E1014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 30, 2019 prioritize policies that strengthen it. In my and the Genesis Project of Northern Colorado, and challenged herself to remember the home state of Ohio, the manufacturing indus- organizations dedicated to helping single names of everyone she met. During her ten- try accounts for 16.6 percent of total output, mothers and their children. She spent her life ure as Director, Diane was an important and and employs 12.5 percent of our workforce, or advocating for policies that protected expect- reliable figure in the Concord senior commu- 690,200 employees. All told, the manufac- ant mothers in Colorado and continually sup- nity. turing produced $107.95 billion worth of output ported organizations that protect the sanctity As the executive producer of the Concord in Ohio in 2017 and continues to grow each of life, including the Weld County Right to Life. Senior Citizen’s Club, Diane directed a num- day. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to recognize ber of shows such as Talent Recycled, which H.R. 2397 would strengthen our nation’s Kathy Teal for always fighting to protect those played to hundreds of fans at the Senior Cen- largest investment in advanced manufac- unable to protect themselves. On behalf of the ter, the Willows Theatre, and the Concord Pa- turing—the Manufacturing USA Program— Fourth Congressional District of Colorado, I vilion. It was important to Diane to allow the which has thrived in the past seven years extend my condolences to the Teal family and seniors who participated to express them- since its creation and build on that success to my gratitude to Kathy for her life of service. selves creatively and feel a sense of commu- strengthen our manufacturing workforce. This f nity. bill would reauthorize the successful Revitalize On top of her work with the senior commu- American Manufacturing and Innovation of HONORING MEIERHOFFER nity, Diane was very active with the Druids of 2014 and extend it to all agencies sponsoring FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY California and was a member of the local centers for manufacturing innovation, allowing chapter starting in 1960. She also served as more of those that invest in manufacturing to HON. a member of the Young Ladies institute where benefit from this program. It would further OF MISSOURI she worked to support the Catholic faith, en- strengthen the institutes’ role in advanced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES courage apostolic and charitable works, and celebrate Italian American heritage. manufacturing workforce development—some- Tuesday, July 30, 2019 thing I’m deeply passionate about—along with Diane will be sorely missed, and her lasting outreach to and inclusion of small- and me- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, impact will long be remembered in the Con- dium-sized businesses, which are vital to a I proudly pause to recognize Meierhoffer Fu- cord community. prosperous American economy. neral Home and Crematory in St. Joseph, Mis- f H.R. 2397 also puts important checks, bal- souri, as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. ances, and oversight into place by encour- For one hundred twenty-five years and five RECOGNIZING VIET BAO DAILY aging the program office to develop pilot pro- generations, the Meierhoffer Family has been NEWS AND WRITING ON AMERICA grams for the institutes, as well as identify for there for people. For grieving families, for wid- and disseminate to them best education and ows and children, Meierhoffer Funeral Home HON. J. LUIS CORREA workforce training practices. It would also ex- has been there. The Meierhoffers, with kind- OF CALIFORNIA pand Manufacturing USA’s authorities to col- ness, empathy and a quiet presence are able IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to bring calm to the chaos of raw nerves and laborate with other agencies, including to de- Tuesday, July 30, 2019 velop network-wide performance goals. In ad- frayed emotions. They are able to help others dition, while this bill would authorize agencies make peace and help families begin the proc- Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise to to renew institutes for an additional period of ess of healing from a loss. People say that congratulate Viet Bao Daily News for the 20th funding, allowing those institutes to meet their having a good funeral home is like having a anniversary of the Writing on America pro- ultimate goals, this would only be allowed fol- good lawyer. You never want to have to call gram. Viet Bao Daily News introduced Writing lowing a rigorous review of the institute’s them, but when you do have to make that call, on America twenty years ago, on April 30, progress toward meeting measurable goals. you are always glad that they are there. I and 2000, which marked the 25th anniversary of The manufacturing industry is a pillar of the all of St. Joseph, are eternally grateful that for the beginning of a new Vietnamese population American economy and drives many of the over a century the Meierhoffer Funeral Home in the United States of America. other industries that make up our country’s an- has been there. In the face of adversity, the Vietnamese nual GDP. Without the manufacturing industry, Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join community in the U.S. has demonstrated com- the American economy would cease to exist. me in recognizing Meierhoffer Funeral Home mendable resilience and strength, building a H.R. 2397 would expand on manufacturing and Crematory for one hundred twenty-five home for themselves and laying a strong foun- programs with proven success and accelerate years of serving the people of St. Joseph, Mis- dation for generations of Vietnamese Ameri- our nation’s progress in advanced manufac- souri. I am honored to have such a long- cans to come. Viet Bao, one of the most well- turing. Ultimately, this legislation leverages ex- family business in the Sixth Congres- respected and widely read sources of Viet- isting programs across the federal government sional District of Missouri and to represent the namese daily news, has become an integral to help Manufacturing USA Institutes achieve Meierhoffer Family in the United States Con- part of this legacy. its goals. Finally, as an advocate for small gress. Outside of being a reliable news source for business and workforce development, I’m ex- f the Vietnamese community, Viet Bao’s Writing cited that this bill expands to include more on America program has fostered the stories RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND small- and medium-sized manufacturers, since of Vietnamese and Vietnamese American indi- SERVICE OF DIANE LORENZETTI they are the lifeblood of our nation’s economy. viduals traversing the negative impacts of the Once again, I thank my colleague from Vietnam War and the Vietnamese diaspora. Michigan for her leadership on this legislation, HON. MARK DeSAULNIER The program hosts an annual writing contest and I urge the committee’s support of H.R. OF CALIFORNIA for the Vietnamese community to submit es- 2397. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES says on their unique overseas experiences. f The top winners of the contest are given a Tuesday, July 30, 2019 monetary award, but all approved submissions LIFE AND MEMORY OF KATHY Mr. DESAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise are published daily in Viet Bao and aggre- TEAL today to recognize the life and service of long- gated into a book available for purchase on- time Concord resident, Diane Lorenzetti. line. These stories attract more than 80,000 HON. Diane, affectionately known as ‘‘Miss readers per year. OF COLORADO Diane,’’ was born in Concord, California in The Writing on America program became a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1943 to loving parents Ettore and Emily tool of healing for the individuals sharing their Lorenzetti. While attending Holy Names Col- stories and for the individuals who could relate Tuesday, July 30, 2019 lege, Diane worked part-time as a pre-school to their experiences. It is also an archive of Vi- Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to teacher for the City of Concord. In 1974, she etnamese history in America, one that is filled recognize the life and memory of Kathy Teal. left the classroom and became the Director of with the grief of leaving one’s home country, Kathy was born in Newark, NJ and grew up the Concord Senior Center. an unrelenting belief in the American dream, in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, IL. A cer- Over the next 29 years, Diane worked tire- and the hope for a future of happiness and tified midwife, she devoted herself to serving lessly to ensure a pleasant and engaging ex- prosperity. Over time, it has become a forum unwed mothers and children. Kathy was a perience for all visiting seniors. It is said that for celebrating the achievements and joys of founding member of both Birthright of Greeley she made the center feel like a second home the Vietnamese community.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:02 Jul 31, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JY8.030 E30JYPT1 July 30, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1015 Viet Bao is an exceptional example of the as well as the many political leaders who Tim retired after twenty-seven years of pre- balance between the preservation of the Viet- shared the responsibility for meeting the siding over the Park District. Tim dedicated namese language and culture with the need to needs of residents. While there were some thirty-two years of public service, of which establish a strong presence in America. For rough patches in the history of the public nearly three decades have been in leadership. the past twenty years, Viet Bao has been housing developments across Boston, Bill As a member on the Peoria Zoological Com- building a collection of the most heartfelt and McGonagle has been the bridge from those mission, Tim worked towards making the Peo- humanizing stories of Vietnamese survival, troubled times to today, when the revitalization ria Zoo one of the best in . Dutifully, Tim family, and revitalization, and uplifting these of major housing developments is taking place received the Tom Conner Award for Volunteer stories to a broader audience. I ask that my all across Boston. Community Service in 2009, and the Commis- colleagues join me in congratulating Viet Bao Bill was appointed Deputy Administrator on sioner of the Year Award, the highest honor on cementing their place as a bridge between April 1, 1992. He served in that role for 17 granted by the Illinois Association of Park Dis- Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans, old years for three administrators: David Cortiella, tricts. and young, and I wish them success for many Joseph Feaster, and Sandra Henriquez. Along with being involved with the Park Dis- more years to come. Thank you for your com- And on June 11, 2009, Mayor Thomas M. trict, Tim has also served as the acting Chair- mitment to enriching the lives and experiences Menino made one of the best decisions in his man of the Riverfront Business District Com- of the Vietnamese community in the U.S. long career and appointed Bill as Adminis- mission. His resolve to be a positive influence f trator for the Boston Housing Authority. And is something we can all be proud of. Our area later, in his infinite wisdom, Mayor Martin J. is fortunate to have someone so dedicated to HONORING WILLIAM E. ‘‘BILL’’ Walsh asked Bill to continue in that capacity the betterment of our community. MCGONAGLE as part of his administration, much to the joy I am grateful for Tim’s time and commitment of public housing residents across the City. to Central Illinois. His work as a public servant HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH Since becoming Administrator, Bill has been has left a legacy in our community that will re- OF MASSACHUSETTS the driving force in the revitalization of many main for generations to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the housing developments throughout the f city of Boston, including the Anne M. Lynch Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Homes at Old Colony and the transformation INTRODUCTION OF THE ARPA-E Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in of the Mary Ellen McCormack Development. REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2019 honor of William E. ‘‘Bill’’ McGonagle, in rec- Over the years, Bill has been recognized for ognition of his wonderful service, for over forty his commitment, loyalty and dedication to the HON. years, on behalf of the City of Boston and the city of Boston and its public housing residents, OF TEXAS receiving the Urban League of Eastern Massa- thousands of families who reside in public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housing in our City. chusetts (ULEM) President’s Award, the J. The son of Jeannette and Daniel Lincoln Durand Award from the Massachusetts Tuesday, July 30, 2019 McGonagle, Bill is the third of six children. A Union of Public Housing Tenants and the John Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, true son of South Boston, Bill spent his early W. McCormack Public Service Award. today I am very pleased to introduce the childhood on Lennon Court in South Boston Madam Speaker, while Bill is not a person ARPA-E Reauthorization Act of 2019 with my and the remainder of his childhood in the Mary of many hobbies, he is a rabid Celtics fan in colleague, Mr. Lamb, who is the Chairman of Ellen McCormack housing development in the greatest Boston tradition. He prides him- the Subcommittee on Energy. South Boston (named after Speaker John self on being a history buff and amazes all Even though the agency is still relatively McCormack’s mother). Bill attended the Gate with his knowledge of American history. Over young, ARPA-E has already demonstrated in- of Heaven Grammar School and High School the last decade, Bill and Ellen have reveled in credible success in advancing high-risk, high- prior to his graduation from South Boston High their favorite passion, spoiling their five grand- reward energy technology solutions that nei- School. children Maggie, Andrew, Lucy, Evelyn and ther the public nor the private sector had been While Bill is a veteran, having enlisted in the Calvin. willing or able to support in the past. Industry Naval Reserves and attended University of Alas, not one to go quietly into retirement, leaders like Bill Gates and Norm Augustine Massachusetts at Boston, Bill has had the tre- Bill, not only intends to spend time with his have repeatedly called for tripling this agen- mendous good fortune to be married to his family, he recently earned a certificate in sub- cy’s budget given the unique role that it is now wife Ellen for 47 years. They have been stance abuse counseling from UMass-Boston playing in our energy innovation pipeline. blessed with three children, Matthew, Mark and he plans to work in substance recovery, ARPA-E’s impressive track record now in- and Alyson. continuing his dedication and commitment to cludes over $2.9 billion in private sector fol- Bill started his career at the Boston Housing serving others. Just take a moment and think low-on funding for a group of 145 ARPA-E Authority (BHA) in 1981 as a member of about that one. Talk about a good guy. projects since the agency’s founding in 2009. BHA’s Department of Public Safety, where he Madam Speaker, Bill leaves a legacy of tire- Equally notable, 76 projects have formed new worked to combat violence and drug abuse in lessly working for tenants and breaking down companies and 131 projects have shown public housing. His compassion and work barriers. It is my distinct honor to take to the enough promise to result in partnerships with ethic were quickly recognized by BHA Re- floor of the House today to join with the family other government agencies for further devel- ceiver Harry Spence and Bill was chosen to and many friends and the thousands of fami- opment. Moreover, as of March 2019, ARPA- participate in a BHA-sponsored management lies in public housing and advocates for afford- E projects have helped advance scientific un- training program, which included graduate- able housing all across our Country who want derstanding and technological innovation level management classes at the Boston Uni- to say thank you to William E. ‘‘Bill’’ through 2,489 peer-reviewed journal articles versity School of Social Work. Bill was quickly McGonagle for his forty years of remarkable and 346 patents issued by the U.S. Patent promoted from a public housing development service to his community of South Boston and and Trademark Office. manager to area director overseeing the man- the public housing residents of Boston. Yet to date, ARPA-E has only been able to agement of BHA’s thirty-seven elderly and dis- f support about 1 percent of the proposals sub- abled public housing developments throughout HONORING TIMOTHY J. CASSIDY mitted for its open funding opportunities, and Boston addressing the needs of thousands of FOR RETIRING AS PRESIDENT 12 percent of the proposals submitted for its seniors and disabled citizens. OF THE PEORIA, ILLINOIS PARK focused programs, even though the number of Bill later served as executive assistant to DISTRICT promising, high quality proposals that the then BHA Administrator Doris Bunte where he agency has received is many times higher. served as the liaison between the BHA and This is why the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act residents in the public housing developments HON. DARIN LaHOOD of 2019 authorizes substantial growth in fund- OF ILLINOIS in South Boston and Charlestown. Many resi- ing for the agency over the next five years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent leaders have noted that Bill had tremen- This growth is consistent with the original rec- dous credibility and connected with many of Tuesday, July 30, 2019 ommendations of the National Academies for the tenants because of his own upbringing in Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like establishing and supporting ARPA-E in its public housing. His compassion and under- to honor and congratulate Tim Cassidy on his seminal Rising Above the Gathering Storm re- standing have earned him the deep and abid- retirement as the Peoria Park District Presi- port, as well as more recent strong rec- ing respect of the residents of public housing dent. ommendations from well-respected bipartisan

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