E1162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2017 issues surrounding its social action agenda EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE ALEX relentlessly to ensure that every person in uni- and initiatives; to share concerns and seek an- WUBBELS form would receive the care they needed upon swers to questions regarding policy issues, in- coming home. cluding incarceration rates, unemployment, HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON It is a special source of pride that Bob Dole housing, economics, and education; to have OF TEXAS first came to Washington to serve in the open and transparent conversations about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House of Representatives. There, as a proud Representative of west- these concerns that disproportionately affect Tuesday, September 5, 2017 the African American community with policy- ern Kansas, he proved his mettle as a tena- cious fighter for American families and Amer- makers; and to discuss how we can work to- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to give brief remarks about ican values. gether towards solutions, and Alex Wubbels, the emergency room nurse at Later, in the Senate, as Majority Leader, he Whereas the Madison Alumnae Chapter University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, continued to champion the vital causes central being Determined Strategic and Transcendent Utah who was arrested for doing her job on to our identity and our ideals as Americans. has established and maintained a legacy of July 26. As a non-practicing registered nurse, Senator Dole was a champion for justice, preeminent programming which has been rec- this story shocked and upset me. I cannot battling to expand the civil rights of every ognized as exemplary at both regional con- fathom being handcuffed in my workplace for American during the 1960s. ferences and national conventions, following hospital policy and the law. He was a champion for working families, Ms. Wubbels stood her ground and re- reaching across the aisle to expand eligibility I, MARK POCAN, Congressman from the mained calm during the encounter, which was for food stamps. great state of Wisconsin recognize and con- caught on body camera footage. Hospital pol- He was a champion for equality, fighting for gratulate the women of Delta Sigma Theta So- icy requires that the patient be under arrest, passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. rority, Incorporated Madison Alumnae Chapter the police have a warrant, or the patient con- After he left Capitol Hill, he continued the on the significant impact that they have made sent in order to draw blood. Since none of fight. He has advocated tirelessly on behalf of in the lives of the citizens in their service area those requirements were met, Ms. Wubbels veterans, disabled Americans and families and the tireless work that they do to in the refused to draw the patient’s blood, with the struggling with hunger and poverty in every name of public service. support of several managers, administrators, part of the world. and her supervisor. Twenty years ago, President Clinton award- f While I understand that the Salt Lake City ed the Senator our nation’s other highest civil- Police Department is currently taking steps to ian honor: The Presidential Medal of Freedom. IN HONOR OF ASSEMBLYMAN prevent incidents like this, I find it unconscion- Receiving this award, he said, ‘‘Our chal- MICHAEL SIMANOWITZ able that an officer of the law felt it appropriate lenge is not to question American ideals or re- to treat a health professional in this manner. I place them, but to act worthy of them.’’ do believe that implementation of new hospital Senator Bob Dole: for a lifetime spent de- HON. GRACE MENG procedure, such as requiring law enforcement fending, advancing and exemplifying our proudest American ideals, we are grateful. OF NEW YORK officials to check in to the front desk of the hospital, are positive and I encourage other This Congress thanks you. We send our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospitals to adopt similar policies. warmest congratulations to your incredible wife Elizabeth—a fierce champion for our hid- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Ms. Wubbels remained focused on providing care to her patient and ultimately, no charges den heroes: our military caregivers—and to Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along were filed against her. She is encouraging the entire Dole family. with the support of my colleague, Congress- health professionals and law enforcement to f use this incident to ‘‘open a civic dialogue.’’ As man CROWLEY, to honor the life and excep- TRIBUTE TO EMMETT TILL tional service of New York State Assembly- a nurse, I am proud to stand with individuals man Michael Simanowitz. Mike passed away like Ms. Wubbels who turn negative events HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the age of into positive learning experiences, always put OF MISSISSIPPI 46, after battling a long illness. Mike was a patient well-being above all else, and stand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated public servant, a devoted family their ground in the face of adversity. man, and a truly remarkable individual. f Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Mike began a lifelong career in public serv- IN SUPPORT OF AWARDING THE Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ice as chief of staff to former New York State CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL er, sixty-two years ago, on August 28, 1955, Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn more than TO SENATOR ROBERT DOLE in Money, Mississippi, a young African-Amer- twenty years ago. He was later elected to fill ican child by the name of Emmett Till was her seat after her retirement in 2011. A long- HON. NANCY PELOSI murdered while visiting from Chicago. Till’s life was taken from him after a white woman al- time active member of his community, Mike OF CALIFORNIA leged he whistled at her. Following her claim, volunteered with the New York Police Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the woman’s husband and brother found Till ment’s auxiliary program at the 107th Precinct Tuesday, September 5, 2017 and assassinated him. The two men took Till in Flushing, Queens, for 15 years, and was its Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, we recognize from the home of his great uncle and shortly commanding officer for nine years. And as Senator Dole, a patriot whose life and career after, his body was found mutilated and dis- one of only a few Orthodox Jews in the New embody superior public service. figured. Yet, the murderers of Emmett Till York State legislature, Mike was proud of his The Congressional Gold Medal is the high- were found not guilty by an all-white jury. Re- faith and was a strong voice for the Queens est award we can bestow. We confer this cently, the allegations against Till have been Jewish community. honor to men and women who grace our na- found to be untrue. The accuser herself re- When speaking to Mike’s constituents, you tion with exceptional achievements and con- canted her accusations in July of this year. Six will hear nothing but words of praise for his tributions. decades later, she finally admits that she lied passionate commitment to his district and Senator Bob Dole is a leader of great integ- while under oath about Till’s actions on the community. Congressman CROWLEY and I rity, a public servant of deep dignity and an day she alleged he made advances toward counted Mike as a great friend, and we join American hero of extraordinary courage. her outside of a grocery store. the entire New York community in mourning Before the people of Kansas brought him to Today, we also mourn the death of Simeon this terrible loss. Capitol Hill, Bob Dole fought for our country in Wright, Emmett’s cousin, and one of the last the mountains of central Italy during the Sec- people to see Till before he was abducted and Congressman CROWLEY and I offer our ond World War. murdered. The story of Emmett Till is a blunt deepest condolences to Mike’s wife and four For his courage and immense sacrifice, he reminder of racial inequality, as well as the in- children, his parents, and all of his friends, col- was awarded two Purple Hearts and the equality in our justice system in which we leagues and constituents. We continue to Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for Valor. must continue to combat. As we continue the keep Mike’s family in our thoughts and prayers Bob’s bravery was not limited to the battle- fight to overcome racial injustice, white su- during this difficult time. field. When he came to Congress, he fought premacy and police brutality, let us do so by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:49 Sep 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.017 E05SEPT1 September 5, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1163 honoring the legacy of Emmett Till and many 125th Anniversary of women attending Auburn in 1894. Teague moved from Arkansas to Au- other African-Americans in Mississippi and University. burn after her mother’s death and graduated throughout this country who have suffered Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, had with honors. She also has a hall named in her from racial discrimination. its first females attend the school on Sep- honor in the Upper Quad. tember 13, 1892. The first three women were: The 125th Anniversary of Auburn Women f Willie Gertrude Little, Katherine C. Broun and campaign recognizes and celebrates the ac- Margaret Kate Teague. complishments of the women who have grad- IN HONOR OF 125 YEARS OF Little was the daughter of Auburn’s mayor uated from Auburn University since 1892. The AUBURN WOMEN and graduated from Auburn University with a ground floor of Ralph Brown Draughon Li- bachelor’s degree and honors. A hall in the brary, located on campus, will have a display HON. MIKE ROGERS Upper Quad is named in her honor. Broun of unique artifacts on the history of women at OF ALABAMA was the daughter of Auburn University Presi- Auburn. During the week of October 23, Au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent William L. Broun (1882 to 1902) and as burn’s campus will culminate several events in an inaugural female student had to take tests honor of this anniversary. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in English, Latin, history and mathematics. Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I She was most notably Auburn’s first graduate this important milestone, 125th Anniversary of ask for the House’s attention to recognize the student after receiving her bachelor’s degree Auburn Women. War Eagle.

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