June 8, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E851 advocate for our community’s most vulnerable, positive change, both in and out of the class- trict’s decision to draw down the lake, I once and for preparing our next generation of lead- room. Senator Rogers’ life has truly been a again am concerned that best practices are ers, has and will continue to leave an immeas- gift to us all. not being utilized. The construction of the urable impact on Northwest Indiana, our state, f West Point Dam was authorized by Congress and our country. through the Flood Control Act of 1962 and In addition to her achievements in the realm IN RECOGNITION OF ACTION completed later in 1975. Of the five intended of children and education, Senator Rogers’ POTENTIAL purposes for the West Point Dam and Lake, legislative accomplishments include filing the general recreation is chief among them. West first bill to legalize casino and riverboat gam- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN Point Lake has served this historical purpose ing in Indiana, spearheading efforts to in- OF PENNSYLVANIA for over 40 years, contributing anywhere from crease job growth, and most recently, gaining IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $153 million to $710 million in annual eco- legislative approval to relocate docked river- nomic impact. However, the economic impact Wednesday, June 8, 2016 boat casinos to adjacent land. Thanks to the depends heavily on the lake’s water levels. efforts of Senator Rogers, this industry has Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to West Point Lake guests enjoy fishing, boating, generated significant economic investment honor Action Potential on winning SCORE’s and other water sports, as well as many other throughout our state. Furthermore, Senator 2016 Small Business Achievement Award. outdoor activities centrally located around the Rogers was a leader and integral to the cre- SCORE is a national nonprofit that provides lake. There can be no doubt that recreational ation of the Northwest Indiana Regional Devel- free business mentoring and educational work- activities on West Point Lake are the life-blood opment Authority, an entity that currently shops to entrepreneurs and small business of the area. The threat of low water levels will works with local, state, and federal partners to owners across the country. I am grateful for have substantial impacts on recreation. I urge spur regional economic development. These the services local SCORE chapters provide for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile Dis- projects include the enrichment of the Gary/ our region’s innovative entrepreneurs. And I trict to use all appropriated funds to implement Chicago International Airport, improving ac- commend the Chester County Chapter on adaptive management practices according to cess to our historic lakeshore through the Mar- being named ‘‘2015 Chapter of the Year,’’ the general recreation purpose of West Point quette Plan, investment in the recapitalization edging out over 300 other chapters around the Dam and Lake. and expansion of the South Shore Rail Line, country. f Kathy Dixon and Kristen Wilson founded Ac- and the development of a regional bus sys- RECOGNIZING MR. JOHN tion Potential in 2011 to provide innovative, tem. Senator Rogers has fought to bring eco- BREITSMAN UPON THE OCCASION high-customized rehabilitation services to sen- nomic prosperity and opportunities to all of her OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ior, neurological and amputee clients. Action constituents, and has been a transformational PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT Potential is the first outpatient therapy provider figure and the epitome of a public servant. OF AGRICULTURE Earline is married to Chuck Rogers, a re- to offer these specialized services in Delaware tired Gary firefighter, and together they have and Chester Counties. In just three years the two children, Keith Sr. and Dara, as well as a business more than quadrupled its number of HON. LOU BARLETTA number of grandchildren and great-grand- patients. OF PENNSYLVANIA children. Earline plans to spend her retirement Kathy and Kristen have been involved with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES staying active in the Gary community, includ- SCORE since they were first considering start- Wednesday, June 8, 2016 ing in Saint Timothy Community Church, ing their own business, attending workshops Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi- where she has been a member for over fifty that helped them develop a business plan and lege to recognize Mr. John Breitsman on the years, and looks forward to spending winters working with a SCORE counselor. occasion of his retirement as the Director of visiting her family in Arizona. Action Potential is actively involved in and the Bureau of Plant Industry at the Pennsyl- I am especially proud to note that the rela- giving back to its community, hosting edu- vania Department of Agriculture after 34 years tionship between the Smith/Rogers and Vis- cational luncheon sessions for physicians and of devoted service. Working every day to pro- closky families spans four generations. As charity events like their National Amputee Golf vide the best possible service to the con- mentioned earlier in my remarks, Earline’s fa- Association First Swing Seminar and Annual sumers and producers of Pennsylvania’s agri- ther worked two part-time jobs in addition to Turkey Trot. culture, John challenges his team to instill ex- his full-time employment. One of those part- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Kathy Dixon and cellence and leadership in meeting the state’s time positions was working with my father in Kristen Wilson on their success. It is small agricultural needs. Comprehensive oversight the Calumet Township Trustee’s office in the businesses like Action Potential that form the under John’s leadership has improved agri- 1940s and 1950s. There they began a friend- backbone of our local economy. culture significantly in my district and through- ship based on a profound respect for each f out Pennsylvania, ensuring a diverse and other. To this day, my 100-year-old father, healthy ecosystem for generations to come. John, is proud that he attended Earline’s high H.R. 5055, ENERGY AND WATER DE- Beginning his service to the state in 1982, school graduation open house and was able VELOPMENT AND RELATED John quickly advanced from an Agricultural to witness the beginning of her distinguished AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT Products Inspector to Agronomic Specialist, academic and professional career. That friend- OF 2017 eventually holding the titles of Chief of the Di- ship has continued through my relationship vision of Agronomic and Regional Services with Earline and Chuck, and now spans a HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND and Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry. fourth generation with her grandson, Keith, OF GEORGIA His leadership and expertise have earned him who is currently serving in my Washington, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES positions with state, regional, national, and international organizations such as the Food DC, Congressional office. The Visclosky family Wednesday, June 8, 2016 has been blessed to have experienced such a and Drug Administration, the American Feed long standing and strong relationship with indi- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I wish Control Officials (AAFCO) where he served as viduals imbued with integrity, selflessness, and to express my deep concerns about the president, and the FBI. John has also worked with whom we have had countless good proactive management practices displayed by closely with the Pennsylvania Department of laughs. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile Dis- Agriculture’s Rapid Response Team, which is I am proud to call Earline my friend, and I trict, in regard to their management of West responsible for creating a Best Practices Man- wish her the very best in this new chapter of Point Dam and Lake water levels. The U.S. ual for food and feed related emergency re- her life. Earline has always served the citizens Army Corps of Engineers should use all ap- sponses. His service and involvement with of Gary, Northwest Indiana, and our entire propriated funds to implement and carry out such diverse organizations has instilled a state as a passionate and compassionate pub- the best practices. For many years, my office sense of security in my constituents’ food sup- lic servant. For this she is worthy of the high- and the stakeholders of West Point Lake have ply and helped my district’s farmers meet to- est praise. worked with the Mobile District to discuss day’s most daunting challenges. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and proactive policies and what it will take to put John has always understood the value in my distinguished colleagues join me in hon- adaptive management practices in place. surrounding himself with an elite team, men- oring Indiana State Senator Earline Rogers for Upon hearing the announcement that West toring his employees, and providing them with her life of public service, and for teaching gen- Point Lake will not remain at full pool this the support needed to fulfill the Bureau’s mis- erations of young Hoosiers to be a force for summer as a direct result of the Mobile Dis- sion of protecting Pennsylvania agriculture and

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT John has also been integral in the develop- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF DAVE BREIDINGER ment of PaPlants, the Bureau’s comprehen- today to recognize and congratulate Ted and sive web-based tracking and interactive con- Lila Shoesmith on the very special occasion of stituent access program. PaPlants is now a their 60th wedding anniversary. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK model for USAPlants, a nationwide initiative in Ted and Lila were married on May 27, 1956 OF PENNSYLVANIA use by five other states. and reside in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Their life- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. long commitment to each other and their fam- Wednesday, June 8, 2016 John Breitsman for his extensive guidance ily truly embodies Iowa’s values. As the years Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and superior leadership with the Pennsylvania pass, may their love continue to grow even to recognize the retirement of Dave Department of Agriculture. Commitment to his stronger and may they continue to love, cher- Breidinger, a man of commitment and service. colleagues has allowed John to inspire his co- ish, and honor one another for many more Whether we speak of Dave Breidinger’s ac- workers on a daily basis, and his hard work is years to come. complishments during his career with Comcast evident through various achievements and I commend this lovely couple on their 60 or in the community, Dave has served with un- lasting contributions to my community and years of life together and I wish them many wavering dedication. On this special milestone state. John’s retirement will be accompanied more. I know my colleagues in the United of his retirement, we come to celebrate the by quality time spent with his wife Kristin and States House of Representatives will join me positive impact that Dave had on so many his daughter Stephanie. On behalf of my con- in congratulating them on this momentous oc- people’s lives. stituents, I wish Mr. John Breitsman well on casion. Dave began his career managing a local the occasion of his retirement, and best of f franchise. He retires today as the Senior Vice luck in his future endeavors. President of Government Affairs for Comcast’s RECOGNIZING SYDNEY EISMEIER Northeast Division States. I had the pleasure f to work with Dave on federal government communication related issues. His contribu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. KEN BUCK OF COLORADO tions to Comcast have been unparalleled, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they have significantly expanded communica- HON. TAMMY DUCKWORTH tion in the Northeast region. OF ILLINOIS Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Equally important to Dave’s accomplish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ments at Comcast and his commitment to pro- fessional associations, is the extensive range Wednesday, June 8, 2016 ognize Sydney Eismeier, a Military Appointee from Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District. of his community involvement. He has been Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, on June I believe our greatest assets are America’s involved with groups including the Rotary 7, 2016, on Roll Call Number 269 on the mo- brave men and women in uniform. Sydney is Club, Salvation Army, and the Boys and Girls tion to suspend the rules and agree to, as making an incredible sacrifice for our country Club. amended, H. Con. Res. 129, Expressing sup- and deserves our utmost support for her serv- Currently, he serves on numerous boards port for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust ice. It is with great pleasure that I give her my including the Bucks County Community Col- victims live with dignity, comfort, and security endorsement to attend this prestigious institu- lege Foundation Board and the St. Mary Med- in their remaining years, and urging the Fed- tion. ical Center Advisory Board. Dave is also eral Republic of Germany to reaffirm its com- Our nation owes no greater debt of gratitude Chairman of the Board of Pearl S. Buck Inter- mitment to this goal through a financial com- than to those who fight to protect our freedom national which works to build better lives for mitment to comprehensively address the and liberty. I commend Sydney and her family children around the world—an organization lo- unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable for their commitment. On behalf of the 4th cated in my district which I have great pride Holocaust victims, including home care and Congressional District of Colorado, I extend representing in the United States House of other medically prescribed needs, I am not re- my best wishes to Sydney. Representatives. corded. Had I been present, I would have Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize In honor of his time, hard work, and selfless voted YEA on the motion to suspend the rules Sydney as a Military Appointee for her com- spirit, Dave has received a multitude of and agree to the resolution, as amended. mitment to protect and serve our nation. awards including the Rotary District 7510 ‘‘Matty’’ Mathewson Rotarian of the Year On June 7, 2016, on Roll Call Number 270 f on the motion to suspend the rules and pass award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘‘Spirit of H.R. 4906, To amend title 5, United States THOMAS BERGMAN America’’ award, and leadership awards from Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of the NJCTA, the CTAMDDC and from the a land management agency in a time-limited HON. ED PERLMUTTER Broadband Cable Association of Pennsylvania. He was also inducted into the Cable Tele- appointment to compete for a permanent ap- OF COLORADO vision Pioneers for his instrumental part in the pointment at any Federal agency, and for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other purposes, I am not recorded. Had I been Cable Television Industry. present, I would have voted YEA on the mo- Wednesday, June 8, 2016 David Breidinger’s 35 years of work for tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4906. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Comcast and outstanding leadership is deeply On June 7, 2016, on Roll Call Number 271 today to recognize and applaud Thomas appreciated. We are grateful for David’s com- on the motion to suspend the rules and pass Bergman for receiving the Arvada Wheat mitment and service and know he will continue H.R. 4904, Making Electronic Government Ac- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. to inspire others in the Northampton Township countable By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies Thomas Bergman is a 12th grader at Stan- and beyond. Act of 2016, I am not recorded. Had I been ley Lake High School and received this award f present, I would have voted YEA on the mo- because his determination and hard work PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4904. have allowed him to overcome adversities. On June 7, 2016, on Roll Call Number 272 The dedication demonstrated by Thomas on the motion to suspend the rules and pass, Bergman is exemplary of the type of achieve- HON. GEORGE HOLDING OF NORTH CAROLINA as amended, H.R. 1815, Eastern Nevada ment that can be attained with hard work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Land Implementation Improvement Act, I am perseverance. It is essential students at all not recorded. Had I been present, I would levels strive to make the most of their edu- Wednesday, June 8, 2016 have voted YEA on the motion to suspend the cation and develop a work ethic which will Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I missed roll rules and pass H.R. 1815, as amended. guide them for the rest of their lives. call vote 269, H. Con. Res. 129 expressing

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