March 11, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1701 Because, to the top of Mount Suribachi a pil- when 5 Marines and a Navy Corpsman por- families, and communities in Wyo- grimage, trayed . . . ming. These events include their an- every Marine dreams in their lifetime to Out into the future such an iconic moment nual Strength of America Banquet, the take . . . made . . . annual Camp Buffalo Bill Summer As it was 35 nights and days of Hell on earth Now, all etched in stone to be imprinted on as all so showed their fine worth . . . every Marines heart they say . . . Camp in Cody, fishing tournaments, As it was 70,000 United States Marines, As all part of their very DNA . . . and family camping trips. They work who dug in deep against an enemy which Whether at the top of Mount Suribachi, hard to provide many opportunities for could not be seen . . . or when we see that photo or memorial tears Scouts to participate in fellowships, As so quickly boys had to become men as come to our eyes do they . . . trainings, basecamps, and much more, their fine red blood ran green . . . Making us all so proud to be American’s the to help members be, as the Scouts say, All in what it so means, rest of our lives each day . . . ‘‘Prepared for life.’’ to be a United States Marine . . . For this battle is and will always be, one of our Nation’s most decisive of all vic- Brad Bodoh, the Scout executive for As all around them death lie replete, the council, has a strong background in with the smell of death upon their feet . . . tories . . . serving the Scouts of America. We are Such scenes of hell and carnage that would With only 216 of enemy so left, make the Angels weep . . . to tell their children’s children all about fortunate to have his leadership. Before At the evils that men do all in one’s soul to that battle against America’s Best. . . Brad made home, he worked keep . . . Yea, there are some things that men do not for the in Iowa And so too, talk about . . . and Ohio. The knowledge and experi- all in what new magnificence heights a he- Who for all of their courage and valor Heav- ence Brad brings to the Greater Wyo- en so awaits them no doubt . . . roic heart can reach . . . ming Council allow the Scouts to flour- With some of the fiercest fighting of the war And all throughout the history of The United States Marines, ish and expand their skills. Senior dis- as each new horrific day would repeat trict executives Frank Solla and An- ... Iwo Jima will now be always seen . . . With the greatest number of Medal of Honors As the embodiment of what it all so means, drew Allgeier, in addition to the coun- presented in any battle this feat . . . but to be a United States Marine . . . cil office staff, are instrumental in As it all began as they reached the beach And to what new heights a heroes heart can growing and supporting the organiza- ... achieve . . . tion’s participation throughout the After a bombardment looking like it would Can so climb too all in those magnificent state. shades of green . . . never cease . . . In Wyoming, we live by the Code of As an eerie quiet calmness upon their souls As Iwo Jima, is and will always be, Semper Fidelis of what faith and courage is the West. One of the principles of the beseeched . . . Code is ‘‘to take pride in your work.’’ As step by step into the island they left from all about. . . that beach, Iwo . . . Hoo . . . Rah . . . no doubt . . . The council’s volunteers and families until finally all hell broke loose as they were f embody this principle. They make it possible for Scouts to advance through all in deep . . . CENTENNIAL OF THE BOY SCOUTS Walking into an ambush as out of tunnels the program all the way through the OF AMERICA GREATER WYOMING and caves the enemy would creep . . . rank of Eagle Scout. They see their COUNCIL With years to plan such strategy to succeed work rewarded every time a Cub Scout ... Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise earns a new badge and an Eagle Scout As these Marines climbed and fought for today in celebration of 100 years of completes their project. The support every inch of real estate so steep . . . in Wyoming. for this organization is truly excep- Through inhospitable terrain of volcanic ash On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Boy as death for them would meet . . . tional, and Wyoming is better for it. Scouts of America Greater Wyoming Mr. President, it is my pleasure to As all of these dark scenes from hell so came Council will host their annual Silver to pass . . . honor this historic milestone for the While, in the cover of darkness from out of Beaver and Eagle Scout Recognition Greater Wyoming Council. Their cen- caves such a grave toll the enemy Luncheon in Casper. This year holds a tennial celebration is a recognition of special significance as they will cele- amassed . . . all the hard work and preparation the brate their 100th anniversary at this As a new weapon came into play, council has done in the past 100 years the Zippo Tank a flame thrower helped win event. and will continue to do for the next 100 the day . . . The Boy Scouts of America incor- Helping these heroes through such hell to so porated on February 8, 1910. Scouting years. Bobbi and I are proud of the make their way . . . came to Casper with the creation of the Greater Wyoming Council and the com- Because, that airfield they could not concede Casper Council in 1917. The council munity support behind it. We celebrate ... continued to expand, changing its the century of As why 6,821 American Fine Heroes would die and extend our congratulations. and bleed . . . name to the Casper Area Council in f or War Is Hell and Hell Is War, 1925, Central Wyoming Council in 1931, is that but not what heaven is for? and finally the Greater Wyoming Coun- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS And in the coming years how many more cil in 2016. The Boy Scouts of Amer- would have died? ica’s mission is ‘‘to prepare young peo- If it were but not for all of their most heroic ple to make ethical and moral choices RECOGNIZING FALLON FOOD HUB battle cries! over their lifetimes by instilling in ∑ Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, each For only the number our Lord knows up on them the values of the Scout Oath and week the U.S. Senate Committee on high . . . Law.’’ The council remains true to this Small Business & Entrepreneurship Fighting to the death hand to hand, mission and to their purpose to educate as perhaps each one a Medal of Honor could recognizes one small business that ex- youth, age 5 to 21, to build character, command . . . emplifies the hard work and persever- develop personal fitness, and to train Flamethrowers . . . tunnel by tunnel . . . ance of the American Dream and the cave by cave . . . in the responsibilities of participating citizenship. American entrepreneur. The great Tunnel rats crawling into death so very State of Nevada is home to more than brave . . . In Wyoming, the Greater Wyoming And how did they all get through each new Council upholds the mission and pur- 250,000 small businesses of all types dark day? pose of the Boy Scouts through service from mom-and-pop shop bakeries to As the enemy made them to such hell to pay to 11 counties and 3,000 youth across world renowned cybersecurity firms. In ... our State. The organization enjoys tre- fact, about 99 percent of all business in But, in the end there is nothing that has ever mendous community support with 1,400 Nevada are small businesses. Nevada’s been made, volunteers and 150 community part- small businesses are the driving force which can stop a United States Marine to ners. This consistent and broad in- behind our State’s rapidly growing this day . . . economy and the engine that powers As such a heavy toll these Marines made the volvement demonstrates what a valu- enemy pay . . . able benefit the council provides to the our communities. It is therefore my 21,844 would die, the ones who now lie in that youth and people of Wyoming. honor to recognize Nevada’s Fallon dark ground cold graves . . . The council provides a variety of Food Hub, a small business with a As it was on the 5th day, events and opportunities for Scouts, strong and deeprooted commitment to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:45 Mar 12, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11MR6.006 S11MRPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with SENATE S1702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 11, 2020 improving lives and a desire to give Dick Ambrosius was born in Huron, MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME back to the community, for recently SD, and graduated from Huron High The following bill was read the first having been named the U.S. Senate School in 1964. He attended the Univer- time: Small Business of the Week. sity of , USD, in H.R. 6172. An act to amend the Foreign In- The Fallon Food Hub’s mission is to Vermillion, SD, where he earned a mas- telligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to pro- educate the northern Nevada commu- ter’s degree. He was actively involved hibit the production of certain business nity about the benefits of eating sea- in the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity records, and for other purposes. sonally in order to create a thriving and the Reserve Officer Training Corps f and expanding local food scene, result- during his time at USD and continued EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ing in increased opportunities for pro- to advocate for the value of Greek life COMMUNICATIONS ducers and local businesses. Fallon and the importance of military service Food Hub believes that through edu- throughout his career. The following communication was cational opportunities for the commu- Following his college graduation in laid before the Senate, together with nity about health and wellness, mem- 1968, he was commissioned as an officer accompanying papers, reports, and doc- bers of the community can gain a in the U.S. Army, where he ultimately uments, and was referred as indicated: greater sense of cooperation and appre- attained the rank of captain prior to EC–4289. A communication from the Attor- ciation for the area producers, local his separation from service. He served ney and Federal Register Liaison, Bureau of farmers, and specialty food producers in Vietnam and was awarded the the Fiscal Service, Department of the Treas- that serve the Silver State. Through ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Government increasing awareness of and apprecia- In life, Mr. Ambrosius was a tireless Participation in the Automated Clearing tion of local farming and proper nutri- advocate for senior citizens and dis- House’’ (RIN1510–AB32) received during ad- tion, people can learn a healthier life- abled veterans. He served as executive journment of the Senate in the Office of the style while also supporting local pro- director for Warriors Never Give Up, a President of the Senate on March 6, 2020; to ducers. nonprofit organization that provides the Committee on Banking, Housing, and The Fallon Food Hub conducts fre- outdoor adventures for disabled vet- Urban Affairs. quent surveys to get a sense of what erans. f the community is interested in learn- I commend Mr. Ambrosius for his de- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF ing, hosts monthly classes on the bene- votion to his community, disabled vet- COMMITTEES fits of eating seasonal produce, and erans, and seniors. I offer my sincerest The following executive reports of keeps the community informed condolences to his family and friends, nominations were submitted: through a monthly newspaper. The including his wife Karen, daughter Jen- Fallon Food Hub provides an outlet for nifer, sons Matt and Jacob, sister By Mr. WICKER for the Committee on ∑ Commerce, Science, and Transportation. local farmers, ranchers, and value- Nancy, and numerous grandchildren. *Coast Guard nomination of Capt. Miriam added producers to sell their goods. f L. Lafferty, to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half). I would also like to recognize the *Coast Guard nomination of James M. work that Fallon Food Hub does to ad- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE Kelly, to be rear Admiral. vocate on behalf of local farmers. At 10:02 a.m., a message from the *Coast Guard nomination of Vice Adm. Through ongoing education for mem- House of Representatives, delivered by Scott A. Buschman, to be Vice Admiral. bers and surrounding communities Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- *Coast Guard nomination of Rear Adm. Steven D. Poulin, to be Vice Admiral. about farmers and the origins of local nounced that the House has passed the food, Fallon Food Hub is encouraging following bills, in which it requests the Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, for the our community to connect with one concurrence of the Senate: Committee on Commerce, Science, and another on a new level. They are an ex- Transportation I report favorably the H.R. 3598. An act to amend the Higher Edu- following nomination lists which were ample of an outstanding business with cation Act of 1965 to automatically discharge deep love for our community and one of the loans of certain veteran borrowers, and printed in the RECORDS on the dates in- the many reasons why they were a for other purposes. dicated, and ask unanimous consent, to clear choice for this recognition. H.R. 6020. An act to require an evaluation save the expense of reprinting on the Small businesses truly are the driv- by the Government Accountability Office of Executive Calendar that these nomina- ing force for development and growth the social, economic, and historic contribu- tions lie at the Secretary’s desk for the tions that Minor League Baseball has made information of Senators. not just in Nevada, but across our en- to American life and culture. tire Nation. Small businesses like The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Fallon Food Hub not only help our At 5:30 p.m., a message from the economy succeed, they also give back House of Representatives, delivered by * Coast Guard nominations beginning with by uplifting our communities, inspiring Jason A. Acuna and ending with David J. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Zwirblis, which nominations were received others to open businesses of their own, nounced that the House has passed the by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- improving people’s health and well- following bill, in which it requests the sional Record on January 6, 2020. being, and changing lives for the bet- concurrence of the Senate: * Coast Guard nominations beginning with ter. H.R. 6172. An act to amend the Foreign In- Jennifer J. Conklin and ending with Gennaro Again, I would like to recognize telligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to pro- A. Ruocco, which nominations were received Fallon Food Hub and all the employees hibit the production of certain business by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- there for their contribution to Nevada records, and for other purposes. sional Record on February 13, 2020. and our Nation and congratulate them * Coast Guard nominations beginning with f Ryan G. Angelo and ending with Jeffrey S. for being named the Senate Small MEASURES REFERRED Zamarin, which nominations were received Business and Entrepreneurship Com- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- mittee’s Small Business of the Week. The following bills were read the first sional Record on February 13, 2020. As a member of the committee, it was and the second times by unanimous By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on my honor to nominate this proud Ne- consent, and referred as indicated: Finance. vada business for recognition and my H.R. 3598. An act to amend the Higher Edu- * Jason J. Fichtner, of the District of Co- continued privilege to represent them cation Act of 1965 to automatically discharge lumbia, to be a Member of the Social Secu- rity Advisory Board for a term expiring Sep- and all of Nevada’s small businesses in the loans of certain veteran borrowers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on tember 30, 2024. the U.S. Senate.∑ * Kipp Kranbuhl, of Ohio, to be an Assist- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ant Secretary of the Treasury. f H.R. 6020. An act to require an evaluation * Sarah C. Arbes, of Virginia, to be an As- by the Government Accountability Office of REMEMBERING DICK AMBROSIUS sistant Secretary of Health and Human Serv- the social, economic, and historic contribu- ∑ ices. Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I tions that Minor League Baseball has made would like to remember the life of Dick to American life and culture; to the Com- * Nomination was reported with rec- Ambrosius. Mr. Ambrosius passed away mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- on January 24, 2020, at the age of 73. tation. ject to the nominee’s commitment to

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