E1068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 25, 2018 addition to his political service, D.A.’s profes- , who was well known as a fierce ad- Mall lived in Canada until she married John sional pursuits were in the fields of tech- vocate for senior citizens. Chaney, a resident of Florida, in 1982. Mall nology, as well as in administrative manage- Fran Givens dedicated her life to promoting became a U.S. citizen and has paid homage ment for non-profit Christian entities. In 2004, issues important to senior citizens such as af- to the by respecting our laws, he retired as the Executive Administrator for fordable housing, increased availability of ger- becoming a respected and loved member of the Senior Pastor at Highland Park Pres- ontology doctors, transportation, and access to the community, the state of Florida, and the byterian Church . and coordination of all available services. Fran country. D.A. studied genealogy extensively, tracing served in the Senior Assembly of the Cali- Happy Birthday Mall, and best wishes. his ancestry back more than 1,300 years. He fornia Senior Legislature from 2006 to 2014, f also found genealogical relationships to 20 of where she was a leader among the volunteer the 45 U.S. Presidents. Above all else, D.A. body whose mission it is to enhance the qual- EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE AND was privileged to call himself a fifth-generation ity of life for older Californians and their fami- HEALTH ACT Texan. His great, great grandfather, Judge lies. Felix Benedict Dixon, immigrated from Ohio to As a committed advocate, Fran never HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Texas in 1841, when it was still the Republic missed an opportunity to raise attention to OF MASSACHUSETTS of Texas. D.A.’s lineage also has roots going issues that affect senior citizens. Fran fre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quently served as a public speaker for senior back in America as a sixth-generation United Wednesday, July 25, 2018 States citizen, being a descendant of Amer- citizen issues on the radio, at City Council ican Revolutionary soldier, Lt. George P. meetings, clubs, dinners, and fundraisers. She Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Sharp, of New York. could also be found passing out hundreds of support of the Equitable Access to Care and D.A. is survived by his wife, Suzanne Mar- brochures about the California Senior Legisla- Health Act, or the EACH Act, which seeks to garet Boggess Sharpe and their three chil- ture, to elevate the mission of the group. provide a bipartisan, common-sense exemp- dren: Taylor Marcus Sharpe; Tiffany Lenn The state of California is home to incredible tion to the for those who Sharpe Westmoreland and her husband, Ste- people who possess a spirit of public service uniquely rely on religious methods of healing. ven O. Westmoreland; and Todd Wittman and a commitment to their communities. Fran In my home state of Massachusetts, we are Sharpe, and his wife, Carrie Ann Maxwell was a champion for senior citizens’ issues. very proud of our healthcare system, the sys- Sharpe. There are seven grandchildren: Kath- Her advocacy efforts have made lasting con- tem which, as my colleagues know, formed erine Michelle, John David (Jack), Lily Taylor, tributions to the community of Fontana, the the basis for the Affordable Care Act, the law Sarah Todd and Samuel Lee (Sam) West- state of California, and beyond. from which so many Americans benefit today. moreland; and Luke Maxwell and Brooke In 2014, I had the honor of awarding Fran As the Massachusetts legislature con- Eden Sharpe. the Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement templated the direction of its successful Though D.A. is no longer with us, his mem- Award, a well-deserved recognition of her ex- healthcare system, lawmakers saw fit to pro- ory will not be forgotten by those of us who emplary record of community service. vide an exemption from its insurance require- were privileged enough to know him. I ask On July 5th of this year, Fran passed away ments for sincerely held religious beliefs. The Members to please pray for my dear friend at the age of 83. Her legacy teaches us all to exemption grants reprieve for Massachusetts D.A. Sharpe and his family during this difficult relentlessly devote ourselves to what we care residents who would not otherwise use our time. most about, and for that I would like to recog- traditional healthcare system even if they did f nize Frances Givens. carry traditional health insurance. At its es- f sence, the EACH Act seeks to extend a simi- IN HONOR OF THE 100TH lar reprieve for Americans who would not oth- BIRTHDAY OF LADELLE COCHRAN TRIBUTE TO MALL CHANEY ON erwise benefit from the system created under HER 75TH BIRTHDAY the Affordable Care Act. HON. MIKE ROGERS Thank you to my colleague Mr. DAVIS of Illi- OF ALABAMA HON. DON YOUNG nois for his leadership on this issue. I urge my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF colleagues to support this bipartisan legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Wednesday, July 25, 2018 f Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the 100th birthday of Ladelle Coch- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise CELEBRATING THE WORK AND ran. today to pay tribute to a person of great merit LEGACY OF EULA L. BECK Ladelle was born on August 29, 1918 in on the occasion of her 75th birthday. It is often Dallas, Georgia. stated that the United States is great because HON. JOHN R. CARTER He is a Veteran of World War II and was it is a nation of immigrants. Mr. Speaker, I OF TEXAS awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Ladelle re- would agree with this statement with the addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of the word legal in front of immigrants. tired from the Anniston Army Depot after work- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 ing there for 25 years. Mall Chaney is an example of such a person Ladelle was married to the late June Saxon who worked within the law to become a citizen Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I cele- for 59 years and was blessed with five chil- of the United States. I understand that it is not brate the extraordinary work and legacy of dren, three grandchildren and six great-grand- an easy task. Eula L. Beck, or ‘‘Sis’’ as most affectionately children. Mall was born in Estonia in 1943 in the mid- call her, who has been an active supporter of He is a member of Gladeview Baptist dle of World War II. At that time Estonia was Central Texas Communities her whole life. Her Church and is an avid Atlanta Braves and Ala- in peril at the hands of Russia as well as Ger- resume tells the story of a woman unafraid to bama Crimson Tide fan. many. However, it was her parents’ concern contribute both her time and energies to a Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing about Russia that caused them to flee. Russia multitude of organizations that rely on vol- Ladelle Cochran a very happy 100th birthday. had seized her mother’s brother and sent him unteerism and social engagement to make f to Siberia never to be heard from again. As a good communities great. professional chemist, Mall’s father feared Sis was raised just south of Killeen on a RECOGNIZING FRANCES GIVENS being pressed into Russia’s weapons develop- ranch near Maxdale and has led a life devoted OF FONTANA ment program or much worse. to causes bigger than herself. Her extraor- When Mall was about six months old the dinary career began at Camp Hood where she HON. NORMA J. TORRES family consisting of her mother, father, and supported war efforts during WWII. From OF CALIFORNIA sister fled under cover of night with basically there, she worked to upgrade Camp Hood to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nothing but the clothes on their backs. The Fort Hood and served as a crucial advocate to family spent several years in a Swedish ref- make Fort Hood the model for military bases Wednesday, July 25, 2018 ugee camp and then in the general population that it is today. Sis’ influence in Central Texas Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of Sweden. In 1951 Mall and her family were didn’t stop there. She has engaged in a mul- honor the life of Frances Givens, a resident of sponsored by a family friend from Canada and titude of endeavors ranging from owning a our 35th Congressional District in Fontana, were able to migrate to Canada. local Killeen TV station to establishing the

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Inspired by her niece who CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GME SUP- didn’t have easy access to a local library, Sis WELCOME SAMANTHA JOSEPHINE PORT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF worked to establish a library in Florence, CROWE 2018 Texas, which is now named after her. Sis also SPEECH OF aided in efforts to fund the creation of both HON. JOE WILSON Central Texas College and Texas A&M Cen- OF SOUTH CAROLINA HON. tral Texas. Young and old alike are thankful OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the positive contributions Sis has made to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES literacy and education in her community. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Monday, July 23, 2018 Some people go through life wondering if Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in they made a difference. Eula L. Beck doesn’t er, I am happy to congratulate Major Andrew strong support of H.R. 4100, the Foundation of have that problem. Her inspiring and extensive Crowe, former Military Fellow of South Caro- career leaves no doubt that Central Texas is the Federal Bar Association Charter Amend- lina’s Second Congressional District, and his ments Act of 2017. a better place because of her. I celebrate her wife, Major Michelle Crowe, of Alexandria, Vir- life and devotion to her beloved community H.R. 4100 amends title 36 of the United ginia, on the birth of their new baby girl, States Code to revise the Federal charter for and wish her nothing but the best in the fu- Samantha Josephine Crowe. Samantha Jose- ture. the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, phine Crowe was born on July 23, 2018, at to prohibit the use of race, color, religion, sex, f Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Samantha disability, age, sexual orientation, or national weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces and CONFERENCE REPORT TO H.R. 5515, origin in determining eligibility for service as THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AU- measured 22.2 inches long. an officer or director. THORIZATION ACT OF 2019 I would also like to congratulate Samantha’s The Federal Bar Association is the nation’s grandparents, Carol and Donald Long, Edward premiere association for practitioners of fed- Brunt, and Cheri and Robert Crowe. Congratu- eral law and as such should be open to all re- HON. lations and best wishes to the entire family as gardless of sexual orientation or gender iden- OF CALIFORNIA they are blessed with their newest addition of tity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pure pride and joy. Currently, the FBA recognizes the impor- Wednesday, July 25, 2018 f tance of nondiscrimination and has adopted a diversity statement that includes race, gender, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Mr. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, dis- Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the work MARIE TORRISI-MOKWA ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. of Financial Services Committee Democratic Diversity statements are valuable but they staffer Daniel McGlinchey on the title of this do not carry the weight of law. bill pertaining to reforms to the Committee on HON. The addition of a nondiscrimination provi- Foreign Investment in the United States. OF MISSOURI sion to the FBA Charter is an important action IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and when gender identity is an enumerated PERSONAL EXPLANATION Wednesday, July 25, 2018 protected characteristic in the law, transgender Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a people will be protected from discrimination. HON. heavy heart that I rise to honor the passing of Discrimination on the basis of gender iden- Janet Marie Torrisi-Mokwa. Jan was a dear tity is a form of sex discrimination, and laws OF MISSOURI friend and a dedicated leader in the St. Louis prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protect transgender people. community. While we mourn this tragedy, I Numerous federal circuit and district courts Wednesday, July 25, 2018 would like to celebrate Janis life and her many opinions have held that our nation’s nondis- contributions to Missouri. She was a pas- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, July crimination laws that prohibit discrimination on sionate advocate for an array of issues she 24, 2018, I was unable to vote on any legisla- the basis of sex protect transgender people held near and dear to her heart, including the tive measures. Had I been present, I would from discrimination, including Title VII of the protection of animals, the empowerment of have voted the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Credit Op- women, and care for those in need. (Roll No. 368) On ordering the previous portunity Act, and Title IX of the Education question providing for consideration of H.R. Jan recently celebrated 25 years of mar- Amendments of 1972. 6199, the Restoring Access to Medication and riage to her husband Joseph Mokwa. She is The EEOC determined in Macy v. Holder Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of also survived by her mother, Marie Torrisi; that Title VII’s prohibitions on sex discrimina- 2018; providing for proceedings during the pe- brother John Torrisi and his wife Claudia; tion also prohibit discrimination on the basis of riod from July 27, 2018, through September 3, nieces, Kaci and Amy; stepdaughter, Aimee gender identity. 2018—yes. Goodrich; and grandchildren, Danny, Julia, This decision is binding on the federal gov- (Roll No. 369) On adoption of the rule pro- and Josephine. ernment with respect to employment practices. viding for consideration of H.R. 6199, the Re- Jan was one of those people who was truly Our laws work best when there are clear ex- storing Access to Medication and Modernizing larger than life. She had a warm presence, an pectations. Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018; pro- infectious positivity, and an unparalleled effect While gender identity will be covered by the viding for proceedings during the period from on others. Today we honor her insatiable spirit sex nondiscrimination provision, it is better to July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018— her countless contributions to our community, enumerate gender identity. yes. and the lasting impact she had on people from Listing out protected characteristics helps (Roll No. 370) On ordering the previous all walks of life. those making determinations about member- question providing for consideration of H.R. In His Sermon on the Mount, we are re- ship understand their obligations and those 184, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of minded by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, seeking membership understand their rights. 2017; and H.R. 6311, the Increasing Access that those who mourn are blessed and will be By passing H.R. 4100, we can prevent dis- to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding comforted. I pray that during this difficult time, crimination by ensuring gender identity is a Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018—yes. the Mokwa family, their friends, and neighbors protected characteristic. (Roll No. 371) On adoption of the combined are graced with that blessing from the Lord. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for rule providing for consideration of H.R. 184, Mr. Speaker, our community will dearly miss H.R. 4100.

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