May 2, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E583 PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRST 100 in combating climate change into an environ- collectively as a unified voice for Sacramento’s DAYS LEAVE AMERICA WEAKER mental rogue state. The only winners? Billion- business community. The delegation of volun- aires, the fossil fuel industry, and polluters that teers organized itself into 12 policy commit- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM profit at the expense of our families, our com- tees covering key priority issues for the Sac- munities, and our planet. ramento region, such as flood protection, OF MINNESOTA Billionaires and big corporations are also the transportation, health care, and workforce de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES big winners in Mr. Trump’s so-called tax re- velopment. I always enjoy meeting with the Tuesday, May 2, 2017 form plan. His proposal amounts to a massive delegation teams and hearing about a variety giveaway to the wealthiest Americans adding of topics that are important to my hometown. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday marked President Donald Trump’s trillions to the federal debt and leaving working I would especially like to commend the 2017 100th day in the White House. Over the last families holding the bag. Since Mr. Trump has Cap-to-Cap Chair, Erica Taylor of Golden One 100 days, Mr. Trump’s policy proposals, irre- broken with precedent and kept his tax returns Credit Union. As a leader in the community, sponsible rhetoric, and controversial appoint- secret, we can only speculate about how Erica spends her time serving on boards and ments have made our families and commu- much he and his family businesses will benefit organizations with the goal of improving Sac- nities less secure, our businesses less con- from his tax plan. ramento for all. She has immersed herself in fident about the future, and our nation more In fact, until Mr. Trump releases his tax re- Chamber activities for years, including serving isolated in the world. turns, a cloud of suspicion will hang over his as a founding member of MetroEDGE, grad- Despite total Republican control of Con- entire White House. Given that Russia inter- uating from the Chamber’s Leadership Sac- gress, President Trump has been incapable of fered in our electoral process to help Mr. ramento Program, and serving on the Cham- governing responsibly. Just this week—be- Trump win the election and his first National ber’s board of directors. Outside of the Cham- cause of Republican dithering—Congress was Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, left amid a ber, Erica currently serves on the board of di- forced to pass another stopgap spending bill Russia-related scandal, Americans deserve a rectors for KVIE, the Los Rios Foundation, to keep the government open for just seven complete and independent investigation. Yet and Sacramento Covered. Her commitment to days, denying Americans the certainty they Congressional Republicans continue to cover the Sacramento Region is clear from her ex- deserve. up for President Trump and are still blocking tensive civic involvement, and I want to con- The first 100 days have revealed a Presi- accountability and transparency. gratulate her on the impeccable job she did dent who is proposing legislation and taking Every time President Trump has made organizing and leading this year’s Cap-to-Cap executive actions that hurt working Americans alarming decisions, from an unconstitutional program. ban on immigrants and refugees to attacks on at every turn. Mr. Speaker, in large part due to Erica’s women’s health care at home and abroad, mil- TrumpCare, the Republicans’ disastrous leadership, Cap-to-Cap this year was a signifi- lions of engaged Americans have spoken up health care bill, leaves 24 million Americans cant success for the Sacramento region. I am and spoken out against his dangerous and di- uninsured and causes out-of-pocket costs to honored to recognize the Metro Chamber’s visive policies. skyrocket. It forces older Americans to pay delegation for its economic and civic contribu- In Minnesota, I have seen engaged citizens higher premiums, rations health care for vul- tions to the Sacramento Region. On behalf of make their voices heard at my town hall meet- nerable children, seniors, and people with dis- the people of Sacramento and the Sixth Con- ings and vibrant demonstrations, like the abilities, and weakens the solvency of Medi- gressional District of California, I ask all my Women’s March, the Tax March, and the care. colleagues to join me in commending their un- March for Science. There is a consensus Huge opposition from Democrats and active, wavering commitment to Sacramento’s growth among the tens of thousands of Minnesotans engaged citizens has stopped this legislation and development. for now, but Mr. Trump is still working to sabo- I have spoken to: We want America to move forward and we will work to resist and stop tage the Affordable Care Act. He has even f threatened to cause the total collapse of our Trump administration policies and proposals that take our nation backwards. health care system and undermine the cov- JUN-YONG WINS TEXAS STATE After President Trump’s first 100 days, it is erage we all depend on for purely political pur- BAR ESSAY CONTEST poses. That is despicable. clear that we must join together to hold his If working families were unsettled by Mr. White House accountable. In the next 100 Trump’s threat to their health care, his pro- days, and all the days that follow, I will keep HON. PETE OLSON posed budget shows just how far backwards standing alongside my constituents fighting for OF TEXAS he wants to take our country. He wants to the values we believe in. slash job training programs, hurt American f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seniors by cutting Meals on Wheels, slow IN RECOGNITION OF THE 47TH down our communities by gutting infrastructure Tuesday, May 2, 2017 ANNUAL CAP-TO-CAP PROGRAM funding, and eliminate important investments Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in health research, education, and the arts and congratulate Jun-Yong Kim of Katy, for placing humanities. And Mr. Trump’s backwards budg- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI first in the State Bar of Texas Law Day writing et strips the Environmental Protection Agency OF CALIFORNIA contest. of the resources it needs to protect public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health and safety. The theme of this year’s competition was Tuesday, May 2, 2017 As the Ranking Member of the House Inte- ‘‘The 14th Amendment: Transforming Amer- rior-Environment Appropriations Sub- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican Democracy.’’ Jun-Yong won first with his committee, I know that the attack on the congratulate the Sacramento Metropolitan essay, ‘‘Monsters of My American Dream,’’ EPA’s budget is just one part of Mr. Trump’s Chamber of Commerce—and, in particular, which explores the meaning of the 14th all-out war on clean air, clean water, and our Program Chair Erica Taylor—for leading the Amendment through his perspective—a South public lands. In his first 100 days, Mr. Trump 47th Annual Capitol-to-Capitol program this Korean immigrant. Jun-Yong represented the and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt have un- year. As this delegation of business, civic and Katy Bar Association and will be recognized done protections for clean water, allowed the political representatives from the six-county for his first place win at the Texas Law Center continued use of dangerous neurotoxins, and Sacramento region concludes its program in in Austin, TX, where he will receive a $1,000 reversed clean air rules that help stem the Washington, D.C., I ask my colleagues to join scholarship. Jun-Yong is a student at Seven threat of climate change. In doing so, they me in recognizing these fine Sacramentans. Lakes High School. have repeatedly ignored the findings of their For nearly 50 years, the Sacramento Metro On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- own scientists. Chamber has organized an annual delegation sional District of Texas, congratulations again Mr. Trump and Mr. Pruitt’s denial of climate lobbying program in Washington, D.C. This to Jun-Yong for winning first place in the State science and pledges to withdraw the United year, over 300 leaders from the Sacramento Bar of Texas Law Day contest. We are very States from the Paris Climate Agreement are region descended on the capital for a series of proud of his talented work and look forward to transforming our nation from the global leader meetings, field tours, and receptions to speak his future successes.

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IN RECOGNITION OF ABIGAIL house of Engine Company 286/Ladder Com- I want to thank Rep. GUS BILIRAKIS, with YEAGER ON HER OFFER OF AP- pany 135 was flown at half-mast on the whom I co-chair the Congressional Caucus on POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE evening of his death. In addition, many Hellenic Issues, and Rep. DONALD PAYNE, Jr. UNITED STATES MILITARY Queens residents paid their respects with a for joining me as co-sponsors on this impor- ACADEMY makeshift memorial outside the firehouse on tant resolution. Rep. PAYNE’s father and our Myrtle Avenue. We believe that William’s dedi- former colleague, the late Rep. Donald Payne HON. ROBERT E. LATTA cation to protecting Queens citizens from harm Sr., was a great champion in this effort to re- OF OHIO and his service to the Queens community will turn the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. I am never be forgotten. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud to continue to call for an agreement that As a heroic New York City Fire Department will put an end to this centuries-old dispute, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 (FDNY) veteran for fourteen years, William not and I urge my colleagues to support this reso- Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great only risked his life in the line of duty for his lution. pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- profession, but he also volunteered at the f standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- Bethpage Fire Department on Long Island. sional District. I am pleased to announce that Congressman SUOZZI and I commend Wil- WELCOME ALEXANDER FANCOURT Abigail Yeager of Holland, Ohio has been of- liam’s unwavering selflessness that led him to MORRIS, JR. fered an appointment to the United States Mili- dedicate both his career and free time to pro- tary Academy in West Point, New York. tecting fellow community members. HON. JOE WILSON William was not only a hero in the FDNY, Abigail’s offer of appointment permits her to OF SOUTH CAROLINA but he was a beloved father, husband, broth- attend the United States Military Academy this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fall with the incoming Class of 2021. Attending er, friend, and neighbor. Outside of the uni- Tuesday, May 2, 2017 one of our nation’s military academies not only form, William enjoyed being the drummer in a offers the opportunity to serve our country, but heavy metal band and being an active pres- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- also guarantees a world-class education while ence in his daughter’s school. William is sur- er, I am happy to congratulate Alex Morris, the undertaking one of the most challenging and vived by his wife, Marie, and his 8-year old Deputy District Director of the Second Con- rewarding experiences of their lives. daughter, Isabella. gressional District of South Carolina, and his Abigail brings an enormous amount of lead- Congressman SUOZZI and I offer our deep- wife, Rebekah, on the birth of their son. Alex- est condolences to William’s family, friends, ership, service, and dedication to the incoming ander Fancourt ‘‘Court’’ Morris, Jr. was born at and the FDNY during this difficult time. Class of 2021. While attending Springfield 3:19 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at High School in Holland, Ohio, Abigail estab- f Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia, South lished a tutoring program at Holland Elemen- INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CON- Carolina. Court weighed eight pounds and fif- tary School, received a Youth Jefferson Award CURRENT RESOLUTION EX- teen ounces and measured 21 and 1⁄4 inches for Public Service, and was ranked third in her PRESSING THE SENSE OF CON- long. He is the first child for the happy couple class. GRESS THAT THE PARTHENON and I look forward to watching him grow as he Throughout high school, Abigail participated MARBLES SHOULD BE RE- is raised by talented parents who will be dedi- in soccer, cross-country, track and field, and TURNED TO GREECE cated to his well-being and bright future. swimming, earning multiple varsity letters. Abi- I would also like to congratulate Court’s gail also served as a Student Ambassador to HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY grandparents, Debra Morris of Elgin, South the Springfield Local Schools Board of Edu- OF NEW YORK Carolina, and Major General Robert and Bar- cation. I am confident that Abigail will carry the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bara Livingston of West Columbia, South lessons of her student and athletic leadership Carolina. Congratulations to the entire Morris Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to the Military Academy. and Livingston families as they welcome their Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. newest addition of pure pride and joy. in congratulating Abigail Yeager on her offer of Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce a Concurrent f appointment to the United States Military Resolution expressing the sense of Congress Academy. Our service academies offer the fin- that the Parthenon Marbles, currently held in PERSONAL EXPLANATION est military training and education available. I the British Museum, should be returned to am positive that Abigail will excel during her Greece. Approximately 200 years ago, while HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER career at West Point, and I ask my colleagues Greece was under Ottoman rule, the British OF NEW YORK to join me in extending their best wishes to nobleman Thomas Bruce, seventh Earl of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elgin, removed over 100 pieces of sculptures her as she begins her service to our Nation. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 f known as the Parthenon Marbles and trans- ported them to the United Kingdom. The Mar- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- TO HONOR THE LIFE OF FDNY bles were part of a frieze that adorned the avoidably detained and missed Roll Call vote FIREFIGHTER WILLIAM TOLLEY Temple of Athena. In 1816, the British Par- numbers 237, 238 and 239. Had I been liament voted to purchase the Marbles from present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on votes HON. GRACE MENG Lord Elgin and they now reside in the British 237, 238 and 239. OF NEW YORK Museum. The other half of the Marbles that f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comprise the frieze are in the New Acropolis Museum in Athens alongside plaster replicas IN RECOGNITION OF OLGA BUDKE Tuesday, May 2, 2017 of the Marbles that were taken. Despite years ON HER OFFER OF APPOINT- Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along of good faith efforts by the Greek Government MENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED with the support of my colleague, Congress- to retain the Marbles, it has been unable to STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY man SUOZZI, to honor the life, service, and negotiate an agreement with its British coun- bravery of New York City firefighter William terparts to return the Marbles to Greece. HON. ROBERT E. LATTA Tolley, who was killed in the line of duty on I am pleased that several Members of the OF OHIO April 20, 2017. British Parliament have recently expressed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman SUOZZI and I are saddened support for transferring ownership of the Mar- that New York has lost such a beloved hero. bles back to Greece and return these cher- Tuesday, May 2, 2017 William Tolley was a courageous firefighter ished artifacts to their rightful home. The Par- Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great with Ladder Company 135 in Glendale, thenon marbles are some of Greece’s greatest pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- Queens and a respected community member examples of artistic expression and beauty, standing student from Ohio’s Fifth Congres- on Long Island. Thousands attended his fu- and should be on display in their country of or- sional District. I am pleased to announce that neral at St. Martin of Tours Church in igin. They are vital pieces of Greek history that Olga Budke of Findlay, Ohio has been offered Bethpage, Long Island, and many Long Island belong to the Greek people. This resolution an appointment to the United States Air Force residents decorated their streets with red rib- calls upon the two countries to come to an Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. bons in remembrance. William’s memory was agreement to finally return these treasures to Olga’s offer of appointment permits her to also honored in Queens as the flag at the fire- their rightful home. attend the United States Air Force Academy

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