County Sher- tive field of candidates to become Bakers- TLC Properties motto is, ‘‘do unto others as iff’s Office are being honored this year for their field’s first female mayor in 1980. Upon her you would have others do unto you.’’ Whether exceptional service. election, Shell immediately set out to improve it’s at the corporate level or the property level, It is with great pride that I include in the the quality of life of Bakersfield, launching the TLC strives to uphold this motto by offering RECORD the names of the following Valor still-active Beautiful Bakersfield Committee to the best product at the best price. Award Recipients: inspire pride in the Bakersfield community. I must commemorate TLC Properties for its She commissioned the creation of a city flag, three decades of quality housing, and encour- Bronze Medal of Valor: helped establish the annual city prayer break- age others from our beautiful 7th District of Second Lieutenant Georgi Hovhannisyan fast, established one of the first Vietnam War Missouri to live by TLC Properties’ values. Sergeant Brandon Pitts memorials in Bakersfield, and brought back f Private First Class Andrew Foxwell the annual downtown Christmas Parade, Correctional Health Nurse Deborah Kurylo IN RECOGNITION OF BOB COX’S which is still a fixture of the Bakersfield Christ- Certificate of Valor: HEROIC ACTIONS ON CAPITOL mas season. First Lieutenant Jonathan Ortiz After serving a full term as Bakersfield HILL Master Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Waple mayor, Shell successfully ran in 1984 to rep- resent Kern County’s 5th Supervisorial District. HON. CHRIS COLLINS Private First Class Laurence Kim She dedicated her three terms as a county su- OF NEW YORK Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2018 Valor pervisor to reducing government overregula- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award Recipients, and thank all of the men tion and advocating for policies that minimized and women who serve in the Fairfax County the waste of taxpayers’ money. Mary estab- Thursday, June 21, 2018 Sheriff’s Office. Their efforts, made on behalf lished herself in the boardroom as a con- Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I of the citizens of our community, are selfless sensus-builder, garnering support from both rise today to recognize the heroic actions of acts of heroism and truly merit our highest sides of the political spectrum for her straight Bob Cox on Capitol Hill earlier this year. While praise. I ask my colleagues to join me in ap- talk and her relentless love for the community on vacation with his family in our nation’s cap- plauding this group of remarkable citizens.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.007 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E885 PERSONAL EXPLANATION the 26th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Since 1998, the Barbers volunteer their work- Service Awards. ing ranch in the Bearpaw Mountains to host HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Established more than 40 years ago, Volun- the Bear Paw Bowmen Archery Club’s annual OF OREGON teer Fairfax matches the skills and interests of Barber Ranch Two-Day Archery Shoot. Last thousands of volunteers with the needs of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weekend marked the competition’s 20th anni- local non-profit organizations. The success of versary. Thursday, June 21, 2018 this model and its impact on delivery of need- Hundreds of archers spread out over dif- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, had I ed services is beyond question, as Volunteer ferent courses throughout the Barbers’ ranch been present for the vote on H.R. 5687—the Fairfax has been rated as one of the most ef- during the event. The competition ends with a SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act (Roll Call fective community service organizations in the community dinner. No. 269), I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ This bill nation. Proceeds support local causes. Last year, would require the Federal Food, Drug, and Last year alone, over 6,000 individuals con- funds from the Barber Ranch Two-Day Arch- Cosmetic Act to improve packaging and dis- tributed more 328,000 volunteer hours, totaling ery Shoot helped local volunteer fire depart- posal methods for certain drugs. almost $8,000,000. These staggering numbers ments following the devastating East Fork Fire Additionally, had I been present for the vote are a testament to the strong ethos of public in the Bearpaw Mountains. on H.R. 5676—the SENIOR Communities Pro- service and of volunteerism that exists in Fair- Beyond their involvement in their local hunt- tection Act of 2018 (Roll Call No. 270), I would fax County, and is one of the many reasons ing community, the Barbers established a col- have voted ‘‘aye.’’ This bill would authorize why this community is such a wonderful place lege scholarship. Since 2009, the Frank and Medicare prescription drug plans and MA-PD to live. Bettie Barber Scholarship has awarded more plans to suspend payments to pharmacies Each year, Volunteer Fairfax selects a few than $9,000 to Montana State University- pending investigations of credible allegations exceptional individuals, groups, or organiza- Northern agriculture students. Contributions of fraud. tions to receive special recognition. It is my from the Barbers benefit a growing number of f great pleasure to include in the RECORD the students and create further opportunities for following names of the 2018 Fairfax County agricultural education in Montana. CONGRATULATING MAJOR Volunteer Service Awards honorees: Frank, a retired Marine, and Bettie, the GENERAL PETER JOHNSON Community Champions: daughter of a career Navy veteran, are also Braddock District: Joanne Walton well known for their love of our country. Dranesville District: William Pickens HON. JOE WILSON Hunter Mill District: May Bernhardt For their dedication to their community, OF SOUTH CAROLINA Lee District: Ed Joseph commitment to agriculture scholarship, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mason District: Community Labor Force generosity, I recognize Frank and Bettie Bar- Mount Vernon District: Shirley Steenstra ber of Lloyd for representing the spirit of Mon- Thursday, June 21, 2018 Providence District: Tysons Partnership tana. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Springfield District: Tom Bash Sully District: Glynda Mayo Hall f er, South Carolinians appreciate the service of At-Large: Charles Fegan Major General John P. ‘‘Pete’’ Johnson, the Competitive Award Winners: EDWARD DONAHUE 50th Commander of the U.S. Army Training Adult 250 Hours and Over: Marco Johnson Center and Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Adult 250 Hours and Under: Jerry Dykstra HON. DONALD NORCROSS Carolina. Adult Volunteer Group: PRS CareRing Volunteers OF NEW JERSEY Since taking command in June 2016, Maj. Corporate Volunteer Group: Fannie Mae IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gen. Pete Johnson has supervised numerous Fairfax County Volunteer: Walter Jackson Thursday, June 21, 2018 changes and improvements to the installation. Fairfax County Volunteer Program: CERT Prior to serving at the U.S. Army Training Family Volunteer: Rev. Morris and Polley Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Center and Fort Jackson, Maj. Gen. Johnson Hargrove to honor Edward ‘‘Bud’’ Donahue, for his dedi- Lifetime Achievement: Richard Alderson cated service to the United States Army. He is served in principal staff leadership positions, Rising Star: Josh Stillman joint service positions and has commanded RSVP Northern Virginia: Ken Kozloff a resident of Deptford Township located in the troops from Company through Brigade and the Senior Volunteer: Jim Dillon New Jersey’s First Congressional District. Combined Joint Task Force-levels, including Volunteer Program: ECHO Mr. Donahue enlisted in the U.S. Army in several combat tours, to include: Operations Youth Volunteer: Racheal Appiah 1965, and trained as a Voice and Morse Code Youth Volunteer Group: Stony Brook Jr. Radio Operator in Fort Jackson South Caro- Enduring/Iraqi Freedom in Afghanistan and Volunteers Iraq, Operation Provide Comfort, Iraq and Op- lina. Upon graduating Radio school in 1965, In addition, Benchmark Honors will be eration Just Cause, Panama. he was assigned to the 1st Battalion 5th Cav- awarded in four different categories to com- Additionally, his notable command assign- alry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Vietnam as a mend those who have contributed 100, 250, ments include: Deputy Commanding General Radio Operator. While assigned to the 1st 500, or 1,000 hours of volunteer time to our for Operations, 25th Infantry Division, Cavalry, Mr. Donahue received many honors; community. Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Commander, 4th the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), Air Medal, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Cam- Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Divi- me in commending Volunteer Fairfax for its sion, Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Operation paign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, and the decades of outstanding community service. I Vietnam Service Medal. Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Upon his de- congratulate the recipients of the 2018 Fairfax parture from Fort Jackson, he will become the Mr. Donahue was reassigned in 1966 to the County Volunteer Service Awards, and thank 7th Army, 4th Battalion 44th Artillery in Ger- Deputy Commanding General for United them and the thousands of other local volun- States Army Pacific (USARPAC), at Fort many, and a mobile Pershing Missile unit. He teers for their incredible contributions to our was promoted to Platoon Sergeant of the Shafter, Hawaii. Best wishes to Major General community. Their selfless dedication is worthy Johnson and his wife Sheila as they embark Communications Platoon. Mr. Donahue was a of our highest praise, and is one of the main Sergeant (E5) in a Master Sergeant (E8) slot; on this new chapter. reasons that our community is often ranked as f Radio Teletype, Long Range Voice Radio, one of the best places in the country to live, Message Center, and Crypto Programming. RECOGNIZING THE 2018 FAIRFAX work, and raise a family. He was later tested and received a high pro- COUNTY VOLUNTEER SERVICE f ficiency rating. AWARD RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZING FRANK AND BETTIE On May 20, 1968, Mr. Donahue was sepa- BARBER rated from active duty at Fort Dix New Jersey, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY placed on inactive reserves, and received an OF VIRGINIA HON. GREG GIANFORTE Honorable Discharge on May 31, 1971. Mr. Donahue returned to Philadelphia to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MONTANA marry his childhood sweetheart on September IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 21, 2018 6, 1969. He and his wife moved to Deptford in Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, it is my Thursday, June 21, 2018 1970 and have been here ever since. They honor to recognize Volunteer Fairfax and ex- Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today now have 3 sons, 10 grandchildren, and 2 press my sincere appreciation to recipients of to honor Frank and Bettie Barber of Lloyd. great grandchildren.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.010 E21JNPT1 E886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 Mr. Speaker, Edward ‘Bud’ Donahue is an Mr. Margie was born in Wilkes-Barre, Penn- EULOGY FOR J. BRIAN GAFFNEY exceptional member of the community. I ask sylvania. In September 1948, he trained for you to join me in honoring the service of Mr. three months at the MCRD, Parris Island, HON. JOHN B. LARSON Edward Donahue. South Carolina. After completing his training, OF CONNECTICUT f he then entered an infantry exercise on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES USS Worcester in the Mediterranean Sea. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, June 21, 2018 In June of 1950, when North Korea invaded Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I HON. JOHN B. LARSON South Korea, Mr. Margie, along with his fellow rise today to include in the RECORD, a eulogy soldiers, shipped abroad to the Suez Canal, of J. Brian Gaffney. Brian was an exceptional OF CONNECTICUT South China Sea, Japan and Korea; contrib- man, devoted to his family, his community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uting to the decisive battle of the Korean War, New Britain, his state of Connecticut, his Na- Thursday, June 21, 2018 the ‘‘Battle of Chosin Reservoir’’. tion, and of course Notre Dame. The world of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, After serving overseas, Corporal Margie be- politics where Brian and many of his peers on June 15, 2018—I was not present for roll came a Marine Recruiter in Defiance, Ohio, came of age in was a world where loyalty call votes 267 to 268 as I was required to be receiving the title of ‘‘Outstanding Recruiter of was, and still is, a tremendous value. in Connecticut for a memorial service. If I had the Year’’. While transporting new recruits to At his funeral service, the outpouring of the been present for these votes, I would have Parris Island, he contracted Polio; however, community had to be heartwarming for his voted: Nay on roll call vote 267; and Nay on with support from the U.S. Navy doctors, beautiful and gracious wife, Mary Lou, and the roll call vote 268. nurses and his family, he remarkably regained entire Gaffney family. As they embraced a grateful public, the stories, the respect and the f the ability to move. Irish humor were ever present, just what Brian IN RECOGNITION OF WAYNE Upon retirement, Mr. Margie received nu- would have wanted. I knew Brian but felt a ALTERISIO merous awards including, the Legion of Honor, special kinship to him from the stories told by the New Jersey Volunteer of the Year Award, Jay Malcynsky, his daughter Alicia, and his HON. ANN M. KUSTER National Shipmate of the Year, Fleet Reserve son-in-law Fritz. Association award, the Human Goals award, Brian was the kind of man that when he OF NEW HAMPSHIRE the Commanders Naval Sea System Com- held court, you wanted a front row seat to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mand award, and the Deptford Citizen of the hear him. It’s hard to capture the impact, the Thursday, June 21, 2018 Year award. complexity of a man and his expansive influ- Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Following his formal service to the United ence. It was done in exceptional form by Speaker, I rise today with great pride and ad- States Armed Forces, Mr. Margie’s contribu- former Republican Chairman Chris Healy. miration for Mr. Wayne Alterisio, and I offer tions continued. He served as Co-Founder of His remarks, his candor, his insights were my sincere thanks to him for his years of serv- the Semper Fidelis Detachment, Marine Corps the talk of the wake and captured the essence ice to our state as the former President of the League, Wenonah American Legion, VFW, of a great American. New Hampshire Letter Carriers Association. Disabled American Veterans, the Fleet Re- ‘‘John Brian Gaffney had as big and color- serve Association, and the Chosin Few; an or- ful a ride as any Connecticut politician over Through his work with the New Hampshire the last 60 years. He made New Britain a Re- AFL–CIO, the ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive ganizations former for survivors of the Chosin publican town, he served locally and at the and the Nashua Central Labor Council, Wayne Reservoir Battle of 1950. state Capitol, orchestrated the rise of a Con- has made meaningful contributions to our Mr. John T. Margie is an honorable Amer- gressman and then Governor, knew Presi- community and our state. It is Granite Staters ican, having served our great nation in a time dents by name, ruled like a true state Party chairman, practiced law, raised six children like Wayne who make New Hampshire such of war, and merits our collective appreciation. an incredibly special place to live, work, and with his wife of 5 years, Mary Louise, and raise a family. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in saluting got in lots of golf at Shuttle Meadow. Gaffney left this earth at age 85 this past On behalf of New Hampshire’s Second Con- John T. Margie for his heroism, his sacrifice in the Korean War, and his service to the United week and with it a record for the ages during gressional District, I thank Wayne again for his a time where honor, loyalty and laughter distinguished public service, and I wish him States of America. were the currency of the political realm. He the best. was a New Britain guy, through and through f f and never lost his bearings about the impor- tant things—friendship, family and loyalty. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HALL OF FAME—NAPLES ZOO His life reads like a novel by Edwin O’Con- nor—a graduate of Notre Dame University and Fordham Law School, who joined the HON. DOUG COLLINS family law practice and apprenticed in the OF GEORGIA HON. FRANCIS ROONEY close quarter combat of Hardware City poli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA tics. Thomas J. Meskill, also a local lawyer, Thursday, June 21, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who was tagged by one columnist during the day as all ‘‘Irish Fight’’ lured Gaffney into Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, June 21, 2018 June 20, 2018, I was unavoidably detained running for the Board of Alderman when he took another shot at the Mayor’s office. due to a death in the family. Had I been Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. They both won and within eight years, present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the they had lined themselves up to take on the No. 272; YEA on Roll Call No. 273; YEA on Naples Zoo on its recent induction into the formidable Democrat machine, led by John Roll Call No. 274; NAY on Roll Call No. 275; Trip Advisor Hall of Fame. Bailey, a former National Democrat chair- and YEA on Roll Call No. 276. man and merciless operator by which all oth- The Naples Zoo earned this designation ers were measured. f after receiving five consecutive annual ‘Certifi- Meskill and Gaffney proved more than up JOHN T. MARGIE cates of Excellence’ from Trip Advisor. Main- for the task at hand, hardened by their City taining such an impressive record is no small Hall experience. Once, Mayor Meskill had feat, and requires a relentless commitment to city police haul recalcitrant Democrat Al- HON. DONALD NORCROSS quality customer service. An excellent visitor dermen back to a meeting when they walked OF NEW JERSEY out to deny him a quorum. experience is a top priority of the staff at the By late 1969, Gaffney’s plate was full and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zoo, and their devotion to providing the best overflowing. He had a part-time job doing Thursday, June 21, 2018 possible visit to the guest is indicative of the Congressional field work for Meskill, prac- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today welcoming spirit present throughout Naples. ticed law, helped Paul Manafort Sr. hold the Mayor’s office, had a seat in the state House to honor United States Marine Corps Combat I am proud to recognize the Naples Zoo for representing the 29th District and chaired veteran, Mr. John T. Margie of Deptford Town- its achievement, and gladly point to it as an- the local town committee. ship in New Jersey’s First Congressional Dis- other shining example of the strong tourist ap- Democrats had owned the governor’s man- trict. peal of Southwest Florida. sion since 1955 and 1970 would be the first

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21JN8.007 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E887 election after Richard Nixon’s close Presi- children, Gaffney would pick up the phone to been credibly accused of unimaginable war dential win. The seat was open but there call a Republican insider to find out what crimes. were some divisions in the Democrat ranks, was going on—who was up, who was down particularly for the U.S. Senate race where a and who the next up and comer was. To this day, justice for many of the victims liberal challenger, Rev. Joseph Duffy chal- Like anyone in the game that long, remains elusive. Although many observers lenged a wounded incumbent Thomas Dodd, Gaffney made his share of enemies who felt hoped that the reformist government of Presi- the latter who ran as an independent can- he hadn’t been straight with them or was ex- dent Sirisena would increase access to justice, didate. The 1968 riots had scared many Con- pedient in his relationships No one’s street is focus on human rights, emphasize trans- necticut cities, frightening suburban voters always clean, but most of those who com- parency and accountability, and improve the while the Vietnam War had divided Bailey plained the loudest were masking their own rule of law, his administration has been criti- Democrats from the growing Left. failures and looking for a convenient excuse Gaffney got the word out that Congress- to explain their defeat. cized for having an inadequate response. De- man Meskill would be willing to run for the I enjoyed my chairman-to-chairman con- spite having run on a platform of ethnic rec- top job and started beating the drums. But versations with Gaffney, who always re- onciliation, President Sirisena has done little to there was strong competition in State Sen- turned the ‘‘Mr. Chairman’’ salutation with- mend the ties between the groups, and the ate Minority Leader Wallace ‘‘Wally’’ Barnes out hesitation. He knew how to work people political polarization has increased among of Bristol and state Sen. T. Clark Hull of and I was as thrilled as anyone to hear it. both ethnic groups. Danbury. Meskill won the convention, When we would share a timeless frustration watched the well-oiled delegates pick Hull as that all chairmen have endured, he would let As one of our experts, J.S. Tissainayagam, his running mate and avoided a primary. out a loud roaring laugh only the Irish can attested, there has been no progress on hold- Bailey called Meskill ‘‘Tough Tommy’’ a muster. ing those responsible for war crimes to ac- moniker any Republican at that time would In going through the clips, I noticed a pro- count. And he will describe forced disappear- gratefully accept. If Meskill was the champ, file done by Hartford Courant report ances of Tamils and torture were endemic Gaffney his corner man, fixing the cuts, wip- Michelle Jaklin, who quoted why a long-time during the war. Much of this was facilitated by ing the sweat and telling his man to get back Conservative GOP operative was supporting in and finish it. Meskill recruited and at- the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act, or George H.W. Bush for President in 1988 and the PTA. The PTA has yet to be repealed, and tracted a deep bench of young, eager Repub- not her previously preferred choice of Jack lican operatives—known as the Kiddie Kemp or Pierre ‘‘Pete’’ Dupont. ‘‘Because is still in use by the government and security Corps.—including two who themselves would Brian Gaffney asked me to,’’ she replied. forces. Whereas most Tamils nowadays sim- become state Party chairmen, legislators, ‘‘Any loyally you give Brian, you get back in ply desire some semblance of self-governance power brokers, lobbyists and gifted players spades. People have been with him for years and federalism, their areas in the north and at the game. They were hungry and eager— and years.’’ eastern part of the island are increasingly mili- and Gaffney put them to work. Gaffney represented a time when Demo- tarized. The Corps organized at the local level crats and Republicans would beat each other while Gaffney cajoled local GOP leaders, senseless but when the whistle sounded, they A concerning development in Sri Lanka is kept Meskill on a Conservative message of picked each other up, wiped away the blood, the resurgence of Sinhalese Buddhist nation- smaller government, less spending and busi- picked up the loose teeth and went to have a alism. As one of our expert witnesses, Dr. Mi- ness-friendly policies. In those days, patron- cold one to make sense of it all. chael Jerryson, described, this particularly vir- age wasn’t an obscenity and he used it appro- He loved the game, the competition and ulent strand of nationalism preaches exclusion priately as an effective incentive. Nixon and the people up and down the line who made of other ethnic and religious minorities, with Vice President Spiro Agnew made personal politics serious and fun, and he did it by liv- appearances, including a famous parade Buddhist fundamentalists in groups such as ing by a code that put a high premium on the BBS saying ‘‘This is not a multi-religious through the streets of Hartford. being true to yourself and others in the fox- After Meskill defeated U.S. Rep. Emilio Q. hole. country. This is a Sinhalese country.’’ ‘‘Mim’’ Daddario and U.S. Rep. Lowell P. Gaffney knew how to use power during a What of the minority groups, such as the Weicker, Jr., defeated Sen. Dodd and Duffy, time when you could. By the late 1980’s, the predominantly Hindu Tamils, then? Or the Gaffney was rewarded with the state Party role of the state Party had shifted to one of chairmanship. In two years, Nixon’s 49-state Muslims, who constitute a distinct minority, or communication, back office and training. It the Christians, who can be either be Sinhalese landslide would sweep Republicans into com- no longer held the cards to make candidates, plete power in the legislature. As Meskill reward friends and punish the wicked. or Tamil? If the character of Sri Lanka is sole- governed, Gaffney made sure it ran as He was an Irish warlord, but with a sense ly Buddhist and Sinhala, there is little room for smoothly as possible. of humor. these ethnic and religious minorities to thrive, In March 1974, everything that went well in and reconciliation will remain a far off goal. 1972 turned upside down. With Watergate in His passing is the final chapter of a bygone full bloom and an urge to return to law, era—for good or bad—but one that worked.’’ Unfortunately, the trend is heading in the Meskill announced he would not seek a sec- It is my hope that the eulogy by Chris Healy opposite direction—in local elections in Feb- ond term. While some blamed a freak ice will have future congressional scholars or ruary of this year, a newly formed Buddhist storm that Meskill was slow to appreciate those who peruse the CONGRESSIONAL nationalist party gained 45 percent of the vote, while out of state on vacation, the national RECORD understanding the rich life and con- beating the government coalition combined. storm clouds were darkening rapidly. When Furthermore, in March of this year, Sinhalese Republicans nominated Bob Steele, Gaffney tribution of J. Brian Gaffney. The whole Con- stepped down as chairman. necticut delegation joins me in honoring Brian mobs engaged in an anti-Muslim pogrom after In October, Meskill appointed Gaffney to and extends our sincere condolences to the a local dispute, forcing the President to de- the bench over the protestations of the Con- Gaffney Family. clare a state of emergency. necticut Bar Association. Gov. Ella Grasso f Sri Lanka’s stability is of critical importance didn’t reappoint him three months later, so to the United States national interests. Strate- Gaffney went back to law. HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS IN SRI gically located in the sea-lanes linking the Per- In 1984, he and George Bennett formed LANKA Gaffney-Bennett and Associates. State lob- sian Gulf to East Asia, this island-nation has bying was expanding at a rapid clip and seen a spike in recent activity by the Chinese. along with a young Jay Malcynsky, also a HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH China’s strategy globally is one of indebting New Britain lad, they came up with a win- OF NEW JERSEY countries and binding them in servitude so it ning formula of contract lobbying handled can extract resources, so it is safe to say that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by both lobbyists from both Parties. Beijing’s initiatives will not emphasize ethnic Every significant Republican over the last Thursday, June 21, 2018 reconciliation and/or human rights. This pre- so years coveled or depended on Gaffney’s counsel or high sign—Nancy Johnson, Stew- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, sents the United States with an opportunity to art McKinney, Weicker and John G. Rowland yesterday we held a hearing on human rights stand up for justice and the rule of law and to not to mention scores of others who never concerns in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan civil oppose China’s malign influence. measured up. war ended almost 10 years ago this May. The After a brutal war that cost an unconscion- Almost to the end of his storied life, 25-year war cost an estimated 100,000 lives able loss of life, we must do better to help Sri Gaffney kept his hand in the game, as hon- orary chairman of statewide campaigns for and displaced hundreds of thousands more. Lanka get on the right page again. The coun- Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, dele- The civil war was a brutal ethnic conflict be- try has promise and the people deserve bet- gating to a new group of operatives and mak- tween the majority Sinhalese and minority ter. Once all sides recognize this, this island- ing sure the vote got out. Even as he spent Tamils; both sides—the Sri Lankan Armed nation will finally have some semblance of more time on his short game and his grand- Forces and the rebel ‘‘Tamil Tigers’’—have peace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21JN8.010 E21JNPT1 E888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 CONGRESS OF FUTURE MEDICAL Although many of the bills recently passed There exist some operative dates and facts LEADERS by the House were bipartisan and took incre- relevant to this inquiry that might cause some mental steps toward addressing substance Americans to question that conclusion. HON. KEN BUCK abuse, they did not equip the DEA with the First, the announcement by the Inspector OF COLORADO authority that it needs to keep our commu- General’s office that it would be conducting its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities safe and healthy. investigation occurred on January 12, 2017, I urge Republican Leadership to reconsider one week after then-President-elect Trump Thursday, June 21, 2018 this issue and allow the Restore Act of 2017 was briefed by the Intelligence Community Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- to be brought to the floor as soon as possible. about the existence of the FBI’s counterintel- ognize Lance Tanner, who was chosen by the f ligence investigation into Russian attempts to National Academy of Future Physicians and meddle into the 2016 election. Medical Scientists to represent the State of COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Many Americans will find this timing very Colorado as Delegates at the Congress of Fu- AND COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT troubling. ture Medical Leaders. AND GOVERNMENT REFORM Second, in Chapter 7 of the report, the In- The Congress is an honors-only program for JOINT HEARING ON OVERSIGHT spector General cites all the reasons for con- top students in our country who aspire to be OF THE FBI AND DOJ ACTIONS cluding that Secretary Clinton did not break physicians or medical scientists. These stu- IN ADVANCE OF THE 2016 ELEC- the law or have any basis to conclude that she dents are nominated by their teachers or the TION broke the law for her use of a private server. Academy based on their leadership ability, So it was the Inspector General office’s find- academic achievement, and dedication. This HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ing that while it did not make any pronounce- ment on whether the decision was correct, it program is designed to inspire young people OF TEXAS did say that the decision not to take any action to go into medical research fields or be physi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was reasonable, and grounded in the law, cians, and provides a path, plan, and men- Thursday, June 21, 2018 toring resources to help them reach their goal. facts and applicable DOJ precedent. Moreover, the decision to on one hand de- During the Congress, the students will have Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cline prosecution, but on the other to edito- the chance to learn from leaders in the med- discuss the implications of the Committee on rialize Secretary Clinton’s behavior as ex- ical field as well as government officials, top the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight tremely careless, appears to be a political de- medical school deans, leaders from the private and Government Reform Joint Hearing on the FBI and DOJ Actions in Advance of the 2016 cision and one that had the foreseeable effect sector, and even Nobel laureates. of harming Hillary Clinton and helping Donald This student’s acceptance to this prestigious Election. Trump. program is an incredible feat, and it is my The Report of the Department of Justice’s Inspector General regarding these actions The month-long delay between the dis- honor to rise today and recognize the out- covery of additional emails, in late September standing accomplishment of this future leader. does not vindicate the President or conclude that the Trump Campaign did not collude with 2016, and the public announcement of this Our nation greatly benefits from the achieve- fact, on October 28, 2016, had the foresee- ments of physicians and medical scientists, Russians to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. able effect of harming Secretary Clinton and and it is important that we continue to inspire helping Trump. younger generations to pursue careers in the Nothing in this report changes the fact on March 31, 2016, Mr. Trump met with George Secretary Clinton’s campaign was not the medical field. subject of a federal counterintelligence inves- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 4th Congres- Papadopoulos at Trump Tower. This is significant because as we speak, tigation by our nation’s law enforcement. sional District of Colorado, I extend my con- But the same is not true with respect to the Paul Manafort, the chairman of the Trump gratulations and best wishes to Lance Tanner. Trump Campaign, which was under investiga- Campaign, sits in jail as an indicted money f tion for colluding with a hostile foreign power launderer, and an unregistered agent of a for- H.R. 4079, THE RESTORE ACT OF to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. eign government. So, millions of Americans are left with pain- 2017 Donald Trump is the first sitting president in ful realization that there was actually a pretty history whose campaign chairman spent his persistent double standard in favor of Trump time behind bars during his own presidential HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON and prejudicial to Clinton. OF MINNESOTA administration. Under these circumstances, it is reasonable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But Manafort is not the only member of the for Americans to conclude that Secretary Clin- Trump Campaign staff indicted or to have Thursday, June 21, 2018 ton was the victim of a double standard. pleaded guilty to felonies arising out of the Mr. PETERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today When the IG’s Report was released, the Russia investigation. president indicated that this report was a total to express my disappointment that the House He is joined by Michael Flynn, former Na- vindication of him and his campaign in the failed to consider H.R. 4079, the RESTORE tional Security Advisor; Rick Gates, Deputy election. Act of 2017, both this and last week. Further, Campaign Chairman; and George In fact, nothing in this report exonerates the Republican Leadership refused to allow de- Papadopouls. Trump Campaign of colluding with the Rus- bate or a vote on my bipartisan amendment to Now that we have discussed what is not sians. attach the legislation to H.R. 6, the SUPPORT present in this report, we can turn to what is This is because the IG office did not inves- for Patients and Communities Act. included. tigate any aspect of the Russian government’s Two years ago, the Ensuring Patient Access This report is clearly the product of attention interference in the 2016 election. and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015 to detail as well as a commitment to sharing One of the concerns the Report had with passed unanimously in both the House and with the American people information about leaks is both the total universe of people privy the Senate and was signed into law. Members the FBI’s investigation into Secretary Hillary to information, and the fact that guidelines were led to believe that the measure was non- Clinton’s emails in the days, weeks and about talking to the press were often flouted. controversial and would help patients secure months leading to the 2016 election. In that section, the Report references the pain medications. I have spent the last few days studying this improper disclosure of non-public information Instead, a joint investigation by ‘‘60 Min- report which is comprehensive and answers a specifically as it relates to October 2016—and utes’’ and the Washington Post appears to lot of questions that the American people have we seem to have a concern that the weeks confirm that the legislation has limited the about the election. that passed between the initial discovery of DEA’s ability to suspend a pharmaceutical dis- I would like to acknowledge that I take a emails on the Weiner laptop led to their public tributor’s license and shipments if they pose back seat to no one when it comes to stand- disclosure in part because DOJ management an imminent danger to public health and safe- ing up for law enforcement—they do a difficult was concerned that the information would leak ty. job under difficult circumstances. anyhow. The RESTORE Act of 2017 would fully re- But I cannot help but notice some glaring In fact, we have documented reports of peal the Ensuring Patient Access and Effec- things about this report. Rudy Giuliani going on Fox News and claim- tive Drug Enforcement Act of 2015 and restore The report concludes that while political bias ing to have information about this very subject. the DEA’s authority to carry out needed en- was apparent in the atmosphere leading up to Both in the Executive Summary and in the forcement actions to combat the opioid epi- the 2016 election, political bias was not influ- body of your report, leaks from April 2016 and demic. ential in individual decisions which were made. October 2016 are cited.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21JN8.012 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E889 The Clinton campaign was the principal sub- and dedication. This program is designed to tributors in North America. As the Member of ject of these leaks and was harmed by these inspire young people to go into STEM fields Congress representing the ‘‘Salad Bowl of the leaks. and provides a path, plan, and mentoring re- World,’’ I realize the great importance of Mr. We know this because the FBI did not start sources to help them reach their dreams. Dur- Boutonnet’s work. I am honored to recognize its counterintelligence investigation of Trump ing the Congress, the students will have the his many achievements that continue to ad- until late July 2016 and we know through this chance to learn from luminaries of the STEM vance and shape the agricultural industry. report that a major portion of the investigation field including top scientific university deans, Besides his service as the CEO of Ocean was the leaks from New York through October leaders from government and the private sec- Mist Farms, Mr. Boutonnet has served as a 2016. tor, and even Nobel laureates. board member for a number of different local At the conclusion of the report, the IG’s of- These students’ acceptance to this pres- agricultural and environmental organizations, fice lists a series of recommendations that it tigious program is an incredible feat, and it is including the Monterey County Agricultural and believes the FBI should follow when it comes my honor to rise today and recognize the out- Historical Land Conservancy, Inc., the Cali- to lessons learned from this saga. standing accomplishment of these future lead- fornia Artichoke Advisory Board, and the One of them is ensuring a uniform system ers. Our nation greatly benefits from the Grower Shipper Association of Central Cali- of ensuring that only those with the authority achievements of scientists and technologists, fornia. In addition, he is currently on the board to speak on a topic do so. and it is important that we continue to inspire of the Cal Poly College of Agriculture’s Dean This is the first of many steps needed to en- younger generations to pursue careers in the Advisory Council and the Elkhorn Slough sure the errors of this oversight of the FBI and STEM fields. Foundation. DOJ are not repeated in the future. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 4th Congres- Mr. Boutonnet’s long list of accomplish- f sional District of Colorado, I extend my con- ments and service to the agricultural commu- gratulations and best wishes to Ryan Bisgard nity are proof that he is a deserving recipient TRIBUTE TO DYLAN LINCH and Colin McKee. of the E.E. Harden Award. Since the 1960’s, f he has devoted his life and career to devel- HON. DAVID YOUNG oping the agricultural industry on the central OF IOWA PERSONAL EXPLANATION coast of California and expanding its reach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES across North America. Mr. Speaker, it is my Thursday, June 21, 2018 HON. AL GREEN pleasure to recognize Mr. Boutonnet’s exem- OF TEXAS plary work in the agricultural sector, and I ask Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my distinguished colleagues to join me in con- today to recognize and congratulate Dylan Thursday, June 21, 2018 gratulating him on receiving the E.E. Harden Linch of Creston Community High School. Award for Lifetime Achievement in Central Dylan was recently honored for outstanding Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Coast Agriculture. academic achievement at the Sixteenth An- Tuesday, June 19, 2018, I missed votes. Had f nual Governor’s Scholar Recognition on April I been present, I would have voted in the fol- 29, 2018. lowing manner: on H.R. 5687—SOUND Dis- RECOGNIZING THE 2018 ELKS This statewide program is sponsored by the posal and Packaging Act, I would have voted LODGE NO. 2355 INSTALLATION Iowa Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School ‘‘YES’’ on this bill; on H.R. 5676—SENIOR OF OFFICERS CEREMONY Athletic Association and the Iowa Farm Bu- Communities Protection Act of 2018, I would reau. Each Iowa High School was invited to have voted ‘‘YES’ on this journal vote. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY select a senior with the highest academic f OF VIRGINIA ranking. Not only are they academically gifted, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but the selected students are often the youth HONORING ED BOUTONNET who are successful in extra-curricular activities Thursday, June 21, 2018 and community endeavors. HON. JIMMY PANETTA Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- OF CALIFORNIA ognize the 2018 installation of officers cere- resent leaders like Dylan Linch in the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mony for Elks Lodge No. 2355 located in States Congress and it is with great pride that Thursday, June 21, 2018 Woodbridge, Virginia. I recognize and applaud him for utilizing his The Elks have a long history of public serv- talents to reach his goals. I invite my col- Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ice in our nation. Since the founding of the Be- leagues in the United States House of Rep- congratulate Ed Boutonnet for receiving the nevolent and Protective Order of Elks in 1868, resentatives to join me in congratulating Dylan Grower Shipper Association’s esteemed E.E. it has maintained an active membership of on receiving this esteemed designation, and Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement in more than one million members nationally, wishing him the best of luck in all his future Central Coast Agriculture. Mr. Boutonnet’s and has provided more than $3 billion in endeavors. hard work and dedication to crop science, ag- goods and services to our nation’s youth, our f ricultural leadership, education, shipping, and veterans, and the disadvantaged. In accord- growing has had an immeasurable impact on ance with the Elks’ founding tenets of charity, CONGRESS OF FUTURE SCIENCE California’s agricultural community and econ- justice, brotherly love and fidelity, Elks Lodge AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS omy. No. 2355 has proven to be an indispensable Mr. Boutonnet’s education is extensive, with asset to our community for its lasting commit- HON. KEN BUCK a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Science ment to serving others in times of need. OF COLORADO from California State Polytechnic College, San It is my honor to include in the RECORD the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Luis Obispo and a Master of Science in Vege- following names of the 2018 officers and com- table Crops and Soil Science from Cornell Thursday, June 21, 2018 mittee chairmen of Elks Lodge No. 2355: University. He was also a Kellogg Fellow in Exalted Ruler—Lillian Garland Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- the California Agricultural Leadership Program Leading Knight—Robert Kane ognize two high school students who were of the Agricultural Education Foundation for Loyal Knight—Stephanie Dabbe chosen by the National Academy of Future which he was presented the Award of Excel- Lecturing Knight—Sherri Stramel Scientists and Technologists to represent the lence for generosity and commitment to the Treasurer—Robert Geipel State of Colorado as Delegates at the Con- program. Secretary—Kenneth Catterton Tiler—Susan Mc Daniel gress of Future Science and Technology Mr. Boutonnet’s extensive work in agri- Inner Guard—Mike Soler Leaders. These students are Ryan Bisgard culture earned him a reputation as a pillar of Esquire—Mike Haman and Colin McKee. the Central Coast agricultural industry. He Chaplain—Nancy Waltz Brown The Congress is an honors-only program for joined Ocean Mist Farms of Castroville, Cali- 4 Year Trustee—Zulma Santos top students in our country who aspire to work fornia in 1970 where he served as president 3 Year Trustee—Carl Dabbe in science, technology, engineering, or math and CEO from 1990 to 2015. During his ten- 2 Year Trustee—Claude Mcain (STEM) fields. These students are nominated ure, Mr. Boutonnet transformed the company 1 Year Trustee—Frances M. Frank by their teachers or the Academy based on from a local artichoke, broccoli, and brussels Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me their leadership ability, academic achievement, sprout farm to one of the top growers and dis- in commending Elks Lodge No. 2355 and the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.016 E21JNPT1 E890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 newly installed officers for their efforts to en- TRIBUTE TO MR. MINOR J. ALLEN, CONGRATULATING THE LIBERTY sure we each maintain a quality life and live SR., OUTSTANDING BUSINESS- LADY PANTHERS FOR THEIR a better tomorrow. MAN AND SOCIAL/POLITICAL AC- STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY f TIVIST JIM RIZZUTO RETIREMENT FROM HON. BRIAN BABIN OTERO JUNIOR COLLEGE OF TEXAS HON. DANNY K. DAVIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. KEN BUCK OF ILLINOIS Thursday, June 21, 2018 OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulate the Liberty Lady Panther Softball Thursday, June 21, 2018 Thursday, June 21, 2018 Team for winning the 2018 Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) 4A High School Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- er, having grown up in the state of Arkansas, Softball State Championship. This is the first ognize the career of Otero Junior College championship for girl’s athletics at Liberty High (OJC) President Jim Rizzuto in La Junta, Col- when I meet people from Arkansas I am gen- erally glad to meet them, when I discovered School. orado. The Lady Panthers amassed a record of Mr. Rizzuto will be retiring after serving over that Mr. Minor Allen was from Blytheville I was ecstatic and we became great friends and we 31–14 during their historic season with playoff 17 years as the president of OJC. Under his wins against: Houston Yates, Bridge City, leadership, OJC has achieved numerous mile- often would talk about Harrison High School. In addition to having a wonderful family and Hudson, Robinson, Lorena, and Beeville A.C. stones including becoming a Hispanic Serving Jones high schools. On June 2, 2018, the being a great friend, he was one of the Institution and being awarded several million Lady Panthers defeated the Vernon Lady smoothest and greatest business people that I dollars in grants in areas such as STEM, af- Lions by a score of 3–1 at the University of have ever known. He exuded friendship and fordable housing, business, healthcare, and Texas’ McCombs Field. Coaching, prepara- was as much of a social activist as I have various technical training programs. During his tion, calm under pressure, and teamwork pro- known. I did not know that he was so closely tenure, OJC also built many four-year degree pelled the Lady Panthers to victory. connected to Bishop Willie James Campbell partnerships to increase transfer opportunities Four players were named to the All-Tour- and his family. Bishop Campbell preached my for students and became one of the first rural nament Team: Jaylen Prichard, Baylee Chan- ordination service when I became a deacon at community colleges in Colorado to develop dler, Mikaelah Burkland, and Abby Phillips. online and hybrid courses. a Baptist church (smile). Mr. Minor Allen was Kaci West was named the Tournament’s Most It is also important to acknowledge Mr. a true servant of God and of the people. May Valuable Player. Jaylen Prichard, Baylee Rizzuto’s years of service, not only in higher he continue to rest in peace. He and Bishop Chandler, and Kaci West were also named to education, but in the public sector as well. Campbell must have been cut from the same the All-State Team. These young ladies have Previously he had served in the Colorado cloth, both are great humanitarians. shown incredible persistence, hard work, pas- State Senate for 16 years, 12 of those years sion and commitment to accomplish this feat. on the Joint Budget Committee. As a state f I applaud each and every one of them. senator, Mr. Rizzuto worked extensively on I would like to personally recognize each WELD COUNTY FAIR education policy and was a strong supporter student and their coaches. Players: Jo of the community college system. For his ef- McGinnis, Jaylen Prichard, Karli Beam, Baylee forts, Mr. Rizzuto was given honors such as Chandler, Sarah Lopez, Kara Cannon, Harley induction into the Colorado Community Col- HON. KEN BUCK Davis, Abby Phillips, Kaci West, Mikaelah lege and Occupational Education System OF COLORADO Burkland, Bailey Webb, Kennedy Evans, Alumni Hall of Fame and was named ‘‘Legis- Kamryn Turner, Abbie Knepper, and Molly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lator of the Year’’ by 12 different organizations Barnette. Head Coach: Karen Slack. Assistant during his political tenure. Coaches: Joe Slack and Katherine McAdams. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 4th Congres- Thursday, June 21, 2018 Manager: Claire Bond. Trainer: Tish Hooper. sional District of Colorado, I applaud Mr. Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cele- Athletic Director: Chad Taylor. Principal: Dr. Rizzuto for his career of service, and thank brate the 100th Anniversary of the Weld Coun- Chad Barrett. Superintendent: Dr. Cody him for leaving a lasting legacy at Otero Junior ty Fair. Growing as an annual event since Abshier. College. It is an honor to celebrate his impact 1918, the Weld County Fair has fulfilled its I wish each one of them continued success on our community and state, and I wish him mission well, which states in part that the fair on and off the softball field. Go Lady Panthers. well in his retirement. serves as a source of community pride among f f county residents by providing an educational RECOGNIZING THE 2018 FAIRFAX PERSONAL EXPLANATION showcase for 4–H and FFA members, mem- bers of other youth groups, and residents to COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DE- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO exhibit their accomplishments in the areas of PARTMENT VALOR AWARD RE- agriculture, general and natural sciences, fam- CIPIENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS ily consumer sciences, and county projects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Weld County Fair is supported by countless businesses and local organizations OF VIRGINIA Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday I that recognize the profound impact the fair IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed two votes. Had I been present, I would has, not only on the participants and families, Thursday, June 21, 2018 have voted: Roll Call No. 269—YES; and Roll but on the community and the economy as a Call No. 270—YES. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today whole. Weld County is the largest Agricultural to recognize an outstanding group of men and f producing county in the state and ranks women in Northern Virginia. These individuals PERSONAL EXPLANATION among the highest in the country. It is impera- have demonstrated superior dedication to pub- tive that the young people of today have a lic safety and have been awarded the pres- greater understanding of the role of agriculture tigious Valor Award by the Northern Virginia HON. DOUG COLLINS and the economy in day-to-day life. OF GEORGIA Chamber of Commerce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On behalf of the 4th Congressional District This is the 40th Annual Valor Awards spon- of Colorado, I applaud the Weld County Fair sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Thursday, June 21, 2018 for the dedication to preserving the rich history Commerce. This event honors the remarkable Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on of Weld County. We look forward to their suc- heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- June 20, 2018, I was unavoidably detained cess as they keep this important tradition plified by our public safety officers. Our public due to a death in the family. Had I been alive. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to celebrate safety and law enforcement personnel put present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call the centennial celebration of the Weld County their lives on the line every day to keep our No. 277 and YEA on Roll Call 278. Fair. families and neighborhoods safe. This year’s

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.020 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E891 ceremony will present ninety-one awards to PERSONAL EXPLANATION annual Dale City Multicultural Achievement recognize extraordinary actions above and be- Awards & Scholarship Banquet hosted by the yond the call of duty in a variety of categories, HON. ROD BLUM Dale City Christian Church. The 2018 banquet including the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- OF IOWA theme is, ‘‘This is your Season for Favor and cate of Valor, and the Bronze, Silver, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Increase,’’ highlights the continued emphasis Gold Medal of Valor. Thursday, June 21, 2018 placed on educational advancement in fos- Fourteen awards will be bestowed upon first tering personal autonomy and success. Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, due to flight com- responders who serve with the Fairfax County Under the leadership of Bishop Patrick O. plications, I was unable to arrive in Wash- Fire and Rescue Department, in recognition of Thomas and Mrs. Rhonda Pittman, the Dale ington in time to cast my vote on June 19, their exceptional service. It is with great pride City Multicultural Achievement Foundation has 2018. provided more than $320,000 in scholarship that I include in the RECORD the names of the Had I been present, I would have voted following Valor Award Recipients: funds. In addition to providing financial re- YEA on Roll Call No. 269; YEA on Roll Call sources, the foundation celebrates the Gold Medal of Valor: No. 270; and YEA on Roll Call No. 271. achievements of community activists for their Virginia Task Force 1 f efforts to improve the lives of area residents Silver Medal of Valor: IN HONOR OF SENATOR BETTE while serving as positive role models leading Chief (Ret.) Tyrone Harrington LASKY by example and encouraging students to seek Lieutenant Jay Smith out educational enrichment opportunities Bronze Medal of Valor: HON. ANN M. KUSTER under the core mission of educating the youth Cpt. Barry J. Rathbone of today to become engaged citizens of tomor- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Lieutenant Scott Kraut row. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Master Technician Daniel Thompson It is my honor to include in the RECORD, the Thursday, June 21, 2018 Firefighter Jeffrey W. Cockey following names of the recipients of the 2018 Certificate of Valor: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards & Master Technician David J. Higgins Speaker, I rise today to recognize State Sen- Scholarship Fund: ator Bette Lasky, who will retire from the New Acting Fire Technician James A. Wellig Pastoral Leadership Award: Hampshire Senate after nearly two decades of Pastors Sam & Valena Metacalfe Firefighter David P. Eimers service to her hometown of Nashua. Religious Leadership Award: Firefighter Jacob C. Brendel During her time at the Legislature, Senator Rev. Naomi Gibson Investigator Timothy Nicholson Lasky has been a leading champion for voting Educational Leadership Award: Fire Inspector LaTycia Tanks Mrs. Dorothy Passawe rights, marriage equality, and the fight to bring Mrs. LaVonda Wortham Fire Inspector Raymond Figueroa commuter rail to New Hampshire. She has Professional Leadership Award: Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2018 Valor been a friend to local business and labor, as- Mr. Corey Holeman Award Recipients, and thank each of the men sisted students and schools, and worked to Community Service Award: ensure equal pay for women. In addition, she Mrs. Vielka Gary and women who serve in the Fairfax County Ms. Ashley Johnson Fire and Rescue Department. Their efforts, has been an active volunteer in her hometown community, serving as the Chair of the Nash- Business Achievement Award: made on behalf of the citizens of our commu- Jewelry by Design, Mrs. Jenny Caro nity, are selfless acts of heroism and truly ua City Planning Board, a member of the Mr. Adrian Vaughn merit our highest praise. I ask my colleagues Nashua City Selectboard, a board member of Youth Christian Service Award: to join me in applauding this group of remark- the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, Mr. Carlos Chavez able citizens. and so much more. Mr. Andrew Reese On behalf of my constituents across New Mrs. Beverly Scott Hampshire’s Second Congressional District, I Christian Service Award: f thank Senator Lasky for her many years of Mr. Carlos Chavez service and for being a part of what makes the Mr. Andrew Reese TRIBUTE TO CARSON FISHER Mrs. Beverly Scott Granite State so special. Her legacy will con- Faithfulness Award: tinue through the work she has been able to Mr. Errol & Mrs. Maudine Graham HON. DAVID YOUNG accomplish as a representative. I am honored Mrs. Astrid Inabinet OF IOWA to recognize and congratulate Senator Lasky Mrs. Athena Powell Dedicated Christian Family Award: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on her retirement and I wish her the best of luck in the years ahead. Mr. & Mrs. Maverick Powell & Family Thursday, June 21, 2018 Distinguished Senior Leadership Award: f Miss Troi Stubblefield Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise PERSONAL EXPLANATION 2018 High School Scholarship Recipient: today to recognize and congratulate Carson Mr. Joshua Curtis Fisher of Panorama High School. Carson was HON. BETO O’ROURKE Mr. Cameron Harris recently honored for outstanding academic Miss Karina Jackson OF TEXAS Miss Troi Stubblefield achievement at the Sixteenth Annual Gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Riley Mitchell ernor’s Scholar Recognition on April 29, 2018. Thursday, June 21, 2018 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me This statewide program is sponsored by the in commending the 2018 Dale City Multicul- Iowa Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I was un- avoidably absent from the Chamber on Thurs- tural Achievement Awards & Scholarship re- Athletic Association and the Iowa Farm Bu- cipients, and in thanking them for their indi- reau. Each Iowa High School was invited to day, June 14, 2018. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call vote 265 vidual efforts to ensure we each maintain a select a senior with the highest academic quality life and live a better tomorrow. ranking. Not only are they academically gifted, and ‘‘nay’’ on Roll Call vote 266. f but the selected students are often the youth f who are successful in extra-curricular activities RECOGNIZING THE 2018 DALE CITY SHOWING SUPPORT FOR DEDE and community endeavors. MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT PHILLIPS AFTER BOBCAT EN- Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP RE- COUNTER resent leaders like Carson Fisher in the United CIPIENTS States Congress and it is with great pride that HON. DOUG COLLINS I recognize and applaud her for utilizing her HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY OF GEORGIA talents to reach her goals. I invite my col- OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues in the United States House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives to join me in congratulating Car- Thursday, June 21, 2018 son on receiving this esteemed designation, Thursday, June 21, 2018 Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I and wishing her the best of luck in all her fu- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- rise today to highlight the courage of Ms. ture endeavors. knowledge the recipients of the thirty-fourth DeDe Phillips of Hart County. On June 7, Ms.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.024 E21JNPT1 E892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 21, 2018 Phillips faced a dangerous, rabid animal with not affect the authority of the President to RECOGNIZING THE 2018 FAIRFAX unselfish resolve. nominate, or the Senate to confirm, local COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT That day, Ms. Phillips walked into her own judges. VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS yard to an unusual discovery. A bobcat stood This is an important step to increase home by her car for a moment before lunging at this rule for the District, and I urge my colleagues HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY grandmother. OF VIRGINIA Knowing that her five-year-old grand- to support this bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughter was safe just inside her home, Ms. Phillips decided not to call for help. Instead, f Thursday, June 21, 2018 she wrestled with the bobcat until she pinned Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL it down and suffocated it with her hands. to recognize an outstanding group of men and SHAUN EASLEY Only after the animal’s death did Ms. Phil- women in Northern Virginia. These individuals lips learn that it was rabid and that she would have demonstrated superior dedication to pub- have to undergo a series of rabies shots and lic safety and have been awarded the pres- medical care to address her broken fingers HON. DENNY HECK tigious Valor Award by the Northern Virginia and other wounds left by the cat’s claws and OF WASHINGTON Chamber of Commerce. teeth. This is the 40th Annual Valor Awards spon- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I grieve with the Phillips family sored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of for this attack, and at the same time I want to Thursday, June 21, 2018 Commerce. This event honors the remarkable celebrate the strength and selflessness that heroism and bravery in the line of duty exem- Ms. Phillips displayed by protecting her family Mr. HECK. Mr. Speaker, as a member of plified by our public safety officers. Our public from any possible harm. the House Permanent Select Committee on safety and law enforcement personnel put Northeast Georgia is full of courageous, ca- Intelligence, Department of Defense and Intel- their lives on the line every day to keep our pable people, and Ms. DeDe Phillips exempli- ligence Overhead Architecture Subcommittee, families and neighborhoods safe. This year’s fies their spirit. As she recovers, men and I rise today to congratulate United States Air ceremony will present ninety-one awards to women in our region and around this country Force Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Shaun recognize extraordinary actions above and be- are recognizing her for the hero that she is. Easley for his exceptionally meritorious service yond the call of duty in a variety of categories, f while serving as a Congressional Liaison Offi- including the Lifesaving Certificate, the Certifi- cate of Valor, and the Bronze, Silver, and INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT cer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Gold Medal of Valor. OF COLUMBIA COURTS HOME Agency (NGA) from December 2015 to June Sixty-nine awards will be bestowed upon RULE ACT 2018. first responders who serve with the Fairfax While at NGA, Lt. Col. Easley exhibited su- County Police Department in recognition of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON perior leadership and became a well of institu- their exceptional service. It is with great pride OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA tional knowledge for the organization. Thanks that I include in the RECORD following Valor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his exemplary work, the relationship be- Award Recipients: Thursday, June 21, 2018 tween Congress and NGA is stronger than Silver Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Michael D. ever. He is a force-multiplier, widely known for Gubesch, MPO Douglas E. Middlebrooks, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I intro- PFC Ali Sepehri, Ofc. Isa L. Martin, Pilot duce the District of Columbia Courts Home the quality of his work by officials across the Garret G. Wymer. Rule Act. This bill would give the Council of government. Bronze Medal of Valor: 2nd Lt. Scott F. the District of Columbia authority over the ju- Lt. Col. Easley has a knack for making the Moskowitz, 2nd Lt. Peter J. Massaro, MPO Brian E. Plaugher, PFC Robert A. Wardrop, risdiction and organization of the local D.C. seemingly inaccessible, within reach. When I courts. The 1973 Home Rule Act (HRA) ex- PFC Jose R. Morillo, PFC Gary Moore, Jr., have worked with the National Geospatial-In- PFC Lindsey M. Memenza, PFC Eric L. pressly prohibits D.C. from enacting any law telligence Agency, I find them to be profes- Harte, PFC William W. Daugherty, Ofc. An- with respect to any provision of the D.C. Code sional and informed on parliamentary proce- drew H. Snow. title that relates to these matters. dure, which enhances productivity between Certificate of Valor: 2nd Lt. Edward S. Forty-five years after the passage of the Rediske, MPO John E. Alford, PFC Nicholas HRA, matters involving the D.C. courts almost the legislative and executive branches of gov- D. Taormina, PFC Timothy B. Schilling, never come to Congress, so Congress knows ernment. The high level of detail in the dis- PFC Michael D. Scatchard, PFC Ryan M. almost nothing about the District’s courts. Not- course between the NGA and me reflects Saupp, PFC James F. Sadler, PFC Todd C. withstanding the importance of D.C.’s courts to back on Lt. Col. Easley’s extensive experience Owens, PFC Michael W. Greene, PFC Edward and expertise, which he clearly provides to K. George, PFC Colby B. Cooman, PFC Ste- District residents, the D.C. Council, which is phen P. Cicinato, PFC Aaron M. Ciarrochi, the repository of knowledge and experience key agency stakeholders informing them on PFC Morgan N. Blumer, PFC Kenneth D. for the District’s criminal and civil justice sys- the intricacies of the legislative process. Baxter, Det. Paul H. Cable, Ofc. Michael A. tems and the accountable body to our resi- I watched closely when the NGA Director, Stirling, Ofc. Frank J. Kopeski, Ofc. Joseph dents, is irresponsibly left on the sidelines Robert Cardillo, testified during the agency’s S. Hensley, Ofc. Alicia A. Adkins, Pilot An- while Congress remains the sole entity to cor- drew J. Wiseman, APO Dennis M. Staten, first open hearing in front of the Senate Select rect flaws in the District’s courts. Dispatcher Jill Velez, K9 Bolt. Under the HRA, the D.C. Council has no Committee on Intelligence in 2016. The Direc- Lifesaving Award: 2nd Lt. Daniel B. Spital, tor’s comprehensive Statement for the Record MPO Erik S. Stallings, MPO Bryan V. authority to ‘‘enact any act, resolution, or rule Smith, MPO Brian A. Ritter, PFC Cameron with respect to any provision of title 11 of the helped enrich transparency, and drive under- standing of NGA’s unique capabilities and mis- York, PFC Kurt T. Woodward, PFC David M. District of Columbia Code (relating to organi- Winter, PFC Jon David F. Tiedemann, PFC zation and jurisdiction of the District of Colum- sion with members of Congress and the Amer- Philip C. Stone, PFC Shannon L. Sams, PFC bia courts).’’ Matters in title 11 include rules of ican public. It came as no surprise to me that Gregory J. Salino, PFC Kevin L. Reynolds, criminal and civil procedure, court administra- Shaun supported that mission, continuing the PFC Steven L. Randazzo, PFC Gershon L. tion, the number of authorized judges, the high standards set by the NGA personnel. Ramirez, PFC Kory A. Pfeiffer, PFC Paul J. branches of the courts, the rules of jury serv- Shaun’s impact will long be appreciated by the Notarianni, PFC Christopher W. Munson, PFC Katherine A. Montwill, PFC Kelly E. ice and admission to the bar. The bill would National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and McElligott, PFC Young H. Lee, PFC Mat- strike this limitation on the D.C. Council’s au- by my fellow members of Congress. thew R. Kourt, PFC Casey C. Johnson, PFC thority. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Nicole A. Hunt, PFC Timothy M. Henderson, The District has never had authority over its PFC Kyle R. Bryant, PFC Kurt A. Bowers, local courts, even when it was responsible for in recognizing and thanking Lieutenant Colo- PFC Morgan N. Blumer, Det. Brian C. Chris- paying for their operations. Under the National nel Easley for his dedication and service on tian, Ofc. Devin T. White, Ofc. Matthew D. Capital Revitalization and Self-Government behalf of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Erd. Improvement Act of 1997, the federal govern- Agency and the United States, and to wish Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the 2018 Valor ment assumed the costs for several state-level him continued success in his future endeav- Award Recipients, and thank each of the men functions, including the courts. This bill would ors. and women who serve in the Fairfax County

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:38 Jun 22, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21JN8.030 E21JNPT1 June 21, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E893 Police Department. Their efforts, made on be- and three late infant sons, all named Paul. Her RECOGNIZING ANDREW M. SHER- half of the citizens of our community, are self- sons all developed a similar fatal lung condi- MAN AND CONGRATULATING HIM less acts of heroism and truly merit our high- tion—Bessie donated their bodies to research. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- est praise. I ask my colleagues to join me in Because of this noteworthy and selfless act, TIREMENT FROM FEDERAL CIVIL applauding this group of remarkable citizens. this research was instrumental in a curable SERVICE f treatment in the utero for this lung condition. A man once said, ‘‘Death leaves a head- TRIBUTE TO MAXINE BRUNSMANN HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ache that no one can heal; Love leaves a OF VIRGINIA HON. DAVID YOUNG memory that no one can steal.’’ So, Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I ask the Congress, the family and Thursday, June 21, 2018 OF IOWA friends to continue to honor Ms. Bessie Rus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sell’s memory for love for the Chicagoland Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend and congratulate my constituent Thursday, June 21, 2018 community. and friend, Andrew (Andy) M. Sherman who is Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise f retiring from his position as Acting Deputy Di- today to recognize and congratulate Ms. Max- rector of the U.S. Government Publishing Of- ine Brunsmann on the occasion of her 103rd PERSONAL EXPLANATION fice (GPO) following 38 years of dedicated birthday. federal service. Our world has changed a great deal during HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA Andy began his career at the GPO in 1980 Maxine’s life. Since her birth, we have revolu- OF ARIZONA as a budget analyst. In 1985 he began work- tionized air travel and walked on the moon. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing as a staff assistant reporting to the Office We have invented the television, cellular of the Director (formerly the Office of the Pub- phones and the internet. We have fought in Thursday, June 21, 2018 lic Printer), gaining extensive experience with wars overseas, seen the rise and fall of Soviet Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, my voting card the agency’s budget, appropriations, legisla- communism and witnessed the birth of new didn’t register. Had I been present, I would tion, strategic planning, and congressional and democracies. Maxine has lived through eight- have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Roll Call No. 274. public affairs operations. The skills learned in een United States Presidents and twenty-two this position would serve him well during his Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime, the popu- f career and advancement at the GPO. lation of the United States has more than tri- He was named Director of Congressional PERSONAL EXPLANATION pled. and Public Affairs in 1997, a position he held Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Ms. for 14 years. In 2011, he was promoted to Brunsmann in the United States Congress and HON. ROD BLUM Chief Communications Officer and in 2013 it is my pleasure to wish her a very happy OF IOWA was again promoted to Chief of Staff. Fol- 103rd birthday. I invite my colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowing the retirement of Deputy Director Jim Bradley in March 2018, Andy became Acting House of Representatives to join me in con- Thursday, June 21, 2018 gratulating Maxine Brunsmann on reaching Deputy Director and the head of the agency. this incredible milestone, and wishing her even Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, due to flight com- During his 38-year career, Andy was directly more health and happiness in the years to plications, I was unable to arrive in Wash- involved in GPO’s transformation from a print- come. ington in time to cast my vote on June 20, centric to a digital-centric agency. His efforts f 2018. Had I been present, I would have voted were instrumental in reshaping GPO’s oper- NAY on Roll Call No. 275; YEA on Roll Call ations and staff to reduce costs and expand HONORING THE LIFE OF MS. No. 276; NAY on Roll Call No. 277; and YEA digital operations. BESSIE ALEXANDER RUSSELL on Roll Call No. 278. For over 30 years he authored GPO’s An- nual Reports to Congress and for more than HON. DANNY K. DAVIS f 2 decades, Andy was the GPO’s principal liai- OF ILLINOIS TRIBUTE TO BROOKLYN SAMMONS son to the congressional Joint Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Printing, which oversees GPO. In this role, he Thursday, June 21, 2018 ensured the approval of the GPO’s annual HON. DAVID YOUNG spending plans and the wage agreements Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- OF IOWA signed by GPO’s management and GPO er, I rise to honor the life of Ms. Bessie Alex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union employees. In addition, Andy served for ander Russell who passed at the age of 86 on Thursday, June 21, 2018 25 years as GPO’s representative to the Na- December 7, 2017. Bessie was born in Chi- tional Government Publishing Association, cago on March 4, 1931 and raised in Chi- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise holding the offices of Eastern regional director, cago’s ‘‘Old Town’’ neighborhood. She was a today to recognize and congratulate Brooklyn treasurer, and president. graduate of William H. Wells Community Sammons of Orient-Macksburg High School. With GPO Historian George Barnum, Andy Academy High School, commonly known as Brooklyn was recently honored for outstanding contributed to the writing of an official history Well’s High School and began a life in admin- academic achievement at the Sixteenth An- of the GPO, Keeping America Informed, pub- istration, civics and organizing. I had the nual Governor’s Scholar Recognition on April lished in 2011 and revised in 2016, as well as pleasure of knowing Bessie during several of 29, 2018. Picturing the Big Shop, a book of more than my campaigns for the County Board and Al- This statewide program is sponsored by the 200 of GPO’s historical photographs, which derman, block club meetings, community orga- Iowa Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School was released in 2016. He also participated in nizing activities and political rallies. Athletic Association and the Iowa Farm Bu- the revision and issuance of three editions of Bessie had a long and distinguished career reau. Each Iowa High School was invited to GPO’s popular Style Manual, for 2000, 2008, in administration and is a dedicated servant of select a senior with the highest academic and 2016. the community. Bessie served as secretary for ranking. Not only are they academically gifted, In recognition of his service and expertise, Chicago City Colleges for 30 years before be- but the selected students are often the youth Andy has received two Distinguished Service coming a Bursar at Crane College (currently who are successful in extra-curricular activities Awards, 2 Meritorious Service Awards, and known as Malcolm X College). During her ten- and community endeavors. one Public Printer award. ure with the City College’s system, she served Mr. Speaker, it is a profound honor to rep- Andy holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Govern- as the first African American president of the resent leaders like Brooklyn Sammons in the ment from The University of Virginia. Prior to Local 1708 labor union. In addition, Bessie United States Congress and it is with great joining the GPO he was a graduate teaching was also Chicago’s first Human Relations pride that I recognize and applaud her for uti- assistant in American history at Old Dominion Commissioner on Race, Gender and Sexu- lizing her talents to reach her goals. I invite University. Andy and his wife, Deborah, are ality, where she was appointed by Mayor Har- my colleagues in the United States House of the parents of three grown children, Benjamin, old Washington and retained by Mayor Rich- Representatives to join me in congratulating Sarah, and David, and for more than 30 years ard Daley. Brooklyn on receiving this esteemed designa- have resided in North Springfield, VA. Bessie was the wife of the late Paul H. Rus- tion, and wishing her the best of luck in all her Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sell and devoted mother of Paula M. Russell future endeavors. in commending Mr. Andrew M. Sherman for

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