April 8, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E353 to make the most of their education and de- 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort The North Country would be nothing without velop a work ethic which will guide them for Carson, Colorado, where served as a Special our local businesses and entrepreneurs like the rest of their lives. Forces company commander, battalion execu- Darren and Michael, who undertake enormous I extend my deepest congratulations to tive officer, and Group operations officer. He efforts to create positive change in our com- Jacob Laux for winning the Arvada Wheat has been serving at SOLA since May 2018. munities. Darren, and Michael, along with their Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I LTC Heisler’s operational deployments in- partner and executive chef, Jesse Badger, and have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- clude Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005 to 2006), general manager, Randy Tomblin, have truly tion and character in all of his future accom- Operation Enduring Freedom (2009, 2010), exemplified the ‘‘neighbor helping neighbor’’ plishments. Operation Juniper Shield (Niger, 2015), and mindset. Throughout the renovation process, f Operation Atlantic Resolve (Germany, 2017). they contracted locally, and at the Hearth of LTC Heisler has been awarded the Bronze Malone, many ingredients will be sourced di- IN RECOGNITION OF COOKIES FOR Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Pur- rectly from local farmers. They are fully invest- CAREGIVERS ple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, ing in our community and are committed to and others. serving their customers to the best of their HON. JOHN JOYCE U.S. Special Operations Command ability. OF PENNSYLVANIA (SOCOM) develops and employs fully capable On behalf of New York’s 21st District, I Special Operations Forces to conduct global IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to thank MCM Development Ma- special operations and activities as part of the Thursday, April 8, 2021 lone, LLC, and their entire team for their dedi- joint force to support persistent, networked cation to revitalizing a historic property in our Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- and distributed combatant command oper- community and congratulate them on their er, I rise today to congratulate the Cookies for ations and campaigns against state and non- hard-earned achievements thus far. state actors to protect and advance U.S. poli- Caregivers on winning the Special Merit f Award from the Huntingdon County Chamber cies and objectives. SOCOM trains, organizes of Commerce. The award is given to an orga- and equips U.S. Special Operations Forces EDWIN FERGUSON nization that demonstrates outstanding and provide those forces to the geographic achievement in the community. combatant commanders on the Global Cam- HON. paign Plan for Countering Violent Extremist Cookies for Caregivers is a national pro- OF COLORADO Organizations, Countering Weapons of Mass gram that was established by Huntingdon resi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents in April 2020. The groups founders, Destruction and Web-Based Military Informa- Scott McKenzie and Jeremy Uhrich, began tion Support Operations. Thursday, April 8, 2021 baking cookies for frontline workers during the While in the job at SOLA, LTC Heisler guid- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise COVID–19 pandemic. What started a local ed a Congressional Delegation to West Africa. today to recognize and applaud Edwin Fer- community service project has transformed His personal knowledge and experiences were guson for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge into a national movement. With more than 100 priceless in making the visits to Niger, Nigeria Service Ambassadors for Youth award. bakers joining the group, Cookies for Care- and Mali a tremendous success in August Edwin Ferguson is a student at Arvada K– givers has made more than 10,000 cookies to 2019. We are very grateful for him escorting 8 and received this award because his deter- share with essential workers. us around the continent. mination and hard work have allowed him to It is my privilege to recognize Scott and Jer- He departs the SOLA office this spring after overcome adversities. emy for their leadership and ingenuity through three years working with Congress and takes The dedication demonstrated by Edwin Fer- the development of Cookies for Caregivers. command of 3rd Battalion, 10th SFG. We wish guson is exemplary of the type of achievement This is a remarkable service to our community Anthony and his family safe travels as they that can be attained with hard work and perse- and beyond, and I wish them continued suc- move to Colorado Springs, CO. There is a verance. It is essential students at all levels cess in their efforts. high likelihood that Congress will see LTC strive to make the most of their education and Heisler again as he progresses through the f develop a work ethic which will guide them for Army ranks. Madam Speaker, I ask my col- the rest of their lives. HONORNG LIEUTENANT COLONEL leagues to join me in extending our gratitude I extend my deepest congratulations to ANTHONY HEISLER to LTC Heisler for his service to our country Edwin Ferguson for winning the Arvada Wheat and the House of Representatives. Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I HON. JIMMY PANETTA f have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedica- OF HONORING MCM DEVELOPMENT tion and character in all of his future accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MALONE, LLC FOR THEIR SUC- plishments. Thursday, April 8, 2021 CESSFUL BUSINESS VENTURES f IN THE TOWN OF MALONE Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING THE LATE VIOLA to extend my sincerest gratitude to U.S. Army JOHNSON CLARK Officer Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Anthony HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Heisler of U.S. Special Operations Command OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Legislative Affairs office (SOLA). He is truly a OF MISSISSIPPI Thursday, April 8, 2021 great American and has been a tremendous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help to Congress in developing increased Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise Thursday, April 8, 2021 transparency and understanding into what today to honor Darren Gough and Michael Special Operations Forces brings to the fight Roesler of MCM Development Malone, LLC Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam regarding the National Defense Strategy. on the successful revitalization of The River Speaker, I rise today to honor a valiant LTC Heisler earned his commission through Building, a historic landmark in the Town of woman, the late Mrs. Viola Johnson Clark. Georgetown University Army ROTC as a Field Malone, and on the opening of their new res- Viola had a dedication and desire to serve Artillery Officer in 2004 and was assigned 4th taurant, Hearth of Malone. others. Infantry Division (Mechanized) from 2005 to Darren and Michael knew at first sight that She was born September 14, 1934 in Cary, 2007 before he volunteered to attend Special there was something special about The River Mississippi to James Johnson and Katie Forces Assessment and Selection. Building, so they sought to turn their dream of Brown. Viola was blessed to be a wife, mother After completing the Special Forces Quali- renewing a portion of downtown Malone into a of seven and grandmother and great grand- fication Course in 2009, LTC Heisler was as- reality. Through perseverance and teamwork, mother. signed to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces they renovated this historic building into a Viola’s motto was ‘‘Get an education’’ be- Group (Airborne) in Germany, where he multi-use space where family, friends, visitors, cause there is power in knowledge and no served as a Special Forces detachment com- and tourists alike can gather and feel wel- one can take it away from you, ‘‘It’s your way mander, headquarters and support company come. In that vein, the new restaurant within out’’. She instilled this motto everywhere she commander, and the Aide-de-Camp to the the building is aptly named Hearth of Malone went with everybody she met no matter the Commanding General of Special Operations as they hope to foster a sense of community color, never meeting a stranger. Viola’s motto Command-Europe. He was later assigned to in this new space. led her to earn her GED certificate from Mary

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:21 Apr 09, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08AP8.009 E08APPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 8, 2021 Holmes Junior College as well as several col- receiving the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of ette County Democrat Club. When knocking lege hours towards her bachelor’s degree. Approval. on doors or making calls for local candidates, Because of her love for people she worked The Gold Seal of Approval recognizes the she undoubtedly carried with her the stories of tirelessly with the Civil Rights Movement as a hard work that the team at Conemaugh those who had lost just about everything to an self-appointed Civil Rights Activist along with Meyersdale Medical Center does every day to unexpected medical emergency, and those other notables; Unita Blackwell the first black serve the people of southern Somerset Coun- who had defended our country abroad but mayor of Mayersville, MS and Fannie Lou ty. The center provides outstanding treatment struggled to find peace back home. Perhaps Hammer, to coordinate voting drives, commu- and care to all patients. The Joint Commis- nity projects, and family assistance programs sion’s Gold Seal is a testament to their out- closest to my heart was Eunice’s work at St. in her community. Viola and her mother also standing work, and I am grateful for their serv- Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she volun- opened the doors of their homes to accommo- ice to our community. teered as a braille worker. She knew that sal- date freedom riders in the delta when no one To receive the accreditation, Conemaugh vation and jubilation is not reserved only for else was willing or was afraid to do so. Meyersdale Medical Center was evaluated the able-bodied. Through her generosity, Eu- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join during a spontaneous, unannounced review nice helped those without sight envision the me in posthumously recognizing Mrs. Viola late last year. Surveyors from the Joint Com- glory of God through her eyes. Johnson Clark for her passion and dedication mission evaluated the staff’s performance in a Today, as I reflect on Eunice’s beautiful to serving Sharkey and Issaquena counties variety of areas. and desire to make a difference in the com- On behalf of Pennsylvania’s 13th Congres- story—a story complete with family, faith, and munity. sional District, I congratulate the entire team at love—a story in which she and her late hus- f Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center on band, Hubie, traveled all over the world and to this well-deserved award. I am grateful for all fifty states—I cannot help but believe that INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT their work and commitment to providing out- Eunice, in her daily voyages of selflessness OF COLUMBIA JUROR PAY PAR- standing medical care to the people of Penn- and service, carried with her the lessons from ITY ACT sylvania. the Sermon on the Mount. In a Sermon de- f HON. scribed by some as the most important one IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE ever given, Jesus preaches to a mass of fol- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND MEMORY OF EUNICE MAE lowers while standing on a hilltop overlooking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILKENS the Sea of Galilee. Jesus describes service to Thursday, April 8, 2021 God not as strict adherence to rigid principles Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I in- HON. or unforgiving laws, but rather, as a lifetime troduce the District of Columbia Juror Pay OF MISSOURI dedicated to loving and serving God’s children Parity Act, which would require that D.C. Su- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Earth. At one point, Jesus exclaims that perior Court jurors receive the same pay as Thursday, April 8, 2021 those who are compassionate, forgiving, mer- federal jurors. The importance of jurors to our ciful, sincere, and humble will serve as ‘‘the Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise system of law is driven home by the current light that gives light to the world.’’ He then im- today with a heavy heart on behalf of Mis- trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George plores his disciples not to hide their light be- Floyd. souri’s Fifth Congressional District to honor hind closed doors, but to let their light ‘‘shine Currently, Superior Court jurors are paid and celebrate the life of Eunice Mae ‘‘Judy’’ $40 per day, and, under the Home Rule Act, ‘‘Granny’’ Wilkens. A lifetime resident of brightly before others, so that the commend- only the D.C. courts and Congress have the Concordia, Missouri, Eunice spent her 88 able things you do will shine as light upon authority to increase Superior Court juror pay. years on this Earth enriching her community them.’’ With every act of kindness to a strang- In the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropriations through individual acts of service that filled her er, service to a neighbor, and compassion for bill, Congress increased federal juror pay to life with purpose and her neighbors’ lives with a fellow Concordian, Eunice shined brightly. $50 per day, the first increase to federal juror blessings. Just like the oil lamps that lit up the pristine pay in 28 years. My bill would give Superior Eunice understood that one need not relo- hilltop towns of Galilee when Jesus gave his Court jurors the same pay. cate to a big city to have a big impact, and her Sermon all those centuries ago, the light of remarkable story attests to this simple tenet of Under the National Capital Revitalization Eunice’s life illuminated Concordia and will service. In a town tucked between Sweet and Self-Government Improvement Act of continue to shine upon the people who call the 1997 (Pub. L. 105–33), Congress took respon- Springs and Odessa in the western half of town home. There is no doubt that Concordia sibility for paying for the D.C. courts and other Missouri, Eunice was determined to improve state-like functions provided by D.C. The D.C. her small corner of the world through entrepre- was blessed to have Eunice, and our commu- courts, however, have always been under the neurship, activism, and volunteerism. As the nity will be forever grateful for her presence in control of Congress, even when they were owner of Ye Olde Lantern Motel, she worked our lives. funded by the District. The Home Rule Act tirelessly to demonstrate the beauty and grace Today, my thoughts, and the thoughts of prohibits the District government from enacting of her beloved town to those traveling through. Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, are with When her community was in need, she hap- any law relating to Title 11 of the D.C. Code. Eunice’s daughter, Nancy; her grandsons, pily volunteered to pitch in for the greater Title 11 provides that the Board of Judges of Kyle and Erik; her five great-grandchildren; the Superior Court sets juror pay, but that the good. For twenty-four years, she was a mem- and her several nieces and nephews, as they pay may not exceed the pay of federal jurors. ber of the Concordia Fire Protection District, Therefore, this bill, or action by the D.C. serving thousands of people across a 100– come together to celebrate Eunice’s lifetime of courts, is necessary to increase Superior square-mile area who called her for help when illuminating service. We can take comfort Court juror pay. they needed it most. After years of seeing vet- today in our belief that she joins Hubie in per- I urge my colleagues to support this bill. erans return home from distant battlefields still haps the one place they never visited in their f bearing the scars of war, she volunteered to travels together. Madame Speaker, please join be a member of the local V.F.W. Ladies Auxil- me in honoring Eunice’s unique life and the IN RECOGNITION OF THE LEADERS iary at Post 5649. Along with other dedicated everlasting impression that it has left on the AND STAFF OF CONEMAUGH volunteers, Eunice helped foster a community town she so greatly impacted. Please also join MEYERSDALE MEDICAL CENTER where veterans could share their wartime sto- me in offering heartfelt condolences to her ries, bond over common experiences, honor the sacrifices of those who never made it family and dear friends. Madam Speaker, as HON. JOHN JOYCE we go forth into an uncertain future, let us OF PENNSYLVANIA home, and contribute to their community’s fu- learn from Eunice’s example and serve as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture through initiatives like their annual Voice of Democracy scholarship competition. shining lights in our own communities so that Thursday, April 8, 2021 Eunice’s involvement with the V.F.W. and we may deliver to those whom we serve the Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- the Concordia Fire Protection District spurred way Eunice served those whom she loved. er, I rise to congratulate the leaders and staff in her a strong sense of political purpose and of Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center for propelled her to become active in the Lafay-

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